Okay, still not very interested in blogging -- wonder if that will change when we get back into cruising mode this summer. We are living our lives as millions do, with no big desire to record every moment, or any moment, for that matter. I can't explain the change.

We have just returned this evening from a lovely visit with Paul and Lauren, Lakewood Yacht Club members and the original owners of our boat. Have you wondered how our boat, Second Fantasy, got its name? Dozens have; we have tired of the question, "What was your first fantasy?," shouted out as we eased by. They told us tonight: their first boat, a sailboat, they named "First Fantasy." The DF 44 they named "Second Fantasy," and their plan was to name their final boat "Ultimate Fantasy." Good plan, but one that hasn't panned out as of yet; their current boat is named "Small World." The explanation for that name is long and fascinating, but is one I won't tell right now.

Some photos from some of our winter activities:

 Christmas scene

 Rainy Day

 Our may, his wife, and granddaughter at Mancakes, the Clear Lake Shores' Civic Club annual pancakes breakfast manned by the men of the community.

 It's been a very windy winter.

Kay, Tom, Debbie, and Bobby awaiting the arrival of the Carty Gras Parade, when neighbors parade their Mardi-Gras festooned golf carts. Fun day.