Everyone has been asking about the blog and our adventures. I thought telling everyone about all the Tiki Bars we have found in the area might get a little boring, so I sorta put the blog on "hold". However, we have had some fun times...I will try to catch everyone up!
We have had some canvas work done. We had the back of the upper deck screened in to give us extra shade and it also helps with privacy. Had new bench cushions made and a Hoppy's captains chair redone. It's looking good!
We went to the Navy Seal Museum, took a ride north to Sebastian, and enjoyed an afternoon listening to a songwriter, Robbie Bullard, that writes for Kenny Chesney. He was really nice and we had a great time with the locals :)
Labor Day weekend we took a road trip to Palm Beach. Shopped, ate, walked and enjoyed the sights acting like tourists.
We found a nice lagoon that we spent several fun days hanging out at the beach. One of the days we had a visit by a very friendly manatee. It was cool watching him play near the beach in the shallow water.
Took the dinghy to Little Jim's for Lobsterfest. They had fried lobster...that is the way to go. Seasoned and deep fried! Live band and fun times.
The Beebes went home for almost two weeks and, about the time they were heading back we headed to Baton Rouge to visit family and friends. Our return was a whirlwind...a lot to do in a small amount of time. But we got to visit with both girls (Amy flew in from L.A.) and our families. Dad had a fish fry (yumm!) and we hit some of our favorite eateries while home. There is no place like home for the best foods!! Even went to play Bingo! with the girls. It was really hard saying "bye" as we were headed back East and Amy was heading West for her new assignment at Stanford in S.F. and Lauren is holding down the fort at home. But, we all survived!
Once back at the marina, we had a Cajun cookout for our dock friends. Barney cooked a great jambalaya and crawfish étouffée, I added white beans, boudin and hog head cheese (we brought an ice chest of goodies back from Jerry Lee's). Everyone (about 30 people) had a great time. I think they all tried everything and seemed to like it. What a fun and adventurous group from all over...England, Ohio, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Iowa and Pennsylvania. And some from Florida, too!
Now we are provisioning for our next leg to Key West. Restocking our meat, fresh veggies and picked up a loaf of jalapeño cheese bread from our favorite bakery. Once we are on the water again, I will try to do better keeping everyone up to date! LOL!
