Morning Bell Feb 9

Good morning Everyone,

Yesterday we reported rain just North of us. Today its very overcast and no wind. Very muggy but still no sign of a raindrop. Maybe tomorrow. Sun seems to be arriving as I type.

Heard from Neville and Catherine on DreamTime. Here's the latest on their world cruise.

"Hi Joe,
We left South Seas on Monday and had a beautiful cruise all the way to Upper Captiva Island - what an adventure! We're still anchored off the runway on Upper Captiva but I promise you, we will be leaving next week, probably Monday/Tuesday for Dry Tortugas.I've spent the last few days setting-up my Iridium email and forwarding my business and zeroXTE emails to the sat' phone - it works like a treat. I have a feeling that the Beam data cradle I purchased along with the larger external antenna really help my connection speed.We'll be updating the site tonight, perhaps with aerial shots of Dream Time taken by our new pilot friend we met last night.Stay in touch, and if you're in the neighbourhood this weekend, stop by.

Cheers,Neville & Catherine"

Their website is www.zeroxte.com and they are, eventually, going to depart on the next leg of their round the world criuise. Next stop the Dry Tortugas but when they actually leave the beautiful barrier islands here is almost as unpredictable as the Dem's candidate selection. We'll just have to wait a little longer for reports from the high seas.

Yesterday I told you that maryAnne, our accountant, is retiring in June. Today I introduce her replacement, Lorie Van Winkle. Lorie has a Masters in Business Administration and loads of experience so we are looking forward to great things in our bank balance.

Good luck and welcome aboard!

Work continues and we're seeing progress everyday. Here's a couple of pics showing the Service Department facing and the roof going on the Member's area.

Looks like we have some wind coming tonite and tomorrow. NOAA says 15 to 20 Kts NW with seas 3-5 feet so it's going to be a great sailing day and a little rough for small craft.

Have a great day!

Joe