Day's Events:

Wx - sunny, warm 80's, humid; no rain.

Shopping - borrowed the courtesy car and dropped Marg at Publix while I ran into Walmart for wiper blade replacements and female hose connectors; in Walmart, the majority of customers wore masks as did the staff; Marg said in Publix only 1/10 wore a mask. No food shortages; aisles are well marked for direction - a lady gently reminded Marg she was going the wrong! Same in Walmart though some were ignoring it. Did see signs warning about alligators near the Publix!!

Photos - one of the gator warning; a couple of the workshop - bit disorganized, but can't expect anything else given that multiple long-term boaters here use it; a few of sunrise today of course.

Lady's Island appears to be rather art and crafts oriented; lots of shops related; this marina's shop is filled with local products; the people look more 'laid-back'. I took a couple more photos of the DIY boaters workshop, showing their tools and 'stuff'.


MECHANICAL:

Hose repair - replaced the female ends of both hoses; the male ends never have any problems, only the female ones seem to leak more and don't tighten well around the male fittings on the dock; so found replacements at Walmart and everything is now tickity-boo.

Supper tonight will be a tuna salad, per the chef-navigator.

Tomorrow, we head to St.Johns Yacht Harbor (mile 472 of the AICW) in Charleston, SC, to stay until Sunday, and do some maintenance items and some touristy things. We continue to wear our masks in the stores and distance ourselves, within reason, wash hands as soon as return to the boat, carry sanitizer, etc.

PS from Marg: It's been an interesting transition moving from Florida into South Carolina, The landscape is dense and lush; with live oaks dripping with Spanish moss, thick flowering shrubs, and the architectural styles have changed. And, if possible, the humidity is worse than in Florida. Today was like walking through gumbo!! And I have "sea-legs". When I get off the boat I feel like everything is still moving and get dizzy. Weird sensation and quite unpleasant. The large tide changes seem to aggravate the motion sensitivity. Phooey. Any remedy suggestions??


Comments:

Duane  •  07 Jun, 2020:  Now I understand why you need to get up so early to plan your day!

Ernie R  •  08 Jun, 2020:  A negative report is still a report, just a short one! Did the engine synchronizer throttle issue go away? Can’t always trust the electronics! Bet you have a lead line in case depth sounder goes wacky!

Robert & Margaret  •  08 Jun, 2020:  As a matter of fact, I do have a lead line to measure depth!! It is in the flybridge navigation box. The throttle issue seems to have settled. You are likely right [of course] that it may be the synchronizer; what I do is NOT rev up the rpms like I was doing, but 'gently' increase them to maybe 1500 two or three times and each time pulling back to idle, with each pull back getting lower and finally back to where it belongs [i.e. 600 rpm].

Dave  •  09 Jun, 2020:  Looks like the two of you are having a great time and we are really enjoying following your daily write ups. Say safe. By the way did anyone ever tell you how lucky you are to have an Admiral that is also a good cook?

Robert & Margaret  •  09 Jun, 2020: Dave, fortunately I have had enough common sense still to know how lucky it has been to have someone who can navigate the boat AND cook well; all I can do is navigate.

Dd  •  09 Jun, 2020:  Take 1/2 gravol

Jay  •  09 Jun, 2020:  The power cords have a coating on them that if you clean too much will come off and they will never be clean again. There is a product called power cord cleaner available at most marine stores that will protect and maybe replace that coating. I enjoy your blog each day and pass it to others.

Robert & Margaret  •  09 Jun, 2020:  Thanks for the suggestion. Ordered it on Amazon today. Couldn't find locally.

Ernie R  •  11 Jun, 2020:  Can’t go wrong with Miss Marple! Think farther north you go seem to be more Covid impacts, saw where Maine is requiring 14 day quarantine when boat enters their water. Hopefully all will be back to normal by time you get there! Be safe!