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.
Clearwater Municipal Marina – 1/17/11
Heavy rain during the night and into early afternoon. Skip put a bucket out and captured around 4 inches of the stuff. Glad we weren’t home in WV or it would have been white stuff up to our ….Ricki fixed a fantastic gravy and biscuit brunch for us wh…
September Song 2011-01-18 05:35:00
They are so cute!Nice hats, Norm and Vicki.Just chillin’ in Key Weird. Ain’t I cool. How about a buck mister. Dog needs a drink!Only in Key Weird will you see a guy wearing fairy wings
Becoming Part of the FMB Community
December 25, 2011 – January 13, 2011We have been having a wonderful time here. We have sort of settled into a rhythm of retirement activities.Mark tries to go fishing as often as he can – weather and time permitting. On New Year’s Eve, Mark and G…
