Doug's post spurred me to fill in the blanks.  lol

So after 2 days of swinging in Bodega Bay and 3 days of intense fun with Scott n Susan then two more catching up on sleep in Bodega Bay.... we headed into SFBay to Grand Marina because of the Blue Pelican  second hand/consignment shop.  Lots of stuff needed both ways.  Get in and do the exchanges and more visits with Scott n Susan.  So good to spend so much time with them! 

Stayed at Grand Marina 4 days longer than planned due to leaking antifreeze from the engine, then leaking diesel.  Doug got both of them fixed but by then was fed up with the still and everlasting oil leak. Decided not to hit the ocean again till we figure it out.... 

Good news about Grand was mostly pleasure craft.  First marina we have been at that was not well over 75% fishing vessels in fact was probably well over 50% sailing vessels.  Significantly less foul language and smoking going on than any previous.  YEA!!!

Most previous marinas had 'guest docs' where we were surrounded with other visitors/cruisers.   This one, as it seems 1/2 of California does, nestled us in the midst of their regular tenants.   Really fun n helpful neighbors, many of which were live aboards.

Among the bizarre was we could use shore bathrooms and showers but no laundry privileges.    Super stupid since all claim to be 'green marinas' caring about 'grey water' not flowing into the bays...  they ask us to use shore showers and laundry so soap doesn't infiltrate the bays.  As well as buckets of laundry use much more water than a  washer and California announced extreme water shortage for the summer several months ago.   Thankfully, those helpful neighbors gave us laundry privileges too and added that the marina was being super dumb cause they make more money when more folks use their coin operated machines...

To our standard 'watch crew' (those that we report every move to and know when to call the coasties for us) sorry we have failed to report.   Scott and Susan have been integrally involved in our steps since Bodega Bay to SF.  They live central to all and we have been very 'in touch.'  Scott works about 5 minutes from our recent docks.  

Sunday night we noticed Maui was more vocal and antagonistic to all.  Monday morning when he had difficulty jumping 3 feet up to get on a bench we knew we had problems.  also noticed difficulty urinating, swollen and raw privates.   Googled closest vet to get hours and called.  We were offered emergency appointment in 20 minutes or standard in 1 1/2 hours.  Took standard at half the rate, also not sure we could walk in time for first offer.  Ate breakfast, coffee and dressed.  Then Doug went for  a hike with 15#s of Maui in his arms!  Urine tests and cultures, sub q fluids, and pain meds sent home with instructions to feed wet foods.  Even if it meant 'friskies, kitty junk food' per the vet and fully aware that we have to separate cats due to Squishies allergies....  AAARGH!  All done and Maui is recovering nicely!!!!  Back to his ornery self.  : )  Very happy to report!

Been researching engine repair and /or replacement in the mean time.  And did I mention we RAN away to a quiet anchorage to lighten the stress for all.....  Anchored off Treasure Island with the new and old bridges beside us.  Quite the contrasts.   Doug will post pics later.

We definitely appreciate the local knowledge at docks but even more so the quietness of being ALONE at anchor!!!

Starting to get some return phone calls on engine status, repairs, n replacements...  Not sure where that takes us....

An extra blessing is friends Steve and Vicky that we met in Newport (Oregon), as quests we were moored beside each other, emailed that Steve will be in the area to retreive their car and has additionally offered his services. 

Love to all and still hoping we can get better at keeping you informed!

Doug and Cindy