Cheeseburger in Paradise

Sunset over Boot Key Field

Summer Break

TWINS is now on our Spring Break. We are going on the hard at Charlotte Harbor after doing some brightwork at Burnt Store Marina. We expect to go back in the water next fall and go back to the panhandle of Florida as we went through that area too quick!

In the meantime we are setting into our new condo, planning a trip to Spain and, of course, spending time with the twins when we can.

I'll probably post some pictures along the way, just to keep some activity here.

THE Friendly Mooriings List

http://friendlymooringslist.blogspot.com/

Friendly Moorings List is a compilation of “free” moorings (docks, walls, etc) that are believed to be available for short term and overnight use. It has been compiled from numerous sources and the experiences of many different cruisers. Of specific note are the AGLCA, Great Loop, and T&T, daily e-mail communities of which we have been active members for a number of years. Many notes and correspondences were saved for our use while cruising America’s fresh and salt waterways. While cruising, we have had the opportunity to obtain information and recommendations from other cruisers, as well as gaining direct experience while using many of the places listed. We also use many other different free and paid cruising resources and guides including but not limited to those by Skipper Bob, Waterway, Fred Myers, Claiborne Young, Richardsons, Maptech, Ports, etc. as well as internet sources like ActiveCaptain.com and Cruisersnet.com where additional information on many of the places listed will be found. As the list was compiled, other cruisers offered recommendations for the “Frugal Stops” and also “Private Dock” spaces so these have been added as well. This list is provided as a free guide for public use but all users must understand that they bear responsibility to confirm all related information to maintain their own safety and satisfaction.

Life is good in the South

Just went fishing this morning but after a short time I ran out of worms. Then I saw a cottonmouth with a frog in his mouth. Frogs are good bass bait. Knowing the snake couldn't bite me with the frog in his mouth I grabbed him right behind the head, took the frog, and put it in my bait bucket. Now the dilemma was how to release the snake without getting bit. So, I grabbed my bottle of Jack Daniels and poured a little whiskey in its mouth. His eyes rolled back, he went limp. I released him into the lake without incident and carried on fishing using the frog. A little later, I felt a nudge on my foot. There was that same snake with two frogs in his mouth.

Life is good in the South