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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
Closer by the Day
Moore Haven to Ft. Myers: Throughout this shakedown (baptismal by fire) cruise there were many mixed emotions. One side of me was waiting for the big calamity to go off in the engine room or someplace else that I didn’t even know existed – while the other side of me was totally absorbed by the … Continue reading
Crossing the Ditch
Stewart to Clewiston: Having made it through the Roosevelt Bridge we made it through the locks without any issues. I think Belle was just letting me have my way again, but the overall Stuart to St. Lucie canal across the lake and into Clewiston went without a hitch. It was really a beautiful cruise punctuated by the best … Continue reading
I don’t need help getting into trouble
Hutchinson anchorage to the Roosevelt bridge: Prior to picking up Belle in November we drove to the Lauderdale boat show in October to shop electronics. In doing so I decided to take the scenic route. From I-75 south out of Tampa we picked up Hwy 80 Then Hwy 27 and drove east to Moore … Continue reading
I’m getting closer to my world…
Days 9 and 10 were somewhat uneventful. We had a great anchorage in the Coco Beach area and the same at Jensen Beach across from Hutchinson Island. Other than finding that Belle would hang on the hook with winds up to 30 MPH all was pretty calm. In those two days we made 59 and … Continue reading
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American by birth, Southern by the grace of God! We have four wonderful children, celebrated 30-years of marriage, and now it is our time. Belle Aurore is probably our last boat and we’ll share our travels here for family and friends. Life ain’t no dress rehearsal, and given enough breath we’ll go out like a runner stealing second base. Just make sure the headstone’s at the other end of the hole!