You might wonder what we do during the day when we’re not moving and the weather is not the best. Yesterday is an excellent example as the winds were blowing 20+ mph and it looked as if it would rain any time soon. Under those circumstances, we catch up on email, read, and play Words With Friends, a scrabble game you play on the internet with various family members or even strangers. It’s a great way to pass the time. Patty and I will even play between ourselves, whether sitting inside or in the cockpit on a long passage and the boat is on auto helm. The smart phone concept has been perfect for us as it always gives us access to the internet, weather, and communication options.

After lunch the weather improved so we headed to shore to get some exercise and walked about a mile to the Publix store. We weighed in and have both lost about 5 pounds, using that scale. We generally lose weight when cruising in the spring, because we are more active. We certainly don’t hold back on the diet. Maybe it’s the almost daily intake of ice cream. Yesterday we had to taste the Frosty at the Wendys we walked by.

We did get a short note from Tom and Maureen on Cantagree. They anticipate arriving here on Monday. Hopefully the conditions on Lake O will improve enough for them. The bridge clearance is back up to 52 ft, so that won’t be a problem.

It will be an active day today. We are heading into shore for a nautical flea market at the marina, a farmer’s market in town, and then a rock concert on the river this afternoon. Oh, our busy lives.