The dust settles

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Definition

1 : to reflect on carefully : ponder 2 : to be attentive : reflect So I've settled back into my life, mostly revolving around work, a little too easily.  The reentry has been fine, with no drama.  So now the big adventure is just a collection of blog posts and photos.  It's bitter sweet. Super glad to have gone, and missing it already.  Proud, that i got it done; but it's hard to express to someone who doesn't do this type of thing what a Herculean event it really was.  Deciding that another adventure, and starting the planning it, will be the best antidote for the glums that have settled in. Had hoped I could come back changed, improved somehow.  But i think what's happened instead is that I'm the same, and I've just decided to accept myself. Not quite the same thing as improving, but perhaps the more realistic expectation.

Always know where the auto parts store is

So this journey home has been fraught with little issues with the trailer. Starting with the lug wrench going missing, to the running lights at first seeming to not work to the brake lights really not working after the trailer was submerged for the boat retrieval and then the grease cap coming off one of the wheels. And now this. Thank goodness we have chain.  

Sniff

It was a fabulous five weeks aboard the Elf! I would have happily stayed out longer, but I'm also happy to be heading back home where the refrigerator and the shower are both instantly available.

Cocktail in a can

You've all heard of box o' wine. And on a boat where you don't really want glass it's a staple. But I like rum. So I love these little boat compatible cocktails.  

By the morning light

We've decided to make a run for it. Leaving at 3:30a for Marathon. If we wait we'll be stuck till the wind decides to cooperate which could be days. I'm nervous but all is calm at the moment and stays that way till day break.  

You never know

So this trip has been filled with only in FL moments or only in a Marina or only on the water. Tonight is our last Marina before we pull the boat. And look who was lurking near our dockage... 

Grilling

So the thing about cooking good meals on this trip is the dishes afterwards. Which involves heating water via kettle then washing dishes in one basin then rinsing in another then drying then putting away. All just so you can have it out of your way. So on night where you grill everything so the only dirty dishes are your plates is a great night. (Big thank you to Ma for the grill!) oh and grilled food tastes good too.