Headed for the blue water......

As you know, we pulled into Mobile Bay on Friday with the intention of departing on Saturday morning, however, the seas were too rough so we just took the time to do maintenance, and further preparation.

Saturday, we met a the wonderful fellow who had spoted us out in the harbour Friday night. He came aboard and the next aprox 24 hours we learned and learned and learned from him and a few others. Doug showed us a computer program that he promised would be of great assistance so we purchased it and Doug made sure it was loaded and running. It's Maps and Roads with GPS and it works terrific.

As to the fun we had........Saturday afternoon we were invited to the "Table of Knowledge" at the Marina. There were about 15-20 folks there - some with costume and some not but the costumes present inspired Ed to put on his pirate coat and hat. (see picture above)

We also had a chance to meet Doug's wife, Shannon. A wonderful woman and Rod, Ed, and I mentioned to each other that the conversation between us made us feel like we had known these two people for years.

Boating people are like camping people in many ways. Just well grounded and a joy!

Then someone in the crowd asked if we were "Yankees". We affirmed. Then that same person said, "I understand there's no difference between and Yankee and a Democrat". To which I responded, "excuse me?" The bantering ensued and I reminded him that it wasn't wise to irritate a red headed woman....especially one who professes to be a constitutional conservative. Well, the conversations continued with loads of laughter and just plain ol' fun. Later, Ed, Rod and I headed to the restaurant to enjoy a great dinner previous to hitting the sack about midnight.

2:oo today, we pushed off and headed out through the channel towards the Gulf. Beautiful day, and I noted a Monarch Butterfly passing by us. I suppose it was migrating. Cool.

More later as we are able. Next stop, Key West - or maybe the Dry Tortugus for some snorkling and anchorage.

God's blessings to all,

Lisa

Congrats to our Indianapolis Colts!

Personal note, our friends son-in-law is making positive progress. Still a long way to go, but progress is being made. Keep those prayers coming.