Oh Brother!

 Another early morning.  We needed to be at Marc's by 8am since Paul's new phone was going to require a signature.  Only we have become complacent with Florida traffic.  We did not account for school buses, school zones (with what seems like every parent dropping their child off at the front door), construction and a mix of retired slow pokes and speedy worker bees late for jobs.

We missed Marc but he graciously left us fresh coffee and cinnamon buns.  Yum!

                                                            Bella, Paul and Baby Kitty

                                                            Baby Kitty
Both animals are super sweet and welcomed our intrusion in their home.  Baby Kitty was especially interested in the packaging and boxes as we opened our mail.  The phone arrived as expected (I was not convinced this would  be a smooth process).

Bella took us for a walk and Charlie followed us in the shadows.  Was he unsure of us and thinking we were maybe stealing Bella?
                                                                    Charlie


As soon as we turned back to the house, Charlie disappeared.  Guess we weren't stealing her after all.  We never saw Bad Kitty but I am sure he was watching us!

Our last package arrived just after 11am and we headed back to the boat to drop off everything Jack would need to put the boat in working order.  Thank you Marc for sharing your home and animals, being our post office and the coffee and buns.  Sorry we missed you and know we will be back!🩷

After a few quick stops and a few slow hours, we arrived back in Daytona.  There was plenty of time left in the day to complete our latest project for Paul's brother, Don.


                                            The seagrass looks a little wilted after being transplanted but we will keep an eye on it and add dirt and water and it will look even more fabulous.

Thank you Don for continuing to let us squat here in Daytona and for giving us projects to keep us from becoming stagnant!




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