Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
A dog gone good day!
That's not me next to Godiva, It's a friend we met at the beach that likes to play ball too. She would steal the ball from Godiva and run away. I'm behind them fishing.
That's my mom throwing the ball for my sister.
Mom and Dad took us to play at the dog beach Sunday. We had a fun time meeting other dogs and their Moms and Dads. Godiva chased the stupid ball, and I went fishing. Godiva drank some salt water and when we got back home, she puked. Salty and his Mom and Dad are coming here on Sea Pearl after the first of the year and Salty can go to the beach with us. I can't wait to smell his little butt again. Dad said I shouldn't do that, butt that's what we do Dad, because we can't hug and kiss like you do. We went to the beach in our van. Aunt Tammy and Uncle Doug brought it down for us, and it's really cool to have a car here so we can go for rides. (especially to the beach!) We are going to take September Song down to Key West for Christmas and Aunt Tammy and Uncle Doug are coming down to stay with us. Can't wait to see them! We like going for walks in Key West because lots of people stop and pet us. Some of the people are really weird, and they dress their dogs in weird costumes. Sometimes Mom and Dad and Uncle Doug and Aunt Tammy go to town, and when they come back, they act a little weird too.
Dad said it is really cold up North and there is snow on the ground. I've only seen snow in a picture of Dakota, our friend, playing in it. I think it would be fun to play in the snow, but Mom says she never wants to see snow again.
Did you see the picture of me and Godiva sitting by the Christmas tree. Dad loves to take pictures, and I looked really cool in my jingle bells collar. Godiva said I looked stupid. I told her to go chase the stupid ball.
We can't wait for Christmas! Dad said he saw Santa at the bar at Schooners Wharf a couple of weeks ago when they went to Key West. Santa said that Schooners Wharf is his last stop because they leave beer and wings under their Christmas palm tree for him. Maybe Mom and Dad will let us go hang out with Rudolf in the bar. Dad says no, because Rudolf and all the other reindeer will be smoking cigars and drunk. Santa, if you read this, Dad said he would leave the anchor light on so you can find us.
Well, that's all for now. Maybe my stupid sister will do a blog one day.
September Song dog (I love going to the beach!) out
Cassie
That's me hunting for fish. None yet, but I know they are out there somewhere
Dad said it is really cold up North and there is snow on the ground. I've only seen snow in a picture of Dakota, our friend, playing in it. I think it would be fun to play in the snow, but Mom says she never wants to see snow again.
Did you see the picture of me and Godiva sitting by the Christmas tree. Dad loves to take pictures, and I looked really cool in my jingle bells collar. Godiva said I looked stupid. I told her to go chase the stupid ball.
We can't wait for Christmas! Dad said he saw Santa at the bar at Schooners Wharf a couple of weeks ago when they went to Key West. Santa said that Schooners Wharf is his last stop because they leave beer and wings under their Christmas palm tree for him. Maybe Mom and Dad will let us go hang out with Rudolf in the bar. Dad says no, because Rudolf and all the other reindeer will be smoking cigars and drunk. Santa, if you read this, Dad said he would leave the anchor light on so you can find us.
Well, that's all for now. Maybe my stupid sister will do a blog one day.
September Song dog (I love going to the beach!) out
Cassie
That's me hunting for fish. None yet, but I know they are out there somewhere
That's my Dad playing with us in the water. See any fish Dad?
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Holidays in Marathon
When in the Florida Keys, it's hard to believe it's December and Christmas is almost here. Not to worry, everyone down here is in the Christmas spirit (and spirits). Christmas boat parties, Christmas boat parade, Santa in shorts, and all the boats in the marina are decorated for Christmas.
We kicked off the holidays last night with a party on September Song while watching the Marathon Boat Parade pass by and had Chinese delivered to the boat. Who says you need cold and snow to be in the holiday spirit?
Saturday was such a beautiful day, our new boat friends, Rick and Therese on Cap'tN Hook, decided to go fishing for marlin and dolphin and they invited me to go along. It was a great day out on the Atlantic, but the only thing we caught were a few cero mackerel and one seagull. Yes, I said a seagull. It decided that our bait looked pretty good. You will be happy to know we got it in safely, removed the hook, and it flew off unharmed. (didn't have a recipe for Seagull)
For all of our friends up North fighting a snow storm and cold as I post this blog, it is going to be in the upper 70's here today, a cold front is coming through tomorrow and it's only going to be in the 60's for a couple of days, and then back in the mid 70's again. Are you ready to strangle me yet? Sorry, I couldn't help myself, but I'm so glad not to have to deal with the snow and cold. Be safe up there and throw another log on the fire.
September Song (in the holiday spirit) out
Bob
Cassie and Godiva's stockings are hung with care, with hopes that Saint Nick will soon be here.
"Are you sure Santa will find us in Key West on Christmas Eve Dad" Yes, I'm sure. Remember, we are going to be docked just outside his last stop, Schooners Wharf, for his beer and wings. We will leave a six pack of Coors Light out and leave the anchor light on just to make sure.
We kicked off the holidays last night with a party on September Song while watching the Marathon Boat Parade pass by and had Chinese delivered to the boat. Who says you need cold and snow to be in the holiday spirit?
Saturday was such a beautiful day, our new boat friends, Rick and Therese on Cap'tN Hook, decided to go fishing for marlin and dolphin and they invited me to go along. It was a great day out on the Atlantic, but the only thing we caught were a few cero mackerel and one seagull. Yes, I said a seagull. It decided that our bait looked pretty good. You will be happy to know we got it in safely, removed the hook, and it flew off unharmed. (didn't have a recipe for Seagull)
For all of our friends up North fighting a snow storm and cold as I post this blog, it is going to be in the upper 70's here today, a cold front is coming through tomorrow and it's only going to be in the 60's for a couple of days, and then back in the mid 70's again. Are you ready to strangle me yet? Sorry, I couldn't help myself, but I'm so glad not to have to deal with the snow and cold. Be safe up there and throw another log on the fire.
September Song (in the holiday spirit) out
Bob
Cassie and Godiva's stockings are hung with care, with hopes that Saint Nick will soon be here.
"Are you sure Santa will find us in Key West on Christmas Eve Dad" Yes, I'm sure. Remember, we are going to be docked just outside his last stop, Schooners Wharf, for his beer and wings. We will leave a six pack of Coors Light out and leave the anchor light on just to make sure.
September Song all dressed up for Christmas.
Cassie and Godiva showing off their jingle bells collars. They are so cute! "Dad, can we get down now?" "You aren't going to take our picture in our Christmas PJ's are you?"
September Song got an early Christmas present. We decided to change out our Delta 55 pound stainless anchor to a new 88 pound stainless Delta fast set and new chain. (a little extra anchoring insurance is a good thing) She is so proud of her new anchor and chain.
Anyone in need of 600 pounds of used chain? Bring a truck!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Key West Crazy
Friday night Doug and Tammy arrived with our van, (thanks guys) and we were ready for a fun weekend here in Marathon and in Key West Weird.
After drinks, apps, laughs, and catch up, we headed to the Sunset Bar and Grill for a fun night of surf and turf apps (clams, wings and shrimp) drinks, dancing, good music, and did I mention FUN. After Sunset Bar and Grill, we all headed over to one of the funkiest bars in Marathon, The Brass Monkey. If you want to see the local color and hear some local talent, this is the place. At around 11:30 we decided to call it an early night (?) because we were headed for Key West crazy in the morning.
After a beautiful drive down the Keys, we arrived in Key West. (let the party begin!) Our first stop was at Divers Direct so I could pick up a new dive suit, then on to Guy Harvey's, where the gang had already started without us. Two reasons for stopping at Guy Harvey's. First is that they have dollar drafts, and it's a good place to get a roadie, and the other was to see Georgia Girl (Lindsey) who worked there and adopted Doug and Tammy. The reason she is known as Georgia Girl is because she has a tattoo on her butt of the Univ. of Georgia logo. When you see my brother Ron, ask him about it. He is a lover of great art. Our next stop was Fogerty's for an outrageous sloppy grouper sandwich. (see photos) This could get long, so you might want to take a break.
Next stop, Schooners Wharf. (with a few stops on the way) Schooners is one of our favorite places situated along the waterfront. We love their wings, and a must is to see Cigar Guy and smoke one of his fresh rolled (well, kind of fresh) cigars. It's also where we can listen to Michael McCloud, a real legend. We always have a great time there.
Next stop, Hogs Breath. Usually they have good music, but it wasn't very good this time, so we made some calls to a few of our friends so they could go on line http://www.hogsbreath.com/ and we could wave at them on the Hogsbreath web cams.
Next stop, (with a few short stops along the way) The Turtle Krawl Raw Bar (yes Rena, they have raw oysters and they are huge) There we met up with some other cruising friends who just got in and will spend the winter in a marina just outside Key West. Did I mention we are going to take September Song down to Key West for five days at Christmas and Doug and Tammy are joining us. I'm sure we will be seeing that gang down there again for a Key West Crazy Christmas.
Next stop (after a few stops along the way. Hey, you get real thirsty while doing all that walking) The Chart Room. The Chart Room is a "real funky" landmark. When developers wanted to build an upscale hotel, they had to build it around and over the Chart Room. The Chart Room is where Jimmy Buffett got his start. Another unusual thing is that the bar has people's ashes sealed in the bar in front of where they had stood for years. A plaque with their names and dates on it is in front of their resting place. "only in Key West.
Next stop, (after a few stops along the way. You know the routine) The Key West Christmas Parade. The parade was a little calmer than most KW parades. Most parades in Key West are "anything goes" type parades. If you want to see what I mean, go to Serendipity's blog (we have a link on our blog you can click on under My Blog list) and scroll down to their trip to Key West for Fantasy Fest.
Next stop, (no stops along the way) back to Marathon. Vicki was our designated driver (thanks Vicki) and we don't remember the trip home because we were all sleeping. (except Vicki)
Sunday morning it was time to say a sad goodbye to Gypsies, but not before a delicious breakfast at the Stuffed Pig here in Marathon.
Not to worry, we will be back together again with the Gypsies, because the four of us (and a few of our cruising friends) are going to be in Key West for a Key West Crazy (or as Doug and Tammy call it, Key West Weird) Christmas.
September Song (see you at Christmas Gypsies) out
Bob
After drinks, apps, laughs, and catch up, we headed to the Sunset Bar and Grill for a fun night of surf and turf apps (clams, wings and shrimp) drinks, dancing, good music, and did I mention FUN. After Sunset Bar and Grill, we all headed over to one of the funkiest bars in Marathon, The Brass Monkey. If you want to see the local color and hear some local talent, this is the place. At around 11:30 we decided to call it an early night (?) because we were headed for Key West crazy in the morning.
After a beautiful drive down the Keys, we arrived in Key West. (let the party begin!) Our first stop was at Divers Direct so I could pick up a new dive suit, then on to Guy Harvey's, where the gang had already started without us. Two reasons for stopping at Guy Harvey's. First is that they have dollar drafts, and it's a good place to get a roadie, and the other was to see Georgia Girl (Lindsey) who worked there and adopted Doug and Tammy. The reason she is known as Georgia Girl is because she has a tattoo on her butt of the Univ. of Georgia logo. When you see my brother Ron, ask him about it. He is a lover of great art. Our next stop was Fogerty's for an outrageous sloppy grouper sandwich. (see photos) This could get long, so you might want to take a break.
Next stop, Schooners Wharf. (with a few stops on the way) Schooners is one of our favorite places situated along the waterfront. We love their wings, and a must is to see Cigar Guy and smoke one of his fresh rolled (well, kind of fresh) cigars. It's also where we can listen to Michael McCloud, a real legend. We always have a great time there.
Next stop, Hogs Breath. Usually they have good music, but it wasn't very good this time, so we made some calls to a few of our friends so they could go on line http://www.hogsbreath.com/ and we could wave at them on the Hogsbreath web cams.
Next stop, (with a few short stops along the way) The Turtle Krawl Raw Bar (yes Rena, they have raw oysters and they are huge) There we met up with some other cruising friends who just got in and will spend the winter in a marina just outside Key West. Did I mention we are going to take September Song down to Key West for five days at Christmas and Doug and Tammy are joining us. I'm sure we will be seeing that gang down there again for a Key West Crazy Christmas.
Next stop (after a few stops along the way. Hey, you get real thirsty while doing all that walking) The Chart Room. The Chart Room is a "real funky" landmark. When developers wanted to build an upscale hotel, they had to build it around and over the Chart Room. The Chart Room is where Jimmy Buffett got his start. Another unusual thing is that the bar has people's ashes sealed in the bar in front of where they had stood for years. A plaque with their names and dates on it is in front of their resting place. "only in Key West.
Next stop, (after a few stops along the way. You know the routine) The Key West Christmas Parade. The parade was a little calmer than most KW parades. Most parades in Key West are "anything goes" type parades. If you want to see what I mean, go to Serendipity's blog (we have a link on our blog you can click on under My Blog list) and scroll down to their trip to Key West for Fantasy Fest.
Next stop, (no stops along the way) back to Marathon. Vicki was our designated driver (thanks Vicki) and we don't remember the trip home because we were all sleeping. (except Vicki)
Sunday morning it was time to say a sad goodbye to Gypsies, but not before a delicious breakfast at the Stuffed Pig here in Marathon.
Not to worry, we will be back together again with the Gypsies, because the four of us (and a few of our cruising friends) are going to be in Key West for a Key West Crazy (or as Doug and Tammy call it, Key West Weird) Christmas.
September Song (see you at Christmas Gypsies) out
Bob
Norm and Vicki practicing for "Dancing with the Stars
"Can I go to Key West with you tomorrow"
"Please Mom and Dad!"
Not this time girls, but we will take you there for Christmas. We will leave the anchor light on so Santa can find you. I hear that Key West is his last stop so he can go to Schooners Wharf for his beer and wings under their palm Christmas tree.
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