We are back on Catrina after biking to Herbie's for an early supper. When we came out, it had rained (surprise)! Our neighbors here in the marina said it really poured! So....good to be tucked in for the night with full tummys. There are sooo many good restaurants to eat here in Marathon and Herbie's is close enough for a good bike ride and was highly recommended. Been around since 1972 and nothing fancy....just picnic tables (inside) and lots of variety on the menu. One of the specials for tonight was "Liver and Onions" which Mark loves and very seldom has. So, that's what he had and enjoyed it very much (also had strips of bacon with the onions for extra-good flavor....IF you like that sort of thing?) I thoroughly enjoyed my coconut shrimp and conch fritters. We splurged and shared the dessert special...."Herbie's Bananas"......sauteed bananas with warm butter rum sauce, hot fudge, real whipped cream, toasted almonds and a scoop of vanilla ice cream......DEEEEEVINE!!!!!!!!!!
After all the wind from yesterday, today was very calm, warm and sunny this afternoon. I took all the cushions from the upper station down to the dock with cleaning supplies, bucket, hose, etc., and gave them a good scrubbing! Mark continued working on cleaning and inventorying (is there such a word?) his things - Catrina has lots of good storage space, but amazing how we fill all the nooks and crannies. We are going to be so well organized!!!!
After lunch Mark took the dinghy for a ride with West Marine as his destination, but never found it (will check tomorrow on our bikes). I walked to Publix Square for a manicure at Gioia's.
The saga of whatever ails Catrina continues.......the latest is that it is not the manifold exhaust, but rather connected to the hot water heater. If an air lock gets into the hoses, it causes the anti-freeze to overflow and get hot. More on this as things develop!!!
Watching all the news stories about the snow, cold, and strong winds back home......ugh!!!!! Winter has finally arrived in the Midwest and we are very thankful to be down here in the Sunshine State.
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Pat: Did not realize Mark liked liver and onions. Bob loves them too. He hardly ever has it since that would be one item not on my menu. Can't stand liver in any form. Bob loves chicken livers wrapped in bacon too. UGH liver. Glad your weather is good. We had a tornado in our county Wednesday night very close to I40 in a little town right before you get into Hickory and Catawba county limits. Very unusual and while there were injuries no deaths which was very very good news. Hope you get things on Catrina resolved. I know it is frustrating to you and especially Mark. Have a good weekend. Love, Judy
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