After a great visit with Kim, James and Luke over Christmas in Milton we returned here to Gasparilla Marina for the New Year. We had intended to be well on our way south by now but Florida has been in the grips of a 2 week cold snap that has us huddled around our electric heater in the marina. This morning it was only 4f warmer here than in Sauble Beach! We will be on our way on Tuesday - finally! Earlier this week we spent a full day at the Ringling Estate in Sarasota. After reading "Water for Elephants" we really wanted to see their circus museum and thoroughly enjoying the visit. Happy New Year to you all!
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