Here we are, on the hard. John Murgas' expertise has continued to amaze us. The boat is level and stable, and we are now powered with AC. We have no internet, but can't complain about that. With AC we have lights and heat, a reasonable trade-off. John will use five jack stands per side, plus one at bow and stern. The five on the sides will be chained together so that they can't move. The boat is also resting on an "EPA" pad that traps washing detritus and such so that it doesn't get into the water table. In spring, we can do our hull sanding and painting on the pad, then the pad gets disposed. The sander that we're required to use has HEPA filters that trap all dust. It's the first time that we've seen such an eco-friendly operation.

John also loaned us his old vehicle to go into town. In the time it took me to bathe, Conni was able to make the rounds for needed supplies. It's another example of how kind this guy is.

We've decided that we're ready to go home: it's cold and rainy all the time and not fit for sightseeing. I'd like to bathe in my own bathroom and turn off the water on my own time. I'd know whose feet had trod that bathroom floor other than mine. Public restrooms and showers are wonderful, but just not the same as home.

I hesitate in mentioning this, but we're also looking forward to Cabo's heat. It's been cold and rainy for so many days that we dream of deep heat and sunshine. I know it decadent, but there you have it. I'm also sure that the cats will appreciate returning to their stable life in which the house does not rock.