Another great on-time flight and poof! we are back in the sun and warmth being rocked gently to sleep aboard Tiffany Rose. It was a relief to step aboard and see that everything was in order after leaving the boat alone for two weeks. We had a rental car from the airport and took advantage of it to stock up on groceries. Before we turned it in the next morning we headed to the beach. It was sunny and warm and fairly busy with people getting in their last holiday frolic before heading back to colder zones for work or school. We will spend most of the week here partly working on things to get ready to head further south and to just relax while the weather is this good. We got lucky on one of our repairs. Back in November our auto pilot stopped working. When we figured out which part was at fault the company told us they no longer make or service this model - sorry. The best option seemed to be to rip out the whole thing and put in a new one for $1,600 and lots of work. Luckily while at home over the holidays I searched out a compatible part on EBAY for $200 and ordered it. And like magic it was here at the marina waiting when we arrived. After a bit of fanagaling and borrowing a large hole saw from someone who lives aboard here, this compatible control head was installed and working. Good to have an expensive and long job turn into a less expensive and easier job. Hope it lasts!
We are also revamping our 'stored away" stuff. We are taking the risk of taking out all our summer wear and putting away most of our cold weather things....hope it lasts!
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Happy New Year to all of you! I love the photo of you frolicking in the waves!! Alas, I have left Cuba behind and am now back into snow...enjoy the rest of your journey, I am still watching! It was great to see you briefly!
hugs, Helena
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