Fair Winds Pioneer

Ron and Judy pulled in their fenders and removed the tethers that kept Pioneer connected to Imagine's hip for the past week. We shared a mooring ball and tales. The seasoned cruising couple are heading to Cuba, an opportunity available to Canadian cruisers. Their enthusiasm is enticing.


Ron and Judy hail from The northwest Canadian province of Alberta. We would love the opportunity to visit Cuba, but it isn't permitted by the U.S.  Fair winds pioneer.


After Ron and Judy sailed south, Ed and I dinghied into the dock and caught the bus to town. Milk, eggs and stuff were found at Publix. A short walk to find an ice cream treat for Ed turned out to be longer than we estimated.  We got back to the bus stop just in time for a ride back to the marina.


The weather is cool and expected to go to 59 degrees tonight.


Received a call that daughter Christina was in the hospital again. She will follow up with her doctor on Thursday. They sent her home, but suspect that it might be appendicitis. This was her third attack this year. It's hard to prepare to leave when there are unanswered questions about her health. For me Christmas is the hardest part of living aboard Imagine. Yes, I do get homesick for family.