Letter from Key West, June 4 2020

109,284 deaths in USA due to  Coronavirus

Funeral of George Floyd, RIP

Peaceful protests in multiple cities around the US

Key West is now OPEN.  An influx (but not a huge one) of tourists have arrived on the island.  The crowds are expected this weekend.

Today, the county (Munroe) took a vote and have decided that masks are not mandatory.  This is county only.  They are still mandatory in Key West.  I am pleased about the Key West decision.

I went over to our new dock in Key West Yacht Club this afternoon  and set up payment for the year.  We docked for the first month in the city dinghy docks down near Turtle Kraals.  It was "ok".  We are much happier with the new spot.

Also today:

I installed new windscreen wipers on the jeep

Replaced the rear brake light

Applied for refund of flights we won't be taking in July :(

Diy spot treatment of suspected termite activity (positive vibes it is not please!).

Phew! That is quite the list.  Time for a cocktail now.  We are going to go to Shanna Key for dinner - and Guinness for Patrick and Stoli for me.

Stay well friends. And positive.

New transport!

Hello readers!

Since you last heard from me, some exciting things have been happening.

Namely, I have two new forms of transport!
- I got insured on the jeep.
- We bought a boat!!!

 

It's a little Carolina Skiff, with a 20hp Suzuki motor.  It has a max speed of about 15mph and it is just perfect!  We have been out loads since we got it just a few days ago, and HAVE CAUGHT FISH!!

Car bar!

A while back, we took the hardtop off the Jeep. and subsequently decided that it was simply never going back on again
(a) we live in Key West
(b) it weighs a ton and it was heavy and difficult getting it off

It has been sitting at the side of the house and we have been considering where to put it/how to store it/what to do with it.

Well someone (not me!) came up with a good idea of maybe putting it in the garden as an "art piece" or art installation, or a yard furniture type of thing.

"Yes!" cried I, "car bar!"

What do you think?  Comments below please!