Marco

Writing today's blog will be as easy as the trip was.  We dropped the ball in Ft. Myers Beach just after eight o'clock this morning.  Tom from "Q's End" hollered his good-byes to us as we exited the harbor.  We will see those guys again soon in Marathon.  The seas were calm, the winds were fair, and the six mile per hour cruising in the Gulf waters was enjoyable on this beautiful day.  Ray did most of the navigating today, well him and the auto-pilot, while Linda made Christmas presents for Abbie.  A seven hour travel day landed us at our usual anchorage near Umbrella Island, just north of Marco Island.  We love this secluded spot.  Linda attempted some fishing after arrival with just one little sail catfish caught.  Dinner therefore was black and bleu chicken with baked potatoes.  The rest of the evening is being spent doing paperwork.  Somehow it does not go away even when we do.