We have met a few locals, and one boat passing through on the way to the Keys. The locals provided tips on where to get water, seems like there is a free dock just down the way a bit where we can top off our tanks. They also suggested getting ice from the nearby restaurant - where the owner actually filled the ice chest at no charge. We were invited over to a boat for cocktails last night and they had two little boys. Coleen had fun playing with children and DJ and I were entertained by all the sailing stories. We had planned to leave today and head to Sarasota, but one of the fellows has some parts for a wind vane that DJ needs so we're going to hang out until tomorrow. We got back from cocktails a bit late, so I only managed to throw together a dinner of hot dogs from the grill.
We're still anchored off Longboat Key but are planning to scoot down to Sarasota tomorrow. It's lovely here, but unfortunately quiet buggy and it's also been a little hot as we seem to be well protected from the wind. Also there is a strong tidal current which takes precedence over wind direction so the boat has rarely been pointing to wind... which makes for a useless wind scoop.
We have met a few locals, and one boat passing through on the way to the Keys. The locals provided tips on where to get water, seems like there is a free dock just down the way a bit where we can top off our tanks. They also suggested getting ice from the nearby restaurant - where the owner actually filled the ice chest at no charge. We were invited over to a boat for cocktails last night and they had two little boys. Coleen had fun playing with children and DJ and I were entertained by all the sailing stories. We had planned to leave today and head to Sarasota, but one of the fellows has some parts for a wind vane that DJ needs so we're going to hang out until tomorrow. We got back from cocktails a bit late, so I only managed to throw together a dinner of hot dogs from the grill.
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Sue Oats
10/7/2009 03:07:44 am
Greetings! So, i just caught up with your last 6 months of adventures. I enjoy every second of it. For the most part, it sounds like the trip is going very well. Keep up the blogging and the pictures. Also, let us know if you need anything. When is Coleens birthday? We would love to send some cards. How would we send cards to you? We've had a fun year at RedBud. The cool weather is settling in and we're getting ready for the trees to start turning. If you haven't looked lately, we have alot of new pics on the redbud website, Spindrift pictures. I bet you'll enjoy them. Take care, Sue
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Kyla
10/10/2009 01:47:51 am
Hope it's going good. So glad you have been able to avoid hurricanes so far! Only one month to go! Yay!! Post some pictures when you can :) Tell Coleen I said hello!
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