Thankful Thursday - November 28th

Wind and waves building

The storm has broken and we are thankful.  Perhaps U.S. Thanksgiving had something to do with the abating of the high winds and buckets of rain pummeling our condo door.  Below is the view all day yesterday while we mopped the floors and wrung out towels placed at the base of the door.

Fierce weather looking east towards Miramar

Currently the waves are more subdued and the sun is sparkling. Pelicans, cormorants and grebes are diving in the milky surf.  We always wonder how shorebirds stay safe during these torrential onslaughts.  Power went out for a time and the passageway lights were out all night.

INTREPID II appeared secure and clean at the dock this morning when Kelly arrived. He has successfully installed the new head and fixed the port side drain.  Now we are waiting for our galley sink once a local plumber has made his repairs and fixes.  Bit by bit the projects are being attended to.

Lucky observing his domain after the storm

Lucky, the resident condo cat, joins us to survey his domain.  He sheltered inside with us during the rains but enjoys sleeping under the parked vehicles near the condo office if conditions are good. Sadly although he has lived here for over 11 years, he has yet to have an actual shelter to call home.  His many returning amigos do look out for this special, gentle gato.