Hanging out in Morehead City

Things are progressing. Luke found the problem with the windlass ---- dead motor. So, we have that on order and hope to get it in before Christmas. At least we have a solution.

Luke is using the time to install the SSB radio (single side band) that we will want in the Bahamas. The range, unlike the usual VHF radio, is up to several hundred miles. We can use it for communications with friends and family, plus the very important task of checking on the weather each day.

Don't know what time the surgery is scheduled yet, but still definitely Christmas Eve. I'll post afterwards.

We've decided to stay at the Sanitary Restaurant. There is water available next door (filled up the tanks today) and our solar panels allow the boat to create enough energy to power the generator which runs our reverse cycle heat pump. Also, we have a propane space heater, which is a great addition. Today is the cold day for our stay here - 24 tonight and windy. After tomorrow, the highs should be in the mid 60's and lows in the mid 40's .

The birds like the restaurant, too. It provides a great windbreak for us and them when the wind blows from the northwest, like it did today. We've got white egrets...

and pelicans...

And we have spectacular sunsets!!!