Historians argue that Conception Island is the site of Columbus’ second landfall in the new world. Theories abound on just where Columbus first saw the New World, but there seems to be agreement that it was the Bahamas. We can only wonder how the isl…
St Augustine Municipal Marina, St Augustine, Florida
The bridge is working. Shortly after I finished writing the blog last night it went up and all of the stranded boats came through. So far today, it seems to have worked. Luckily when we leave we won’t need it lifted for us. Toured the Presbyterian Chur…
Tavares Float Planes
It’s great to be out early in the morning with camera in hand. Although there was no early activity in the race boat pits last Saturday, moored float planes offer a nice target of opportunity. The folks in Tavares advertise themselves as America’s Seaplane City. Seems to me to be ambitious marketing bordering on wishful […]
On March 21 and 22, we stopped at Holiday Harbor Marina on Perdido Bay to see Larry and Theresa Valentine, fellow boaters.
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March 20 We stopped at Ft. Walton Beach to see Mark Grimmonpre and his family
Becka and Holly Grimmonpre with their friend, KatieMark GrimmonpreMark and his new grandson, John RyanMark and DottieWe had a nice ride and a wonderful visit with Katy, Holly, Mark, Becka and HunterAnchored by sunset at Santa Rosa IslandDottie prepared…
On March 18 we anchored at "Smack Bayou" and then at "Joe’s Bayou" on March 19
Fishing at Smack BayouI think I got a bite!!I guess we’re not going to catch any fish, so I’ll eat the bait
We toured the "Tall Ship" PEACEMAKER at the harbor
The Pilot HouseThe mizzen mastThe foremast and ships bellThe forepeakIn the salonThe bowThe admiral in the pilot houseThe ships bell at sunsetThe old crow and the crows nestThis sailing ship belongs to a “cult”, calling themselves “The Twelve Tribes”.&…
Tiger Cruise
Bridge of the Midgett (View Post…)
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March 16 and 17 At Port St. Joe, FL
The shrimp boat fleet at Port St. Joe We needed some provisions, so we borrowed two tricycles because they had big baskets to carry our loot back to the boat. We felt like old retarded folks riding these.Just a couple of old pirates
