Josh and I were both really busy with the first Spring Fling event. Beware – when you retire, limit the volunteer work so you don’t end up busier and more committed than when you were working! Agreeing to help out can become overwhelming i…
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March 2011 – Spring Break Trip to Lake Charles, LA
Saturday, March 19th – M/V Sweet Pea and Last Trade decided to head all the way home in the fog! Sailboats stayed at GYB and will head home on Sunday, March 20th. Another great adventure with M/V Last Trade. Thanks to everyone who travelled with us. Th…
October 2010 – Harvest Moon Regatta on More Good Timin’
October 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Leaving Kemah on the morning of the 21st. It was beautiful!Heading down to Galveston and out the jetties.Harvest Moon racers waiting for the race to begin.Daniel still eating!Sun is starting to go downBeautiful sunse…
September 2010 – Labor Day Cruise to Moody Gardens
September 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th – Labor Day at Moody Gardens -Galveston, TXThe weekend was great until the day we were heading home. The weather was not good.Heading out of Moody, rainbow in the sky. All was good UNTIL…We had a serious grounding,…
June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 21 – 25
Day 21 – Sunday, July 4 – Port Aransas 4th of July fireworks! Port Aransas Marina provided a roasted pig for the 4th celebration. Everyone who attended brought a side dish.Day 22 – Monday, July 5 – Port Aransas to Costa Grande, Port O’Conner, TX Port A…
June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 18 – 20
Day 18 – Thursday, July 1 – Day after the storm, well deserved rest day!Day 19 – Friday, July 2 – Island Moorings back to Port Aransas City Marina Cleaning up marina after storm! Daniel hanging out!Timing is everything! Some of the tallest sailing ship…
June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 15 – 17
Day 15 – Monday, June 28 – Storm Alex coming our way! Need to move boat inland to Island Moorings Marina. Confirmed reservations with marina and car rental.Day 16 – Tuesday, June 29 – Moved boat to Island Moorings Marina for storm protection.Day 17 – W…
June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 11 – 14
Day 11 – Thursday, June 24 – Aransas Pass Yacht Club to Port Aransas City Marina. Went out in dinghy just before dark to see dolphins but didn’t see any. Day 12 – Friday, June 25 – Layday in Port Aransas. Took dinghy to (Barry’s) shell beach, jumped ov…
June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 9 & 10
Day 9 – Tuesday, June 22 – Corpus Christi to Aransas Pass Yacht Club. Day 10 – Wednesday, June 23 – Spent an extra day with the Aransas Pass Yacht Club.