Northbound

Question has arisen as to who is doing the rowing described in previous posts. Easy, peasy; one sits down, facing the stern, deploys, as in extends,  both oars. Next grab the good arm oar and pull rapidly for three pulls, quickly, but carefully, whirl around on the butt pivot point we are all provided with, grab the other oar, now on the good arm side, and push rapidly 3 times. Repeat as needed to reach the destination. There are, of course, other options.

As an addendum to the whole engine repair journey; yesterday the 85 degree sun/heat, altho' accompanied by a soothing breeze, heated up the gas tank enough to pressurize the whole system. When I bounded off Scooter into the "dink"and tried to get it started: yup, nothing but dripping gas, locked cylinders, etc. So another afternoon of sweat'n cuss. No spark showing; exciter, coil; I dunno... End result is that the lil' ol Tohatsu is tied to the back of Scooter enroute to Titusville's Tohatsu guys for repair, I hope; certainly beyond my pay grade at this point.

So, up and at 'em this morning; refuel, fill tanks that need it, empty those that need to be empty, and head North up the Indian River. We are currently sitting 27 miles south of Titusville, hiding behind the Pineda causeway bridge to duck the NE winds associated with a cold front that is working down Florida.

We'll be in Titusville for a bit, depending on what the repair folks say, then continue north 'til we get there. Be there by Spring, any luck at all; you folks stay warm for now, be happy; be safe.