Progress on our enclosure is slow (does that come as a surprise to anyone?). Getting used to the new machine, which certainly has its idiosyncrasies, weather (two days of heavy rain since the materials arrived), inexperience with this type of project (story of our boat restoration: just when we learn a new process, it is time to move on to the next project!). However, some zippers have been installed on the existing canvas, and as soon as the bimini dries out from last night's rain, we are ready to move on! It is helpful that David and Linda on Off Islander, the Catalina 34 next door, made their own enclosure and are willing to answer questions.
Of course, there is some time for fun as well! Saturday we went to the Stuart Arts Festival; many, many booths of local artists displaying their work, and a great Reggae band, and some very talented performers who danced on stilts! A very impressive show, and a beautiful day to be out. Last Sunday we went to the Farmer's Market, and had lunch out with our friends Kathy and Denny. Stuart has a very attractive downtown area with lots of shops and restaurants. And it is only a short dingy ride away!
The weather has definitely improved; most days are high 60's to mid 70's and sunny (except for the two days of monsoons mentioned above!). Quite a lot of wind, mostly from the west, often 15 - 25 knots. As nice as it is here in Stuart, we look forward to finishing our project and moving on.
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