It’s been a busy week for the kids. Monday two engineering managers from Garmin arrived and more people onboard means more potential for treats, belly rubs, and cuddles. Always a good thing.We headed back up the St Johns River giving us a chance to del…
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Painting antennas…
Since every person walking down the dock had the same reaction to this project, “I didn’t know you could do that!” I thought it would be a good idea to document it a little.Many boats like ours have white, fiberglass antennas. Over time the fiberglass …
Ahhhhh!
Life at the Marina at Ortega Landing is nice. A few blocks walk to Publix for fresh meat, fruit, anything you might crave. Restaurants nearby. The field where the dogs play with their buddies. There’s even a pool and hot tub and a beautiful clubhouse. …
Splash!
The schedule was to have aCappella back in the water by 1:30 pm Friday – high tide. We all know the saying about boating and schedules. But I’ll be darned if they didn’t release the slings at precisely 1:30 pm Friday afternoon. She floated out of the h…
La Quinta
It is a tough few weeks for Dyna and Dylan. Last week the boat was swarmed by electronics guys starting the work on our helm refit. Ceilings were exposed, wires hung down, boxes piled up, and furniture was rearranged. Dyna and Dylan were lucky to find …
Sad Goodbyes
One of the aspects of living onboard is frequently meeting and then leaving friends. It’s a mix of emotions. You’re sad to say goodbye, excited about their, or your, next adventure, and always looking forward to the next time you will meet again.That’s…
The Jacksonville Routine
Anyone who has owned a dog knows that they are creatures of habit. Routine is the most important facet of their day. The thing Dyna and Dylan like best about being settled at a dock is there is time to develop a routine.Having been here at Ortega Landi…
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve morning is bright and warm and dry. A picture perfect day. We started with a quick workout and then breakfast outside on the cockpit. Halfway through we realized it was the first time we have ever had New Year’s Eve breakfast outside…N…
Christmas Day
The temperature was warm.Dyna and Dylan enjoyed Christmas treats, although Dylan thinks Dyna’s was much biggerIt never gets old, at least for me. A wreath helps the kids welcome Christmas.A pecan pie, ice cream, a sampling of rum from around the w…
