Monthly Archives: May 2012
Beaufort for a Hatteras
April 20th we drove to Beaufort, NC to join our friends Dean and Carol who wanted to look at a 42-ft Hatteras LRC. Did not really want to make the drive in one day but we did. We found out that Beaufort (I have a hard time remembering this is pronounced ‘Bo-fort’) was voted best … Continue reading
DinkerBelle
One of the great things about Belle is her dinghey. It is a 1988 or 1989 13-foot Boston Whaler Scout with a 40-hp Honda and this little sucker really flies. But, as you can see in the before picture, it was a bit sad. Not to worry though – just give the dink to New England … Continue reading
I’m Working on That Part…
For Cara Dawn – thanks for keeping track of us the entire trip: So there we were, 5 AM Saturday, December 17 facing the last short leg to home port. You know how it is – you get a little sad that your time is ending but getting ready for departure brings activity that pushes … Continue reading
Can We Just Keep On Going
Pelican Bay to Cortez and Home: As we saw the days winding down our decision to not push so hard was rewarded by our good friends driving down from Tampa to see us and Belle in Cortez. We had met by chance prior to picking up Belle while sitting in a resteraunt planning our trip. Carol apparently … Continue reading
We Might Just Make It
Ft. Myers to Pelican Bay: Two of our most favorite places to visit came on this short travel day between Ft. Myers and Cayo Costa. First is Cabbage Key. For anyone who has not visited I am sorry to say that you have missed the dear departed Terry – most cranky dock master that every … Continue reading
