Back in Florida Nov. 2013

Well its been three weeks,and I am sorry for not keeping the blog updated but this is the first time that I have had a minute to write. Ruth and I have been very busy trying to get Esperanza ready for the season.
Lets just say that the boat will be plugged in next year, the mold was everywhere - it took Ruth two weeks of cleaning, while I was sanding and painting the bottom.
After two week of cleaning we launched the boat only to have a seazed alternator, we did find one the same day and replaced it and were under way to Riverside Dr. {Jims property} where we are still doing repairs and renovations. Well the aft head finally quit for good and a new one ordered, while waiting for the Aft toilet the forward head decided to quit as well so I took it out and rebuilt it again. So, the last two days have been shitty to say the least. The painting of the deck is proceeding well and looking great. We hope to be underway by Friday. Heading to the east coast where we will to meet Ruth's son and his girlfriend on Dec 18th. They will be joining us for Christmas!