We enjoyed our delicious lunch at the 'Sailor's Return in Stuart. Ron,Jane and 'Flat Stanley' came along too.

A new crew member for 'Southern Vectis'. Our granddaughter, Isabelle, has mailed 'Flat Stanley' to us so that we can introduce him, and Isabelle's class in Victoria, B.C., to life afloat ..

Helping out with a school project for Isabelle, we introduce 'Flat Stanley' to boating life in Florida......

Still at our dock.

Sunday 18 January.
     Sunny Florida hasn't lived up to its name over the past week. It's been gray, rainy and cool here in Fort Pierce (night-time temperatures dipped to the low 50sF, and daytime struggled to get into the lower 60s.) But we consoled ourselves by realizing that it could be much worse!  We could be in Ontario.
     Things are beginning to look up now, and there is a 'weather window' on the horizon in a few days.  Unfortunately we shan't make it as we have a few things that still need fixing:  VHF radio (we need a new one), outboard motor not working, and generator similarly out of action.  We hope to get these issues sorted out this week and then we'll be ready for any 'weather window' that somes along.
     Linda and David, our 'buddy boaters',  are working hard on 'Camp David', so it will be a race to the finish for us both. Our other 'buddy boat',  'Irish Mist' with Bill, Trish and Kelly aboard, has had to drop out of the Bahamas trip as Trish has broken her ankle. We wish her a speedy recovery.
   

Winners of the Harbortown Chili Cook-off....recognize anyone?

Line up of chilis to be judged at the 'Harbortown Chili Cook-Off'.

Music by the St. Lucie River. 'Bath Salt Zombies' entertain by the river at Stuart.