First Hint
September 3, 2011
Ok, so today may well be the last day this year that reaches 100 degrees or better. I am certain that when I stuck my head outdoors this morning, there was a fall feeling to the air. No really. I also know that just as soon as Bear can function, we will be heading back to Why Knot. Life on land is dangerous. The thing that is telling about being here too long is the fact that we have started planting stuff, mostly drought and deer resistant plants like Esperanza. Now that is going too far. Me with a shovel?
Hurricane Katia is wandering around in Mid Atlantic trying to decide if she wants another crack at the N.E. Atlantic seaboard. We have asked the marina to leave Why Knot laced and prepped for storms just in case. In the interim, Bear is learning how to use a net book computer and I am working on the Masters upgrade to my mariner’s ticket. I already have the sea time so it is just a question of preparing for the test. After that comes the sailing endorsement. Hey, it’s something to do when it is too hot outside and I have successfully resisted the shovel. Meanwhile, it is war with the squirrels trying to dig holes in the house. The ring tailed cat is no longer mad at me and the road runner has found the bird bath. Dang, we gotta get back aboard. Countdown to Bear’s surgery is now eleven days.