The time has simply flown since our arrival at our Winter Home at the Marathon Yacht Club on Saturday after Thanksgiving. The day we arrived, the "elves" had begun decorating the Club and the fun began in earnest! With the rest of the eastern half of the country freezing, we didn't escape all the cold weather, but here it means you need a sweatershirt!
Last Friday night was the highlight of the year for the Club with the Lighting of the Fleet -- Club was packed and the weather was perfect! We gathered at 5:30p for the Lowering of the Colors with Bridge in their whites; the cannon firng and the music & message in the respect for our American Flag and all we hold dear for our freedom was the great launch for the weekend.
Then at 6:15p, the cannon fired again -- and all the vessels in the marina lit their Christmas lights simultaneously! It was really magical with all lights twinkling against the water and the beautiful sky. Everyone walked the docks with a cocktail in hand and admired the handiwork -- many were very creative.
Ivory Lady
Overall Winner
Greg - Nova - Winner over 40'
We're keeping to our commitment to work out at the local gym -- good thing, as between the parties, the Christmas brunch and the Christmas party this coming Friday, we need some balance! On Saturday 12/18, Bill & I hop an airplane in Key West to travel to the cabin for Christmas. Our dear friend, Bill Wanless, and perhaps our dear nephew, Jim Davis, will join us for the week -- we return on Wednesday, December 29 in time for celebrating the New Year with our friends in the Florida Keys!
Merry Christmas -- and the Happiest of New Years!
