Merry Christmas everyone. hope Santa brought you everything on your list. it sure doesn't seem like Christmas here, the sun is shining and it's in the high 60's. however, the town is all dressed to the nines and they really celebrate here. they, of course, celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, with parades and festivies including the posada (going from inn to inn looking for a place to stay). the whole town shows up and they end up with a mexican feast to celebrate the arrival of Jesus. it puts a whole new spin it. we are staying home today and enjoying our blessings. we didn't exchange gifts cuz we don't really need anything. Dan just got a new SSB radio and is installing it, that's his present and i just got some silver jewelery. two bracelets, a chain for my anchor and dangly earrings, that's my present.

we have been working on getting some pictures on here and i think we are going to be sucessful, keep your fingers crossed. if they come through, the first ones kinda start at Bodega Bay and the sealions on the dock, then we meander down the coast a bit and hopefully, we end with the Ensenada Cruisers Christmas Party.

we are going to Michael's boat for NewYear's Eve. it's the same one we had Thanksgiving on. it's a wooden sailboat from Greece. it's huge with 6 staterooms and the stern is set up with a table for 12 and nice soft cushions with a pull down movie screen for watching movies after dinner. it's great fun and he and his nephew are great hosts. it should be a good drunk night since we don't have to drive anywhere and only have to worry about falling in the water!!

Now that we are up to date again, I will sign off with the usual. love and miss you all. hugs