Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. We took a walking tour around Tarpon Springs. Neat little town. Very Greek. Had a great lunch at Hellas restaurant. Dottie had the traditional Turkey and Larry had Grouper.
The town was…
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Wednesday, Nov 24 We made it across the Gulf to Tarpon Springs
We departed Dog Island about 1 PM on Tuesday, Nov 23. As soon as we rounded the east end of the island, we began to encounter 4 to 5 foot waves. The short video clip below shows what the seas were like. Click on the arrow at the botto…
Monday, Nov 22 Time to re-position to Dog Island anchorage
We took a walk to Dollar General for a few more provisions. Thanks Ron & Molly (previous owners), for leaving us the handy shopping cart.
At anchor in a bay at Dog Island. This puts us in position to head directly into the …
Friday, Nov 19 We make it to Carrabelle, FL where we will depart for Tarpon Springs as soon as the Gulf calms down.
We have enjoyed watching porpoises for the past few days, but this is the first time that three of them swam along right next to the boat for an extended period. Gave me time to find the camera and snap a few pictures of them.
We arrived at C…
Thursday, Nov 18
We had our friends, Jill and Rudy over for dinner last night. Notice the tennis court on TV. We had a great evening of bowling and tennis on the Wii.
Just had to show one more picture of our new addition to the crew. She is re…
Wednesday, Nov 17
Larry took the opportunity to put the dinghy into the water and get it running properly.
This boat is reputed to be one used in a James Bond movie.
From the front, it looks kind of mean.
This is “Baby”, a very friendly heron. She g…
Tuesday, Nov. 16 We make it to Panama City
The morning start out with crappy weather, but improved as the day went on. We ran about 5 1/2 hours to Panama City. Tied up at “Rudy’s dock”. I knew of Rudy from “Trawlers and Trawlering”, a website that I check daily. It was g…
Monday, Nov 15 A rainy day in Florida
What to do on a rainy night? Take a snooze while Dottie watches “Dancing with the stars”. Our new kitty is working out very well. She doesn’t get seasick and has learned to use her litter pan already. We are presently anchored i…
Sunday, Nov 14 We’re in Florida!!
Headed into our anchorage for the night. Beautiful sand beaches. We are between Pensacola and Ft. Walton Beach.
Just over the sand dunes is the Gulf. Notice the palm trees and the large powered kite in the background.
Sunset…
SATURDAY, NOV 13 We’re on the move again!!
In the middle of Mobile Bay we are now seeing shrimp boats instead of tugboats and tows. This view is looking out over the Gulf.
Here is an expensive way to get to port. Three ocean going tugboats towing an ocean freighter into …
