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Diver Mike just came by to check our bottom. It looks good, the zinc is fine but our rudder and prop have lots of barnacles. Which isn’t a surprise since every time Al put the RPMs closer to 2000 we got a vibration. We gave Mike the go ahead to work …

My first impression of Marathon was a bit sketchy, but our friends Kathy and George of Ishmeal (sp) love it here so its gotta be good. There are a lot of empty mooring balls in a harbour that usually hosts upwards of 300 boats. Al made us breakfast …

It has taken us the better part of 2 years but we finally reached our original destination, Boot Key Harbour, Marathon. We are on a mooring and all checked in. we celebrated with some cold champagne which we have been dragging along for some time. B…

We are anchored in Islamadora (Purple Island), our plan was to eat out at Lorelei’s. Al was sure he could find it after Googling it.. We approached a restaurant and tied up to find it was the Islamadora Fish Company. We stayed since we really didn’t…

Living the Dream (Continued…)

Last Miami Sunset  (Continued…)

Happy Mothers Day to all the Mothers. I know lots of cruising moms who will not be with their children on this day. Time just passes so fast. I can still remember the pencil holders decorated with macaroni and the hand made cards, the dance recitals…

Because I don’t know how to post more than one picture with a post y’all get a bonus post. I tried the hat on in a more artistic pose and I like its attitude.  (Continued…)

The weather the last 2 days has allowed me to complete a few WIPs. The posted photo was requested by my daughter and its done in a super wash Merino that I purchased when home at Wooltyme. During our almost 2 years travelling down the eastern waterwa…

It was 90+ today and I was determined to swim in the ocean. Its about time, I have been looking forward to this since we left Canada in July ’09. The water was fabulous and the waves a riot. I also scored a Bill Fish!!!! as in a $10 bill….floating…