Back on board

We arrived safely in Carrabelle Saturday afternoon around 4:30.  During the drive from Tennessee, Mike checked the weather forecast and wind predictions for the Gulf and we made the decision to not cross on Sunday.  The wind was forecast to picked to around 20 knots before we could get across.  So at this writing, the predictions are for fair winds on Friday.

It's a good thing we have a few extra days to prepare since the water heater element went out and we had no hot water when we arrived.  The hardware store is closed on Sunday, so after visiting the First Baptist Church of Carrabelle, we began cleaning the boat and getting stocked up on food and water. Mike changed the oil in the engine last night and tackled the water heater this morning.  After only two trips to Ace Hardware (which luckily is right across the street from the boat) we have hot water again!
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Maggie and I have been checking out the neighborhood a littler better when out walking.  There are so many old, small homes here and it looks as if the occupants just up and left all their stuff.  Windows are boarded up and it seems almost like a ghost town.

This area is called "The Forgotten Coast"  and I can see why - it is like a step back in time.  There is one grocery store and it is next door to the Ace Hardware.  We found a little diner across from the Post Office and there is a nice little park across from the Baptist Church.  Everything is within walking distance so Maggaie and i are getting plenty of exercise. 

We may have to dine out tonight because Mike is equalizing the batteries for the DC power source and the it takes around 8 hours.  I can't cook with all that going on!!!!!!!!

We have had 2 beautiful days with perfect temperatures, but the sand fleas are ferocious.  Unless the wind is blowing, they will eat someone alive.  We've got plenty of Skin So Soft and that helps keep them at bay for awhile.