Blocked Again
Yes, I’m still catching up…………… Two weeks after the 4th, we went to Block again. Since we are on a short leash for most of the summer, we can only go places within a 4-5 day reach, mostly alternating between … Continued
A Block Island Fourth of July
Still trying to catch up………… Our summer was destined to be one of mostly short trips. Al’s six immunotherapy treatments began on June 23rd and continued through July 28th, every Friday. By Sunday of each week he was ready to … Continued
Maine in June
We made a road trip to Maine to visit our cruising friends in June. Yup, a land trip during boating season – that surely shows how important these folks are to us! We met Sam and Kayda in Portland where … Continued
Before the Summer
Here it is September, and I am writing a blog titled “Before the Summer.” Without a doubt, I am lagging behind. A strong urge to overcome my blog procrastination has finally compelled me to get this done before the time … Continued
Three Little Boats
This tale begins back in early July, 2016, only two months after we returned home from our second Bahamas trip. You just can’t take the sail out of the man. It was Al’s decision to sell our Morgan 43 and … Continued
OPBs, or “Other People’s Boats”
Although I was fine with staying home this winter, Al missed cruising. What’s a guy to do?? Flashback #1 to late August, 2016 – We met Colin on our stop in Lake Tashmoo on Martha’s Vineyard. Colin did find the … Continued
A SAILBoat in St. Pete
Sunday found us back on the road again, a long traveling day from the Keys north and then back to the west coast, this time to St. Petersburg. We had an excellent reason to visit St. Petersburg – Magnolia, our Morgan … Continued
Saturday in the Keys: From Flea Market to Bocce
Saturday was our last day in the Keys with Tim and Amanda and what a full day it was. We kicked it off with a trip to the Big Pine Flea Market, held on Saturdays and Sundays. There were booths with … Continued
Road Trip to Key West
Key West is less than an hour’s drive from Big Pine Key, so Al and I decided to spend a little time there while we were visiting with Tim and Amanda. I have always wanted to see Key West, but I … Continued
Outdoors in the Keys
What does everyone wish for when they travel or vacation? Good weather. We didn’t have good weather, we had great weather. First on the list – beach time! We packed a picnic lunch and headed to nearby Bahia Honda State … Continued