Day 231 - 234 February 6 - 9, 2023

 Day 231 Monday, February 6, 2023

Hung around the boat all morning waiting for word from Matt, the AC tech.  After Henry pumped us out Jerry installed the macerator.  Stinky dirty job; good to have done.

 NO word about the AC so we adventured on our bikes with Arlene, Al, Karen and David to The Perry Hotel and Marina.  Our goal -- ice cream.  About a 2 mile ride we were ready to enjoy some shade and the ice cream but were disappointed.  The ice cream shop didn't open until 4pm.  Bummer.  We made the best of it by going to their Tiki bar, Sloppy Joe's 2 where we got homemade ice cream sandwiches, even better.  Vanilla ice cream sandwiched between big chocolate chip cookies.

 Live aboard boaters at Coconut Grove Marina next to Perry's have created outside spaces to relax on the docks.

We explored the marina -- one of the marinas where Loopers can be found.  LOTS of BIG boats.  One of our friends checked on reservations here.  They require a 3 month stay and are very expensive.  They have 2 restaurants, some shops, a spa, and 2 pools.  They are a little remote but have a shuttle.  I wouldn't want to give up the location and the beach(!) that we have now at Stock Island Yacht Club.

Fish being fileted at the dock.  Pelicans are waiting patiently.

 Check out the size of the fish in the cart.

Time at the pool and then Happy Hour at Roostica with Call Me Curly, Arion, and It's About Time.  Pizza appetizer for dinner.

Day 232 Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Still no work from the AC tech so Jerry ordered one on line.  Hopefully it will be delivered Friday by UPS.  Reprieve in sight we headed to the beach to enjoy the cool breeze.

Day 233 Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Today's plan was grocery shopping, not just the usual bread and milk.  We took the bus to Publix since we would have too much to bring back on our bikes.  We Ubered back with our 4 plus bags (all heavy) to the boat.

Once at the boat we were met by a new experience.  Opening the door we stopped in our tracks by the smell of farm.... especially in the very warm boat.  Quick investigation by Jerry revealed that the macerator was leaking.  Ughhh.  Better yet,  the leak was not at the connections but actually from the pump.  Poor Jerry.  It was a crappy job the first time, now he had to do it again.

Luckily the nearby West Marine had a macerator in stock so off he went.  Our bikes have definitely come in handy.  Thirty minutes later Jerry was back with the macerator and necessary plumbing parts.  Instillation will be tomorrow after Henry pumps us out AGAIN. In the meantime he cleaned up the mess and we'll use the marina bathhouse.

Arion arranged a game of Left-Center-Right at the pool with Call Me Curly and Phil-N-Wild.  Danny's sister in law Clare was visiting and joined the game. Arlene was the big winner!  We joined Susan, Clare and Danny for dinner at Hogfish.  We shared the best  ever lobster bisque and a salad. 

       Arlene was the lucky winner!!!  The game was rigged!!!

Day 234 Thursday, February 9, 2023

Henry is our hero but Jerry is MY hero.  Henry pumps us out again and the new macerator install begins.  Good news, the air conditioner might get delivered today!!  

 

Better news!! The new air conditioner was delivered at 4pm.  Quick unpacking and Jerry starts the install.  A few clamps and hose required so another bike trip to West Marine before they close.  Gratefully they are pretty well stocked.  Mission accomplished Jerry is back at it.  At 9:30pm the AC is on.  What a long sweaty day for Jerry.  Tight space and so hot.  I repeat, he is my hero.  Tomorrow he will button it all up, attaching wires and making it all neat.

PB and J for dinner.