Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign

Beaufort  

Sunny morning. Low wind. Not cold. Everything seemed to be in place for our 8:30 canvas fitting. We foolishly asked ourselves, "what else could go wrong?" Jinx! At 8:40, Barry's phone rang and we knew immediately it was not good news. Overnight, the entire canvas shop staff had been diagnosed with Covid. They would not be working today or tomorrow. Saturday and Sunday are normal off days. Monday is Presidents' Day. Maybe we'll see them on Tuesday, depending on how they feel. Disappointment doesn't sting as much these days. Somehow we've come to expect it. Why are we receiving all these signs to stay put? Barry and I took a few moments to once again modify contingency plans and then craft new plans. After a quick lunch, we both agreed the best thing for us to do was get outside and go for a walk. I found a nice sunny spot to wait for him while he stopped by the marina office to tie up some loose ends. We once again walked the grid of streets through the Historic District. Placards on every house and large curbside live oaks were signs of the city's rich past. An interesting sign for the historic bus tour (closed for the winter) is painted on a shed. Signs of the recent Mardi Gras festivities remained on a hitching post and a garden statuary. 

Better signs -- those of spring -- were more prevalent today. A large blossom on a tulip magnolia emerged from leafless branches. More cheerful daffodils had opened. New growth fern found a secure home in the crook of an oak tree. How have we missed an oh, so appropriate sign on a Front Street gift shop? Bimini Twist could very well sum up our entire 2024 winter cruise. Maybe they sell T-shirts. I'll be sure check in there on tomorrow's walk. Our favorite sign of the day teased with a promise as hollow as the calories. We resisted the temptation to solve our problems with two scoops in a waffle cone. In front on the courthouse, a long row of political signs have sprouted. We might be getting close to establishing residency. Maybe we should pay more attention to the candidates in the upcoming local election. 

The day warmed up nicely and we were able to remove our jackets and try to soak up a few rays of sunshine. Back onboard, I watched the sun set through the saloon window as I fixed dinner. The sun has noticeably moved from left to right during our stay here. This is a sure sign of the changing seasons and passage of time. Finally, a few wise words courtesy of Snoopy provided a sign for us to put everything in perspective.