Live on the beach...

some might think it's a good motto,some do it, but we only did it for a few hours today...

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Full moon over Boot Key

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Naw... we decided to keep our Buddy

Yesterday we motored 33 km SW to Boot Key. Why anyone with a large Fleming would stay on the wall at Boot Key harbor is beyond me... After dinner we came to our senses and traded back for our Buddy. The harbor is full, with a waiting list for mooring balls (as it always is this time of year). We knew it wouldn't be a problem with our "cute" little Buddy as we dropped a hook near the shallows west of the mooring field. Larger, deeper draft boats are having trouble finding room to anchor. Bigger is not necessarily better...

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We've decided to trade up....

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Dinghy run

The other day we took a dinghy ride up to Marker 88 for lunch with some of our dockmates. Here' s Kay Ann and Mike on the way. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a group photo once we got there....

Today our plan is to take a run over to Boot Key for a few days. Our friends Les and Barb are on their way there from Little Shark River.

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Demo day...

A couple of days ago a friendly couple visited our dock. They stopped to chat about Buddy a bit, we exchanged cards, and they moved on. They had expressed an interest in purchasing a Sedan Cruiser once they sold their current boat. They had it built in 2000 and then did the Great Circle.  As many folks are doing these days, George and Stacey Sass are interested in downsizing and the Rosborough has caught their eye.

After they left, I thought perhaps they would appreciate a demo. At one time I tried to sell Corsair Trimarans and we gave allot of demos...  Anyway, I emailed them and they accepted our offer. Turns out George and Stacey were staying near Miami so they joined us for a little cruise the next day. We had a wonderful time with them while looking for a bit of rough water. Hawk Channel had a little chop but that was about it. George is a writer for the boating industry and Stacey is a teacher. It was a good experience to meet individuals with such extensive boating and marine industry experience that were interested in our "cute" little boat...

We hope their ride was enjoyable. Perhaps we'll see them in a Rossy someday.

If anyone is looking to buy an absolutely beautiful Downeaster, George and Stacey's is for sale. It is a Mast and Mallet Thomas Point 43. More details at: http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2000/Mast-and-Mallet-Thomas-Point-43-2284490/Annapolis/MD/United-States

Let's get cuttin"...

Today our dockmate Kay Ann graciously offered to trim up a few of us. Cathie, Pam and I were treated to a quick cut!!

Yesterday the second big cold front blasted through the Keys since we got here 4 weeks ago. Actually, the weather this year has be better than average. While the northern states are getting a good taste of winter, the Keys have been rather pleasant. Our forecast for the next ten days is great!!