Day 87 - Nov 11
We did some more running around again today. We're really making good use of the car. It's a Toyota Corolla and we both like it. Very comfortable and great on gas. It would be nice if we could find a cheap one down here, or even at home. Fran, you got us thinking, so we'll be doing some more research on buying outside of Canada.
We went to the Veteran's Memorial Sanctuary Island today, being as how we missed attending services at home. It's a beautiful spot developed back in the 60's by a gentleman who didn't want people to forget. He used the dredgings from the ICW to create an island that has been planted with trees and lawns and small monuments around the paths. One area has a square of white stones with plaques embedded with the names of those from the Indian River Area who lost their lives in the wars.
There was one simple plaque that read: All gave Some, Some gave All. Very moving. I didn't have my Ipad with me so no pictures, but maybe I'll get a chance to go back. It's a very beautiful place.
Day 88 - Nov. 12
This morning we took our bimini and connector piece to a canvas shop. The end of one zipper was busted and we haven't been able to take the connector piece off. Took the guy about two minutes to pull the zipper through and fix the end, and I can't tell you how much time Greg and I spent trying to pull it open...geesh! He's also going to order some screening for us so I can try to make a sun screen for the cockpit.
Greg had to make another trip to West Marine to pick up the depth sounder and return the car. I've been working on scrubbing the deck to get the brown stain off from the brown water in the ICW. Every boat has a brown moustache around the bow when they arrive in Florida if they did the ICW. The deck was stained from the dirty anchor chain. Once Greg gets back I'll try to get out in the dinghy to clean the bow.
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