Wednesday - June 22

 Another summery sunshiny windy day in Port Clinton.    We had breakfast and then on with the day.    Mark had several outside jobs (between Catrina, Flo, Big Red and Little Navy - always something)!

For me, today was all about gathering our things and packing for our Texas trip on Friday-Sunday for our friend Katherine's wedding.    It's going to be HOT down there in McKinney (Dallas suburb) - 101-103, so taking as much "cool" stuff as possible!

Mark's brother Tom saw his eye surgeon today, got stitches out and a good report!   He no longer is a rotisserie chicken (family joke while he was having his head down and then switching sides during the night).    He can return to work, but has very limited activities and returns to Dr. in 2 weeks.

We cleaned out the inside of car so it's ready when we pick up the kiddos Sunday in Charlotte.   

Some large pieces of equipment have been coming and going here at the marina in preparation for the new storage building going up this summer/fall,     This morning the backhoe broke the water line, so......fortunately we have plenty in our water tank on Catrina.   And then our side of marina was restored - not sure how long for the other side closer to the construction.

We've got several favorite restaurants here in Port Clinton but always fun to try a new one.   We had heard about Bistro 163 but never been.    Now this is a unique place (6 years old) that is all about "Pay it Forward" and giving back to the community.  "Bistro 163 in Ottawa County is one of 50 such community cafes across the US that addresses hunger issues in a dignified manner while providing an avenue for building relationships."    The name comes from the address along State Route 163 stretching from Ohio Harbor to Marblehead.   More on Bistro 163

They have community dinners 2x a month (carry out) and everyone is welcome 

The menu was very impressive (one of those that EVERYTHING sounded delicious)!    Mark had the Tuscan sausage/bean tomato bisque and chicken salad on a croissant; I had the bacon, onion, Swiss, spinach quiche, salad and fresh fruit) - all very good!    And then we shared an excellent bread pudding (their signature dessert).  There is a suggested price on the menu, but give what you can + hopefully an extra donation.  The lady volunteers (and a few children) were so friendly - just a very special place open Tuesday thru Saturday from 11-2.   All meals are made from scratch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.  They recently donated over $36,000 to feed the Ukraine refugees.

Stopped at Dubberts as some Catrina parts came in (extras to have on hand).    Still waiting to see what Terry hears from Yanmar on software.   On home and Mark worked some more on the cloudy windows - he's making progress.   I walked inside late afternoon - too hot outdoors.    But around 8, it was very nice and breezy for a stroll around the marina.

So ready to be done with the mayflies but had to share this picture which was in the Port Clinton news 

Crazy huh?