Treasure Cay December 14, 2021

We kicked off our rip-roaring morning by greeting the washing machine.  Since I don’t really remember how to operate it, this will be an even more fun task for Ron to assist.  The boat didn’t come with one, so we picked up a cheap RV washing machine on Amazon to wash bathing suits, shorts, etc.  As I get started, clothing to wash – check, soap – check, drain hose – fail.  So, I asked where he had put it knowing on none of my daily projects would a drain hose come in handy.  That resulted in his small rant regarding my less than stellar memory.  Once found, I needed an extension cord for power.  Well, that was it, now we were full rant stomping and mumbling something about “50 first dates.”  Yes, I am aware I am no picnic but try and hold back. 

Anyway, I got the washer successfully running which will follow with my second favorite task, emptying the washer by holding down the bilge drain (same as the shower) until it empties completely which is another 20 minutes I will never get back.  I am also a bit annoyed that since my sheets had a warmer shower than I did.  Why is it the water is not the same temperature on both sides?

Sailing hubby was thrilled that, after he came in all sweaty from messing with the mooring lines and ready for a break, that I had found another project for him.  He loves our little impromptu projects.  The bilge pump on the other side of the boat where the washer is, doesn’t work.  After determining that it had no power, he attempted to find a new fuse with no success.  So, like any stellar redneck, he came back with a small piece of tin foil for an improvised fix.   Gotta love a resourceful man.  I was now truly embracing my 1950’s housewife hanging sheets on the line and feeling all environmentally friendly.

We had decided to stay in Treasure Cay for a week to tick off another week’s work.  We had good WIFI and were here all by ourselves.  Why not?  The additional upside is Ron could hang his fishing pole over the boat and catch an 18” terrapin if he was that desperate for sustenance.  We only have so many can of O’s and Toe’s. 

It ended up being a great afternoon of snorkeling around the island it’s exciting since it was our first of the trip in over 4 years.  The last time we were in BVI visiting The Baths.  It was a bit rough but had more sea anemone’s than we have seen in a long time with schools of fish everywhere.  4 hours later we were sunburned (me) and exhausted.  Beer was calling and Ron was starved. 

Hmmm edible? Nope

Lion fish are tasty