Carol and I walked to GANNET early this afternoon. The temperature is 56F/13C, so finally there is significant melting. The bike path is almost entirely clear. A narrow strip on the north side of the pier out to the marina is clear and, thankfully the ramp down to the docks, which is often steep depending on the state of the tide, is clear. The docks still have patches of melting snow and ice, but are not dangerous if walked with care. When we reached the little boat I thought she was free of snow and ice until I stepped on board and glanced back. I was able to lift that almost solid block and create ice bergs in Skull Creek.Long time readers will know that I extremely dislike doing things at the last minute, but this rare snow storm has caused me to. I was ready so long ago that I have had to charge devices and the Evo batteries again. I have a duffle bag of cold weather clothes and small items to take down tomorrow. I will also fill the water containers, fit and test the outboard, and arrange final stowage. In normal conditions I would have done all that, except fit the outboard, days ago and be sitting around tomorrow glancing at my completed list from time to time, making certain I had forgotten nothing. Sometimes you just have to adapt.
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