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Feb. 11-12 Night on the Hook

By on February 13, 2026 in The Pearl
“The voice of the sea speaks to the soul” – Kate Chopin
We don’t get too many perfect days to take Texas Pearl out and anchor overnight. The wind in Rockport is constant and intense…making it uncomfortable to spend the night on the hook. But last week we found a wonderful day and we had a great time enjoying the sun, the water and the dolphins. The dolphins followed us from the time we left the harbor until we crossed the ship canal. They returned as soon as we anchored and entertained us all evening. 

We anchored close to Mud Island which is between Aransas Bay and the barrier island to the Gulf of Mexico. We took our dinghy down and paddled over to do a little exploring. I found lots of shells I can paint. I’ll save most of them to paint next winter. 

Our beautiful, comfortable Texas Pearl is a dock princess and she proved that to us again on this trip. Even with new batteries we had an issue with them giving us enough power to keep things going over night. Although we think we learned what we need to do the next time. Hopefully we have a chance to try again before we forget. 

We had planned to spend all morning anchored…enjoying our coffee and the view. But issues with power sent us home early. Those issues meant no coffee and no power to the refrigerator, so we headed back to the dock. The sunrise was as beautiful as the sunset, but soon after the sun rose the fog moved in. Making our return trip a little wet and less enjoyable. 

Leaving the marina on Wednesday.
The entrance to the canal leading to Rockport Harbor.

It felt nice to be out on the water.

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day. The water in Aransas Bay in the winter is beautiful. 

I never tire of watching the dolphins swim in front of the boat.

Mud Island…not a lot to look at, but beach combing on an island only acceptable by boat is always better than a public place.

She’s an old lady, but she still looks great at 45.

Not a ripple in the bay…a very rare sight. The extremely low tide gave us more treasures to find.

These clam shells make a great medium to paint. The people in Rockport will love them.

Happy hour on the top deck. Life doesn’t get much better.

Good bye to a wonderful day.

The glow of Rockport behind us.

Good morning from Aransas Bay.

This is the entrance to the canal into Rockport Harbor on a foggy morning. Quite a bit different than yesterday.

Returning to the marina on Thursday morning. A bit different too…but still beautiful.

Drive to Pennsylvania to See the Autumn Leaves

By on February 13, 2026 in Kosmos

Saturday, October 25 — We decided to take a drive to see the leaves change color. Eric found an app that said that as of this morning, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania was the closest place that had the best ratio of colorful … Continue reading →

January Updates

By on February 12, 2026 in The Pearl
January was a busy month filled with catching up with friends, playing the guitar, painting and going back to favorite places. Our time in Rockport is pretty low key. We truly enjoy this little coastal town and we really love the restaurants. Lots of seafood…things we don’t get when we are in Pennsylvania or New York. I wish we could find a restaurant we like as well in Lewisburg. 

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January Updates

By on February 12, 2026 in The Pearl
January was a busy month filled with catching up with friends, playing the guitar, painting and going back to favorite places. Our time in Rockport is pretty low key. We truly enjoy this little coastal town and we really love the restaurants. Lots of seafood…things we don’t get when we are in Pennsylvania or New York. I wish we could find a restaurant we like as well in Lewisburg. 

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The Seahawks Win the Super Bowl!

By on February 11, 2026 in M/V Dirona

In a decisive victory, our Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX to claim the Vince Lombardi Trophy. It was a low-scoring game, and some would argue a blow-out, but when you are in the building, the excitement is palpable and we were on the edge of our seats the…

Exploring Annapolis by Car

By on February 9, 2026 in Kosmos

On Friday, October 24, 2025, Christi went for a walk to the river side of the condo complex to watch the sunrise. However, it was too cold to stand idly, so she wound up skipping the sunrise in favor of … Continue reading →

Fueling Up and Changing Marinas in Annapolis, MD

By on February 8, 2026 in Kosmos

Dawn on Wednesday, October 22, taken from the fuel dock. It was the perfect day to get fuel. It had rained overnight, but was clear now. The wind was supposed to pick up soon, but was calm now. It was … Continue reading →

And Even More Exploring and Boat Chores in Annapolis, MD

By on February 7, 2026 in Kosmos

The dawn on Monday, October 20 wasn’t dramatic. But one of the things that makes dawns special was that they were rarely the same. We were pleased to report that it was calm in marina today, which was a huge … Continue reading →

Rolly Marina and The Wicked Corn Maze in Maryland

By on February 6, 2026 in Kosmos

Sunday, October 19 — Yesterday’s sunrise was colorful. Yesterday morning, Eric changed the oil and O ring on the main engine. While he was doing that task, It was slightly rolly. As the day went on, it got rollier and rollier. … Continue reading →

Tour of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis

By on February 4, 2026 in Kosmos

continued… The security guard said the last tour of the day was just beginning, so we rushed into the visitor’s center to get tickets. We passed a group that was standing near the entrance; an older gentleman was introducing himself, … Continue reading →