Could it be Spring?

Today was the first day that we have seen the sun since we've been back from Florida. The last week has been the typical, grey, damp and freezing to my bones kind of weather. And I'm not sure if it's the weather or allergy season, but my throat is scratchy and chest heavy, ah, so good to be home.

But today it was actually a beautiful day and we managed to get out from under the tress we are swallowed in around here at the house so we could enjoy some of it.

Our first batch of money has been spent, the insurance money from the stolen motor bought us trampoline materials, lifeline stanchions, mattresses, new port and starboard running lights, and a fridge. We managed to make it stretch farther than we had thought which is always nice. 

And for the last few days we have been busily selling stuff we don't/won't need in preparing to downsize and have another batch of money to spend on boat projects, it exciting to see things come together and to be buying final touches, like rugs and storage units.

New port holes in the V birth. Previously there was a chuck of wood epoxied over the openings.

So while we are waiting for all our latest purchases to arrive we are prepping the boat to paint (finally!) I have been waiting for the day that we can completely paint out the interior, and the exterior too. So with Mark is just starting his off rotation today and the sun shining we headed down to the marina. 

It was such a warm day and a long time since the kids have been down there they occupied themselves by playing pirate. Mac was the Captain, barking orders in his most 'Captain Hook' like voice, to his mates. They swabbed the decks (with us repeatedly shouting for them to keep off the windows) and they kept an eye out for other pirates and sharks.

While all the hijinks on the high seas was taking place on deck, Mark managed to replace the port holes in the V berth. It's nice to be able to see outside now and even though it is tinted lexan, it does let in some light.

Mark sealing the new port holes. Flattering angle, I know.

Once the pirate play had been played-out, the kids and I left Mark to start sanding the interior to get ready for painting. We ran errands and hung out at the marina playground, fell off tire swings, hit heads on slides, got smacked in the face with footballs, what can I say? We play rough. Once everyone seemed to be banged  and bruised up enough we decided to call it a day and head home. 

The weather outlook for the week is sunny and might even get up to 80 degrees in a few days, I don't dare to hope too hard, but maybe winter is over and spring has finally come.