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Crossing to Okeechobee at Moore Haven(#98)
We had a beautiful day leaving Ft. Myers on our trip to Moore Haven ate River House Marina. We could have stayed at the first come...

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Mar 21 min read


Edison Ford History & Friends at Ft. Myers (#97)
We were able to get a slip at the only functioning marina in Ft. Myers. Prior to the recent hurricanes over the past 15 months, Ft. Myers...

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Feb 242 min read


Current & Wind at Pink Shell Resort (#96)
We stopped for one night at the Pink Shell Resort in Ft. Myers. We were warned about current, but we had both current and wind when we...

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Feb 221 min read


Captivated by Captiva (#95)
We had a short trip from Boca Grande to Captiva so we waited for the winds to die down. In order to get into the marina we had to go...

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Feb 221 min read


Valentine's Trip Remembering Sandra to Boca Grande (#94)
We left from Long Boat Key to Boca Grande at first light to see this amazing sunrise. The day was special because it was Valentine's day...

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Feb 222 min read


Crossing Tampa Bay to Longboat Key (#93)
We planned to have a good weather window for our Tampa Bay crossing and the weather did not dissapoint us. Clear and Calm! Our friends on...

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Feb 211 min read


Heading to St Pete's in Fog Parade (#92)
As we were leaving in dense fog, we heard a boat telling us they were coming up to Tarpon Springs. We had three boats and two fishing...

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Feb 132 min read


Greece in Tarpon Springs (#91)
Our third stop on our Big Bend Crossing was Tarpon Springs. After Tarpon Springs, we will be in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and will...

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Feb 132 min read


Manatees and Springs in Crystal River (#90)
We made it to our second stop on Crystal River without incident. And, after we arrived, we learned others were not so lucky. The trip int...

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Feb 132 min read


Foggy Trip to Steinhatchee (#89)
We started off our Big Bend crossing at First Light. We were eager and anxious to make this journey. We had two boats traveling behind us...

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Feb 92 min read


Carabelle Prep for Big Crossing (#88)
We left Apalachicola early to get to Carabelle for enough time to prepare for the next day. The morning was spectacular. Laura walked the...

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Feb 51 min read


Appalachicola Dinner, Moon and Venus (#87)
We arrived right before 5pm and picked up some great quiches. Laura asked what the best restaurants were in town to a local who listed...

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Feb 51 min read


Planning in Panama City (#86)
We spent two days at Panama City to wait out the weather, clean clothes (no fee for laundry), and do taxes! The marina had fixed docks...

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Feb 51 min read


Dolphins on the way to Destin (#85)
One thing you never get tired of is the dolphins riding with you in your boat. They are beautiful magical creatures. Going underneath the...

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Jan 291 min read


On the Move to Pensacola! (#84)
Our first stop back on the Loop was to Pensacola Pier Yacht Harbor marina. We arrived at the Pensacola around 2pm, and then planned to...

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Jan 281 min read


Good-bye Orange Beach, Alabama Pt-6 (#83f)
We need one final shout out to Orange Beach. We completely loved our time there and couldn't have had a better place to experience a...

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Jan 281 min read


Snow in Orange Beach, Alabama??!!! Pt. 5 (#83e)
As we geared up to end our almost 2 months stay in Orange Beach, Alabama, we heard rumbings of cold weather, then possible snow. Since...

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Jan 231 min read


Starting 2025 with a Bang! Now Plan and Wait - Pt.4 (#83d)
We started 2025 off with a spectacular bang! We started the evening with dinner at the Villagio Grille with our friends on Ti Amo....

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Jan 132 min read


Happy New Year! Florabama - Pt 3 (#83c)
Happy New Year! We continue to enjoy our time in the Orange Beach, Pensacola, Mobile area. With our red rental car (pictured) we have...

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Dec 31, 20241 min read


Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas - Pt2 (#83b)
We arrived to Orange Beach, Alabama at The Wharf with enought time to have a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner with our friends on Dream...

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Dec 26, 20241 min read
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