Goodbye to Florie and Lew...

Once again, I am forced to say my goodbyes and it's not getting any easier.  Florie and Lew have been here just over a month and I am going to miss them very much. 

Lew, I can't tell you how much fun you've been to us (especially Max) and I'm so pleased that the Silly String fight went over so well.  You are a fantastic person and I'm very glad that I had a chance to meet you.

Florie, you've been a true comrade at arms!  You are hard to say goodbye to.  I have truly enjoyed the time I spent with you.  Not only did I find someone that was creative and didn't mind getting pulled into some of my adventures (Christmas Eve was fun:-), but a truly lovely person with a good heart.

I can't wait for you guys to come back in the Spring to share your winter adventures.

Pamela

More good-byes and exotic ducks...

Paul and Salty

Patrick

This morning broke a little bitter-sweet.  It's very windy and a little cloudy and today I have to say good-bye to Paul and Claudia on the trawler "Peeples Choice" and to Patrick, our dock neighbor.  Both are leaving today for warmer waters and a view of the sunshine.  Paul and Claudia will be returning in the Spring, but I'm not sure about Patrick.  He does have family near here, but I have a feeling he's going to love the Bahama's and stay longer than the others.

I was a little surprised to see these little ducks right off our stern.  They may not be exotic, but I've never seen any like this before so they were photo-worthy.

Paul and Claudia leaving on Peeples Choice

Peeples Choice heading up the river 

Saying good-bye to friends is never easy...

Since we moved onto the Mystery, we have watched the transient boaters come and go, but we have not had to say good-bye to a boater that been here longer than us yet.  That changes very soon.  Patrick, one of  our neighbors, is getting ready to set out on his next adventure very soon.  All day, he's checked sails, rigging and started supplying the boat.

Patrick, I sincerely hope that you have fair winds in your travels and your boat lands you where you want to be. 

~Pamela

Checking the rigging