Sunday, December 12, 2010
Day 21 December 2, 2010
It was a chilly 60 degrees and very windy today, glad we have heat. We just putsed around all day then went to Duffy's in Stuart for dinner. What a great place and I just love the town.
Day 20 December 1, 2010
Port of Arrival: Stuart\
Fuel:
Log:22552
Trip:33.15
Weather:
Time of Departure 10:20
Jack and Craig were waiting outside their house on the dock when we came into Manatee Pocket. Such a lovely place, the first year this is where we decided that we would like to live and 6 years later it is still the same. Tied up the boat and Craig and I went shopping for the makings of lasagna for dinner. Skipper was so happy to see his friends Scooter and Molly, they are all the same age so they get along fabulously.We had such a pleasant visit in their great big beautiful home. Their big boat broke down in Wrightsville Beach, NC and they are waiting to hear when it will be repaired so they can drive down to pick it up and bring it to Florida.
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| Just relaxing |
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| Jack and Craig's house and the new Intrepid |
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| More sunset |
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| Watching the sunset |
Time of Arrival: 3:30
Engine Hours:3620.2Fuel:
Log:22552
Trip:33.15
Weather:
Time of Departure 10:20
Jack and Craig were waiting outside their house on the dock when we came into Manatee Pocket. Such a lovely place, the first year this is where we decided that we would like to live and 6 years later it is still the same. Tied up the boat and Craig and I went shopping for the makings of lasagna for dinner. Skipper was so happy to see his friends Scooter and Molly, they are all the same age so they get along fabulously.We had such a pleasant visit in their great big beautiful home. Their big boat broke down in Wrightsville Beach, NC and they are waiting to hear when it will be repaired so they can drive down to pick it up and bring it to Florida.
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| Sunset |
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| View from the cockpit |
Day 19 November 30, 2010
Port of Arrival: Vero Beach
Time of Arrival:5:13
Engine Hours:3615.2
Fuel:
Log:22518
Trip:49.72
Weather:Rain turning to sun in the 80's
Time of Departure: 10:10
Walked Skipper through Cocoa Village in the morning while Michael went in search of a haircut. oops, it's Monday, no haircut today. Off we go to Velcro Beach...not really, Vero Beach. The mooring field is very full so we have to raft up (tie up to) two other boats; one from Vero the other from Canada. Took Skipper ashore, he loves it here because everyone has a dog and the smells...ah, he just loves it. We dinghyed under the bridge to the Riverside Cafe for dinner, a Jimmy Buffett kind of Cafe. I have been craving a hamburger and was not disappointed..the best I have ever eaten (Michael had mussels). A fantastic band was playing oldies by the Eagles, Dan Foggleberg and the such , Christmas lights all around and even a 10% coupon if you texted to a certain number. What more could you want (except to have Tracy, family and friends with you) (OK Tracy). lol
Time of Arrival:5:13
Engine Hours:3615.2
Fuel:
Log:22518
Trip:49.72
Weather:Rain turning to sun in the 80's
Time of Departure: 10:10
Walked Skipper through Cocoa Village in the morning while Michael went in search of a haircut. oops, it's Monday, no haircut today. Off we go to Velcro Beach...not really, Vero Beach. The mooring field is very full so we have to raft up (tie up to) two other boats; one from Vero the other from Canada. Took Skipper ashore, he loves it here because everyone has a dog and the smells...ah, he just loves it. We dinghyed under the bridge to the Riverside Cafe for dinner, a Jimmy Buffett kind of Cafe. I have been craving a hamburger and was not disappointed..the best I have ever eaten (Michael had mussels). A fantastic band was playing oldies by the Eagles, Dan Foggleberg and the such , Christmas lights all around and even a 10% coupon if you texted to a certain number. What more could you want (except to have Tracy, family and friends with you) (OK Tracy). lol
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Day 18 November 29, 2010
Port of Arrival: Cocoa Village
Time of Arrival: 4:40
Engine Hours: 3608.0
Fuel:
Log: 22469
Trip: 60.66
Weather: Rain black skies poured but warm
Time of Departure: 8:00 AM
We crossed the Indian River today. I stayed below most of the day because it rained all day. Got message that the St Pete Boat Show that we were racing to get to has been cancelled. Not the boat show but the booth, somehow there was a mix up with an employee at Waterway Guide that was suppose to set up the show and they thought that jack didn't want to do the the show. He tried to get a booth but the show people said that it was completely full. Oh well, it got us into Florida a month early where it is suppose to me much warmer then Jacksonville. The sun has now come out just in time for us to take Skipper to shore.
Time of Arrival: 4:40
Engine Hours: 3608.0
Fuel:
Log: 22469
Trip: 60.66
Weather: Rain black skies poured but warm
Time of Departure: 8:00 AM
We crossed the Indian River today. I stayed below most of the day because it rained all day. Got message that the St Pete Boat Show that we were racing to get to has been cancelled. Not the boat show but the booth, somehow there was a mix up with an employee at Waterway Guide that was suppose to set up the show and they thought that jack didn't want to do the the show. He tried to get a booth but the show people said that it was completely full. Oh well, it got us into Florida a month early where it is suppose to me much warmer then Jacksonville. The sun has now come out just in time for us to take Skipper to shore.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Day 17 November 28, 2010
Port of Arrival: Daytona Beach
Time of Arrival: 4:30
Engine Hours: 3599.2
Fuel:
Log:22908
Trip:57.67
Weather: 48 degrees to 75 in the afternoon
Time of Departure: 7:05
We had to leave before sun up because we were on the edge of a shoal and had to leave before low tide Ick, the mud on the anchor was awful!! Cliff came out to wave us off (picture is on previous days blog). Michael slipped on his way out of the companionway and what a skinned shin he has (unfortunately I was in the shower and didn't hear him). By the time we got to Daytona it was sunny and 80 degrees. Went to the West Marine store just in time to spend $10 to make their number for the day. We are so accommodating like that..any reason to buy something new. See, I take care of all my West Marine associates and stores. lol I just don't understand, I am on a 44 ft boat, driving along and can't find time to write this blog on time. There is always something to do..and you think I just lie around reading all day, I really am busy..cooking, cleaning, brushing Skipper, eating oh my.
Time of Arrival: 4:30
Engine Hours: 3599.2
Fuel:
Log:22908
Trip:57.67
Weather: 48 degrees to 75 in the afternoon
Time of Departure: 7:05
We had to leave before sun up because we were on the edge of a shoal and had to leave before low tide Ick, the mud on the anchor was awful!! Cliff came out to wave us off (picture is on previous days blog). Michael slipped on his way out of the companionway and what a skinned shin he has (unfortunately I was in the shower and didn't hear him). By the time we got to Daytona it was sunny and 80 degrees. Went to the West Marine store just in time to spend $10 to make their number for the day. We are so accommodating like that..any reason to buy something new. See, I take care of all my West Marine associates and stores. lol I just don't understand, I am on a 44 ft boat, driving along and can't find time to write this blog on time. There is always something to do..and you think I just lie around reading all day, I really am busy..cooking, cleaning, brushing Skipper, eating oh my.
Day 16 November 27, 2010
Port of Arrival: Pine Island, Fl
Time of Arrival: 1440
Engine Hours:2235.0
Fuel:
Log: 35903
Trip: 41.78
Weather:20 degrees colder then yesterday windy
Time of Departure: 0855
Time of Arrival: 1440
Engine Hours:2235.0
Fuel:
Log: 35903
Trip: 41.78
Weather:20 degrees colder then yesterday windy
Time of Departure: 0855
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| Melissa Cliff and Jake |
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| Yea there they are!!! |
Whew, got cold overnight, 20 degrees colder then yesterday ,of course, this is the first whole day in Florida, why wouldn't the weather change like this. Only thing is that by this afternoon it will be up in the 80's again and sunny. Uneventful drive to Pine Island to meet with our friends Cliff, Melissa and Jake (the pug). They are friends we met the first year cruising who taught us all the fun things to do and see along the ICW. That was the best time ever! It is so good to see them on their red 51' Morgan, hull number 1. Yea, there they are.....finally. They dinghyed over and we had lots of hugs and kisses all around. Well, except for Skipper..he said what is this dog doing on my boat and he wouldn't be nice..just sat and growled. (of course he didn't even stand up, too lazy for that). Ed and Betsy from Bay head came into the anchorage and had cocktails with us. For such a small anchorage the boats were just packing in, about 12. Michael and Cliff took Skipper and Jake to a little slip of land to do potty. Now Jake is only 1 1/2 yrs old, a real puppy, and he ran and ran until Cliff had to actually tackle him to get him back to the boat. Michael is still laughing about that..poor Cliff and he had white pants on.
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| Cliff Melissa and Jake coming aboard |
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| Betsy and Ed |
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| Melissa waving good-bye |
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| Sunrise over Pine Island |
Day 15 November 26, 2010
Port of Arrival: Fernadina Bch, Florida
Time of Arrival:1340 hrs
Engine Hours: 3584.4
Fuel: 26.59 gal $87.45 $3.289 a gal slip $82.70
Log: 2230.9
Trip: 8.64
Weather: sunny 77, 20 mph winds
Time of Departure: 1045
Black Friday and I'm waiting for the store to open at 8:00. Saw Donna the owner of French Quarter on the street and she said she would go right over and open for me (since I was the only one around). I wandered around the store for about an hour, there are so many unusual things to browse. I made a few purchases, found Michael and Skipper and off we went to get to Fernadina Bch to do more shopping. Fueled up, tied up ( monster wind) Michael went to the laundry and I went shopping. Michael got a call while he was doing the laundry to inform him that a boat came into too fast docking and ran into our boat. It's ok, he hit our dinghy and bent his bow pulpit. (go figure). So many cute little shops and so many people shopping and I only made just a few little purchases. The weather went from sunny and calm to rainy and windy in a matter of minutes and then back to sunny again. This Florida weather is really bizarre. Walked Skipper again, dropped off laundry and headed to Archie's Pizza. This is one of the best Pizza restaurants on the entire ICW. Thin, crispy and delicious crust..made my tummy happy. Remember, it is Friday night.
Time of Arrival:1340 hrs
Engine Hours: 3584.4
Fuel: 26.59 gal $87.45 $3.289 a gal slip $82.70
Log: 2230.9
Trip: 8.64
Weather: sunny 77, 20 mph winds
Time of Departure: 1045
Black Friday and I'm waiting for the store to open at 8:00. Saw Donna the owner of French Quarter on the street and she said she would go right over and open for me (since I was the only one around). I wandered around the store for about an hour, there are so many unusual things to browse. I made a few purchases, found Michael and Skipper and off we went to get to Fernadina Bch to do more shopping. Fueled up, tied up ( monster wind) Michael went to the laundry and I went shopping. Michael got a call while he was doing the laundry to inform him that a boat came into too fast docking and ran into our boat. It's ok, he hit our dinghy and bent his bow pulpit. (go figure). So many cute little shops and so many people shopping and I only made just a few little purchases. The weather went from sunny and calm to rainy and windy in a matter of minutes and then back to sunny again. This Florida weather is really bizarre. Walked Skipper again, dropped off laundry and headed to Archie's Pizza. This is one of the best Pizza restaurants on the entire ICW. Thin, crispy and delicious crust..made my tummy happy. Remember, it is Friday night.
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