Punta Gorda Holidays

The Isles Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet - its a fun nautical tradition when fellow boaters decorate their vessels and bring them over to the club.  At the stroke of 6 p.m., everyone illuminates their boats at once.  It's a breath-taking event and so much fun.  Before Thanksgiving, we began the prep for our design - different colored stars that flicker on and off - and an extra big blue star to represent our boat name - Indigo Star!   We invited friends to come aboard for the festivities.  We went through lots of home-made Christmas cookies, snacks and liberal glasses of wine.   

Indigo Star all lit up!

Aerial drone view of the Yacht Club with boats in background

We also attended a lovely Christmas Ball at the club and a Christmas Concert.

Joanne and Richard enjoy the IYC Christmas Ball

Unfortunately, I (Joanne) injured my left ankle and broke a bone in my foot.  It was a stupid accident - I tried hopping over the last step of our lanai area and landed on a soft spot in the grass.  Crack! I heard a bone break and have to wear an air boot for 6 weeks until everything heals.

On December 11th, I ran the Change of Watch for our boating club, the PGIslanders.  I created PowerPoint slides and gave tribute to all those who helped me during the year I was Commodore, 2018.  It was well attended and everyone welcomed our new Commodore, Ron V.  Hurrah!