We probably forgot to mention that about four weeks ago, the benevolent owner of Bocas marina took pity on my sewing out onthe docks in the blazing tropical sunlight, and offered us the use of a "shop" space in exchange for patching some sails, etc. You can't imagine how much we're appreciating it! The space is what used to be the marina office when they first built it....as you can see it comes equipped with not only a table and power, but also a friendly red dog, and airbrushed palm trees whose fronds have an odd testicular quality to them.

Said owner is now trying to convince us to stay here and make it a permanent arrangement. As he put it the other day, "Hell, you not only have a shop, but it even comes with a dog....what more could you ask for?"

Tempting as the offer is, I think it's time to move on. It has been a super setup though, and we're very very grateful.

As for the red dog, well, I may just try and stow her away when the captain's not looking.....