Killing Birds

..That's a reference to the movie Wedding Crashers.
Anyway, I'm getting a lot done. Monday I'll get my Dad's old Sears outboard tuned up at a local shop. We'll need it for the trip down and once we anchor at Marathon Marina.
I've torn apart my wrecked Jeep & sold off many parts to fund the trip down.
Next week I need to renew my towing insurance, better safe than sorry!!
Oh yeah, I also have to make a floor for my 9' Zodiac inflatable out of marine plywood.
So, yeah, I've been killing birds but I'm really no closer to departure since it has been moved back a bit to the 1st week of March (for several reasons) but that's ok, I'm more psyched then ever & can't wait!!!!!

I have found me a home

Wow, while browsing the web for a backup place to anchor (I've heard that Marathon Municipal Marina gets quite full in the Winter) I stumbled upon a 2 acre private estate on Islamorada, Gulf side, which has a few moorings available for month to month live-aboards! It's about twice what I'm looking to spend.. but it's private= OMG!

edit: ok, maybe Islamorada is a bit too North for me after looking around the Keys with Google Earth (I love that program!!)

Also today I applied for a job at 2 different places. It would be nice to have something setup before I get there.. but, if not, no biggie. I don't care if I'm washing dishes at Capt' Tony's (RIP Cap'n)

Honestly, another reason I'm writing this is to throw it out there so I don't back out of doing this. Trust me I want to go with all my heart but it's kinda scary too since it's a long trip & I'm plus, currently unemployed, yikes! lol