An Afternoon Cockpit Gathering

Last weekend we were finally able to answer that nagging question, "Just how many people can you fit comfortably in your cockpit." The answer is 8. Kenny and Pam stopped by the marina last Saturday to fill us in on the details of their new boat acquision / survey results. While we were chatting, Paul and Carla stopped by to hear the details. Brandon rode his bike over and joined us. It turned into a very entertaining impromptu' cockpit party.

Also in these photos you should take notice of my latest efforts. LaLeLu is now sporting new weather cloths and fresh varnish. The fun never ends with boat maintenance.

Coco the Wonder Kittie

Meet Coco - our new boat cat. We have dubbed her "Coco the Wonder Kittie" - not because she is wonderful, although she is - rather because we are always wondering where she is. You wouldn't think a cat would be so successful finding hiding spots on a 40' boat. She has her regular hiding places that we are familiar with - such as the "cat cave" (under a shelf and behind the pillows of the forward berth). She also has some mystery hiding spots.
We thought we lost her one time. We searched the entire boat - or so we thought. Not able to find her on the boat, we began searching the marina grounds and even drove the frontage road calling for her. Very sadly, we returned to the boat without our Coco. Then Park's friend heard a faint "meow." Turned out the wonder cat was in a food cupboard, perched in a basket full of microwave popcorn.