Happy Sunday!
First I want to congratulate Glenda for winning a copy of Gina Danna’s book!!
Writing wise, I have had my nose to the keyboard finishing book # 7 of The Marriage Game. I’m happy to say that Lady Beresford’s Lover will be sent to my editor tomorrow! I also got in the copy edits for A Kiss for Lady Mary (book #6) which will release in May.
Boat wise it’s been an interesting week. We had planned a shakedown cruise to Ft. Lauderdale an almost didn’t get off the dock. Our anchor light needed to be replaced, and no one had it in stock. I finally threatened to put a candle up on top, and Hubby bought a temporary plug in. We were late leaving and only got a few miles down the ICW, but we made it. And it was a good thing too! We learned a great deal about the boat, including that work was needed on both engines. One conked out completely. I will tell you that maneuvering a catamaran on one engine is like dancing with a pig on ice. Not fun! We also learned about power management. One of the must have items for Hubby was an ice maker. Well, he forgot to turn it off one night and ran down the batteries. It took us two days to get them charged again.
The good thing is our solar and wind generators worked like charms. The boat is comfortable, and all the animals did well. We had a slight problem when we went off-shore on our return trip, Maddie (the kitten) and I both got seasick. I also caught a stomach bug. Alicianna, our new puppy seems to know exactly what to do on a boat. We took her on shore once and she discovered grass, had fun playing in it, but was happy to be back on the boat.
Bronwyn Evans was to have been on the blog last Friday, but she had just gotten out of the hospital, so she’ll be visiting this coming Friday.
Here are some pictures.
This is Alicianna his morning. She is really growing!
There is a speed limit on the ICW. We passed this boat anchored out with it’s lights going.
One of the most wonderful parts of living on a boat is this type of view when you wake up at anchor.
With any luck at all, this should be our last week in Melbourne, FL. How has your week been going?
Ella
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Ella Quinn ~ Author 
I have to say, I’m much happier hiking and then returning to my reliable home than being on a boat. (I get violently ill on boats.) So your trials sound like nightmares to me. However, I love your puppy. He looks like he’s going to be big. What is he? I can’t believe all that went wrong with the boat and you can remain so calm. You are very strong! I would have been demanding to live on land.
Hi Liza. He is a she. Alicianna is a Portuguese Water Dog. You know what they say, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. I’m really happy living on the boat, but I do understand that not everyone agrees with me.
How lovely to hear talk about your life on a boat. While it sounds so adventurous, I can tell you this is not the life for me. Kudos to you! And hubby. And kitty. And puppy.
LOL, thanks so much, Carole! I hope that someday you’ll be able to visit!
My week was no where near as adventurous as yours, Ella (though winning does start next week off right).
Congrats on finishing up both a book and your copy edits of another one! Alicianna is adorable!! Hope this round of seasickness is the only one any of you have!
Congratulations again, Glenda!! I never suffered from seasickness until menopause. I just need to remember to take meds before we leave.
You do lead an adventurous life, Ella. Mine seems pretty dull in comparison. On Friday we went for a meal in a lovely Italian restaurant in Cardiff to celebrate my son getting a full-time, permanent job after two years of unemployment and temporary jobs.
My only experience on a boat has been two holidays on the canal on a narrowboat!
Hi Carol, this adventure has been a long time coming.