Christmas in the Keys!

We've had a fabulous time since arriving in Marathon now almost a month ago!    Great friends, Willy & Caryn, were here for Thanksgiving week and we have a superb time!  We've reintegrated into the Yacht Club and also into our church family here in Marathon.

As is the case of everyone this time of year, there are more parties and events than our schedule can possibly accommodate.  And yet, I try!   The largest event at the Club, probably for the entire year, is the Lighting of the Fleet.   Every vessel in the marina is decorated and on that special night, the cannon is fired at 6:15p and every boat is illuminated simultaneously.   We spent a couple weeks getting Ivory Lady ready for the event that was held last Friday night.   The Yacht Club was completely full (132 guests), the weather was absolutely perfect and a delightful evening was had by all.

At the end of the evening, Ivory Lady won the trophy for Best Power Boat over 40' - the Rear Commodore & his Admiral were very proud!   The sign hanging says "A Wish for You From the REAR Commodore"

Here's a pic of the front of Ivory Lady --

Today we began taking all the decorations off Ivory Lady.   Weather permitting, we will depart Marathon early Saturday morning headed for St. Pete for Christmas.   Christmas lights do NOT like salt walter, so they need to come down.

Watch for posts along our travel the next couple of weeks -- and have a Very Merry Christmas!!