March 2, 2014 Sunday. Still here

Got up early to go to Church at the Martin Luther Church across the street.  Interesting that other Loopers went to 3 other different churches, nice to be in port on Sunday, all one in spirit though.  Our sermon today was named  "Living in a different country".  He talked about how more young people are not able to quote at least one of the 10 commandments or finish any well know bible verse.  Well know to the older generation of Americans, whether you're an atheist or a believer these things are usually common knowledge.  Curt and I feel we are in a different country by being a Looper but usually not by our common knowledge and faith.  God is Good.....all the time.  After discussion with a fellow looper and talking about friends health back home I decided I need to change my saying "God never promises us tomorrow" to "God never promises us how we'll physically be tomorrow.".  With friends having strokes, heart attacks, cancer treatment, broken bones, memory loss, financial crisis, then going to rehab after all of these illness working their way back to functioning in this world as much as possible we give thanks for where we are and what we are doing, feeling very blessed on a daily basis for good health, friends, and family.
After church we got to talk with Kiren and Andy.  Then rode our bikes over to the Key Colony Beach Days Celebration about 2 miles away.  Cute little craft fair and flea market.  Had a good Greek Gyro sandwich, listened to the music, visited with others.  Curt drooled over the Bushnell Scopes for $299.00 night vision scope, decided we really didn't need it since we could use it in the fog.  Back to help a couple of other Loopers with projects on their boat and Marilyn came back for a Sunday afternoon nap.  Decided at 4:30 time to get something going for the Looper's Potluck tonight.  Then found out we were out of water, so filled the water tank.  Curt got ice before the office closed since we were out, found out the hamburger had dripped in the bottom of the cooler so cleaned the cooler out and put things back, made the paper towel holder to get that out of the way and finally now can start the Dirty Rice and Chicken for the Potluck.  Whoops-it is 6:00pm and people are on their way to the Potluck.  Nothing is easy or just simple while living on a boat.  After 10 minutes Barb came over and said we want to take pictures, just come there is plenty of food.  Explained to her if I don't stay the fire sometimes go out and my contribution to the potluck won't get done.  After another call from Bob, we just turned off the fire and went over, everyone sitting in a circle.  We really need to get folding chairs but where to put them on the boat!  Came back since everyone eating got my finished food and took it back to share and eat other yummy foods.  Lots of good cooks.  Curt enjoyed the green been casserole and angel food cake with strawberries.  I enjoyed the spinach salad and Key Lime Pie. Someone else had made Fresh Basil leaf and Mozzarella with tomatoes.  Basil from her aboard garden.   After visiting and finding out another couple from Minn. were here leaving tomorrow for the Bahamas we said our good nights.  My dish almost gone, thank goodness cause with the big bag of ice I have limited room in the cooler.  Went for a swim in the pool again getting exercise, has really helped my sore knee, Barb came along and swam for a little while to.
We are always amazed at how bright the stars are in the dark sky.  As the coconut palm trees gently blow in the breeze, framing the view as we watch the sparkle of lights above us from the warm blue lit peaceful haven below, we are in awe that we're really here.  Others coming by, stopping to visit on their way back from the bathroom break up the solitude and our quiet night swims aren't so quiet and exercise in the pool not so much.
 Back to the boat, Curt finishing off the Banana Pudding so I have room for left overs.  We seem to be infested with these little ants that climb on the counter and floor, I sprayed the electrical cord again hoping that will stop our unwanted boarders to our boat.

 Parade at Key Colony Days, Marathon

 Potluck with other Loopers at the Marina.