A Quiet Morning After the Storm
April 20, 2013
As mentioned before, we seldom pay attention to the weather whilst on land unless it is destructive. That is not so in the water world. We are immersed in the weather patterns and they influence most of what we do. The past few days here have been super examples of perfect spring weather but that changed last evening for a few hours. Winds whipped up to 45 knot gusts and the rain that came by our boat did not hit land in this hemisphere. Scurv found a quiet corner under cover and managed to keep a very low profile during the blow. The troll must have attempted to make amends by working on the leaking hatch over our berth. It did not leak even though the missile rain drops were impacting at high velocities. How good is that?
There is very little boat traffic here yet but the AIS indicated the flotillas are forming to the south and will be heading this way soon. Yesterday was sort of an unofficial kick off to the boating season here on the island. The local "Tiki Bar" had the grand season opener and it is always well attended. The one road leading past the place was lined with cars for about two miles. We are told that it is always well anticipated by the twenty somethings some of whom may be found asleep in the parking lots and cars next morning. That did not happened last evening due to the storm. It might have been fun to watch as those who may have been "over served", thus navigationally challenged, running two miles back to the car. Guess that's the auld dawg in me that would see humor in that.
Bear has managed to stow all the stuff we brought from Texas and we still have some spare space. Yeah, right. One thing that did happen in our absence is swollen floor boards. I am guessing the candle wax we used to keep them from squeaking has fused. I have delayed looking under the floor boards until I get inspired to go after the cooties with vinegar. I did get to change a head hose yesterday that was completely blocked with crystals. That happens when a boat sits a long time without use. At least I did not have to disassemble the darn thing.

The picture shows the parking lot partially blocked by stored boats.