Marina Del Rey

I am standing in our companionway with the computer sitting on top of hatch cover in order to get any internet. Well, at least it is working! We traveled to Marina Del Ray (Venice beach is right next door) yesterday leaving at 0400 & arriving at 1430. The early start was to avoid arriving at night. The ocean was pretty quiet. We tried to use the sails a couple of times but the wind was too flaky to give us any consistent boost. The forcast called for rain all day & we didn't see a drop until we were in the marina. When we pulled into the marina looking for the transiet dock we spied our friends on "Pomaikai" already tied up. Nice surprise. Our plan was to leave today but it looks like we will be traveling to Catalina island tomorrow morning. We have purchased a turkey with the trimmings that will probably be cooking on our way to the island. There have been some storms circling around the area. This mornings marine report talked about waterspouts & cloud to ocean lightening hence the delay in departure until tomorrow. We are wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. C