We have had a delightful (at least most of it) time in Fort Pierce this winter, but we've been more than ready to move on since at least mid-March. We were delayed in Corpus Christi waiting on visits to a new physician, etc., but finally returned to Fort Pierce mid-February. It seems we had missed about the worst winter weather experienced in that area in years, and we were warmly welcomed as the better weather arrived with us! After some time enjoying the area, including its superb Farmers' Markets and visits with good friends in nearby Vero Beach and Stuart, we passed up the one marginally adequate weather window for travel south to attend the Kadey Krogen Open House where we saw many interesting boats and good friends. Well, that decision led to almost another full month of delayed departure.
This has been a bizarre winter in Florida. It hasn't been as severe ashore as some other winters, but the frequency of cold fronts has been much greater, averaging every 2-3 days instead of the more typical 5-6 day interval. There are usually a few light-wind days between fronts, but this year those have been occupied by severe thunderstorms across central and south Florida. We met many new friends at the marina, gave advice regarding the "removal" of an osprey that delighted in spending time (and relieving itself) on the mast of the boat upwind of some friends across the pier, and installed a wind vane/anemometer and DirecTV on the boat, honed weather forecasting skills, and WAITED...
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