The boat was pulled out of the water first thing this morning and pressure washed. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the bottom was quite clean, we had wondered if we would have picked up some barnacles while the boat was sitting in Bradenton f…
What We’ll Miss
We plan on leaving Bald Head Island on Saturday and heading farther south to Myrtle Beach. What we have loved most about our stay here has been the great natural beauty that surrounded us everywhere we went. Most every night we were presented with a go…
Golden Burgee
For the past year we’ve traveled with a white AGLCA (America’s Great Loop Cruiser’s Association) burgee flying on the bow of our boat signifying that we were current loopers.
This burgee is actually the first one we purchased back in 2008. By t…
Golden Burgee
For the past year we’ve traveled with a white AGLCA (America’s Great Loop Cruiser’s Association) burgee flying on the bow of our boat signifying that we were current loopers.
This burgee is actually the first one we purchased back in 2008. By t…
John’s Visit
John Long, our ranch manager and long time friend, arrived late last Tuesday evening. We told him that we would be waiting for him in the bar – his flight was early and he beat us to the beer. We spent the week shopping in La Paz…
Fun in the Keys
We always enjoy our time in the Keys during our winter layover from cruising. One of the events that we always look forward to is the Key West Seafood Festival. It doesn’t take much of an excuse to go to Key Weird. We know a trip to Key Weird is always…
A bit about the boat
A friend suggested that I describe the history of the boat, its design, original equipment and intended use. I think that’s an excellent idea. Today’s entry will be it’s design and construction. The boat is a 1980 Cheoy Lee Long R…
Rick, Deb and Izzy Aboard M/V Broulee and other Wild Adventures 2011-01-18 08:29:00
The 18th we finally cut the lines and pulled away from Emerald Bay and the many amenities it has to offer. A note for Istaboa the surge is not a rumor – it is significant in an eastern sea, but manageable. We had a great time while there – t…
September Song 2011-01-18 06:20:00
Stephanie, enjoying a conch salad at the Key West Seafood Festival. Not as good as in the Islands Mon, But soon Mon, soon.Norm, enjoying a cold one at the Festival.Two beauties at the Festival.Can’t go to Key Weird without a stop at the Half Shell for …
September Song 2011-01-18 06:11:00
Fun at our favorite haunt, Schooners Wharf.Cheese Head in Key Weird. Southernmost Packer Backer.Always nice to catch Michael McCloud at Schooners Wharf.OOPS! How did that get into my blog. Oh, I remember now. This one was for Joe. Wish you were here.
