There is a slightly new layout on the Boat Spot today. I have now become sufficiently capable at changing things on my blog, so I can alter, add and move around as I wish. Not an eay task for a crotchety old curmudgeon like me.

It's a cold day today, only 30F, but the boat has warmed up nicely with the heat pump and the addition of a small ceramic heater. So far so good on the heat pump, though it may not last too much longer in the forecast cold weather. We're in the cold soup for at least another week, but we don't have it as bad as they do in my old stomping grounds (-18C!). We took it easy yesterday and will likely do the same today, though the local library will probably get a visit. Anne is going through books like a dose of salts through a hired girl and grins like a chessy-cat each time she turns the final page. It's nice to see her so happy even though she has to contend with the stress of work at least five days per week. As for me, I'm doing pretty well and am developing my own special areas of interest including also finding new books to read at the library. But guess what? In six short weeks the weather will lighten up and spring will be on the way, so we can handle that. Happy January 21st.

BoatTed