Back On The Hook

I am married to a Get ‘er Done kind of man.  He has rushed through his to-do list like a mad man.  I am proud to call him mine.

Let’s see, well we had our 15th year anniversary.  We almost forgot it, but Google Calendar and Facebook reminded us in time to have a bacon cheeseburger over at the Shack.  See I’m a cheap date, sometimes.

We then left Tijax Marina to get back on the hook.  Unfortunately, we discovered we had a stow away.  Yes, a RAT!.  

The next day we hauled out at RAM Marina to have a quick bottom paint job done.  While on the hard we bunked with some friends.  I was hoping that Rat would find his way off the boat or get caught in the trap Steve set for him. But no luck, he actually did get caught once but destroyed the trap escaping.

We were back in the water in a few days and I purchased a cage trap and poison.  It was time for him to be removed off one way or another.  He was getting very brave after destroying the trap.  Our first night back on the hook he ventured out of the engine room across the counter while we were eating dinner.  Let me tell you, that was NOT cool.  I dislike really only a few animals and Rats are one of them. A childhood story thing.  

So got some gloves on, mixed up a combination of refried beans, some chicken off the one I just cooked and poison.  I put it inside the cage and set it.  Went back to eating my own dinner.  Within ten minutes he was in there, except his tail.  UGGG

He ate his dinner then proceeded to attempt to destroy the cage..  

 Sorry had to throw in pics of my GMan

Well I’m sure I will receive an animal cruelty award and I won't get a house sitting job caring for rodents because he was escorted off the boat right then.  Yep into the water.

So he is gone and we have not seen signs of another.  We still are sleeping slightly in fear but it is getting better.

Now we will wait for a nice weather window to sail to the Honduras Bay Islands.  Weather has been pleasant here but wind is coming from the wrong direction.  

Our French kitty is needing our assistance for a few days so that makes it a pleasure to wait for a perfect window.  I am the Boat Diva.. hahahah

Everything is checked off Steve’s list except installing the autopilot. This time waiting will allow him to complete that job. He doesn't seem eager to conquer that job at all.  Maybe reading this will encourage him.

Well that is it for now my friends, remember to please be good to yourself and to Others.