Finally a more normal day!  The crazy cold wind has ceased for now …… and the water is 80 degrees…. not bad for mid December!  I walked the beach waiting for the sun to come up over the mountain….but the clouds were overpowering it.  I went swimming anyway but it wasn’t as bright as I like it to be.  It was a great swim in super clear water though!  No turtles hanging around today either, only fish.  Then I went out on my board….. it had been over three weeks since I last paddled (way too long!).  A friend and I paddled down to the boat ramp but no turtles were there either.  We did see two whales jumping way out but none too close yet.  We were out a good hour!  Then I swam again …. still no turtles.  I wonder where they all were hiding?  The day stayed very nice too which was a nice change from all the cold wind lately.  I hope it’s nice tomorrow too!