Warnings, warnings, warnings

 Gale warning....small craft advisory....wind chill advisory....very rough ICW....wide spread hard freeze....cold warning.....right whale sighting warning....NASA security zone warning

We grow weary hearing the warnings being broadcast on our VHF radio from NOAA's weather channel.

We set out for our day's travel with an eye to finding shelter from the upcoming forecast of sustained N/W winds of 20-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.  

It was with great delight we found ourselves in the very snug anchorage at Eau Gallie (rocky water) M914 ICW (off Indian River).  We dropped anchor in 11' of water amidst the many "liveaboards" and rowing skulls to await the forecasted wind and cold weather event.  

As forecast, the night was cold with gusty winds but in the morning we found Sea Star had held tight.

Luckily we didn't read up on the Eau Gallie anchorage in our Waterways guide book until the next morning as they advise against anchoring here ...... poor holding.....oh?

As dark set in we marvelled at the white ibis that came in for the night to roost in the trees edging the anchorage.  

Photo shows ibis birds roosting in the trees in the background as well as "Let's Go Brandon" sign.

The local boat anchored beside us has the "Let's Go Brandon" flag flying.  We've seen this flag several times along the way.  We're glad we googled what it meant and didn't ask the owner.  Want a shock?  Google it!  The Wikipedia description bluntly sums it up.

Unfortunately we're in for 2 more cold nights (record cold expected tonight) but the forecast is for temperatures in the low 70's by Tuesday.  We'll look forward to it.