We walked to Fishbusterz’s (an amazing fish market right on the docks of the fishing boat harbor on Stock Island) today with the sole intent of securing some fresh tuna for dinner. We had our eyes set on a huge hunk…
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The Captain & crew (you know who) are back on the ‘Pearl’ after what was a long and chilly winter spent in the Washington, DC area… can you say “record snowfalls”. So with the special visits to family & friends comple…
Just around the corner from the marina is the Stock Island Lobster Company and within walking distance is Fishbusterz Fish Market. We walk by the Lobster Company on our daily walks and the colorful lobster pots and fishermen always brighten…
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When we need a little diversion from our normal boating lifestyle; what do we do? Go for a ride in the dinghy of course. After working on the boat we jumped in the dinghy and headed out. We found some…
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Yes, we’re talking about the Blue Angels. They practiced over our marina for a few days before the Southernmost Air Spectacular show which was at the Naval Air Station on Boca Chica, the next island up from us. Of course…
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Location: Sarasota, Florida Coordinates: 27° 20.036′ N 82° 32.814′ W Grab your favorite snack and a beverage, this is a long one. 🙂 Sections and questions are in bold, hopefully making it easier for you to go right to your area of interest. Have you ever felt in danger? What about pirates? Do you carry […]
Bayou Joe’s for lunch. Pulled boat right up to restaurant and got out.Took the boat out for an overnight trip to get away from the farm a bit. Cruised around St Andrews Bay, stopped at Shell Island, ate lunch at Bayou Joes and then dropped anchor at Sm…
Lunch today was at a unique restaurant in Key West, Blue Heaven, with our friend Jean. As you can see this spot features the laid back atmosphere of the Keys. The dirt floors and several roosters wandering about makes you feel as if you are in your own backyard.
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Key West is being inundated by Fathom Yachts – there are three right now in Key West area (2 in Stock Island). Considering there are only about 15 or 16 in existence (and most of those on the west coast) that’s a lot in one place. Our Kismet along with Sea Venture and Wishing Star are all proudly…
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Location: Sarasota, Florida Coordinates: 27° 20.036′ N 82° 32.814′ W Hi all! Please excuse the long delay between my first Q&A blog and this one. I took advantage of being “close” to Texas (at least as close as we’ve been this year) to take Ayla on an extended driving trip to my home state. It […]
