Muffy Here

Muffy here. Scott has asked me to take over some blogging responsibility while here. Considering some of the other tasks that need doing around here (like cleaning out the sewage line), I'm happy to contribute in this most undisgusting task.

I promise (especially to Grampa) that there will be discusison of boating and the marina, but for this post, I think I just need to pay tribute to Cap'n Scott's skill at having the good life on a boat. Once, when I was living in a small apartment in Amherst, a friend told me that she had much more respect for my cooking skills once she saw my teeny tiny kitchen. Same goes here for Cap'n Scott. This boat is pretty small, but in the last twenty-four hours, he's proved that one can be a good host in cramped quarters.

I have been comfortable, warm and well-fed. Dinner last night was grilled chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans and gravy. All made using a propane grill and a two-burner propane stove, and only using one at any time (since they use the same propane tank). He also did the dishes. All this in a space not much larger than a closet, and without running water.

Scott fixed the water lines today, so there is now running (cold) water. There is electricity too, but both of these feel a little superfluous, since he's managed to survive most of his trip without them. Although it is nice to be able to watch the NFL playoffs together.

This picture is of Scott wearing two of his Christmas presents from me. He will post about his Christmas present from Grampa when he installs it, but it is wicked cool.