TRANSMISSION SEAL REPLACED...
NOW.....WAITING ON GOOD WEATHER

Last time we spoke I believe the starboard side transmission seal leak had just been discovered. Tim found the part ($6 and some change) online and had 2 delivered overnight to the marina.  That meant delivery on Wednesday and, you may recall, with the marina being closed on Wed (?) and Sun, special arrangements had to be made.  Thank you Scotty. Dan, the repairman came early Wed. morning and got things taken apart and ready to receive the new seal.  It arrived a very short time later and it was repaired. The guys say we 'dodged a bullet' on this finding it while in port. Could have been a little dicey if underway when things went awry.

As March 4th was International Pancake Day and as there was an IHOP less than a mile away, we did our part and had pancakes! (I ate 5)

 These little fellas were hanging out at Sonic.  As soon as I rolled down the window to take their picture, they headed toward me. I'm guessing they probably are given an unhealthy portion of french fries or tater tots.

Tim periodically stays in touch with Bob and Debbie, pictured below, and found out they were going to be in our area overnight.  In fact, in the slip right next to ours. They are from WA and have completed the Loop once.  They are currently on their way around for a 2nd time.  They have a beautiful Fathom trawler named In My Element.  We first met them when we were both stranded in Carabelle last spring waiting for good weather to cross the Gulf.  After they arrived in Fort Myers, we all joined brother Dave and Patt for dinner at Three Fishermen.  It was good to see them again and hear their stories from their year on the Loop.

 Dave and Patt sitting on our new aft deck bench.  We had a few snacks aboard before heading up to supper last night.

 

Supper at Banana Joe's. Nice evening. Good company. Good food.

We are currently under a tornado watch until 7pm this evening.  It's been raining since about noon. Hope Bob and Debbie aren't caught up in the rough weather. We will likely stay here until weather improves, probably Sat. Thanks to Dave, we have been able to run errands in his car while here!

They guys worked on the under platform swim ladder until the rain started. It's almost done.

We started Season 3 of Downton Abbey last night. It's been pretty entertaining, so far. Tim's going to bake a ham this afternoon (good day for it). 

We'll see you soon......

 P.S. On a personal note.... Pidge, we love you!!