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Back from the Ranch and helm remodel continues

Deb spent last week at the Wrinkle Ranch (aka Queen Valley, AZ) visiting her parents at their winter location.  Happy Hour –  desert style.  Going from extreme humidity in Florida to extremely dry air in AZ presented quite a challen…

Back from the Ranch and helm remodel continues

Deb spent last week at the Wrinkle Ranch (aka Queen Valley, AZ) visiting her parents at their winter location.  Happy Hour –  desert style.  Going from extreme humidity in Florida to extremely dry air in AZ presented quite a challenge. &…

Its been very Weathery

January 9th a tornado hit Cape Coral which felt a little too close for comfort, but the storms that blew thru this weekend were too close for comfort.  This storm hit Marco Island on Friday around 1:30 PM.  It had already tore thru Ft. Myers …

Light at the end of the tunnel

So where were we – ah yes, the rewiring project. For several days I just passed food in –  not sure if he’s napping or working.Remember this mess, well as promised it’s getting straightened out; re-routing every wire, one at a time and bundli…

BREAK IN THE ACTION – THANK GOODNESS FOR COMPANY

Update on the project.The support structure made of teak  – visible portions anyway.  An accent piece of mahogany was chosen where the compass will sit.  These structures will be fastened (screws) to the deck after staining and varnishin…

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

To our Family and Friends, CHEERS!Love, Rick, Deb & Izzy

Christmas Island Style

Just a few pics of the Christmas sights on the Island.Crew Broulee waiting on SantaLove, Rick, Deb & Izzy

There’s no turning back!

The helm project is now officially underway.  The captain has taken a saw to the old helm to make room for the updated helm.  At this point there’s no turning back.  Basically everything you see here will be removed, replaced or rearrang…

SETTLING IN

Our normal modus operandi is to not spend year after year in Marinas, we like to wander, but the project we had planned for last year was put on the back burner due to the fuel tank repair.  So, once again, we are at Marco Island Marina – it’s ver…

SUMMER SUMMARY

April showers bring May flowers.Magnolia tree – northern version.  Not as impressive as the Southern beauty shown here – but, we will take what we can get.and, of course, in May – the ladies showing off their hats at the annual Derby party.End of …