Invasion of the Algae and Other Items

Saturday March 21 - Globs of algae invade our canal. By Sunday morning the algae had floated away with the tide but returned Sunday afternoon. We motored down the canal to the yacht club without problem to pump out and top off the fuel tank. Upon leaving the fuel dock, the starboard engine water intake plugged up. Fortunately, the engine instrument panel displays a warning before the engine overheats.  A doughnut in the harbor cleared the intake.  Saw lots of algae around one side of the intake upon raising the engines when we got home.

Last month, I crewed on the boat setting the windward markers for the Charlotte Harbor Regatta.  The anchors for the markers came up coated with balls of algae. Maybe this harbor algae has lost its mooring and drifted into the canals. Anyway we have rafts of algae floating in today.

Richard had one of his eye's fixed because the cataract has grown back.  Unfortunately, the next eye was scheduled the following week.  But, too late, all non-essential surgery was delayed because of Corona Virus.  Now he has to wait until late May.  Oh well!  We did manage to have lunch at our favorite Mexican place in Fort Myers.  We were practically the only ones in the place.  The next day, all restaurants were shut down for inside dining.  Strange times, we are living in...

Joanne enjoying last lunch at Cantina Laredo's before shut down

Flower beds all mulched for Summer Season

Last week - Added mulch to flower beds.







   



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1. Civility - To recognize the human dignity of those with whom I disagree, treat others with respect, and rise above attacks when directed at me.

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