It seems we have traded the pesty mosquitoes in Tennessee for No See Ums here in Florida. They start attacking around dusk, but they can bite during the day, as well. If the wind is strong enough, just like mosquitoes, they won't bother us, but let that wind die down and here they come back around. I am experimenting with lavender oil. I'll keep you posted on that less than scientific trial.
The weather forecast for the past 2 days has been for rain and thunderstorms. So far, it has just been overcast with very little rain here in Gulfport. It has been temperate enough for the sewing project to continue on the aft deck. The custom made rail covers on the starboard side and the stern are finished. Tomorrow, I will tackle the port side. Also, today Mike was able to launch the dinghy from it's winter storage up above the aft deck. The battery for the winch had to be charged first, though. The charging of the house batteries continues, too. We ran the generator for the first time in months and it ran like a dream. We were so busy that neither of us felt like cooking, so Mike went to the local Greek restaurant and brought back supper of Greek salad, vegetable lasagna and baklava (mine was chocolate). What a treat!
We are making arrangements with Robert & Cherolyn to ferry the car up to Tarpon Springs on Thursday. Then, weather permitting, we will move Lifestyle to Tarpon Springs and wait for the weather window for crossing the Gulf to Carrabelle, hopefully on Saturday.
We really like it here in Gulfport, but we feel the need to be on the move again.
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