These old anchor ties on the cobblestones at Memphis river front. They’re over 150 years old.When just a kid, I remember my father’s crew tying up his boat to these very same rings.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Bo…
‘My Other Yacht Is a Support-Yacht’
Well, of course it is… Support yachts are for people who have outgrown their mega-yachts and need more space for their helicopters, speedboats, launches and submarines. The support yacht acts as a floating garage, trailing alongside the main …
Pic O’ the Day
The Better Half of Crew Istaboa, Crewing a DC-9Melonie, when we first met, circa 1982Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown
Marina holiday elves
Merhaba,
Mary, Rick, Randal and I walked to the Thursday market and then to the local government office to ask about the opening celebration of the new culture center. We were mostly back to the marina when it started to rain so that…
Last Day of the Photo Contest
Yeah, I know. A shameless plug. But all you regular followers know how hard I’ve been working on my photography since this spring when I bought a DSLR. My photo is in a virtual dead heat with another in a Facebook photo contest. The o…
DAVE BRUBECK 1920-2012
Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown
December 5, 2012, Back in Florida and on the boat
Since we left on November 11, 2012, we have traveled 5,292 miles by car in 24 days. Boy, it is really good to be back on the boat.We want to thank all our family and friends for putting up with us on our trip and saving us some&nbs…
12/03/2012 VIZCAYA AND SOUTH BEACH
FROM THE ELEGANCE OF VIZCAYA TO THE TRENDY OPPULANCE OF SOUTH BEACH A total day of play for Garth, Kathy, Dan and me! We even took Zeke for an overnighter at The Fur Seasons(www.thefurseasonsresort.com) where he could s…
12/03/2012 VIZCAYA AND SOUTH BEACH
FROM THE ELEGANCE OF VIZCAYA TO THE TRENDY OPPULANCE OF SOUTH BEACH A total day of day of play for Garth, Kathy, Dan and me! We even took Zeke for an overnighter at The Fur Seasons(www.thefurseasonsresort.com) where he …
12/4/2012 – Tuesday – Mermentau River to Lake Charles
Our night at the Mermentau anchorage was calm and peaceful! Every so often you would hear the wildlife howl! At 6:30 AM, Josh started the genset, I started the coffee and then took Teak out to her fake grass on the bow and she did her thing…
