Six Years of FPBs

It was six years ago (January 24th, 2008) that Steve and I first went to New Zealand to have meetings with Circa Marine in Whangarei, regarding the construction of the FPB 64. That trip, my first to New Zealand, seems like it occurred just yesterday.  Two weeks ago, as Steve and I touched down in New […]

Great Backyard Bird Count – 2014…

It’s almost time for the Great Backyard Bird Count ( GBBC ) of 2014. This year, the count will be held from February 14 through February 17. What is the Great Backyard Bird Count?  I’m glad that you asked. It is a project by the National Audubon Society, Bird Studies Canada and Cornell Lab of… Continue Reading

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Zihuatanejo

Our friends Marty and Cheryl introduced us to this little fishing village a few years ago. Bill and I talked about our plans to someday return and anchor in this bay. We made it, although terribly miss our good friend Marty!Walking along the stone pave…

It’s Ours!!! – Sea Trial, Closing, Move-in & Miami

Did you notice the new blog photo?  Since we started chronicling the build of Guided Discovery, the photo was that of a sister ship that resides in Australia.  The switch of photos was prompted by two important events, the availability o…

LEFKADA’S SANTA MAURA CASTLE AND ENVOY WINTER PROJECTS

Envoy is wintering in Lefkas Marina, Greece, and we’re home in New Zealand returning March.The canal adjacent to Lefkas marina has a long history, the original one built by the Corinthians around700 BC. Being of great strategic importance it was prot…

Day 32 of 365 photos…Bum-Leg Cardinal

Day 32 of my 365 photos…This cardinal with his bum leg was one of the first cardinals that ever showed up at our feeder. I remember thinking, at the time, that he would not be around long since he had the disadvantage of that leg. Silly me – he is doing fine and we’ve been… Continue Reading

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Day 31 of 365 photos…Red Sky In Morning

Day 31 of my 365 photos…Red sky in the morning – sailors take warning. I took this photo out of the window this morning. Those of you that know me, know that it is VERY rare for me to be awake for a sunrise. It is hard to tell by the photo but for just… Continue Reading

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My friend Coleen

Cheers
     Many parts of southern England are a real mess, but our small bit of it remains unharmed; I guess mainly  due to the Thames Barrier.  Our friend Sandi’s home in Somerset is safe and hopefully our friend Jane …

We’re going to Disney World!

Just a preview of things to comeDowntown Disney  before the big Disney World experience.Candied apples – oh my.The balloon ride with the moon in the background – awesome and the view is free.Everything here is larger than life and get your credit …

Commissioning: Day 7 – Finishing Touches

 When we arrived around noon Paul was about to hang “Shell Ribbon, our glass art sculpture.  We immediately proceeded to work with Paul on the right placement.  Diana and Paul contemplating the sculpture’s placementThe piece is…