Okeechobee to Charleston (Apr 16 to Jun 21)

By on April 19, 2010 in Carolyn Ann

Ack! I’ve almost failed the first grandma test. The proud papa-to-be was disappointed that there was no baby picture included in the last blog posting. Never mind that this omission was solely due to my low level of technical ability. So here, at minu…

Bye September Song….For Now

By on April 19, 2010 in Gypsies in the Palace

Well our friends on September Song (Bob and Stephanie) and Sea Pearl (Joe and Salty) left this morning to cross over to the Bahamas for a couple months – we wish them a safe crossing and lots of fun!!! We sure wish we were going with them, but a new c…

April 19, 2010

By on April 19, 2010 in Grateful

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MONICADear Monica,Make your special the best – it’s all about you!We absolutely treasured the our time with you in the Bahamas!Love Always,Dad & Carol

April 19, 2010

By on April 19, 2010 in Grateful

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MONICADear Monica,Make your special the best – it’s all about you!We absolutely treasured the our time with you in the Bahamas!Love Always,Dad & Carol

April 18, 2010

By on April 18, 2010 in Grateful
Lake Park to Ft. Pierce, FL
Today was an easy cruising day and we simply enjoyed. We cruised by North Palm Beach,

Jupiter,

Hobe Sound,
St. Lucie Inlet,

and north on the Indian River to Ft. Pierce – approximately 50 miles. We started at 8:00 and got to the Ft. Pierce City Marina at 2:00. We fueled up and pumped out and were to our slip and settled by 3:00. We needed 378 gallons – that’s the most yet and the lowest we have let our tanks get. This is another friendly marina with helpful staff and nice facilities – and they give a great discount to Boat US members. Ft.PierceCityMarina also has an adjacent attractive waterfront and park – a good walk for Porter.

We still enjoyed many beautiful homes and yachts, but also long areas of natural waterways lined with homes and/or wildlife refuges.

We saw many homes being built or renovated. One for sale – maybe if we all chip in…..


We did wait for the first bridge to open, but were able to slip under all others.

Best of all – we were joined by two dolphins in the JensenBeach area that swam with us for over three miles. Porter even heard them and watched with ears up and head cocked.


Dolphins really do smile.


April 18, 2010

By on April 18, 2010 in Grateful

Lake Park to Ft. Pierce, FLToday was an easy cruising day and we simply enjoyed. We cruised by North Palm Beach,Jupiter, Hobe Sound,St. Lucie Inlet, and north on the Indian River to Ft. Pierce – approximately 50 miles. We started at 8:00 and got to t…

MVGUMBO 2010-04-18 18:17:00

By on April 18, 2010 in M/V Gumbo

The Pensacola Yacht Club at the entrance of Bayou Chico it is a very nice facility mainly used by sailboats but there were a few power boats also.Pensacola Light House it is still functioning and can bee seen from our anchorageGumbo at the Redfish Poin…

Sister Time

By on April 18, 2010 in Pale Moon

My younger sister, Twyla and her husband, Greg came to visit us this past week. The days just went by too fast, there is so much to see and do that we ran out of time. I am so grateful that they made the effort to come and visit. I could feel my eyes wanting […]

April 18, 2010

By on April 18, 2010 in Grateful

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRYAN!Dear Bryan,We hope you have more fun on your special day than you did on this “almost birthday suit” day. More fun could only mean one thing! (Mark wants Jackie to know that he only gave Bryan one beer…..)Love you lots and are s…

April 18, 2010

By on April 18, 2010 in Grateful

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRYAN!Dear Bryan,We hope you have more fun on your special day than you did on this “almost birthday suit” day. More fun could only mean one thing! (Mark wants Jackie to know that he only gave Bryan one beer…..)Love you lots and are s…