Spring had finally sprung, it's warm enough overnight for the next few days to be disconnected from shore power and flex the solar/lithium system, and the admiral is happy just sitting outside. We were meant for this! 4 weeks to the haul out!

Gotta protect the admiral's eyes, too!

If anyone ever wonders if Velma the boat dog doesn't like the boat, refer to exhibit A:

2 years ago today this precious soul came into my life. We knew it was right in the first moment we met. Happy gotcha day, Velma Louise!

Over the last year, Velma has supervised projects on the boat, getting ready for us to cruise later this year. We now have:

A #victron lithium battery system with solar

An anchor windlass and bow roller

Hard bimini with dodger (windshield)

Autopilot

#B&G Electronics suite, radar and AIS

A big "Hi there, and Hello! to all my new Bsky connections. It's so good to have you here. Here's a Velma!