Cozy Carrabelle

Carrabelle Florida is about 60 miles south of Tallahassee but is about as back woods as it gets this close to the coast.  Described as a sleepy fishing village it has everything we need.  From our slip we look over the oyster shell parking lot, past the dumpster and there is a Ace Hardware, an IGA and a bank. The next block has a restaurant and a couple other marinas.  The engine stopped on our way here from Apalachicola and it was my intent to have a mechanic look at it so we put our name on his list.  Since we haven't heard from him I took another look at it and put a pressure gauge on the fuel line and did my usual tightening and replacing washers until I know I have the fuel-air problem solved.  How many time have I said that? Anyway, we missed the weather window to cross the Gulf and we are sitting here with a couple other boats that have had maintenance problems and are waiting for a good weather pattern to develop. In the winter the weather stirs up the Gulf to the point that a small boat crossing can get bounced around if not careful. Soooooo, instead of sitting here telling stories with the good ole boys that hang out here at the marina/sporting goods store/boat charter place we decided to rent a car and head home.  This town is so small it doesn't have a taxi but the guy at the hardware store said the girl at the other marina had a son that would take us to Tallahassee, which is the closest car rental.  We fully expect the son to show up in a jacked-up 4WD pickup with a gun rack and a trophy on the hood. It's all part of our grand adventure called "The Loop".  We are all packed and ready except for a few things and should be back home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee by Friday night.  Love to all and have a Blessed Christmas.