TYPICAL DAY- MAYBE
May 24, 2013
What does a cruise boat crew all day in port? They get ready to go out again. It has been about a year since we did that so we are most anxious to get underway again by looking at the weather trends several days out, updating charts and notices to mariners and of course the ever present boat maintenance. Scurv has, we think, forgotten the underway part of this and he has doubled in age since his last sail.

The weather for the next three days is to be knarley. We are seeing 25 to 30 knots of wind and the bay has gale warnings. We expect to see nice weather next week so we will work toward a decision about when we leave this place.

Scurv hit a milestone today. While walking this morning, he fulfilled the primordial instinct of the killer being within. He caught a squirrel twice. I did not let him keep the critter for long since I was sure blood would be spilled most likely on the part of Scurv. Squirrels do not like dogs and they have sharp teeth. So no one got hurt but Scurv was ready to take it to the next level. It took a few minutes for him to calm down. Now he trained as head of security--- or not.

Crew duties today include another oil change, naps, installation of an inverter, naps, walks, naps, cleaning, naps and whatever else we get into. In some locations, a swim might be in order but not here this time of year. Meanwhile, Scurv and Bear are executing formal naps.
Memorial weekend is here and we remember and honor those who made it possible.