Day 53 Part 2

The day is ending and it's doing so with a bit of rain.  Haven't had any for quite a while.  It's been cloudy all day with fog and a slight mist that has turned into a gentle rain.  Should help clean off all the dirt and seagull leavings.  

Got the water tanks filled this afternoon.  Only took about an hour to get them all topped off.  Back up to 265 gallons.  Now that we have access to all of it, it will be interesting as to how long it will last.  We're looking into possibility of getting a water maker for Zephyr.  We'll see.

We put up the rest of the dodger(canvas that covers the cockpit area) this morning to get more space for lounging.  It should also help keep the kids closer to home--at least Blue.  Didn't work, she still found a way out and glared at us thru the port lights(windows on a boat).  She did everything but stick out her tongue at us as she looked in.  

Our neighbors came back to the marina today and spent most of it cleaning their boat.  Right down to using a tooth brush to get into the nooks and crannies.  Now with the rain, that will help wash off what may have been left after the washing.

Tomorrow, weather permitting, out comes the anchor chain for inspection and tagging with paint at specific lengths so we will know how much we have out.  When you anchor, there is a mathematical formula to have the right amount out.  If you are in 10 feet of water, ideally you should have 70 feet of chain out.  7 to 1 is the best ratio.

Tracy picked up some home grown strawberries this afternoon at the local "farmers market".  She made shortcake to go with them so dessert was great tonight.  The joys of a new oven.

Have a great evening.