Never get tired of the beautiful sunsets in the Keys.

Canadian Tom, enjoying a beer from his homeland.

We had a going away dock party for Tom and Linda. We met them last year while they were here on their boat. They enjoyed it so much here, that they drove down from Canada and spent the last two months renting homes and condos just to play with all their friends. They are headed back to Canada today.

Have a safe trip back, and we will see you next winter on your boat here in the Keys playpen. We will all miss you.

A day off

Since I last blogged THREE WEEKS AGO, (I know, I know) it has been non stop. It was time to take a day/night off. Our cruising group gets larger by the day as more friends come in. (when are you going to get here Jay, Nancy, William and Judy?)When we go to Sparky's Landing, Key's Fisheries, Dockside Bar and Grill, No Name Pub, Key West, etc. etc. we take over the place with twenty some cruisers. When we aren't going someplace, there's always a dock party somewhere on the dock at sunset. The weather has been perfect this year, and everyone is in a party mood. (why should this year be any different) Luckily, I have the mornings to do my boat chores. Trust me, I'm not complaining. It's has been a blast, and it will be that way until we head to the islands. Oh, did I tell you how many cruisers are planning on playing their way through the islands Mon? Our group has a name for the islands. "The Bahama Bums"
Hope you enjoy the pictures, and pass me a five hour energy.

September Song (from the Keys playpen) out
Bob


Stone crab claws and a shot to toast the sunset at the Keys Fisheries

Steve and Kim on Maya. (Two of the Bahama Bums) They will be following us for their first trip to the Islands. They are so excited.

Some of our DeFever cruisers group.

We always meet neat people while out. The lady in the center we met at Sparky's, (we rescued her purse) and we saw her again at The Keys Fisheries. That's her Mom and Dad with her. They cruised for many years and had to give it up. Heard some great stories. He says he misses it every day.

A must do each year is the annual Nautical Flea Market. We always find something we didn't know we needed.

Tammy, I find out Steve is just like me when it comes to sweets. He said he would drive miles to get some of these little guys. we shared a bag of thirty. Hey, you never know when you will find them again!

I named this bird Bob.

A fun night with new cruising friends at Dockside for Jam Night.

No Phred, you can't change partners now. Keep your eye on the ball Phred!

I think you need to check their score card, Tom.

What club do I use for this next shot?

Happy hour at Sparky's Landing after the golf match. 25 cent wings, shrimp, laughs, and lies.

More of the group at Sparky's.

It takes three shots to get everyone in.

Another dock party?

Everyone signed the table of BS.

Tom, That's not a finger dock outhouse! That's the toilet Bill took out today to install a new one, and hadn't taken it to the trash yet. OK, he really didn't use it, he just posed for me.

Another beautiful sunset at the end of another fun day. Time for the dock party!

Katy, on "Floating Stone" coming into the dock. Welcome back Bob and Katy.

Another dock party?

Happy Birthday Bob! Thanks for another excuse for a party.

Fun in Key West at Irish Kevin's with our musician friend Bil Krauss. Nice hat Bil.

I like your hat too Guy!

Yes, that's Stephanie on the stage. You had to be there!

Four of the "Bahama Bums" in Key West.

Only in Key Weird (West)

I introduced Kim to Cigar Guy at Schooners Wharf. Gotta stop at Schooners for a cigar and the best wings in the world. He wanted to know when you were coming Rena and Jody!

I find out that this is a first for Kim. I think she likes vanilla!

She says "she likes them!" She wants one to go. We'll be back Kim, I promise.

Kim, with Michael McCloud's dog, Cinderella, that sleeps in his guitar case while he plays at Schooner's Wharf.

Why did the chicken cross the road? (Duval Street) As William would say "I daknow"

Great music from Clint Bullard at Scott Kirby's Bar, The Smokin' Tuna Saloon.

Happy New Year!

After we returned from our Key Weird Christmas in Key West with Doug and Tammy, it was time to take a couple of days off. It didn't take long to get back in the swing of things and get ready for a fun New Years Eve with 24 of our cruising friends at Dockside, the bar/ restaurant here at our marina. Cassie and Godiva have been so good about Mom and Dad spending a lot of time away from September Song partying, so it was time for some Mom and Dad time at the beach and snuggle time. They said thanks, and we were given the OK to go out again. "If we get treats when you get back!"
Well, the fun continues here in Marathon with our cruising friends with a pre-New Years party at Dockside, New Years Eve with 24 cruising friends, New Years Day dock party, and Sunday night jam session at Dock Side. Does it ever stop? I hope not.

September Song (Happy New Year) out
Bob



More cruising friends coming in. Dan and Kris came in on New Years Eve.

"Take us to the beach Mom and Dad!"

Godiva on a long chase.