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While laying in bed this morning watching the news and weather report, a strong storm warning was posted with winds gusting to 70 mph. It has really been hot and dry in Florida so I guess it is a good thing but it sure keeps us inside. We had breakfas…

This morning at the designated time of 10:15 a.m. the competitors (Ricki & Ken) presented their biscuits & gravy dishes for the invitees to judge. Skip & Barb, Huen, Ken and Ricki & I sampled each dish and they tasted so similar that w…

OK here’s the deal …. I know I was supposed to wash the top part of the boat today but by the time we got breakfast and showers, it was too hot … well into the upper 80’s. So … the three guys (Skip, Ken & me) decided to go for an early aftern…

This morning we started the day with a nice breakfast prepared by the captain. I think the first mate just may be getting a little spoiled and is expecting this royal treatment more often than it is offered. After breakfast the first order of business …

Wow … another boat show day! We left the marina at 11:30 this morning and traveled up I-95 approximately 40 miles to West Palm Beach for their annual boat show. As we approached the downtown marina area, we started seeing boats, boats and more boat…

Ricki and I were semi- conscious watching the Today Show on TV when we heard a knock on our door. I had told Skip to let me know when he needed to go for a pumpout and this was it. He also has a tank tender on the holding tank and it turned red and w…

Sunday – 3/20/11We kinda slept in late today and I spent the day with NASCAR racin’. Ricki worked on the computer all afternoon sorting pictures and other stuff. The late afternoon was adult beverages on Ken & Dianne’s boat Savannah II along with s…

Friday – 3/18/11Another lazy day in paradise. I did call a Cummins repairman to come take a look at my starboard tach which is not working and as a result it affects the engine synchronize function. Haven’t heard back yet when he will be coming so I …

Tuesday (3/15/11)This morning the day started with a very painful moment. When Ricki went to check on her “crabs” as she has done every morning since she acquired them, they were laying in the water belly up and dead! With heavy heart we were forced …

Our air card seems to be very slow here so I have decided to only post on the blog 2 or 3 times a week since it has taken over 20 minutes to load the pictures on this entry alone. Each place we stop on this adventure has advantages over the last one. T…