Today is Melissa's birthday so give her a little shout out.
We are anchored off of Waldron Island in dead calm water. What better time to make a coconut birthday cake. At least that's what I was shooting for.
I tried my hand at some cake sculpting the way Melissa did for the kids when they were little. Have a look.
My attempt at a cake based Galapagos. The headsail looks pretty
much like our real genoa, flaky and moist. I wonder if West Systems makes a fairing batter. 
A bit more traditional. All we have are square pans.
It's the thought that counts, right? Please say it's true.
As if those cakes weren't enough, I am running the engine to make hot water so Melissa can have a shower when she returns from kayaking. Happy Birthday Baby.
We hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!!
Best wishes,
Mark and Cindy
Cream Puff
Thank you!
Happy birthday, Melissa. Some great birthday cakes, too!
Mike’s creative side comes out when I’m gone from the boat for too long. He makes a good coconut cake!
Awww, what a wonderful hubby!
Happy Birthday Melissa!
Thank you, Marie!
Happy Birthday, hope you have a great day.
Thank you very much, Melody!
Love this! Especially the hot water birthday present! And the cake is absolutely awesome!
And it’s extra delicious, too!
Sounds like she will need it after her “swim”
It’s an easy way to rinse salt out of shorts and shirt!
Happy Birthday Melissa!
Sounds like you are having a great day of it.
Please let Mike know that West does indeed make a fairing batter; unfornunately it only comes with fast setting catalyst,. Therefore, while you can have your cake, you cannot eat it too…
Cheers! Bill
Well played, sir!
Happy happy!
Thanks, Saffy! Sorry we missed you in Seattle. Next time, though.
“Well, they say it’s your birthday”
And a happy birthday to you!
Thanks, Patty! you’ll be delighted to know I went for a swim! Sure, it was unplanned, but still, it counts!
Happy, happy birthday, Melissa! Wishing you an adventurous, peaceful and love filled year!
Thanks, Mary! So nice to have you following the blog.
I hope you had a wonderful birthday, Melissa. An awesome husband, cake and hot water – I can’t imagine it getting better than that 🙂
It was pretty cool! Both the cake and the shower were appreciated. I do like a yearly shower to rinse off the grime!