The blizzard that has buried much of the east coast treated our area pretty nicely. From as far south as North Carolina and up the Coast to Maine, snow falls were counted in feet. The Annapolis, D.C., and Baltimore area only received four inches or so. We're not complaining. We did get the wind that was forecast, and we're still getting gusts in the 30's. 
We cooked Turkey and dressing and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving, but for Christmas we chose true Maryland fare, Crab Cakes using local Blue Crab. We started the day with one of the only family traditions we've been able to keep, a grog type drink that we call Milk Punch. Drinking the Ice Cream/Milk/Bourbon concoction from our Pusser's cups lent a Caribbean touch to the chilly, snowy day.
We stay busy adjusting to living aboard in a cold climate. When the water was too cold for our Reverse Cycle Central Heat to work, we serviced our Espar diesel heater and started it up. The boat's first owner had installed it and we had never used it before (not much of a need). We were amazed at how toasty it kept the boat. But, alas, it clogged up and stopped working. Until it is cleaned and repaired, we are using two electric heaters, plus one small electric heater in the engine room.
We wish you all peace and happiness this Holiday Season and throughout the year.
