Lost and Found

Whew!  Its been a busy couple of days.  In the water but still no time to play.  Ed finished the engine work and all is well.  That day ended late, so we decided to go to the Captains Club for a hearty burger and cerveza.  Actually grilled on a grill outside the kitchen in the dining area!  Not bad.  And the band was good this evening too - very relaxed and not as loud. 

Yesterday the dingy was blown up and put in the water (still floats), the wind vane went up, the rigging was tightened and the boat was finally given a good wash bow to stern.  A green film on the boat, when washed, runs the water green and/or stains the deck.  At least it matches our stripe.  There's a rumor of a copper plant that smelts, or something, chemically reacts with something in the air and lands on the boats in the yard.  Over the summer it bakes onto the decking.

Yesterday morning just before dawn, I found Mao to be off the boat and not on 'B' dock at all.  It's happened once before and we found her with in a couple hours, so I tried not to panic.  With all the stray cats in the parking lot, most tame and very gentle/friendly, but some in need of veterinary help, it was heartbreaking.  We knew that when daylight hit and people and boats get moving, she'd hold up in a hidy hole and not make a move until dark.  So we kept very busy throughout the day, taking time to hunt.  But just after sunset I was able to get onto the next dock over and with the first whistle she called back and lost was found!  Back on the boat and after telling us of her woes, she was anxious to get back out.