I have Remiss . . . .

SHIP'S LOG:

Still tied to the dock at TYC

I have been remiss, I suppose, in that I haven't kept up the daily blog, then again i am making the transition from a "mostly-ship-based-always-on-the-move" life style to a "mostly-ship-based-but rather-stationary" life style. The adjustment is not as automatic nor as instantaneous as one might think.

The glad-handing that took place when I got back was unexpected and it really is a great feeling to be welcomed back by people who are genuinely interested. Friday night, the day of my arrival I was treated to dinner as I was again on Saturday night. Friday night and Saturday night I basically crashed afterwards. My body clock is getting all out of whack now that I am not really moving or have to go anywhere. I am still getting up with the sun - about 5:30AM - and still going to bed when it begins to get dark - which is still getting later.

It feels strange not to be going anywhere or getting ready to go anywhere. Even when I laid over in Fort Pierce and Miami, I always knew in the back of my mind that the day was coming that I would have to pull up anchor and move on. But not here, here is the place on to which I was always headed.

I actually got some work done today! I made a valiant attempt to fix the leak in the dinghy. I used some goop that is used to fix wetsuits. I'll see if it works on a dinghy. I als so bought some more closed-cell foam and made a new floor for the dinghy and bought a new oar. Now if they can get my summer mooring ball and pick-up pennant in place, I will have a way to get back and forth to the beach when the launch isn't running. And Tommie I may even begin to make a start at getting ready to begin cleaning up the boat after the trrip. I also have to see my dentist, my orthopediist, and somebody who can do my taxes. It is sooooooo good to be back!