What We Do When We Aren't Doing Anything

Here is a typical day at the marina when we have absolutely nothing scheduled.

Cookie: watches the Navy Seals float down from the skies with their parachutes in the rosy dawn; watches the minnows, the reef fish, and baby barracudas as they sun themselves in the shallow water at the head of the pier; reads a book; checks email on the computer; watches the jets do fly bys and landings, writes in her journal, watches the white egrets stalk their prey with regal steps in the shallow waters; talks with friends in the laundry about cruising, watches a glorious, romantic sunset with a glass of wine.

Rick: pumps out the head; takes the tank covers off to see why it still says 1/4 full and be sure the $200 tank indicators and /or the pump is operating correctly; decides everything is fine, but maybe hosing out the tank while it is open is a good idea; checks batteries with expensive volt meter; writes down "need (expensive) AMP tester" on list of thingts to buy at West Marine; reorganizes cockpit lockers to correct list (tilt)to starboard; replaces everything because it was handier the other way; helps neighbor reposition his engine; talks with neighbors on the dock about how to solve boat problems; watches a glorious, romantic sunset with a glass of wine.