Key West - Wyland and piling repair

Wyland's mural in Key West by our dock

The crew was sad to leave at 7:00 am this morning on their way to Ft Lauderdale for a motel so they can catch the early flight out Tuesday morning. It was a grand time and nothing can compare to having a grandkid for six weeks on a boat. It's a great experience for the kid but also a great way for the grandparents to get to know their grandkids. We enjoyed every minute of it although Finn may not have enjoyed the homework so much. Carrie, Finn's mother, scanned in all the homework and tests that Finn completed and sent them to his school so he qualifies for returning to his class at the same level as the rest of the students.

Wyland's mural on Williams street is intact! It suffered no apparent storm damage and is as bright as ever. Wyland has about 100 murals of this type scattered all over the world. He will periodically refresh the paint if one starts to fade a bit. He has an art gallery in Key West that we like to visit when we're here.

Here's one piling that didn't survive - to be replaced this week.

Key West Bight suffered very little damage but some of the pilings still have to be replaced. That's causing some consternation when the crane doing the replacing blocks the access to charter boats trying to make a living. We have a piling due to be replaced but we can stay in place for the procedure although we won't be able to leave our slip for a couple of days which is not a problem for us but is a problem for charter captains running excursions. Nevertheless, a few pilings do have to be replaced but there will be some grumbling.

Our next crew is due to arrive Wednesday night for a week's stay provided they recover from a stomach virus that has put them to bed for the last two days.