Christmas Boat Parade in Marathon.

 

 

Wild and crazy elves in the parade. Can you say PARTY!

Docking the boats after the parade was a challenge. Too much PBR! People still drink that stuff?

Are you having fun yet, Mary? Mary and her husband came to Marathon every year, but he died several years ago, and she still comes down every winter. She says she is looking for a male companion. Know anyone?

Tim Dee played at Dockside after the Parade. This is the guy that played at Stephanie's 60th party.

Boaters know how to party! We don't know these people, but they were having a ball.

Santa's Elves. NOT!

Now these are Santa's Elves. OK, NOT!

Any excuse for a dock party. Several cruising friends are here already with more to come in the next few weeks. We'll really get cranking after the first of the year.

A beautiful day in the Keys!

It was such a beautiful day Sunday that a group of us decided to go cruising in the family cars (tenders). We headed out Sisters Creek to the beach. Cassie and Godiva haven't had playtime in the water, so they really enjoyed it. From there, we headed to Castaways Bar to replenish our liquids, then back to the boats (the mother ships), got cleaned up, and headed to the Keys Fisheries for sunset and our third stone crab claw fix.
I think we have caught the Keys disease all over again!

September Song (no known cure) out
Bob


Headed for the beach.

 

The family in the family car.

 

 

 

Not one of ours, but still enjoying a beautiful day on the water.

"Are we there yet Dad!"

Mom and her girls.

 

At the beach

Wild life on Sisters Creek.

Happy Birthday Di!

Wednesday, we drove back up to Stuart for a great cruising friend, Diane Koch's Birthday. Steve, her husband set up a surprise 60th Birthday party, and friends, family, and cruising friends came from all over to celebrate with Di. It was so great to see so many mutual cruising friends, and what a party!

September Song (Happy Birthday Di!) Out
Bob


Steve made arrangements to take Di out for the day on the boat. When they came back, there were a ton of friends and family waiting for her.

"Thanks honey!" 

After about ten minutes of hugging and kissing on the dock, she was ready to come to the party. Do you think she looks surprised? She will probably kill me for posting this picture, but I think it's cute.

I didn't know they we so talented!

Joe and Julia (Sea Pearl) 

Is she having fun yet? The one on the right. She's so cute!

Dancing a little close. Well, a lot close!

Speaking of having fun!

 

Steve, Trying out for American Idol

Steve and his Mom. What a grand lady!

So many cruising friends! 

I'll have a big piece!

Lots of surprises! Friends from way back.

 

Charleston to Marathon

I thought before I start my blog again, (well, I guess this is an official restart) I would give you a quick trip to where we are now. We had a great trip South, and I didn't want to leave you out, or leave you up North in the cold, so jump on board and let's get your butts down to the beautiful Keys playground and warmer weather.
The numbers are in, and we have traveled over 4800 NM since we left Marathon in late March and arrived here a few days ago.
You may need to click on "older posts" to see all the pictures.

September Song (hang on, it will be a quick trip) out
Bob


One of our favorite legs is through the gorgeous Waccamaw river South Carolina.

Pictures can never do this area justice.

 

The Waccamaw is home to tons of wildlife. The most beautiful are the eagles. What a thrill to see them swoop down and grab fish.