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entry by cw

I want to know when the margaritas start flowing.  Right now, this life is remarkably similar to hard labor.  Kerm has been working very hard to get the final mechanical things done such as installing a windlass on the bowsprit to assist with lowering and raising the anchor.  I've been running for him and taking care of all the little odds and ends.  We both have been waiting patiently for the state of Florida to okay our 90 day extension.  SURPRISE!!!  They denied it yesterday and we have to be out of Florida waters asap.  ARGGGGG!!!

So no Florida Keys, no lobsters, no conch calls at sunset.  No, no, noooo.  We get Okeechobee insects, nasty alligators and racing surreptiously to get to Georgia before the rotten 'revenuers' cotten onto the fact that we are still here. You would think that Florida would like the prospect of us spending more money in their state...silly idea.

Anyway, we are leaving early Sunday morning.  We are both tired of getting ready to go and just want to be gone.  Our new dinghy is being delivered on Saturday, so that is the final thing...put that lil' beggar on deck and leave on the next high tide.

I still want my margarita but it might be enjoyed across the border in Georgia.

Love to all family and friends,
Christie