The month home went by quickly but as expected, temperatures have become more tolerable. Our biggest concern now is hurricanes. Right now there is a tropical depression #6 off the coast of Africa. We know of a couple of places along the ICW that are hurrican holes or protected areas. But we hope we that won't be necessary.

Jim's brother arrived today to stay with the dog while we bring the boat back. Not having the dog will allow us to stay at anchor more and to go off shore. In other words, we don't have to worry about taking the dog to shore to do her buisness.

We we get to Solomons, we will inspect the bottom paint and put the boat back in the water. We will wash the top, put the dodger and bimini back on and reprovision the boat. On Thursday, we will head south towards home.