I know I’m a bit early, but this will be my last post of the year, and probably for a couple of weeks into 2015. I have my guest author posts already pre-programmed to post, so please stop by, comment, and make them feel welcome.
Before I go any further, let’s congratulate to Glenda for winning a copy of Louisa Cornell’s book and to Bonnie for winning a copy of Callie Hutton’s book!!
There will be a massive giveaway on New Year’s Eve as well.
Hubby and I have come to an arrangement allowing me the time I need to write. The last book of The Marriage Game series is finally coming together. Kensington is putting the other books on sale in January. The information will be on Facebook and Twitter.
Now for my sailing update. It took us three and a half days to sail from Dinner Key in Coconut Grove to Key West. The first full day here, we went ashore, had lunch, and toured the town. Unfortunately, when we returned, our boat was attached to someone’s barge. The story we got was that the anchor dragged, and it was in danger of hitting another boat a half a mile away. I was immediately suspicious. The barge and a sign were in the way and would have gotten Silver Penny long before it had a chance to go anyplace else. Also, our anchor is a 55 lb Rocha, and we had over 100 feet of chain deployed. What that means to you non-sailors, is that it was highly unlikely that the boat dragged anchor for any distance, and it certainly wasn’t on a smooth walkabout. Long story short, the guy wanted $2000 then reduced it to $200 when he found out my husband knew people at the Special Forces Scuba School here. It was a scam pure and simple. We didn’t pay him, but it put a damper on our time here.
However, we are determined to spend a couple of days enjoying Key West. Our thirty-first anniversary is on Tuesday, and we will spend New Years with sailing friends, some new, some old. How are you going to spend New Year’s Eve?
Here are pictures from the past week.
Leaving Miami
Rodriguez Key Anchorage
Key West
I hope your Christmas was joyful, and I wish you peace, love, and prosperity in 2015.
Ella
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Ella Quinn ~ Author 
Lovely pics, Ella. I had a smashing Christmas with family and am looking forward to 2015. Anne Stenhouse
I’m so glad you’re doing well and having fun!! Best wishes for the New Year!!
Happy New Year from Spain!!
Happy New Year to you, Darlene!! How are you liking your new life?
Oh that scammer!!! He should be the one to be charged for stealing! But glad you guys didn’t pay and knew folks there that could back y’all up. For New Year’s eve I’m just going to stay home and do nothing. Just relaxing and hoping for a great year. But Happy New Year to you too!
Have a great time at home, Ki Pha!! Happy New Year!!
Oooh…so sorry to hear about the dirty scammer. Glad you guys foiled his plans. Happy New Year, Ella!
You too, Jenn!! We are taking some time to go back into Key West and try to get rid of the memory. Have a wonderful New Year!
So irritating and sad that people are always trying to take advantage of other people. Glad you got the best of him!
Happy Anniversary!!
As always gorgeous pics!
We were going to be going to an outdoor party on New Year’s Eve, but I’m not sure they will still be having it since the weather man says we might be getting freezing rain that night. If that happens, we will stay at home for sure. 🙂
Oh and last but not least, thanks for the giveaway!
Hi Glenda, thank you!! I’m glad you liked the pictures. Have a wonderful time no matter what you do!
Love your pictures as always, Ella.
So pleased the scammer didn’t get away with it.
Happy Anniversary for Tuesday.
We will be spending a quiet New Year’s Eve at home. Wishing you all the very best for 2015.
Hi Carol! Thank you. I hope you have a lovely New Years!
Happy anniversary! You share the date with my parents – going on 54 years now! And have a wonderful New Year.
Thank you, Julia!! Tell them Happy Anniversary!!