Anchored in Boot Key Harbor

After the big blow; we headed into the Harbor to find anchorage (all the moorings were taken). We are safely anchored in west anchorage by the bridge since last Saturday. On Monday a strong front came through around 8:00 pm - we were having hors'doevres with Barry & Susan "Swan" on "Kismet". The rain came through with 49.9 knots of wind - WOW! The wind continues to blow from a Northerly direction at around 20 knots. The temp this morning was in the low 40s! We are waiting til the wind settles abit (hopefully) & blows more from the east before we leave to head up to Fort Myers. There are several boats that are planning the same - Grey Hound, Passages, and Swan. We are spending time reprovisioning, laundry, & "monitoring all things" (Jim's constant new job & enjoying the company of Dick and Anne, and many other new and old friends. It is amazing to meet so many people that have connections to upstate New York. Yesterday in the laundromat, we met a woman on "Gypsy B" who went to Whitney Point High School! Still having a great time!