US Highway #1, mile 0Yesterday was an interesting day. We left early to catch the bus down to Key West. It was only a few minutes late, no problem. Cost to ride the bus the 50 miles to Key West is $1.50 per person, then took a city bus in Key West…
Acapulco
It’s amazing to think that the overnight passages I used to dread so much are now just part of life. And for this one we had no moon, which makes it all the more difficult, not being able to visualize the horizon, all alone out there, miles and miles…
My Dirty Little Secret
I love Walmart. Well, maybe love is a bit strong. But as a liveaboard I have learned to appreciate, and sometimes long for, access to a Walmart. Why? Because at Walmart I can find anything I need – food, clothing, household goods of all sorts, even …
2/13/2011 EMERALD BAY MARINA TO STANIEL CAY MARINA WITH THE WRAGAS
2/13/2011 EMERALD BAYSUNDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 0 NMWinddddddy! The threatening skies and angry seas kept us at bay. We occupied our day with provisioning and enjoying the lovely Emerald Bay facilities.We did venture out to do some beachcombing …
Marathon, FL – 2/17 & 18/11 days (20 & 21)
Thursday & Friday were work days on boat projects with a little social fun slipped in during the evenings. On Thursday we spent considerable time putting the eyebrow teak back on the boat. Now that it is refinished and up it looks fantastic. Anothe…
Boat chores, big and small
Ron and I spent today cleaning the boat topsides and prepping her for a good waxing this coming week. We got a good recommendation on a detailing guy, so have arranged for him to come and do some work. However, that also meant we needed to empty the fl…
Somewhere on the side of the road in the Lower Keys
We are currently on the side of the road waiting for our replacement bus; our’s broke down. Luckily it happened by a Mobile gas station and store so we could get a drink. Will write more tomorrow.
Another Day In Paradise
I thought you all at home in the cold would get a kick out of this sign.Aren’t they cute?This morning, we had a meeting via a webinar online with our investment counselor. That was really cool! It was like sitting in his office and meeting with him. I…
Key Biscayne to Fort Lauderdale
(Friday Feb. 18 – Dist: 33.9 mi; Avg Speed:7.7 mph; TTT: 4:30 hrs)
This was the neatest part thus far of all of our travels on the ICW.
FPB 64 Open House
We are having a party.
Dashew Offshore and Circa Marine are once again holding an FPB 64 Open House in Whangarei, New Zealand. On March 24th and 25th, the latest FPB 64’s to hit the water – Iron Lady and Osprey – will be available for viewing.
Not only is March a perfect time […]
