tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352695982024-03-07T02:52:56.544-05:00Where are Wink and Wilma? They are living aboard a Great Harbour 47 Trawler.Wink, Wilma and Sara the sea dog invite you to share their adventures as they travel and explore on board their Great Harbour Trawler named John Henry.
Contact Info: wilma.thornton@gmail.com
wink.thornton@gmail.comWink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-72691554734288069032012-03-04T21:12:00.040-05:002012-03-05T00:38:17.336-05:00TEXAS - OCTOBER 2010 TO MARCH 2012It took 3 months of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tedious</span> county hospital visits (many of which were screwed up and they didn't seem to have any idea why the patient was even being seen) to get to a point where one doctor said. You must have a biopsy or we cannot do anything for you. We expressed our concerns about a biopsy - because the doctors who discovered the mass said that it was in the motor skills area of the brain and it could be dangerous. This doctor (Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Chou</span> of John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas) said that he had done hundreds of these types of biopsy's and that he had never had a problem.<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HIGFekIhhRuCJogIAZ4BzXaQMQ60ZDCngY74iALOhJ7Y30v_yDJglrRXRQIhfgqf-aAyKmYgZ14fo-lHrHPE_HLz_2bsrnoIQoo48Hage_V_VfQtrVfWzfxiatQQiNMHBNpDgw/s1600/Charles+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716248727455906482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HIGFekIhhRuCJogIAZ4BzXaQMQ60ZDCngY74iALOhJ7Y30v_yDJglrRXRQIhfgqf-aAyKmYgZ14fo-lHrHPE_HLz_2bsrnoIQoo48Hage_V_VfQtrVfWzfxiatQQiNMHBNpDgw/s400/Charles+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a>My brother Charles Timothy riding his horse Hank (note right arm works fine). December 2010</div><div> </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8_RfPmd2iflG9vsfrgr6WqVuOcGCD9S8eqACZdD6_xZIC-bqR56dpt2iOA6VDdcHu5eMk9lWIWBipVlYgd4tffAUlPTdu_oF0_8ZlMR9VeKR1FIUuL-wAlob2akxQ7wytcjNKg/s1600/P1030516.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716245685567624338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8_RfPmd2iflG9vsfrgr6WqVuOcGCD9S8eqACZdD6_xZIC-bqR56dpt2iOA6VDdcHu5eMk9lWIWBipVlYgd4tffAUlPTdu_oF0_8ZlMR9VeKR1FIUuL-wAlob2akxQ7wytcjNKg/s400/P1030516.JPG" /></a>Wink with our friend Michael - taking John Henry to Ft. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lauderdale</span> Boat Show - January 2011<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDkW8-Tv5saWp_pa0o-i6QRLpXg2OiEF9DedEyhGvqUprAUQ0HRaVRnRMQX5-pBvbGPVBBp01O2WqZ6OaXd8-na2U4DcD8i64guU9FNo5LxfhV-KwYFRHDTg3N_KZOLsBevGFSw/s1600/P1030493.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716245345197137762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSDkW8-Tv5saWp_pa0o-i6QRLpXg2OiEF9DedEyhGvqUprAUQ0HRaVRnRMQX5-pBvbGPVBBp01O2WqZ6OaXd8-na2U4DcD8i64guU9FNo5LxfhV-KwYFRHDTg3N_KZOLsBevGFSw/s400/P1030493.JPG" />The</a> cleanest engine room - painted by Wilma<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716246078952714674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh99hC7SdMYimkeTTsZKmy5FpXhHGZwdlKjEdkPQn2E3kBL7b3naeptNPGFolJPCpObO_I7lZLye1elXOzwfMrnNqOsTcnkQy5AArIou-qZndE9luIrmNk4yB7ZiAdtm9jFcbtvbw/s400/P1030449.JPG" />Charles Timothy - using scrapper with right hand - February 2011<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6qCorjowezUEzCkV9sPu1OcUrEwOG47KdgtcIFupUoO8DioExqjK_jEIonC501V3BbH9gzf2oEPDR2FXkOSCxRSimcTDlEE9wfWWeLq0SlWOrKHgFq9p2VNXoKlliA6H0Qj49g/s1600/P1030723.JPG"></a><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716247392234257762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsz01CEka5MUzBGCRFnCkAPn7pWYpfG1YdYpmVGrm4AhuFele_R9b7xd-oFflFWDvRe-IlHbwDHcyfbnCZuOjjmWc7-3mxtIBZmVVY3PmhA4dhvay0Fb1xDIlbUOJJolE_sA9nhg/s400/P1030639.JPG" /></div><div>Surgery was suppose to be one night maybe two. Charles Timothy - March 9<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> - right after Brain Biopsy - Right Hand working. Cancer confirmed but Charles suffered hundreds of seizure each day. Hospitalized for 2 weeks, Sent to ICU after entering 18 hour Coma on March 16<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> - loss use of entire right side, difficulty with speech - doctors decide to put a PEG Tube in for feeding (No other option - if he doesn't accept, they won't feed him). PEG Tube inserted March 23rd. Transferred to another Floor where a doctor told him, that he could drink coffee and die, but he would have quality of life. The doctor also told Wilma that he should go to a nursing home, she would not be able to care for him. Wilma did not like the way he was treated or being cared for. She tried to get him transferred to MD Anderson Cancer Center but couldn't manage it. She told them to discharge him and she would take him home. His stitches were leaking so they wrapped his head in a bandage, put him in a wheel chair and sent him home. Wink and I dragged him into the house. </div><div> </div><div>Wink had bought Charles a hospital bed which he needed to prevent pneumonia, and to keep him from choking during the night. After two days, Charles was up walking around with a quad cane, after three weeks, he was walking without a cane. His speech was better, he even began using his right arm. He was doing 10 push up per day. After a month he was driving iron post helping Wink and I to build a fence. Wilma feeds him 3-4 times daily through PEG Tube.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWenIVNcq8_fdqSuxKaes7jlN8kCLmM7-h5D7qamRqBXAbib41NZcHB_XsBgoYqNemWmFG9u_CtO_q0vuSF9nmc-U3Nk9ynnMwmLHsizym7UUVpY4HvD1EZ2lLWw59vrkFtPdt7g/s1600/P1030647.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716243367621262802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWenIVNcq8_fdqSuxKaes7jlN8kCLmM7-h5D7qamRqBXAbib41NZcHB_XsBgoYqNemWmFG9u_CtO_q0vuSF9nmc-U3Nk9ynnMwmLHsizym7UUVpY4HvD1EZ2lLWw59vrkFtPdt7g/s400/P1030647.JPG" /></a>Charles and Wilma watching a Horse Training Lesson after his Biopsy.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cgaJ6pyFHVjaZpB5vaK66R5tDvpGmsAS61EXk-JW2s-AbyWKMdtxWzVCaXNzUyZ0hlQUyeT5tNa_5yt1K__Y4V6XsVJ32_4b64Mmt-CQODXrrDWt8ZmVUWLJjp-XFYE0oIBYRg/s1600/P1030727.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716243027897513394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cgaJ6pyFHVjaZpB5vaK66R5tDvpGmsAS61EXk-JW2s-AbyWKMdtxWzVCaXNzUyZ0hlQUyeT5tNa_5yt1K__Y4V6XsVJ32_4b64Mmt-CQODXrrDWt8ZmVUWLJjp-XFYE0oIBYRg/s400/P1030727.JPG" /></a>Mother's Day 2011 - Wilma, Wink and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Majic</span> the Horse</div><div> </div><div>Then the world began to fall again. Charles suffered a seizure, it left him speechless for a minute.</div><div>A week later he had another seizure, it left him speechless for a minute, caused him to be weak in his right leg, he had to sit down, his right arm was weak and didn't move for a minute.</div><div>A few days later, another seizure, speechless, right leg, right arm (couldn't do anything for 30 minutes). Charles was worried, so was Wilma. Wilma had been working with MD Anderson, she called them and wanted to know if we could go there. They said come on. We packed and Wink drove us to Houston - a mere 5 hours away. We arrived at 2:45 am on May 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> (Friday). By Friday afternoon, after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">CatScan</span>, MRI, and Blood Work, we meet with a Neurosurgeon who said that the brain had to be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">resectioned</span> (remove the cancer). They also said something strange was going on in there. Surgery scheduled for Monday May 16<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. Called all the family and many came to Houston for the Surgery.</div><div> </div><div>Charles woke up after the surgery, it turned out that the Biopsy Hospital had given him a staff infection. The cancer was extensive and in the motor skills area. Once again he is paralyzed on the right side, maybe it will come back, how much???? He also suffered <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Aphasia</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Apraxia</span> (difficulty getting words from Brain to mouth and in the right order). He completed 4 weeks of rehab at MD Anderson managing some walking, some talking, no right hand stuff, and finally some eating (PEG Tube removal June 3, but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">PICC</span> line insertion before PEG Tube removal). The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">PICC</span> Line is for IV antibiotics for the next 8 weeks. Wilma learns how to administer IV and clean Insertion Site. Charles is also discharge on June 6<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. We travel home. (Our sister Geraldine stayed with Charles in Houston for 2 weeks so Wilma could go back and run the ranch - Horse Boarding). Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy were ordered for in home, but the home health was little to no help. Charles was therapy <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">training</span> himself. He couldn't go to a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">facility</span> until the infection was cleared.</div><div> </div><div>June came along and Wink went to New Hampshire to collect the grandchildren for the summer.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsONN-UlPj7Nl6tVv5OZwZXyTD5JOL6LOAdckipWozOsPGCd8U9YWo5SvchOYiVoOWoiXORJqVUP9VfUFMZDa2PPKUV6y7HOWCLokRtCLEVUy3QMyW7EqYjTLNgZxt2fXcKCojA/s1600/P1030871.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716241840161572578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsONN-UlPj7Nl6tVv5OZwZXyTD5JOL6LOAdckipWozOsPGCd8U9YWo5SvchOYiVoOWoiXORJqVUP9VfUFMZDa2PPKUV6y7HOWCLokRtCLEVUy3QMyW7EqYjTLNgZxt2fXcKCojA/s400/P1030871.JPG" /></a></div><div>Some excellent news.... We sold the condo... In June Wink and Wilma went to Sarasota with the granddaughters to close out the condo. Just before leaving, Wilma was called and told that her father was in Hospice (approximately 72 hours to live) they thought. We drove straight to Mississippi and saw him for a short time. We thought that he might have a little more time than 72 hours so away we went to Florida. We all worked hard and got everything packed and placed in the new trailer that we bought in Florida. On Monday, June 27 (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wink's</span> Birthday) Wilma got the call, he dad had passed. She finished cleaning and loading at 1:30 am, dressed and was picked up at 3:00 am by an uncle taking her to Tampa airport for a flight to Mississippi. </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716250088665132658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWWEhiDZJzjiKgpAO6csjfp7QItTU9qlKzP12frYX7_ejOCRtDVpuk69rHQmIBy4AJASwXaD-NcWGjA_wv_vj8IOPZetNFyEM9ZQlJYNLLSiR_mdjuOYafRL4GeST9Myo68kkFQ/s400/P1040056.JPG" />Wink and the girls got up on Tuesday morning and went to the boat. They arrived at the boat and spent only one night as they wanted to come and get me after the funeral. They arrived at my sister Geraldine's home just about the same time as I did on Friday. My sister's son, John who lives in Plano, Texas drove down and picked up Charles and brought him over for the funeral. John's wife Jennifer is a nurse, so she was doing the IV Antibiotics.<br /><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716250479527696658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlp75FUN1ekmBdjqRn4YAAw4CDPwyuQRWkfqtJM74GRxxoLo8EKYEBlTOUWcE6YQxfBtPINvKv-jAktBc9sUpoGgqSUHe3Xu-01WqsjgDA6HSclfJKr5hXQZCt3w1Ot21VVelaw/s400/P1040098.JPG" />Her grandchildren and my grandchildren really enjoyed getting together. The girls were having a beauty parlor day. They offered their services to all (nail polish, make up or both).</div><div> </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716240809580135138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZmZuR5QWhQ0P7hKeJSheiduYpxdckb89sXO6vEVQaWMwdFI9qHzhc59o7Ep3-oQHEwsDqChSYNZ2dxace-5gsw9zFX4M5FWtjfU1yaudBrbAOyifYDOsYcbpi6qmwn2Bs3gFOw/s400/P1040085.JPG" /></div><div>Yes, those are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wink's</span> toes. You might think he was sleeping.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7Si2Ob_264QZsTMoX5XVkELVWruX0PuJZAAFwGiCs19y4vG_0iC0TVy8mqtaTAB2Vyg9YaEK0W_JfEbdQokSE0iL6t01ixQbpWSnTvZSR3PelhBnLwEnNR0rwxdoaujGgC0v8w/s1600/P1040094.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716240608088268962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7Si2Ob_264QZsTMoX5XVkELVWruX0PuJZAAFwGiCs19y4vG_0iC0TVy8mqtaTAB2Vyg9YaEK0W_JfEbdQokSE0iL6t01ixQbpWSnTvZSR3PelhBnLwEnNR0rwxdoaujGgC0v8w/s400/P1040094.JPG" /></a>But this picture will clearly show that he was not sleeping. He allowed the girls to do his toes, his hair, his make-up, his jewelry, and his clothing. They later printed this photo and sent it to him, with the title "Auntie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Winkie</span>".<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenAwLN_srZqmAWr0TeF0j8-UUbpqsk4YVxTx0KyPq_Ey4W-ibHCrAjaKCpJGYPYNYwtzRVBtaYXtC9WoK1Lu5v9K18IwWZkzF_D3c2GzTseb0nNadaUZIPGW2t9OTNaLAqTcd0w/s1600/P1040701.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716240212556561362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyphenhyphenAwLN_srZqmAWr0TeF0j8-UUbpqsk4YVxTx0KyPq_Ey4W-ibHCrAjaKCpJGYPYNYwtzRVBtaYXtC9WoK1Lu5v9K18IwWZkzF_D3c2GzTseb0nNadaUZIPGW2t9OTNaLAqTcd0w/s400/P1040701.JPG" /></a>Back at the Ranch in Texas, the weather is a record 100+ degrees for over 47 days. The girls enjoyed swimming, and Six Flags while Grandma worked the ranch and took care of their Uncle.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AYG3MlJhUxtNxRWSd84siQPC5hGudd5jagZtxnhHQkgbfFt0VYr20Zrnaaa6uPqKupU_y_HenjapGsJ2vl26o2YSm97Zp6qOzekzOQx7KOFGNGVhhQTcaVsBGlzJXtPaC_Kwkw/s1600/P1040573.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716239368585201570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AYG3MlJhUxtNxRWSd84siQPC5hGudd5jagZtxnhHQkgbfFt0VYr20Zrnaaa6uPqKupU_y_HenjapGsJ2vl26o2YSm97Zp6qOzekzOQx7KOFGNGVhhQTcaVsBGlzJXtPaC_Kwkw/s400/P1040573.JPG" /></a>My son, William decided to get married while his children were here for the summer instead of the Fall as planned. William and Sarah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mobley</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZhf_q8YHrcrLQ-GqJJFT8K5-R-vwQMZG04VEGa3w_FshfR4Tu809fOsjcg4hrXpTv0bU_WdgRLvr2iAgLVFEY5QYiNaHIzn2R529SbTusGRGO-kD1-HsE-niaEUaADEAiU-F9w/s1600/P1040538.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716239034108055474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCZhf_q8YHrcrLQ-GqJJFT8K5-R-vwQMZG04VEGa3w_FshfR4Tu809fOsjcg4hrXpTv0bU_WdgRLvr2iAgLVFEY5QYiNaHIzn2R529SbTusGRGO-kD1-HsE-niaEUaADEAiU-F9w/s400/P1040538.JPG" /></a>Wink with our 4 grandchildren. Aila in front (6) <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Maddison</span> left (10) Emma right (11) Amber (13)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6ARTr89hK2z7fzSavMa4EE_sf93YyQO7fzRnULDW-BrbHb8YjS4Z5HUHu6ABB-xBe7-IW-zb8A0qJzkECQ9k0Lv_G6hgGijwOowc7OrgVBUTExs8ekpLRWpYx7ytNNCcjvDn2A/s1600/P1040610.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716238439937487298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6ARTr89hK2z7fzSavMa4EE_sf93YyQO7fzRnULDW-BrbHb8YjS4Z5HUHu6ABB-xBe7-IW-zb8A0qJzkECQ9k0Lv_G6hgGijwOowc7OrgVBUTExs8ekpLRWpYx7ytNNCcjvDn2A/s400/P1040610.JPG" /></a>Mother of the Groom - Wilma (35 lbs thinner).<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh93R33Ss3KeZmWdzlCnUviaV-oxJQ1TELK_idvPwREdqMr38wPzKFItHm_fLo-1RDjwVUCvkfqfR0uu07MBOKdvyI1NfYR-VnDbWMJXZj0JzgV_ijcWJhPf92_RsqvS3YX1_nToA/s1600/P1040554.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2EK7HdbA4HFXZDbaT09a8X_hyphenhyphengYNFe5UzbKR-JSxA1aSIg2LU2dBwoKFcgfF1us4pcnMqC2c6FsL_G-rbcxMLpDvgZtYzMd-ZOKHkQFM0mSJXUOe-KbwNJprppm9BWGk98uE5w/s1600/P1040522.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716237922753489026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP2EK7HdbA4HFXZDbaT09a8X_hyphenhyphengYNFe5UzbKR-JSxA1aSIg2LU2dBwoKFcgfF1us4pcnMqC2c6FsL_G-rbcxMLpDvgZtYzMd-ZOKHkQFM0mSJXUOe-KbwNJprppm9BWGk98uE5w/s400/P1040522.JPG" /></a>Grandma Wilma and Amber (13)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLS1kG6NOLnl4LdXj5qPUVc-VSDHMoWDLJdICqgk4G1RAvzBEUt2GPH33TLZcIHlGzactQqtkn5hJLAEhbNPxcP4z6f1CCEd_Mfs8EnAXiiQJhhN_6Sq_AsUsIkY6z9wD0ZtdSQ/s1600/P1040107.JPG"></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1b0wITzaooe4Vjw6yVmoAqyEPcIrywrUAYnY5sTi3ZPj7i9QyFvJemRSHWf9FLbFK6KQiyUbJFeGKgnhuvVHotSZIFZI4nsRhvgDGqrSL1UCFnPhtKvxAKBu_qcWBYgkIX992w/s1600/P1040734.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716236774831734370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1b0wITzaooe4Vjw6yVmoAqyEPcIrywrUAYnY5sTi3ZPj7i9QyFvJemRSHWf9FLbFK6KQiyUbJFeGKgnhuvVHotSZIFZI4nsRhvgDGqrSL1UCFnPhtKvxAKBu_qcWBYgkIX992w/s400/P1040734.JPG" /></a>An amazing old fashion statement - we have a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">plumbed</span> out house for Boarders.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_P4Tc7eCCj2BbDar2142K9HrwTJNH_vwV-IGM9ieqF9KK6t-Lb6UuHUc_LXMJ11aRPvmNmdLHeFOiFuxWW4SMNBCmM332AjHwyae9qUiaLCh5e73n1_xoHKzNDCYAxQGhjZUJYg/s1600/P1030797.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716236299931559794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_P4Tc7eCCj2BbDar2142K9HrwTJNH_vwV-IGM9ieqF9KK6t-Lb6UuHUc_LXMJ11aRPvmNmdLHeFOiFuxWW4SMNBCmM332AjHwyae9qUiaLCh5e73n1_xoHKzNDCYAxQGhjZUJYg/s400/P1030797.JPG" /></a>The finest in luxury accommodations for those hot days. At night it's a hot-tub.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkrO8eGshfV_5qhXnDMmmmy2TTVtHbP7bcgKhjfjK-qVYKaauDD-7w6m9l7lLb5RXDwJS_HYkArdyt2xgbjZFyYJeoGON9caU1ROVYn9jnPNHY0LlcAKxo78rBsGq6S6iNseeJw/s1600/P1040767.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716234278744549682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkrO8eGshfV_5qhXnDMmmmy2TTVtHbP7bcgKhjfjK-qVYKaauDD-7w6m9l7lLb5RXDwJS_HYkArdyt2xgbjZFyYJeoGON9caU1ROVYn9jnPNHY0LlcAKxo78rBsGq6S6iNseeJw/s400/P1040767.JPG" /></a>Wink has really been cooking - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pastellies</span> he made over 60 of these pork filled banana dishes.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_31ZX7ME8tbzzj1DqcR9pCptrmf7l9q-FyaldMjzi05u-dcJuWCCGZVfw61W71wB_IviJpYrtjDUsZOI9vVJ1ANt4hEQrvxwKEbRagI1-CAdHuSpGM-aogsOrdH5mvhu4kQtBJA/s1600/P1040818.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716233763371472258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_31ZX7ME8tbzzj1DqcR9pCptrmf7l9q-FyaldMjzi05u-dcJuWCCGZVfw61W71wB_IviJpYrtjDUsZOI9vVJ1ANt4hEQrvxwKEbRagI1-CAdHuSpGM-aogsOrdH5mvhu4kQtBJA/s400/P1040818.JPG" /></a>A Picnic on the Ranch. (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Satartia</span> dog to right and Sally dog to front)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9hbVaVkMZn_XvvUjL_bH7nvgiLNWoxc1-_VMRegd-i7Bars-EzXYt_ECGCDO9YgCvlxDLcBArajj2tT668N4yGugHkcJCN9WBEoyQJ0V8-rCG3rjGj0ndvfX_Nm3wmeaU5GOwg/s1600/P1040815.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716233586634869266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq9hbVaVkMZn_XvvUjL_bH7nvgiLNWoxc1-_VMRegd-i7Bars-EzXYt_ECGCDO9YgCvlxDLcBArajj2tT668N4yGugHkcJCN9WBEoyQJ0V8-rCG3rjGj0ndvfX_Nm3wmeaU5GOwg/s400/P1040815.JPG" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">Satartia</span> was very small when she was purchased by my son. He has a small house. She got big, Wink got a new dog. She's a lot like Buster (you guys might remember him) but bigger. She loves the outdoors and needed a big place to run. August - yeah, Charles got his <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">PICC</span> line out and he's mobile. He was able to start rehab 3 hrs a day for 3 days a week for 3 months. Rehab is only 1 hour away. With breaks for lunch, we are only gone 6 hours a day/3 days a week. He is improving. He's still has no real movement with his right hand, but his right foot is working better. He's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ridden</span> a horse a few times, he's driving a little - short local back road trips.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoqkTj3l5h4p8pWRqUJ4MX0Br6VtyGkiIfeJOMRxdVIjSulmmJVn_7zGRAEmKLZ2BVurJK-AzDERCmb4PRSu9GJXdfB0thrnKZ2L50TSiUDheLrhU0Ag0aCgCm1y0PpDyksZ1lzg/s1600/P1040827.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716232867104183362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoqkTj3l5h4p8pWRqUJ4MX0Br6VtyGkiIfeJOMRxdVIjSulmmJVn_7zGRAEmKLZ2BVurJK-AzDERCmb4PRSu9GJXdfB0thrnKZ2L50TSiUDheLrhU0Ag0aCgCm1y0PpDyksZ1lzg/s400/P1040827.JPG" /></a>We still have Sara <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sota</span> - She will be 14 in April 2012. She's also lost 10 lbs. She enjoys running around and being with us.</div><div> </div><div>November 14<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> - Charles goes horseback riding with friends, Wilma gets a call - he's suffered a 4 minute all out, eyes rolled back in the head seizure. We spent 6 hours in ER. They suggest follow up with Neurologist. Can't find one with his insurance locally. Called MD Anderson, they read his MRI and thought he should change seizure <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">meds</span>. He continues Rehab until mid December. He's not feeling so well, much weaker - wants a break. Wilma takes him to Mississippi for Christmas. He will stay for 3 weeks. Wilma returns to Texas for Christmas. </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 239px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716232483833135458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzFdl7Ftd-1ktU1t7fauJ2R7iWj9Y5l_e8Hg2hwdEFllQL-OuLM1QYYYBFcU-8G249dqq6rzjr_elCbO6TAoY83x0CmQ30qFXZ-T6KYcRpIvGmlg7fzLAJ7jBlV1SyHYDBc_lzQ/s400/Giant+Whitman+Candy+Box.jpg" /></div><div>Wink got a small sampler of Chocolate from the grandchildren for Christmas. Wilma got a new computer from Wink for Christmas. Wink got a new flashlight from Wilma.</div><div> </div><div>Charles gets worse over the holidays. Wilma goes to get him on January 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> and makes a plan to take him directly to Houston on January 9, 10, 11. He has new MRI and decision to start on Radiation. We will try to do this locally - maybe Dallas or Ft. Worth. It's Dallas (Rehab is Ft. Worth). It's not feasible to do both - he's too exhausted. Rehab will have to wait.</div><div>Radiation is 5 days a week for 5 weeks. We are doing it at under 3 hours a day. 1 hour there, 30-40 minutes at Radiation, and 1 hour back. He is not feeling the best and he's had other problems but he continues on. He's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ridden</span> his horse twice in late February. The hardest part is that he saddles and rides one handed. He also is very weak in right leg so getting off is difficult. He endures.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FyX4KTyFLrLoZBBisQriv18KTK8Hlsvvz1RleTdbx6qCV1O0yl6dxHbIvqLujM8SlfIweSfEc1uRs8gCiIW-6jq8bw8zf09tjwtwnAGHJhsNBY6HKCkf7bb5WteOFpDZ9dWWIg/s1600/P1040824.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716232305721656130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FyX4KTyFLrLoZBBisQriv18KTK8Hlsvvz1RleTdbx6qCV1O0yl6dxHbIvqLujM8SlfIweSfEc1uRs8gCiIW-6jq8bw8zf09tjwtwnAGHJhsNBY6HKCkf7bb5WteOFpDZ9dWWIg/s400/P1040824.JPG" /></a>Sally was a stray that came to the ranch about 3 years ago. She wouldn't come inside but now she won't leave my side.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1vZJul9_2ZJtShvC8RwT2178lzXPDJsN5afDglNWg2GYC5pZRc0ARcBOxahUE5L7w4Aa-8K0HFan0eW95hWMP5F-9MS5ybEyHlnnaMBzjhgzVCmXh3bt3zdK11zzVzK-XOwz7w/s1600/P1040883.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716231808823478562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1vZJul9_2ZJtShvC8RwT2178lzXPDJsN5afDglNWg2GYC5pZRc0ARcBOxahUE5L7w4Aa-8K0HFan0eW95hWMP5F-9MS5ybEyHlnnaMBzjhgzVCmXh3bt3zdK11zzVzK-XOwz7w/s400/P1040883.JPG" /></a>Charles decided in September 2011 that he would not be able to return to managing the Ranch ever. Wink and Wilma took ownership of the Ranch. We changed the name of the Ranch from Last Chance Ranch and Stable - Equine Development Center to: Keller Boarding Stables.</div><div>Wink designed the sign and Wilma put it all together and drew the horse.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAr4nV6LTO_glI4X5pSkuO8SAJ8SBxiOaLsArgufqXiBwMPn8Hn6KHqa6zdchyphenhyphente3GBNfSm2Cgai5y9VaLIyd7wcolhtjPRdpzp72tQ_7R_ozhkIF6f1HZCdD2CXKjf8mRwk5TqQ/s1600/P1040851.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716231489402691730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAr4nV6LTO_glI4X5pSkuO8SAJ8SBxiOaLsArgufqXiBwMPn8Hn6KHqa6zdchyphenhyphente3GBNfSm2Cgai5y9VaLIyd7wcolhtjPRdpzp72tQ_7R_ozhkIF6f1HZCdD2CXKjf8mRwk5TqQ/s400/P1040851.JPG" /></a>All of you that know us know that Wink has to have a bathtub. This house did not have one - so for Christmas, we remodeled the bathroom. Using the Out-House while it was being completed.</div><div>Well worth every trip outside. Please do remember that the out-house is plumbed.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6-sDb7DNoSHVCWXt9XetJbJHNMCuYREJlpDA3tSD1FDMX4ta-T_3Mluru9B2IlqtMfchtY-jvDoA1es2k2Ab_Z876PzkZq6wteR08O8MaY22B4ne_1VbSOpvBeeAIAuCIg0riQ/s1600/P1040833.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716231258949457298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6-sDb7DNoSHVCWXt9XetJbJHNMCuYREJlpDA3tSD1FDMX4ta-T_3Mluru9B2IlqtMfchtY-jvDoA1es2k2Ab_Z876PzkZq6wteR08O8MaY22B4ne_1VbSOpvBeeAIAuCIg0riQ/s400/P1040833.JPG" /></a>Our young neighbor girl gave me some of her extra horses for my decorations. They fit in well with the western look and my mom's shift-a-robe.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Up0nsMEG4k446xir8CJpRbh5m58qY-dttaYk2zfHHtj-IeGFNAZV9tbZqnFRewGXwV6L-D4RWyBs5uzw4X7dS2Lk0Cx3b3Mr4SREMAqlvlCypAJQdFctadsEzan84JPGyOht4Q/s1600/P1040889.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716230825460692578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Up0nsMEG4k446xir8CJpRbh5m58qY-dttaYk2zfHHtj-IeGFNAZV9tbZqnFRewGXwV6L-D4RWyBs5uzw4X7dS2Lk0Cx3b3Mr4SREMAqlvlCypAJQdFctadsEzan84JPGyOht4Q/s400/P1040889.JPG" /></a>I have a nerve injury to my foot. Wink and I hired Patrick to help us on the ranch. </div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716251442796916994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNusks_2W-zBJJjHFha9dGVRIgOf_zcli2lfjcLDjGv4G4YdsJkN46QvD95zHxfsmD4clEagXmb439XS53kM2rhEQ7t22QcSDfxk9F08J9RH0REdPJCNZF9vn19u6XQDs6_6C2hQ/s400/7+%252B1%252Bhelen+-+4x6+crop.JPG" /></div><div>In February, my dad's only surviving sister had a surprise birthday party. She is 16 years younger than Dad. She has been a blessing to our family and with only a few days notice, no mishaps and no planning. ALL SEVEN OF US MADE IT HOME, WITH MOM IN THE FRONT AND AUNT HELEN IN FRONT OF ME. Boys from left: Billy, Mickey, Charles Tim, Hardy Jr.</div><div>Girls from left: Geraldine, Mom, Betty, Aunt Helen, Wilma</div><div> </div><div>Effective March 1, 2012 - things are somewhat normal - Wilma has started back as President of the GHTA. Wilma takes Horse Riding Lessons and runs Keller Stables. Wink is the financial wizzard and Remodel expert - you know the Brains behind the Labor (Management).</div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-60398962719518693622012-03-04T20:15:00.006-05:002012-03-04T21:06:31.734-05:00Summer Trip - 2010 - Part 5<div><div><div>By the time our tour of the National Park Circuit was complete. The girls had more badges than I can count, or recount in my head at this time. As we visited the last National Park, Washita National Park - the Ranger was so excited to see the girls displaying their badges and excited about getting another badge that she had their picture taken with her and she submitted it to the Park Service Newletter. Of course, Parents and Grandparents got a copy of the publication.</div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716216741737331218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuOrcOUv1OqzL7JW7DL-fnrvHe_P1lnA-_DtLBwDH2MydpCWpPSIexFcvVJhcDsGKBrpae1vixocdH0ysk5DfIqh8AlzjPXItA7YOfLK4sAdD0F4lGGgTLNUu6M_NSUZONICLlg/s400/P1020488.JPG" /></div><div><div>For the Rest of the Summer, we enjoyed the grandchildren back in Texas visiting our son (their father). </div><div> </div><div>Wink escorted the girls back to their mother in New Hampshire in mid August. We said goodbye to our son in Texas and headed back to the boat.</div><div> </div><div>We had lots of stuff to do as we wanted to head for the Bahamas again in late October 2010....</div><div> We had gotten new batteries in November 2009 as we headed for the Bahamas, but we decided to get new battery boxes and the automatic watering system this year. The old batteries had to be removed so Wilma decided once again it was time for a new paint job to the engine room. Boy, does it look nice.</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716220882876792786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHDsIW3kQEvJTkYEgI1uJPP92qcIE4gd4XG0gKUNAbvJhm63Bjh3xDi81cBzqz1Ds0NfjcG1Y9XYA-dsjSIzlKVyS-N7zqnJD0cqo2npGJrGJo9zM183Ua8bdlK9a5ChQqoMVag/s400/DSCN3595.JPG" /></div><div>New Battery Boxes - with automatic watering system.</div><div> </div><div>Wilma and Wink decided to put John Henry up for sale officially. We have listed with Mirage Manufacturing - Ken Fickett, Owner. (Note the for sale sign on picture below). Since the boat is up for sale, Wink and Wilma have decided to replace all the caulking on the Flybridge and clean everything super thoroughly. We also had John Henry pulled from the water and had the bottom, cleaned and painted.</div><div> </div><div>In October, the long range weather seemed to be good for an early crossing to the Bahamas. Wink and Wilma started the provisioning for the 3-4 month stay. We shopped for the freezer and filled it. We shopped for canned goods and filled the pantry.</div><div> </div><div>It's mid October and we're a week away from departure. Wilma gets a call from her youngest brother - he's in the hospital (maybe a stroke) but he's alert, talking, no real side effects. Wilma has 4 brothers and 2 sisters. We continue our plans to the Bahamas. Three days to departure, Wilma gets another call from her brother. NOT A STROKE - BRAIN MASS FOUND. We had better go check on him before we leave. We were leaving early anyway - what's two weeks delay.</div><div> </div><div>We arrived in Texas at the hospital. By this time, the doctors had determined that it was a Brain Tumor - Possibly Cancer - Wink Says: I think we better stay here for a while. Wilma Agrees.</div><div> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716221333912850978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSxstSIHhO2k43yd1yQUwQMHfqaQZZwZheFunXTECO25jCX-N6FkhosZAd_SdNavwvCH4lYI9wW5cgFKySSjLnFDt3TClThv0pUzHeFR8OA2dxxbTi3TM4-IEkMoPWph4KlZCVfg/s400/DSCN3603.JPG" /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-41983175212586501902010-12-17T22:53:00.021-05:002010-12-25T19:11:03.545-05:00Summer Trip - 2010 - Part 4We went to Crazy Horse Monument which is only about 2 hours from Rapid City, South Dakota.<br /> No government money accepted. This is a private enterprise sponsored by the Indians and start in 1948. Korczak Ziolkowski who also worked on Mount Rushmore was asked to start work on the Monument. Later he met and married Ruth. They had nine children who all helped on the monument. After Korczak died, the monument is still being built by a number of the children.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551869615371724386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu35FJ2hhRDXIvzrZEWZexiK1orOUyNm3HyLODfyMp6n-UxXl63wc2Yx0l9cz9TAxbLwZ2dKaAF3DK2M2qMPIqodoLZ07zx7auU1b5zSZ1wvQERRRj_uBNVlJLau0t_F5sdCdzxw/s400/DSCN1283.JPG" /> This statue is a minature of what the monument plans to looklike. Crazy Horse is a lot larger than Mt. Rushmore with full size Amber, Emma and Wilma<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551869501423349890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgScGbkUlO2GPkAjpWBqPLwEtVhRMlEOxodUa0LvhoRzRzZnUuxKOGw8I-y-2U6j_PMOlmbAZIzuU0RWNiia9EJOO3p0lTimdnXiaN3o-Sy2CN80ar2VNeGlM_KSAwWDuCH0GhaNQ/s400/P1010572.JPG" /> I think the head of Crazy Horse is about the size of Mt. Rushmore.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xc2JYLTBRFt7N3dvWrhtzE71R80Tby_aJQQNPi1YwkpKoMwSykOmkgONTPnHwSibDM2rGkSO5_cKJdL0A1yt0zZiPDEyi5tG4VRPHt5VjuJLRb5YdfoN5klD3TJaaSsK8qmuOg/s1600/DSCN1256.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551869335144769874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xc2JYLTBRFt7N3dvWrhtzE71R80Tby_aJQQNPi1YwkpKoMwSykOmkgONTPnHwSibDM2rGkSO5_cKJdL0A1yt0zZiPDEyi5tG4VRPHt5VjuJLRb5YdfoN5klD3TJaaSsK8qmuOg/s400/DSCN1256.JPG" /></a> Here is a marked up version of how it is suppose to turn out.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qHhvZTKQs3LnYItoG60ofmombGFyxNTV-WrOPWd4bV36NrmWrWcXuo_uHhFL_Iv1-EE80vLULzAI-Nvi-fgwVR7WJLVUiwauvjo0ByTY8tHfT7TRF5qeN1J7JIrbWKAjbM3m-g/s1600/P1010574.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551869207127204194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qHhvZTKQs3LnYItoG60ofmombGFyxNTV-WrOPWd4bV36NrmWrWcXuo_uHhFL_Iv1-EE80vLULzAI-Nvi-fgwVR7WJLVUiwauvjo0ByTY8tHfT7TRF5qeN1J7JIrbWKAjbM3m-g/s400/P1010574.JPG" /></a> We also went to the Badlands where Emma is posing.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwi10AMjvBw0NIs05_Y8fGyji7nx9Vr7mfZFuL-1emyDdCI5wKQnrtUXfQJNtBxYUPZAyOmrEnnWBBq-GfCxvRuTv-qBPsN5Pszp9VVaT0OqXjPusjBwHwlm5zLVwo0j30KZMbkw/s1600/DSC01096.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551868803645919106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwi10AMjvBw0NIs05_Y8fGyji7nx9Vr7mfZFuL-1emyDdCI5wKQnrtUXfQJNtBxYUPZAyOmrEnnWBBq-GfCxvRuTv-qBPsN5Pszp9VVaT0OqXjPusjBwHwlm5zLVwo0j30KZMbkw/s400/DSC01096.JPG" /></a> Amber and Emma in the Badlands. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbej_gY41acFa5hslIXZbqVB9rfSo9kB-6pdNVLtCHpWU2m8EnDeOG6i4Shgu0-G7Ae2QD81jmkCU0sY1RZdymCYtvl23ZsS3-nNgew9NHyQqh88cyJp52sQEPenglD03k3seNgQ/s1600/DSCN1448.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551868616089285954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbej_gY41acFa5hslIXZbqVB9rfSo9kB-6pdNVLtCHpWU2m8EnDeOG6i4Shgu0-G7Ae2QD81jmkCU0sY1RZdymCYtvl23ZsS3-nNgew9NHyQqh88cyJp52sQEPenglD03k3seNgQ/s400/DSCN1448.JPG" /></a> Amber is sworn in as a jr. ranger for Badlands National Park.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMX9gLyCZgGGJrubYNqQoL6HXCHasJ5hy5daLlUMhfRYfVNNzvnJ4Tm194VT3dr3aIqHYYiF-dgG_IYt0jktFSoMPiB1gC6sfL4kgjAn68LuQV-IeK4jSYvhGQ6O7JfVnOoqEhWA/s1600/P1010663.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551868484713884850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMX9gLyCZgGGJrubYNqQoL6HXCHasJ5hy5daLlUMhfRYfVNNzvnJ4Tm194VT3dr3aIqHYYiF-dgG_IYt0jktFSoMPiB1gC6sfL4kgjAn68LuQV-IeK4jSYvhGQ6O7JfVnOoqEhWA/s400/P1010663.JPG" /></a> We drove through Wind Cave National Monument, but it was so crowded that we decided to just look for wildlife. Our first Buffalo sighting. We actually learned that Buffalo is not the correct name - no buffalo in United States, they are Bison.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8s2_qCkOXC0lyqfWEjayzcJTgJe7qJvuloDrcY08vEYXFrlHgrIryBjlZ1yhMx7OlQXb6r0yqzNvKXeY2IDOljaHhwlh_kspweK2n6TAxQ2DSmXGcWnpYkmZbaAcOxVZsgjI5g/s1600/DSCN1423.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551868246528932482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8s2_qCkOXC0lyqfWEjayzcJTgJe7qJvuloDrcY08vEYXFrlHgrIryBjlZ1yhMx7OlQXb6r0yqzNvKXeY2IDOljaHhwlh_kspweK2n6TAxQ2DSmXGcWnpYkmZbaAcOxVZsgjI5g/s400/DSCN1423.JPG" /></a> Prairie Dos - Millions of them.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitb-2A6j4yW_svpaUUjheeCsFO5Z5KQxpnpPaYyOhPoD-Q07B3xXvE_T6-vOCisT06bua8B8pGbwy-vL8Mq5nLZNsMbGfSiGc0aiUZyXVCQAP8pVHN_5CTJah7nPBGMntPbfPWsw/s1600/P1010610.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551868029069940546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitb-2A6j4yW_svpaUUjheeCsFO5Z5KQxpnpPaYyOhPoD-Q07B3xXvE_T6-vOCisT06bua8B8pGbwy-vL8Mq5nLZNsMbGfSiGc0aiUZyXVCQAP8pVHN_5CTJah7nPBGMntPbfPWsw/s400/P1010610.JPG" /></a> Bison heard.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551867881848890866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgg1xLpITd4sh8Rre8PCHKvOzu7dQazA0vH1s2hdeC81rR1nlXGGo6yjfVGnurn70Gox-UAwVpIPvlhGCpFJ2_m5Hh4Xfkg3rjnEZcejt1Myt04o-FLj4dTIF7n2Xetpm3-cvPw/s400/P1010620.JPG" /> Wild Doneys.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwX-tPu2VOyxjHoziomowkKJSA1hPtRzxOLfrGkRA9AKEr3JC1pcEwPLjdYiTbWmGoHRWlft6v4eP47s6xU5Y6SY3XmQuD9gJi9z3GceFbpAvyal4gSPdtIrDNBdOYITTaDc2SSQ/s1600/P1010614.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551867710267349522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwX-tPu2VOyxjHoziomowkKJSA1hPtRzxOLfrGkRA9AKEr3JC1pcEwPLjdYiTbWmGoHRWlft6v4eP47s6xU5Y6SY3XmQuD9gJi9z3GceFbpAvyal4gSPdtIrDNBdOYITTaDc2SSQ/s400/P1010614.JPG" /></a> We also visited a Minuteman Missle Site east of Rapid City, SD just north of the Badlands.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSw-JLoeeqc4sBX_uqRGXzwfXf4UrsJP7KHYHE00zsqbDWbbj1ENdmP5ge8eWvxwQXaJDBviMjN_pfr2QQQ5qvv8XrcLeU9j_bFb0hnLlMubq2AtAK1qwk-wCQ72Eq4L4aiGbGw/s1600/P1010636.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551866471841546146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSw-JLoeeqc4sBX_uqRGXzwfXf4UrsJP7KHYHE00zsqbDWbbj1ENdmP5ge8eWvxwQXaJDBviMjN_pfr2QQQ5qvv8XrcLeU9j_bFb0hnLlMubq2AtAK1qwk-wCQ72Eq4L4aiGbGw/s400/P1010636.JPG" /></a> We went in groups - only 6 people at a time allowed into the site. Wink taking this picture of the Ranger, two people in our group and Emma, Amber and Wilma.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzeuTTyBb1_aadU48nxhICIsgdbd2W0HVymHIbVielGK4UwdlRIe_-5SKzcnTBrZd5Qn5yztvZPOG4HaksVYF3StqNy3mLegHFJ7ytuv6e0MXkKC4ruaauXECaEw-eV480JYDVw/s1600/P1010640.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 348px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551866297822258578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzeuTTyBb1_aadU48nxhICIsgdbd2W0HVymHIbVielGK4UwdlRIe_-5SKzcnTBrZd5Qn5yztvZPOG4HaksVYF3StqNy3mLegHFJ7ytuv6e0MXkKC4ruaauXECaEw-eV480JYDVw/s400/P1010640.JPG" /></a> The blast door is 3 feet thick and is decorated by the airmen who worked on the site.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551866628250708930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQe4E_fQ67dt6syURkLgBExOme2L8Y5kXLcZTWfL8eqbmn_fbc_lYjAsia-iIqpg3kFzX_paSYloQHNTAxb4oA6d14mSMoYYdtH0629weYDujcrMOPao4sFhi0NH9IxUaEjlo2Q/s400/P1010648.JPG" /> Just 4 miles away is the action Missle site preserved for mankind to know what the cold war was about. The girls earned another Jr. Ranger Badge at the Minuteman Missle Site.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551866118036958274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0nt_VpZ-8gab4YjKOwdzKnLs67s2NJJ_Nm4-sUvzWDkpyDn75mPDdGCWMaTIK0QDJ8fjP-zQcVH-fC_zfN01dExbUPU94PxNfms-NnOrwsgfWZx_VKuD8N14yhbTz6a-bDk-1lQ/s400/DSCN1427.JPG" /> We also went to Wall Drug where Emma was our action model.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nV0y7bCF8izn3GXm5FIHcCwvsypREpjbheBmSk5Zz7ihcXCMf6L5QrJkVog0ADrK0YqgYTT8STnItSG_h7aICrxCu9jVARcccKRLeYueDM_uqHSWSXxX1MHBuelhkOpZ6JPE9w/s1600/DSCN1491.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551865975108209394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nV0y7bCF8izn3GXm5FIHcCwvsypREpjbheBmSk5Zz7ihcXCMf6L5QrJkVog0ADrK0YqgYTT8STnItSG_h7aICrxCu9jVARcccKRLeYueDM_uqHSWSXxX1MHBuelhkOpZ6JPE9w/s400/DSCN1491.JPG" /></a> Emma riding a Bucking Bronco. She was great, never fell off.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfBjtGJ6IoNej5_Sjx_lfYoFJ8q4cW0CGaRdf-yHJsr366svm2bRdM48R-22o4_uqzkkhnBpQKEA3k1ns2NM81osqGMEcgR3Qs1Gd2DMBhfKXiU_qNXno7zH-44Fdl-W3mqotTg/s1600/DSCN1495.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551865847853988082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfBjtGJ6IoNej5_Sjx_lfYoFJ8q4cW0CGaRdf-yHJsr366svm2bRdM48R-22o4_uqzkkhnBpQKEA3k1ns2NM81osqGMEcgR3Qs1Gd2DMBhfKXiU_qNXno7zH-44Fdl-W3mqotTg/s400/DSCN1495.JPG" /></a> Emma enjoys a snuggle of a Bison.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoEqIhQlCWMG31flHndcaRuzH5sBhFnfjPOh0o3lLlLeZT9A5fGqPIPcKlu-fKsCknjlprGRaboBANspCY8ONRUsxPx-ENc9XfvslIydsslXofPtl3gNcTPEikcQlF7o3WAC7fQ/s1600/DSCN1499.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551865706662992162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjoEqIhQlCWMG31flHndcaRuzH5sBhFnfjPOh0o3lLlLeZT9A5fGqPIPcKlu-fKsCknjlprGRaboBANspCY8ONRUsxPx-ENc9XfvslIydsslXofPtl3gNcTPEikcQlF7o3WAC7fQ/s400/DSCN1499.JPG" /></a> Wink, Emma and Amber pet the mechanical Bison. Wall Drug was too commerical for us.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-45052131243453062552010-12-17T15:11:00.008-05:002010-12-17T22:52:31.485-05:00Summer Trip - 2010 - Part 3We arrived at our friends Pat and Pat who live in Kansas City, Missouri on Lake <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lotawana</span></span> late in the afternoon on Friday, July 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span></span>.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551747865108911842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvJ_78LJEhYIOBJFzVBOERg6xT1U_zEiDahRBISYHA-v24o7dUjEbuNtni8xQME8XMBBI_6VEcoYAc_9UI3Q04gJ0i2CTI14eGPpbegOK_W03qDnj8JbS363c_aE0ozanfEiCgg/s400/SAM_0080.JPG" /> Amber took a photo of us having dinner at their home. From left: Emma, Ms. Pat, Mr. Pat, Wink and Wilma.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 386px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551747056134791138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5pH7xxi_gWMQd8uH-mDvL_kwhLMBKh5YgOSaB6MWfXqk2CL1E6d1772L31tU9HZjMy6j1SME11gHs8Ek9Ns5Jjx3yPBaJxSSwsvEsAn0l1Sf6sGHRtHCTz5lRhmnX7Tgztw-ug/s400/DSCN0884.JPG" /> <div align="center">Wink and Amber getting the luggage from the car.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 417px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551748131459844866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFKGpNJ517pGfwOUjFmTNCNHCHpiuPbjBOIQLOq1J1HIYHIBe8yxgUEyG_IRFRYFr2fVGqKlQf7bGdJJpyrR40DG_rXBYOpyYlzkByVojzTzqlQPxhCVbcl_GiV8qkZrRzLTy4A/s400/P1010443.JPG" /> <div align="center">We took a dip in the lake in the afternoon. Emma was being a motor for Wilma, pushing her around from pier to pier.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 289px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551747596334905634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Ac0hOb9JqddLG02HXtPZL7FdCmN5aj7pe-ff4qQ3t3cVSquKq_AWM4dP0OOEZK0tgxe7szLU9yTt6BwIiKcMMJV2UYDJLOD7DgHCjCZLEcdHjRxrnudkZkkRgG_WA-kh6EOW8g/s400/P1010418.JPG" /> <div align="center">On the 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of July, Grandma Wilma <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">demonstrated</span> water-skiing for Amber and Emma. Both girls tried, but Emma was able to ski for a short while. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 387px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 241px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551747282377663330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilExgXEFq6yUe8POPtw0ZXZ0cXugqQekoswqd3Zg7vhGINOWDdqbJfO2SheNSEC_mrLdMFmQ9lVwfNeUq9yXU05kTI5cvYR5CupNenZW6k1VSharzaS6ipCkQeowF6pvFusb53zg/s400/DSCN0998.JPG" />The fireworks for Lake <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lotawanna</span> was right in front of The Pats home. We had a great time.</div><div align="center">Thank you, Pat & Pat for a great Independence Day Weekend.</div></div><div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551853805301995794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Tk-2oVY9nZReVYjI7oLKwYTTq2RdVqJeYMhGKAQUE8mhBNYyP_Vt4810u5ka2wPGX-pI1MwRnCy13SFelYxVLG5W141I8OJTNu5NF_8-upILKIfcURy3BSC4X8yYP2U0AW0KGQ/s400/P1010489.JPG" />From Kansas City, MO we head toward Sioux City, Iowa. We have plans for staying at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stoney</span> Creek Inn. Here is a photo of the lobby. It was a fantastic visit. Our youngest granddaughter - Emma loved the western motif and we all loved the rest of the amenities.<br /><br /><div align="center"></div>We had an extremely large suite with a King Size Bed (for Grandma and Grandpa) and a Queen Size Pull out Sofa Bed (for Amber and Emma). The suite came with a kitchenette, eating bar, fireplace, in room <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Jacuzzi</span>, large TV, and all the stuffed (real animals) you can think of. We also enjoyed the pool which was both indoor and outdoor combination. A coy pond and large property. Amber and Emma pose at the bar. Grandma went to the grocery store and came back with Chicken Pot Pies for dinner.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 415px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 322px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551857333188256114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrTHQqv5gb9WE4s30FsMluaBYW7GvkmY-mJLhXg5jLq7fbX_BLl06gYV5Yn1TvZ_f8t64VMBbDcCfr-W1Ee3OnYObrZKYElIZbC0xxCoacHTu7RTAwABXb5I4SPn_KMGYaK6N1kw/s400/DSCN1021.JPG" /></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551859463363913714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyumGMKEVB3Cm3-hPS0eEsi2H39_Nt6U_T5IRDlO62OyJ97Fhile75LhZBRfo0s0v8JIcpdTZEUDYgG1BnbNY-lJvVMtv3BSIbUi8KnRpEozWye-LdE2Ri5TP30yFFGCFTPW0ZbQ/s400/P1010510.JPG" />On our way from Sioux City, Iowas to Rapid City, South Dakota - we stopped at the 1880 Town to stretch our legs. Amber and Emma posed for their picture on an old swing. On our way into Rapid City, we drove through part of the Badlands. It was beautiful and pictures are available shortly. We stayed in Rapid City at the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ameri</span>-Inn (it was awful and that's the nicest thing I can say about it.)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551861941808873842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQ2SDQdAMXHDJNOPpyKeHbfMYKXF2UH64nLufIscIAxttLc-YKGkFFhzxZxJFFkmESzoqp9-rD5Khc6DhALUUZV1W2zfm7esYwE-vzsagGM2F4ZFwc5dYr1CdCYhbPz6256UNvw/s400/DSCN1185.JPG" /></p> We went to Mt. Rushmore National Park where Amber and Emma started a great adventure in the Junior Ranger Program earning their first Jr. Ranger Badge.Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-45510732982225689522010-09-27T08:47:00.011-04:002010-09-29T13:35:31.661-04:00SUMMER LAND TRIP PART 2Days 1 & 2:<br /><br /><div><div><div><div>Sara the sea dog really enjoyed the grass a Wilma's son's home. She had squirrels in the back yard throwing pecans at her which made her more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">diligent</span> to keep them moving. She stood guard on the porch <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">a lot</span> also just napping and keeping one eye on the trees. </div><br /><div>Wink, Wilma, Amber and Emma had made plans to travel on a 3 week road trip north from Texas. Sara the sea dog was left with Wilma's son during this time. </div><div></div><div>On Thursday, July 1st, the group loaded into the car and left at 7:15 am. As we headed for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Wichita</span>, Kansas - enjoying some music from one of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Amber's</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Cd's</span>, we <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">happened</span> upon a song about seizing the day. We started talking and decided that since Amber was in charge of helping manage our summer budget and Emma was in charge of helping with the maps and directions of traveling, we should all have a job and consider it a summer business. It was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Winks</span> opinion that if we acted like it was a business and we had goals then we would probably get more out of it. After discussion - we decided our name would be: Buddies Exploring America (BEA). Wink would be the CEO (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Chief</span> Executive Officer), Amber would be the CFO (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Chief</span> Financial Officer), Emma would be the CLO (Chief Logistical Officer) and Wilma would be the DO-SO (Director of Order-Security Operations) You got it! Anything else that would need to be done on this trip, Wilma would DO-SO.<br /></div><div>We stayed our first night at Hilton Garden Inn in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Wichita</span>, KS. Although we had the reservation, we were totally <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprised</span> that our arrival was so important that they had arranged a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">concert</span> by the lake for us that evening. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521582530077293538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik1SV4LA4AiyYQJcJZqww0u15R74i3B2gtdZsW1y5Unr1zJcHm1_IwbfpKVx1_4cii2E8C4ud1i9GD-71sW-BNWxsXmrsSYAn2tgXVvBUg6P9D6lsB-hQF_Gytvw7p2wrqdkVr-Q/s400/DSCN0727.JPG" />They included fireworks as a great ending to our first day as a company and a great trip beginning - giving us exclusive seats for enjoying the evening. </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 189px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521584249451322098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZ80SoPYstPmTvSr6mv-JFpyaHEzxy3gAy0oeTpT4tQIplKfSI4_RHTJB88drnFlZFIOZGnXHntqCZAZIvzoMXQayvEo3a4iQ15Tg9O5xOqk2jrOCs4DcFM0pT2zu2ZsP5btscA/s400/witchata3.JPG" /></div><div>Amber and her Grandpa giving Grandma a photo to remember while Emma socials with all the other kids playing chase. The Hilton also had a great pool and exercise room which the girls took advantage of during the evening. The next morning we headed west toward Kansas City, MO.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>In route, we made an unscheduled stop at the Old Depot Museum in east Kansas. Before we could go in the Old Depot Museum, Amber had to check it out and determine if the price of admission was within our budget. At only $8 for the 4 of us - we were approved for the expense.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 252px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 183px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521601644350927810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8bGd7gcXeP_TmIpconChwlHKdgc5jHWYhgw4zbHIU5midQySoCQRCBEYUrhis384de9Rp1rKU42w0Z1ixIQ4aVeSzWx1TgtUspBuYHBBgQIOfP_QnSMH4F8-vxBJJQYd3DSHng/s400/old+depot1.JPG" /> <div></div><div>Amber approving the Old Depot Museum.</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 201px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521600089827827282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ipxj0fYojUdBHtVR5b3ApcrklDRsTAabUuS93N-NkFavuKotRR3vUXMvo13ULiwLMtW0nktnuWYWP6LpyT7jm3atZLcbUEjuh5gyl0jaaTFWt9FmINmqUCAofWY4A5jDfiwVug/s400/old+dep.JPG" />Local businesses of past era's donate some of their assets to the museum as they either modernize or go out of business. Wilma sits next to old stamp machines in an old diner setting from the local drug store.</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 302px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521599246809609330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrBGmptmcbZ_RSO_SbDDj1faUUAuVd4-4kWU_H7WfgWDhTewjRuAlbYeX5iM2OsRljjGPwxHdJLqR5Da97Cx0WIlQeAwwEyuubpt5zE-yeDv8Ux1nIzbXKuMylMhPoQEKYAt3iHA/s400/old+depot2.JPG" /> Emma was dressed in a "ole <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">timey</span>" school smock (school uniform), supplied with an apple for the teacher, and a lunch pale for this photo in the "one room schoolhouse" setting.</div><br /><div></div><div>After our visit we continued east where Amber declined an opportunity to visit another museum because it cost $35 for all of us to go into and it was 20 minutes until closing. Smart Girl! We continued on to our friends "Pat & Pat" home in Kansas City, MO. They are boater friends that have a Pilgrim 43 - M/V Salty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Dawg</span>. They live on Lake <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lottawana</span> and he's a Rear Commodore for his yacht club.</div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-53564769772293188502010-08-17T16:37:00.016-04:002010-08-17T23:45:22.287-04:00SUMMER LAND TRIP - 2010: Part ONE<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Every year after the Bahama Trip, Wink, Wilma and Sara the sea dog <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">de-</span>clutter and spring clean John Henry, our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">GH</span>47 Trawler. We pack everything into our car and take it to the condo. This year, we also <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span>-cluttered the condo. Wilma went through every storage container. She either repacked things more effectively, gave things to Goodwill or packed them back into the car to give to her son William in Texas. We also advertised and sold our Kayaks.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506481342312327554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsMglw55B0xYosYdATlJMltKGIwAznAo_MTK2sAgk1MbrzstNU9kHZnZLk8XmOp2aidQWxnndLGKEpfKGuRY2q7VriwIpZ1zmBsft4oFB4omQSpIeKvKExqfPydyelG4BmhgWYw/s400/DSC00837.JPG" /></div><div>Wink bought himself a new camera, Wilma a new camera, and both granddaughters new cameras this year. Above, Wilma saying hi from the parking lot of the condo while Wink is taking the photo from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Penthouse</span> floor (10<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>). Who knows which of the camera's he's trying out to make sure they are all working great for our big summer trip.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506484277210915970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx8nm651dpDVLL6YSb1Uug-aUC1g1Xw4-jQg1A6OkNOcPSkwJ3TsvxPAwxYXZi9bvRPpX3Ljrshh0Q45T0roSO5D-fGO2iEPLpkRYpRKZfLGSWOtoF9FsWLqW9vTKPvGqlLsG-tg/s400/DSCN0023.JPG" /></div><div>We stopped by the nursing home to make sure <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wink's</span> mom is doing well. Not much has changed for Anna. She's not walking anymore, but she can stand and pivot. Her health seems stable and good.<br /></div><div>It's been a full 4 years since we moved <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">on board</span> and we've had a great adventure. Upon purchasing the boat, Wink and Wilma planned to live on board for 3-5 years and see where they wanted to go from there. Last year, we put a "for sale by owner" sign in the window just to keep us focused and help us decide if we really wanted to get off the boat or not. We've had some really great times traveling and living on the water. We're ready to see what's next, because actually we don't really know.<br /></div><div>From Sarasota, Florida - we went back to Green Cove Springs, FL to John Henry and officially listed the boat for sale with Mirage Mfg. Brokerage. See details at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yachtworld</span> <a href="http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2006/Great-Harbour-Gh47---Mirage---Great-Harbor-2215258/Green-Cove-Springs/FL/United-States">http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2006/Great-Harbour-Gh47---Mirage---Great-Harbor-2215258/Green-Cove-Springs/FL/United-States </a>.</div><div> </div><div>Wilma drove Wink to the Jacksonville airport on June 12 and he flew to Boston, MA where he was picked up by our daughter-in-law Toni and the two Granddaughters: Amber and Emma.</div><div>They live in Derry, NH. Wink made arrangements to stay with them for about two weeks and help them out with a few chores while Wilma and Sara the sea dog made their way to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yazoo</span> City, Mississippi. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506510526027026274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSINsGEefTVzMZP6oR1EDAaMmOCxqbmtVG17wmH40lphvPkhJLLMbyVVzWESJDQIxznesWzBQGNpWyiRngLMo9YmiJ7RqCbQnUX8pNIIvtu6omYWHs-cQ9a4wPlI6Kyw5TGt9DQ/s400/P1010025.JPG" /></div><div>Emma giving her Grandpa a big welcome hug. Note: Emma has long hair in this photo.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 323px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506528396195441474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFRbC6wZfneNBsfybUPBUNiiXnvol0cAPfp9uVzijCb9bnRX2QCjReg7raJeGf6uThyphenhyphenmeJ20uNWxgbqpq_lLGESlzR9HUHPycelOEL3ISkPDiZ3jJ1f1hNW9jeH8WH8_DGsfjt1A/s400/DSCN0422.JPG" /></div><div> <strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yazoo</span> City, Mississippi - Main Street - Historic Downtown Has No Damage</strong></div><div>Wilma's hometown. A tornado hit in April 2010. According to the news reports, it took out several buildings at the south end of town. One of those buildings were my parent's church. The devastation was much more severe than reported. Several months after the tornado, the town is still cleaning up. The tornado didn't hit any densely populated areas, thankfully limiting the deaths to three people. </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506509450942079922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9N859k9CQMUyvJAveRfG4TOV7aegRtR7EgZFWaqJl-eQy99eHj0OYnRFZWDvRHCIb7zP1M2jrXHU2z8VHUsq8MSM2VVnT_hwJ0SknW785K8Z_PXMmekxbBZxecGLjitOSBYZA3g/s400/DSCN0534.JPG" /></div><div>William (Wilma's son) came to visit while she was in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yazoo</span> City. They both went to Jackson to visit Wilma's parents. Claudine, Wilma, Hardy and William. Three generations, best known as</div><div>William, Mom, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mamaw</span> and Papaw.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506486526205775154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqS1Y7biECCTLMbIiBjdDOwa9Y_axnIFpRSQ8xHvalvWgs13PMWpaqakP6niKZhwKLI1QCdhdAjIVHm6Nmw71W3BEe3kuch8OabbHV-mQxP-5UrU1R16xONQXAhxAnhmWPC3bQ0w/s400/4+Wheeling.JPG" /></div><div>One set of Wilma's Great-Nephew and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Niece</span> were visiting in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yazoo</span> City also. Noah and Rachel took Aunt Wilma for a ride on a 4-wheeler. Noah and Rachel live in Dallas, TX. After Wilma's visit to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yazoo</span> City, she headed for Dallas. Rachel needed a ride home as she was headed to summer camp for a week so she hitched a ride with Aunt Wilma.</div><div> </div><div>After a few days in Dallas, it was time for Wink, Amber and Emma to arrive from New Hampshire via <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">DFW</span> airport. Wink and Amber had made some plans to cook several nice treats for us. They're first adventure was Eggplant Burgers. They were awesome.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 291px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 235px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506529574509698562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_boHYhVuY-VwwUDJvACKhoIV1yBdxJeoOwvO13gGT3XsYq2WXI1XGi5zKXqfbWRAIfdZc1C5gpoZv31gItPmgbB9vzIocdq-IVYlZLrgHKBeWSYiakeKen-LTkz0bsI6GI5JDfA/s400/DSCN0573.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 241px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506531720992622018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSw_YxFUO8Ezzy1pO286Jltfzy7RGEnOym-ACjjSRBEuydB5UcKeh66ZoXn2gfFY-ZUHrTjHjM6DuvTEOOyYOFJEODLyNhCI_-Y060T2TvmFgkhypoDSyuep_36ehWKPZCLhpewg/s400/DSCN0583.JPG" /></div><div>Amber serving up the Eggplant Burgers - which were eaten immediately - without buns.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 187px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506530937102517442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4lGH4aI-x2W8es5fLYwm6eI65BYYrcJ5CWHDC7D0CVCCcjn6u4HqNv1T9dumhsTlP3e3tELeaMgoGnWKNy4BgxRUOKtKUiShEg3YFleNi6G9bd2ZaRTjntaKyFhJ8qNQ0-IWvzw/s400/DSCN0695.JPG" /></div><div>Later in the week, William's girlfriend Sara and her two girls Aila and Madison came for a visit. We all went to The Last Chance Ranch and Stables in Keller, Texas to visit Uncle Timmy. Uncle Timmy took Aila for a short gallop around the round pen. Amber, Emma and Madison also road <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Razzle</span> in the round pen. </div><div> </div><div>After all the riding was done, we celebrated <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wink's</span> birthday with a special chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 245px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 290px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506506174990144866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRE5kXqlODoFKeF3Vh88a8jfh7jsfalhLEAa03u3MJhz5B8cmGKSMsBylicjbegYwFIGsExi5N4fPfWZ0g48TAskpULhEEx-Nu7eZW4MwsX7P_EY02ga16cLV1VNAkT1n4tBA5Mw/s400/DSCN0714.JPG" /> </div><div>William's trilled to see the girls and spend some special time with them. The girls will spend a week with dad and then go on a three week trip with Grandma and Grandpa before returning to Dad's house for an additional 2 weeks.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506507217692515010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4QO-p2qu-5w_lNGtl22ClcP3F3Njj9NIVe6mkq9aPooCDYrphQ4L6KrmcOuCtwid2J4KSLJPM-1dfCGc_dbIsYqjNlY3NjnGQRzemhqDm77fMsT27ICu75goMY9TWE54oEteVg/s400/DSCN0707.JPG" />Amber is on the left, Emma on the right and their Dad (William) in the middle. Taken at Uncle Timmy's Ranch near the round pen.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 127px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506542884131174018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3WAPyJ2ozaKOI4XF8bdWDoUy75_7thmCEgrbcTyKZAonmvBZZLUqBidJ2ppz_kmjXYWXx0JjzPwRwDu3al3jYb36CcG4EVR8yvsoL5SG5L4Qjk4_UYTqbN-V8TgppKk0kqz3vw/s400/DSCN0016.JPG" /> Sara the Sea Dog is enjoying lots of free time with the GRASS. The Green Grass.</div><div>Stay tune for the continuing saga of the summer land trip.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-27882461279211886422010-05-12T07:54:00.005-04:002010-05-12T08:43:41.767-04:00Jacksonville to Green Cove Spring, FLGreat Harbour Trawler Goes Fast - we cruised 107 Statue Miles yesterday with an average of 9.034 mph. We had the wind at our backs - pushing. We traveled with the current and Lady Luck was being nice to us. We approached Jacksonville Landing near Sunset.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470357032435878002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqB_W2GpIRa3MwfhXbjCBvdbv7Czuqfvsyrvr0dJ0RTWPFn9YBGlIKBpC54ZAeZo9XYojKmygRFsMVixoFKfWz5vhWcm5rvqnH1wYnwZ7ItMzVRrwJ54Q2kF074g-JoTt3YAGmHA/s400/DSC00546.JPG" />Wilma prepared John Henry for docking. Bow line, Forward Spring Line, Aft Spring Line, and a Stern Line all to Port. Five Fenders were arranged for Floating Docks. The skiff was brought in to Anchor/Docking Position. Wink wanted to dock Port side so the bow could be into the current. Wilma went to her station at the stern, opened the gate - Wink performed a perfect about face and gently landed the vessel along the floating dock - Wilma stepped across to the floating dock, retrieved a spring line from Wink and secured the boat to the floating dock.<br />Wink and Wilma deployed the Bow Line, Aft Spring Line, and repositioned the Forward Spring Line, Stern Line and finally the Skiff. Shane (a passerby) came by and assisted <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">with</span> the Skiff. He's been dreaming about having a trawler and hopes to do the Great Loop when he retires in 12 years. His wife, Brandy - I believe - joined him and we gave them tour of John Henry.<br /><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470354308627143906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iLHAJlPd_zEF6uo_Os7YXj6-FteCSL-7ll5F4wwDuo8bZN3SSFmSS0LCUHRxN9c1oNK11V9xSBJf2nolIdxZwfwVJCK5vLrF6suiY3snzhsRQGJAoK3ETnQJWwq_uSf0z30Y5A/s400/DSC00547.JPG" />Wink and Wilma arrived at Jacksonville Landings about 8:40 pm just after sunset but before the light was gone.<br /><div><br /> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470353888706090818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYS7DVsHRQxQNFMVn_OX7Le6aPR1J3ppMtdDnbMHiH5h-avAPLSS7yCjLqZDT_W3UAHq2cEWyxAmzE4-r0GHMRvgeddWHfvOlyV4_J_42_ivNoS_1YOgxEae3Faw2FKvAwBGQfnw/s400/DSC00552.JPG" />John Henry at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Jacksonville Landings, Florida.</div><div>Wink, Wilma and Sara the Sea Dog left at 7:00 a.m. and should arrive in Green Cove Springs, Florida around 10:00 this morning.</div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-57892752252811704702010-05-11T10:34:00.025-04:002010-05-11T12:57:16.475-04:00John Henry & Land Traveling<div align="center"> During our last blog session - you will remember that we made it to Ft. Pierce, Florida.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470043071710716338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEobrwgY6AiGE7wEsHbOYTPHmLrcLyRwPRbMyVnVEjy0uX9CIWOW5oSLVcPrLCJ180Uifi4xsxxfmqGXvmKpzAArQ5Y9RFumZhswuZIS6BhtdKJ0QwV_iNNbRjAej2eubvlMDLhA/s400/IMG_6329.JPG" />John Henry with Tender on face dock at Ft. Pierce, Florida</div><div align="center">next to Harbor Cove <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Restaurant</span> (not included in photo).<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470042625831803074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABQdxtxM8baTz5MKTHGEKkqh7CDL18mrNZJZW9WaH6J7BT-hVSzRxHaiL0MeUjZgBpVEl6gmwhyVVXarGi6n6OftXUJbNfiCTYSyDc0VVFbpn8O9bI985kasK-PHCC8mU8KYjOg/s400/IMG_6320.JPG" /> </div><p align="center">Once morning, we looked out and there were three (3) sharks cruising the inlet.</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470041336316420994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDludt-37em2DQY9nHRExl_dSLkrSqVO7iXde7Q89Wr69jEiY8BrGIOvnp_piof23QRWbYXFtv26mYx8aHpUrqx2_0uh1FIxBpYBoX6KLbeHjZZQlzqxI60MmI5ty2IeJq9YERXQ/s400/IMG_6098.JPG" />Our friends Fred and Judy from M/V <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amarse</span> were staying in Stuart (about 15 miles south of Ft. Pierce). They had already gotten their car so they offered us a ride to Sarasota to get our car. We stayed at the condo overnight - enjoyed the hot tub and the company.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vCz83V9ijZ_93OITm2Es1R2nRnDaxZpQkVCd-dpPoVkAvsvAfxw0QFVHB5cDHGA9JYGPTWDs8218Hao-9ZwsYLLoc7B3_a4oU7SKJz_iplXmLrq3S5lzcA1G5CFVGPZctpi9hQ/s1600/IMG_6113.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470040869284274802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vCz83V9ijZ_93OITm2Es1R2nRnDaxZpQkVCd-dpPoVkAvsvAfxw0QFVHB5cDHGA9JYGPTWDs8218Hao-9ZwsYLLoc7B3_a4oU7SKJz_iplXmLrq3S5lzcA1G5CFVGPZctpi9hQ/s400/IMG_6113.JPG" /></a> Before we left Sarasota, we went to the nursing home and visited with Anna, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wink's</span> Mom.<br />She seems to be much the same - mumbles and has no recognition of anyone. Her physical health continues to be okay. She doesn't walk but a few steps at a time with assistance.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhBcip5z3YF-WL8nWtB7n_x3XFuVAc6ihzVdMxChPh4UhYeLo_ksqZ5qaOAiRXYjx0n1SQGjx05joxyeXITmnj-2_cYJGXhuCb1wiapYwORfOFLIf-_9yXJVf_BYLEfwZ6gkSWg/s1600/DSC00386.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470040452193921378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAhBcip5z3YF-WL8nWtB7n_x3XFuVAc6ihzVdMxChPh4UhYeLo_ksqZ5qaOAiRXYjx0n1SQGjx05joxyeXITmnj-2_cYJGXhuCb1wiapYwORfOFLIf-_9yXJVf_BYLEfwZ6gkSWg/s400/DSC00386.JPG" /></a> We kept hearing knocks on the hull. The knocks turned out to be Jack <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Carvel</span> fish chasing other fish and bumping into the hull. Wilma took lots of photos and this one was the nicest photo.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05Y1OaXie9hJVhVBXcp7xANaO7_7E91OtiFxbLGXTeZYaiqZLaFNtTExWHjx4g4i34bMaBRu37dG9MUzPIU4PuArF6t7Ds-FCtDIGte0B6lF3WmWETX4VIih9W5k1_7z0o9Q89A/s1600/IMG_6148.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470039991401747458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05Y1OaXie9hJVhVBXcp7xANaO7_7E91OtiFxbLGXTeZYaiqZLaFNtTExWHjx4g4i34bMaBRu37dG9MUzPIU4PuArF6t7Ds-FCtDIGte0B6lF3WmWETX4VIih9W5k1_7z0o9Q89A/s400/IMG_6148.JPG" /></a> Jan and Brian from M/V Roving Seas crossed the Gulf Stream with us, but continued on to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vero</span> Beach to hang out on a Mooring. We got together a couple of times for dinner.</div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dB8VmRFRGeL9dGML4zE6cLfFfusxNpDvTrj58L_PqnXp_2C_YFG-w8lWVdEZfM17KZwHUd0xavcPdGBuna86TsNNIdo7xATdVUAVh9xXh5rZp1lxSdNU2fUmfvjcnt6Jq403lA/s1600/IMG_6168.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470039425322730018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dB8VmRFRGeL9dGML4zE6cLfFfusxNpDvTrj58L_PqnXp_2C_YFG-w8lWVdEZfM17KZwHUd0xavcPdGBuna86TsNNIdo7xATdVUAVh9xXh5rZp1lxSdNU2fUmfvjcnt6Jq403lA/s400/IMG_6168.JPG" /></a> These are the new officers of our boat owners club. Wilma is now the President. </div><div align="center">Fred is the Vice President, Bettie - secretary, and Punk with dog is the Treasurer. </div><div align="center">Of course, Sara the sea dog is also in the picture. </div><div align="center">If you want to know more about the boat owners club</div><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">GHTA</span> (Great Harbour Trawler Association)<br /><a href="http://www.ghtacruising.com/">www.ghtacruising.com</a></div><div align="center"><br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">GHTA</span> meeting was held in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">conjunction</span> with the Mirage Mfg Technical Seminar</div><div align="center">put on by the Boat Builder to help owners with questions & techniques</div><div align="center">for maintaining their vessels.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHevqQaE6u49hWge9w-QuBppRBjMFt6BWk1IgW_DgmOHpc6Ja1csd2N0g43eu8bD5u-coYwUEiDedbhfG7KfXCAk6W5NNulmMuL-rK5QxHBZJ0Wt92wG8McdbLYpFcnQx1GZ8CAw/s1600/IMG_6191.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470039016271878642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHevqQaE6u49hWge9w-QuBppRBjMFt6BWk1IgW_DgmOHpc6Ja1csd2N0g43eu8bD5u-coYwUEiDedbhfG7KfXCAk6W5NNulmMuL-rK5QxHBZJ0Wt92wG8McdbLYpFcnQx1GZ8CAw/s400/IMG_6191.JPG" /></a> Mirage Mfg provides a low-country boil dinner after their Thursday session. Wink was really enjoying the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Shrimp</span>, Mussels, Corn, Carrots, Potatoes, and Sausages. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mmmm</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mmmm</span>, Good.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfjENfQYdBOjzl5BfXObMpN3zCNMISxWRApcjcEzF0ZWyl7G-4rftncJRL-CcC7uqaTZgNa-CP-KKinEwGvhfLsgTGtJ1Fp0Ko7HC42UoE-jzYoa1mFgM3eQ_osqLEQXbZFTXow/s1600/IMG_6130.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470038513295367602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfjENfQYdBOjzl5BfXObMpN3zCNMISxWRApcjcEzF0ZWyl7G-4rftncJRL-CcC7uqaTZgNa-CP-KKinEwGvhfLsgTGtJ1Fp0Ko7HC42UoE-jzYoa1mFgM3eQ_osqLEQXbZFTXow/s400/IMG_6130.JPG" /></a> Wilma's niece Jan, her husband Dee and their two children, Tanner and Jenna went over to the condo and stayed for a week. They also drove over to see John Henry in Ft. Pierce. They stayed overnight and we had a great time gathering shells at the beach - then making their grandmother (my sister) a necklace.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQg1AdmGdiBsLd8xRt6OftqzD1bMmE6Xnd5q9OcAWMVF70J_7nbQPq0u5HJvXiE7w889PAMa9Z-2g5qjuOgLFCTSFCnkm73I7GWuDFEv5VQ5_J2DuddwlTZhVfIq3RavGDgfnQsA/s1600/IMG_6308.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470038010268324994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQg1AdmGdiBsLd8xRt6OftqzD1bMmE6Xnd5q9OcAWMVF70J_7nbQPq0u5HJvXiE7w889PAMa9Z-2g5qjuOgLFCTSFCnkm73I7GWuDFEv5VQ5_J2DuddwlTZhVfIq3RavGDgfnQsA/s400/IMG_6308.JPG" /></a> Wink and Wilma also took some time to clean out the boat and take a load of stuff over to the condo. The bedroom really looks good now. Our Master Stateroom is in the Bow. From the entrance to the Master Stateroom, the office is to Starboard (Right).<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xQ1csFXdEeaqpYgJX4-jLZI9FNcUDQPH2M1mTchdYXjsA6d5ZZNBqp-uooEwEnyL18SFjpHoEPamoe9pYxE4kcYjW09y9NzfpWr0VsipC2v417nZzpVqhmn7QE593fMEnAxwZQ/s1600/IMG_6312.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470037500796020082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0xQ1csFXdEeaqpYgJX4-jLZI9FNcUDQPH2M1mTchdYXjsA6d5ZZNBqp-uooEwEnyL18SFjpHoEPamoe9pYxE4kcYjW09y9NzfpWr0VsipC2v417nZzpVqhmn7QE593fMEnAxwZQ/s400/IMG_6312.JPG" /></a> The office of the President (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">GHTA</span>) that is.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5C0FMk6e6UGkzFIVU5uwMf_TEnX0rpv0hBD0c5-e3SASNyflYqbzOQiiim5UzX-TP6LMfpYR6mwjes7cAIvA3zHGFn4yyL7vvIQM3yqvF9kO5G_7VhiVTjoNQaUsfK3F2J4hsnQ/s1600/IMG_6358.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470034173839861394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5C0FMk6e6UGkzFIVU5uwMf_TEnX0rpv0hBD0c5-e3SASNyflYqbzOQiiim5UzX-TP6LMfpYR6mwjes7cAIvA3zHGFn4yyL7vvIQM3yqvF9kO5G_7VhiVTjoNQaUsfK3F2J4hsnQ/s400/IMG_6358.JPG" /></a> Tim from Cloud X along with his wife Lena came for a weekend visit to the condo.</div><div>We went out to dinner at Javier <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Restaurant</span> for dinner.</div><div>Peruvian Food - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Excellent</span> (Wilma's Favorite Special <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Restaurant</span>)<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xS7AVIhRE_IkKl_ucrOQe1ysWoDAENrd6YsPbvJztLV445DS8OTlbd4AC_aTyYBUIgeGeE_2MVfPPGyBBmTP-2jSqHmZhQG_jS_Pt6TXO_k4TcpZnwiziwYFBXLUkBmAvCKS2g/s1600/IMG_6361.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470033631070400818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xS7AVIhRE_IkKl_ucrOQe1ysWoDAENrd6YsPbvJztLV445DS8OTlbd4AC_aTyYBUIgeGeE_2MVfPPGyBBmTP-2jSqHmZhQG_jS_Pt6TXO_k4TcpZnwiziwYFBXLUkBmAvCKS2g/s400/IMG_6361.JPG" /></a>Lena picked out one of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wink's</span> jewelry pieces and asked Wink to make her earrings to match.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGWOgS9ZyUUnuwlC6fBcg2PxjAaEMRmmf5b6a8JRJau3_46ZqI0WdipR-Rz6GcFtWs0cACf8TqW2yTCYsuXwhEI0SDOmG5TiiAoakocV5Uyxn824gEpY1WdYJXBXaEbcRkzgcjw/s1600/IMG_6364.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470033077100559954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGWOgS9ZyUUnuwlC6fBcg2PxjAaEMRmmf5b6a8JRJau3_46ZqI0WdipR-Rz6GcFtWs0cACf8TqW2yTCYsuXwhEI0SDOmG5TiiAoakocV5Uyxn824gEpY1WdYJXBXaEbcRkzgcjw/s400/IMG_6364.JPG" /></a>She also wanted a Sterling Silver Cross - Above.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzheFomDbNGM8XP_z6JK48XhLInEO1ztPZ9qCj2hrgrjHAi1I02-JZq-L2LQaUAkL267Pmo0i-RIuGyv5CRQxgZZe3OWaOgfuxS6LIqZl2oUcSOiEdeNM2y1WuKpKjnSF7SHgg7A/s1600/IMG_6378.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470032464665519378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzheFomDbNGM8XP_z6JK48XhLInEO1ztPZ9qCj2hrgrjHAi1I02-JZq-L2LQaUAkL267Pmo0i-RIuGyv5CRQxgZZe3OWaOgfuxS6LIqZl2oUcSOiEdeNM2y1WuKpKjnSF7SHgg7A/s400/IMG_6378.JPG" /></a>We went to the Municipal Marina in Ft. Pierce to the Arts & Crafts show</div><div>The weather was very hot - there was guy dressed in a character suit. </div><div>Our friend Michael who does wire wrapping talked to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mets</span> mascot.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGWCPOLHaZcu4krZicI0P-ytE1cWdT-p6z4RfvZp6GnBS4vIdTGtbxoHR96qAASVdqrEcjOlZ-zSwLZ95okgaoI-4sb1sJyJcSDM159AQAYkR1TwAEUbgLN1kRD1R6U1X57oTDQ/s1600/IMG_6379.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470031756787485922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGWCPOLHaZcu4krZicI0P-ytE1cWdT-p6z4RfvZp6GnBS4vIdTGtbxoHR96qAASVdqrEcjOlZ-zSwLZ95okgaoI-4sb1sJyJcSDM159AQAYkR1TwAEUbgLN1kRD1R6U1X57oTDQ/s400/IMG_6379.JPG" /></a>Wilma held down the Jewelry Booth while Michael visited with the Mascot.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_DBQyo8GT8prt4S4IUBboi8bXdVejiH-hUG_BMfaTrm8FG0DsdH5OJThDtHMjEuU-fqEUbXzjtuPwcAVjRL5_ibe7sFjty_iHKtayJTtFEqafmNJZilRspo0ikQuZz34N5xzWw/s1600/DSC00497.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470031025373512834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_DBQyo8GT8prt4S4IUBboi8bXdVejiH-hUG_BMfaTrm8FG0DsdH5OJThDtHMjEuU-fqEUbXzjtuPwcAVjRL5_ibe7sFjty_iHKtayJTtFEqafmNJZilRspo0ikQuZz34N5xzWw/s400/DSC00497.JPG" /></a>We left Ft. Pierce, FL early on Sunday, May 9<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></div><div>Happy Birthday - Happy Mother's Day</div><div>to Wilma's Mom.</div><div> </div><div>We soon discovered that Roberta and Steve on M/V Indemnity was not far ahead of us.</div><div>We chatted on the Radio and anchored near each other in the evening at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Addison's</span> Point.</div><div>Wink and Wilma jumped into their skiff and went over to Indemnity for a short happy hour.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7vr4zwLSZZ2B6HQdzxHpTUuoGKTpPdhfqf-1UVROz-7xbd-gs0uqXUKp0ZfwVCyE4QRBRFMCbaiLImvgv7ftjg81Cj6XCceNV8tTpjI0X03_vM6FK98nAqSrwiC0-S6EgD6_-g/s1600/DSC00507.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470030624295932562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7vr4zwLSZZ2B6HQdzxHpTUuoGKTpPdhfqf-1UVROz-7xbd-gs0uqXUKp0ZfwVCyE4QRBRFMCbaiLImvgv7ftjg81Cj6XCceNV8tTpjI0X03_vM6FK98nAqSrwiC0-S6EgD6_-g/s400/DSC00507.JPG" /></a> The following day we traveled trough the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Haulover</span> Canal. We saw five (5) Manatee, lots of wildlife and of course a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Cormorant</span> drying it's wings.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZh-YObeXQ5Pb6eR3fGQxv-0Im_TWigRxiGOOqhQinhBU0n9Wl3PxPLHtGfb4qchO4MnHQylS6tesfDxnaoFiQqP3ATktT2rxo10zjcmOcCk-PmcbbiJlrv_bz4wPQTgc-AUEOw/s1600/DSC00532.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470030048299590450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpZh-YObeXQ5Pb6eR3fGQxv-0Im_TWigRxiGOOqhQinhBU0n9Wl3PxPLHtGfb4qchO4MnHQylS6tesfDxnaoFiQqP3ATktT2rxo10zjcmOcCk-PmcbbiJlrv_bz4wPQTgc-AUEOw/s400/DSC00532.JPG" /></a></div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> John Henry at Loggerhead Club and Marina</div><div> </div><div>The winds and current were against us most of the day keeping our speed even</div><div>slower than normal. We were certain that we would</div><div>not be able to reach St. Augustine or the planned anchorage before dark.</div><div> </div><div>Wink and Wilma decided to pull into a marina in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Daytona</span> - Loggerhead Club and Marina.</div><div>It is a beautiful place and ran well. However, they charge <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOA</span>. Length Over All.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8LVAJR8Uetjhu6dj-NtZMIPf00MYUe6zJxvEAWwPpd67uRG86fTXdMh3SoqXO3KwNVnc5LUE0XU6BN3XbtFeX9dgNVk51iGuUZUNyGwlNtyGYK8TpYXI5w__HQe8xsN6f14hfQ/s1600/DSC00541.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470029667701435954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz8LVAJR8Uetjhu6dj-NtZMIPf00MYUe6zJxvEAWwPpd67uRG86fTXdMh3SoqXO3KwNVnc5LUE0XU6BN3XbtFeX9dgNVk51iGuUZUNyGwlNtyGYK8TpYXI5w__HQe8xsN6f14hfQ/s400/DSC00541.JPG" /></a> They have a nice hot tub and pool which we enjoyed. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Caribbean</span> Jacks <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Restaurant</span> looked great, but we're dieting - so we ate on the boat. <div> </div><div>We had a great night's sleep - left the Marina this morning at 8:20 a.m.</div><div>The winds, current and good luck have joined us today.</div><div>We're cruising fast - 10.6 mph</div><div>Location - Just north of Cresent Beach Bridge, Florida</div><div> </div><div>We should arrive Green Cove Springs, FL tomorrow afternoon.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-36762186286165899542010-05-09T15:50:00.027-04:002010-05-10T09:49:48.917-04:00More Happenings in - Bahamas (The Abacos)In February, Man-O-War Cay sponsors a flea market and invites anyone to participate. All marketers table fees are donated to the local schools. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469372876091307026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmIGpgqVO2GD6De-7q2ncmqIffFLUr-2AOPeJuOpfB8wnncE9-plKxj8kbJPTUoZqGM-F73AH63i35TZZxCf-lPWG2QU-USoDDfFDEhGIH-YVZPaqIw5N0Ii-MWIt9A17L8z1eyw/s400/IMG_5030.JPG" />Wink and Wilma went with Judy from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amarse</span> on the Ferry to Man-O-War because the winds were blowing strong. At the flea market, we had to build a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">barricade</span> to keep our wares on the table. Wink and Wilma were selling the wire-wrapped jewelry that Wink creates and Judy sold her jewelry and cigar box purses. We met our friend Sue from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> Odyssey there also. She had her jewelry and shell decorations for sale.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWdca9JBq-otI4f7542B64qpEOud4SZvyvfxVLuHBqh_-tvSe8AWvPx2o_KiNl1b6l4atXkDOjj5IhBg4VXUSH7z6x3pxe-BZkJI5BwYGvM_-8yXH4wAqhcPnHE1BgD5fLuFFWQ/s1600/IMG_5331.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469372462530819666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWdca9JBq-otI4f7542B64qpEOud4SZvyvfxVLuHBqh_-tvSe8AWvPx2o_KiNl1b6l4atXkDOjj5IhBg4VXUSH7z6x3pxe-BZkJI5BwYGvM_-8yXH4wAqhcPnHE1BgD5fLuFFWQ/s400/IMG_5331.JPG" /></a> Sara stayed home and took care of Baby Zebra.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgly6vTOF6P54uwltjG6rrZAtrbTLXdFRRA_d_q1vudNLskMHNacyoMXJdGM_wIa8iUmrM-Stm50oCizOLp21m9zDEzQwhkDmbZIndmC7Qh1R5_fhGi7a4d8DwwsqnWlcioNgQn-g/s1600/IMG_5559.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469372030483718962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgly6vTOF6P54uwltjG6rrZAtrbTLXdFRRA_d_q1vudNLskMHNacyoMXJdGM_wIa8iUmrM-Stm50oCizOLp21m9zDEzQwhkDmbZIndmC7Qh1R5_fhGi7a4d8DwwsqnWlcioNgQn-g/s400/IMG_5559.JPG" /></a> The dock was getting empty near the end of March. Double <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">JJ</span>, John Henry, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pokey</span> are the last Great Harbour's on Dock 4. Double <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">JJ</span> left shortly after this photo. Silver Queen, another Great Harbour also left the day before we left. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pokey</span> was left all alone, but only for a day - Becki and Tim flew in and met us at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manjack</span> Cay. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnxx820QQPS_pYGbSF75m8sTfvGtRxwHnYIYPSwkP1SFYHRsW62UM1o6APTdPFEBw4gzL3DSoUFEo1-y1598T2-qXTaSExOHvxS7jC6SLx7mgiZYpiWdJyLVPGI51G-pBzqbCew/s1600/IMG_5567.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469371604631515074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnxx820QQPS_pYGbSF75m8sTfvGtRxwHnYIYPSwkP1SFYHRsW62UM1o6APTdPFEBw4gzL3DSoUFEo1-y1598T2-qXTaSExOHvxS7jC6SLx7mgiZYpiWdJyLVPGI51G-pBzqbCew/s400/IMG_5567.JPG" /></a>Our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">niece</span> Lee Ann came for a visit the last week we were in Marsh Harbour. We went to Mermaid Reef for snorkeling. I had never notice before, but this year, they had memorial plaques where you can have your loved one's ashes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">buried</span> into a reef. Wink photographed this one and I was truly surprised by the name on it. Both my cousins (David and Curt Douglas White) have passed away years ago. It's a good reminder of them.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9hJC1Rur0PClSkKQeCAcg7oePZLbW6BGb5o-ImA6xgfwZvJfzuXa3ydpfYn5JtAxVOGye5BF2oGtpkIMXZrPo2OQKdVeSq9E1EOL_C54wLypzQgfAsngxqIePzGdM2ExnArLGA/s1600/IMG_5580.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469371119368034162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9hJC1Rur0PClSkKQeCAcg7oePZLbW6BGb5o-ImA6xgfwZvJfzuXa3ydpfYn5JtAxVOGye5BF2oGtpkIMXZrPo2OQKdVeSq9E1EOL_C54wLypzQgfAsngxqIePzGdM2ExnArLGA/s400/IMG_5580.JPG" /></a> The weather this year in the Bahamas was like the rest of North America - colder than usual.</div><div>Wink was able to only get a few lobsters before the cold set in. This little guy seems to know that he's in a "no take zone" and posed for his picture.</div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMIp3zGr-JYRHYhM1cdsN4o4JKZDoeVoAtoYYn9IUNJFPhl2ad65Bl_AYWW42JRTbBMZTWiLpBmFEVhI1Nn9isjyCE41s25TEu1KE2_s5WovF8n0MOMEVkBoNQc7bAWn7ldVCIQ/s1600/IMG_5686.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469370712861522946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMIp3zGr-JYRHYhM1cdsN4o4JKZDoeVoAtoYYn9IUNJFPhl2ad65Bl_AYWW42JRTbBMZTWiLpBmFEVhI1Nn9isjyCE41s25TEu1KE2_s5WovF8n0MOMEVkBoNQc7bAWn7ldVCIQ/s400/IMG_5686.JPG" /></a> Lee Ann, Wilma and Wink</div><div align="center">taken at a BBQ put on by The Silver Foxes.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-vlxoGG3c8mtfd3YEiaqgepOXQY8zAFCDtz4vjPSwkfmixHoqw7vzg_dv6sbKxOmnTdb30xDUbF6oskbFV32n2meZh4WDxKz2Zx08B55SXcK1RZ451YkCvJl5HtlXdCIr3sS2g/s1600/IMG_5847.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469370210613956770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj-vlxoGG3c8mtfd3YEiaqgepOXQY8zAFCDtz4vjPSwkfmixHoqw7vzg_dv6sbKxOmnTdb30xDUbF6oskbFV32n2meZh4WDxKz2Zx08B55SXcK1RZ451YkCvJl5HtlXdCIr3sS2g/s400/IMG_5847.JPG" /></a>On the nice weather days, we would <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">occasionally</span> take the dingy out to Man-O-War </div><div align="center">and have lunch at Dock-N-Dine.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNEKN9BbdllqLzmKyNRdB0CEMMgs8PyfX5zS0NZ4H8grcrlz-KhA9X0QD3Op3gOEil58fDrOmP4tqQvTEJnrlcKUxSez4V90zTy6k2MJ0ofH5kz223ZZhHSIEIgpSydUqa7CekNA/s1600/IMG_5860.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469369657479793986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNEKN9BbdllqLzmKyNRdB0CEMMgs8PyfX5zS0NZ4H8grcrlz-KhA9X0QD3Op3gOEil58fDrOmP4tqQvTEJnrlcKUxSez4V90zTy6k2MJ0ofH5kz223ZZhHSIEIgpSydUqa7CekNA/s400/IMG_5860.JPG" /></a>Wink played <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bocce</span> with the guys every week in Marsh Harbour.</div><div>After the majority of the boaters left for the season, three couples </div><div>decided to have a couples play off .</div><div>Above: S/V Tally Ho: Andrew and Vanessa</div><div>M/V John Henry: Wink and Wilma</div><div>Taking Photo: M/V Roving Seas: Jan and Brian</div><div></div><div>Surprise - Each Team won once.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByo4D84wWeCnfZb9PKyiOJclb4TOyRrmkJZmOTxSNJEiFvU79OiXZzfDNmo41uih3kjy8VFsMPHmVlSRuMzRnVkB6911776iUhDahYQ93Q0GqfKYwnyPAzD0iQMMwrZgQaU8KxQ/s1600/IMG_5891.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469368964490635394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByo4D84wWeCnfZb9PKyiOJclb4TOyRrmkJZmOTxSNJEiFvU79OiXZzfDNmo41uih3kjy8VFsMPHmVlSRuMzRnVkB6911776iUhDahYQ93Q0GqfKYwnyPAzD0iQMMwrZgQaU8KxQ/s400/IMG_5891.JPG" /></a> M/V <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Peeples</span> Choice: Paul and Claudia</div><div>traveled with M/V Roving Seas: Jan & Brian</div><div>and us on M/V John Henry</div><div>from Marsh Harbour to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manjack</span> Cay when we left on April 2, 2010 </div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtnjE3r6OXUif3uJs5mVJjkq8EL8dThxzoMVmA-StGKhlsFk4DhkaktyNF8Eeilu_n-WSSCZOvhuMGVaeBFY17TATdkThyphenhyphen4KBlz93AYKREODW68MAFQbpGUGKKo1RAt3pMtPNSQ/s1600/IMG_5896.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469368460330672290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQtnjE3r6OXUif3uJs5mVJjkq8EL8dThxzoMVmA-StGKhlsFk4DhkaktyNF8Eeilu_n-WSSCZOvhuMGVaeBFY17TATdkThyphenhyphen4KBlz93AYKREODW68MAFQbpGUGKKo1RAt3pMtPNSQ/s400/IMG_5896.JPG" /></a> Once we anchored Jim and Kathy from M/V <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fennders</span> arrived on their skiff, </div><div>their boat was docked at the Bluff House on Green Turtle Cay.</div><div>All four groups of boaters went ashore and enjoyed the walking tour to the Ocean Side Beach.</div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manjack</span> is a privately owned island, maintained well and generously allows boaters</div><div>to enjoy the island - with maintained <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">paths</span>, and clean beaches.</div><div> </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xr6AMdq0ZVKqrqRR9gFaWf4ZNmlU4UuN9fOtVYOJMkuK-Bhd525yXw_jo6RL6nTYQvyWUmAN4R8itpUaa-ZRojW2W5weoG1wPm9oLsJh54mhk2OQ6X1zNvUEdllLqdh4lAEKAw/s1600/IMG_5914.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469367576510673282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6xr6AMdq0ZVKqrqRR9gFaWf4ZNmlU4UuN9fOtVYOJMkuK-Bhd525yXw_jo6RL6nTYQvyWUmAN4R8itpUaa-ZRojW2W5weoG1wPm9oLsJh54mhk2OQ6X1zNvUEdllLqdh4lAEKAw/s400/IMG_5914.JPG" /></a>Family Beach Portrait</div><div>Wink, Wilma and Sara the Sea Dog<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gb0ZXZuVyDMtEcFVa_TrhrCuI5NkZLvEvbTSwwCwGtAtnPNZtbca3Iu_kp9EXyL5ziTWW93zL6dANM5fZkFb39gtVZtYpJhzn3wFK9Qh9bt8aTiUMDcAyJuC4ldoQ5L9MCyyXA/s1600/IMG_5920.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469367005436352850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gb0ZXZuVyDMtEcFVa_TrhrCuI5NkZLvEvbTSwwCwGtAtnPNZtbca3Iu_kp9EXyL5ziTWW93zL6dANM5fZkFb39gtVZtYpJhzn3wFK9Qh9bt8aTiUMDcAyJuC4ldoQ5L9MCyyXA/s400/IMG_5920.JPG" /></a>Our second day at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manjack</span>, the three groups decided to go over to Green Turtle Cay</div><div>and check out Bluff House for next season. They are offering <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">RMHYC</span> members</div><div>a deal starting next August and we wanted to confirm our boats would </div><div>fit into their slips. Everyone enjoyed a drink at the bar/deck.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix19oaXfjRMulov4ZuVP6k0kIDjJvIFvzOVAD4lIXq_c12V9gYxeWxuuW-7-4iUAFjwg5tcnDDmjRxmhcYHcFKWisu5jsEnfVgTrzHMwNVzT29Xz06A3umoPBRZn1VY_3KTfnFSw/s1600/IMG_5924.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469366018103979634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix19oaXfjRMulov4ZuVP6k0kIDjJvIFvzOVAD4lIXq_c12V9gYxeWxuuW-7-4iUAFjwg5tcnDDmjRxmhcYHcFKWisu5jsEnfVgTrzHMwNVzT29Xz06A3umoPBRZn1VY_3KTfnFSw/s400/IMG_5924.JPG" /></a></div><div>Lexi and Clarissa</div><div>from M/V <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pokey</span> caught up with us in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manjack</span> </div><div>and cruised with us to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Allans</span>-Pensacola Cay and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grande</span> Cay.<br />Wilma's in her dive suit in the background.<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wink's</span> driving the boat. </div><div>The girls are graduating high school this May.</div><div>We had lots of fun with them.</div><div> </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLMcTBlrtsaToLYfSqA_ikJVEt6PsrALJWM7cOSUB2QnN2Lp7sdLUYTmuWtzM5tdh01Dqsi12c-wqLBIu0l-ITb8YX5ukcmHwlFz8VQONn3fgMYdJ441GFE7FlEKVA4IH4STPuw/s1600/IMG_5974.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469365624481871490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLMcTBlrtsaToLYfSqA_ikJVEt6PsrALJWM7cOSUB2QnN2Lp7sdLUYTmuWtzM5tdh01Dqsi12c-wqLBIu0l-ITb8YX5ukcmHwlFz8VQONn3fgMYdJ441GFE7FlEKVA4IH4STPuw/s400/IMG_5974.JPG" /></a>Sara the Sea Dog and Wilma in her snorkel suit.</div><div>Wink towed Wilma behind the skiff at the end of the day.</div><div>Wilma found and caught 6 Conch (The Limit)</div><div> </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UFOFsZOzxwQ0NXwXGhE_QaiP6Enwp1oR2wcHx2ZUNb1CYXHf6yvNtL5EkiF31iVsr1EYPcHBa_NEverQkctDzi9v3qQJyNth8sCQ6OelXxrojnhStDlzE4J_Ynx90dA05sgGwA/s1600/IMG_6329.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469364444826346754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UFOFsZOzxwQ0NXwXGhE_QaiP6Enwp1oR2wcHx2ZUNb1CYXHf6yvNtL5EkiF31iVsr1EYPcHBa_NEverQkctDzi9v3qQJyNth8sCQ6OelXxrojnhStDlzE4J_Ynx90dA05sgGwA/s400/IMG_6329.JPG" /></a></div><div>John Henry at Fort Pierce, FL</div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Harbortown</span> Marina</div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">THE CROSSING</span></strong></div><div></div><div>At 5:00 pm - a vote was taken, M/V John Henry, M/V <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pokey</span> and M/V Roving Seas</div><div>left the bank at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grande</span> Cay and went into the Atlantic Ocean.</div><div>M/V <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">Peeples</span> Choice had departed from us as we all left <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">Manjack</span> heading for Allan-Pensacola.</div><div>It was a night crossing - John Henry' radar decided not to function,</div><div>no worries -we're traveling with two other boaters. </div><div>Our depth sounder also stopped working - no worries - we're in deep water. </div><div>The weather was predicted with east winds - 2-4 ft waves. </div><div>We should have a nice push across the Gulf Stream. </div><div>THE REALITY: Waves were 4-6 ft. sometimes more - the skiff was surfing down waves, jerking on the boat -worrying us that it would come loose.</div><div>After line lengthening, things were better until 4:00 am. </div><div>Once line came off the skiff (good thing we tow with two lines )</div><div>We contemplated putting the line back on - Not Happening!</div><div>We decided we might loose the skiff.</div><div>Fortunately, we all slowed down to 5-1/2 knots and made</div><div>it in to Ft. Pierce at 9:00 am with the skiff in tow.</div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pokey</span> and John Henry took a dock at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">Harbortown</span> Marina while Roving Seas continued 15 miles up the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">ICW</span> to their destination - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vero</span> Beach, FL.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-5801763114621172872010-05-06T19:28:00.021-04:002010-05-06T20:46:20.995-04:00Happenings in BahamasFred and Sidonia on MV Shearwater sponsored a Veggie Car Race for the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club. The racers were made of all vegetables - only the axels were allowed to be wood.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFuJKiXJf-NtFFf8ZRkM4HJwDJC0LEcVePvnGbhmMkIZHATyImiLk47O4d4mwXdxD-eYykxkGSXp0E6kSexgpvqhTu7KEIeMRNR7-ud3NJArGcM__dzCzOBh7W4rcQMDYFXX2ydg/s1600/000+Veggie.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468312618427392786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFuJKiXJf-NtFFf8ZRkM4HJwDJC0LEcVePvnGbhmMkIZHATyImiLk47O4d4mwXdxD-eYykxkGSXp0E6kSexgpvqhTu7KEIeMRNR7-ud3NJArGcM__dzCzOBh7W4rcQMDYFXX2ydg/s400/000+Veggie.JPG" /></a>A trophy was given to the winner - Trophy in center.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The RMHYC held a Arts & Crafts Exhibit. Many boaters have creative hobbies </div><div align="center">on board their boats. This year, due to the cool winter, many boater had lots of time</div><div align="center">to work on their hobbies. It was amazing to see the talent that floats about.</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468312768172846258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1glAn7w9T0d1U7x8bhDqN2m9EYMK30FA8qGt05829nJyMZHOkhyphenhypheno1P8SHAJNbW1KCrVMgHTB1Vg_11-kMoN5Aar8NWeQchHQ0VF_OIRDYFB_jyQK6JenUWKQl3sI20SOgXdd3g/s400/000+Wink.JPG" />Wink displays his underwater photography and wire wrapped jewelry.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Sidonia from MV Shearwater makes Pine Needle Baskets. </div><div align="center">She taught many RMHYC members the Art.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468312066735556386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgY5F5LprrXsT0_20sPvfqjAu7jhqnV8MSFzuHzp4X-9hb7tqrO4ea7bvTUZy0X9K06No6lkAW90YN7Y92ig4isBk9SWALdT5mh7ElNYxYCp-EGIqYc5_LIrUGntA2avNDp0Xqw/s400/000+Sidonia.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmM3GLVtlxD34rRswPSYBHo6ItBvSunO3i-v0Ex_wuZVjqfrjuryVIzWRKXuhR8l0XTPkSf0vPdb9_kPsQAsv4jXM9CHPrQS4FrifT_WkDtc6p3Kq1sW3_MAstpO2atU6VNJg-5A/s1600/000+Valentine+Dinner.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468312434043651730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmM3GLVtlxD34rRswPSYBHo6ItBvSunO3i-v0Ex_wuZVjqfrjuryVIzWRKXuhR8l0XTPkSf0vPdb9_kPsQAsv4jXM9CHPrQS4FrifT_WkDtc6p3Kq1sW3_MAstpO2atU6VNJg-5A/s400/000+Valentine+Dinner.JPG" /></a>Four couples went out for Valentines Day. </div><div align="center">Wink and Wilma, Fred and Sherry, Dick and Ann, and Judy and Fred.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468312305646722306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxS4HnxnYer9bd8-7OZrPrNIQR5GUmu2YIQiZrzbnbqEysiOTt9Ppjh0vd65B68sRXArdW14Ah124b3YCQmjfmSBNlEgvdBTufXNZ9IF3au1F6Er9qtp686N_foCLAz2ABUBkrA/s400/000+Travis.JPG" />Travis & Jessica Fickett came by with a friend for dinner. They were on college break and enjoying a week on MV Spoonbill - N47 Charter Vessel </div><div align="center"><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3ddRKFW7aa5yvc2krZ5By5Vd4nivIFZJrsLdsfkqzSAWZQd0zEPGWdL11XO3ZXrpECz_OdA0LEsqcgQNMzIIUjEGPmYPuru0893u2yWFaA_Smnku8rWCiwLlxYeh7Sd5apiYIw/s1600/000+Lion+Fish.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468311860467879714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv3ddRKFW7aa5yvc2krZ5By5Vd4nivIFZJrsLdsfkqzSAWZQd0zEPGWdL11XO3ZXrpECz_OdA0LEsqcgQNMzIIUjEGPmYPuru0893u2yWFaA_Smnku8rWCiwLlxYeh7Sd5apiYIw/s400/000+Lion+Fish.JPG" /></a> Wilma painted this Lionfish and created the display piece.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPQe_kXBp3w4VB0khzqPSYP1ZbykklDJtb8exivp6MGfRKsukAf-w50m3IJoGDf_NbRCXn6UCU_oKHy681t1fgNGD_fvq41wP9Dw0yR6ep8z8o_FAIy-QAeUFjYw-S9vlnlZl9g/s1600/000+Kathy.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468311374861984786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPQe_kXBp3w4VB0khzqPSYP1ZbykklDJtb8exivp6MGfRKsukAf-w50m3IJoGDf_NbRCXn6UCU_oKHy681t1fgNGD_fvq41wP9Dw0yR6ep8z8o_FAIy-QAeUFjYw-S9vlnlZl9g/s400/000+Kathy.JPG" /></a>Kathy from MV LoKee creates wonderful paintings.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXvHHHJ-5_4NjLwLRv53arBGPC58YQovUTvLsEbLhTq8QYsNp7Q1VhkFfaMU_bahUP-qnE6n1jry6PVbHGEDwJELagDmKFIr8by7HtW5LYk4UZr3GFbVP_r75jPHx5DzP_QYOmw/s1600/000+Judy.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468311230556735890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXvHHHJ-5_4NjLwLRv53arBGPC58YQovUTvLsEbLhTq8QYsNp7Q1VhkFfaMU_bahUP-qnE6n1jry6PVbHGEDwJELagDmKFIr8by7HtW5LYk4UZr3GFbVP_r75jPHx5DzP_QYOmw/s400/000+Judy.JPG" /></a>Judy from MV Amarse makes Jewelry and Pine Needle Baskets<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODTtlh7h9aR7vrZWCoGvQ-b6hXF0LOi8iftsWAOI4m9M4a4502Y1_pXRuyqr1zcGuNzCKfvbnUj1OlswWdK_fhqGNAH2sUU5PkRrI8ZqnP3LrBhFTYq91LhbnvltRw2SK5o-Frw/s1600/000+Judie.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468311104829576322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODTtlh7h9aR7vrZWCoGvQ-b6hXF0LOi8iftsWAOI4m9M4a4502Y1_pXRuyqr1zcGuNzCKfvbnUj1OlswWdK_fhqGNAH2sUU5PkRrI8ZqnP3LrBhFTYq91LhbnvltRw2SK5o-Frw/s400/000+Judie.JPG" /></a>Judie from MV Double JJ ties Flies for Fishing.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2jtseRRRmuUV5U7gHWQ1ehAQ3v0XsVGF4BANAo9QRXnOJhbfJHgqfMq_Xbq94Z3fTuB6JLF34vqeNorSGNV0mBPN9jquA3UjFtiZLPZqKUJj-GYRLRUeeQU4JsTFUDHEOV7HMQ/s1600/000+Dock+4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468310692759144338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2jtseRRRmuUV5U7gHWQ1ehAQ3v0XsVGF4BANAo9QRXnOJhbfJHgqfMq_Xbq94Z3fTuB6JLF34vqeNorSGNV0mBPN9jquA3UjFtiZLPZqKUJj-GYRLRUeeQU4JsTFUDHEOV7HMQ/s400/000+Dock+4.JPG" /></a>A view of Dock 4 with Dingy's heading out for an Adventure and </div><div>lunch at Cracker P's.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0oGgcshgwIDO6_frunwGrlSDs6pbY7ppcfZ9xKkbroI_lkHKuAdNfiY6Yv7p-Gr3ZIAR0Oh42b28IO_Oq3FsZDeyPSb_tZ62zItup92PUT7EZODL9X0tIkfKiIatE0sz9839OQ/s1600/000+GH+Cruise.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468310535526040498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0oGgcshgwIDO6_frunwGrlSDs6pbY7ppcfZ9xKkbroI_lkHKuAdNfiY6Yv7p-Gr3ZIAR0Oh42b28IO_Oq3FsZDeyPSb_tZ62zItup92PUT7EZODL9X0tIkfKiIatE0sz9839OQ/s400/000+GH+Cruise.JPG" /></a>GHTA Bahamas Cruise </div><div> Great Harbour Trawler Association - Bahamas Cruise<br />The weather was so windy that the Cruising was not possible. The cruise was not the most important thing as we all were docked near each other.</div><div>We did however, think that a Happy Hour was important.</div><div>Photo taken on GH47 Pokey's Roof Deck.</div><div>From Left: Gene & Judy - GH37 LoQueSeA</div><div>Sue & Paul GH37 - Odyssey</div><div>Sheila & Neil - N37 Silver Queen</div><div>Lois & Karl - GH37 Puffin</div><div>Becki & Tim - GH47 Pokey</div><div>Judie & Jonathan - GH37 </div><div>Wilma & Wink - GH47 John Henry</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtc7yXDF2aye3CYSoPdA_QGCloRzofiU-oHkF58dgy74zJfqOPLxXq0IEyFgmP7csk4XAF8ASbjn4-kJbSHPOaOfXnMiZGlHCL_Er-a-o92hLfjngHK8fp1UBVoiTEshBfbAax1g/s1600/000+GH+Bahama.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468310417006715506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtc7yXDF2aye3CYSoPdA_QGCloRzofiU-oHkF58dgy74zJfqOPLxXq0IEyFgmP7csk4XAF8ASbjn4-kJbSHPOaOfXnMiZGlHCL_Er-a-o92hLfjngHK8fp1UBVoiTEshBfbAax1g/s400/000+GH+Bahama.JPG" /></a>Wink and Wilma display their GH47 Mirage Shirts.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP14u-zXdnTde1Q-466ARFNpb_fHHMs-hlTRg9FClJB7cdsWfOOvjL5waWBvIRGEa5ZiDQ_SpiGWhg2N5g73vnvTHG3LCr0FKNATH44xB7VYjQwvO3cS5pC6hWN4lNUQhSlRdOrQ/s1600/000+Pokey.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468310241437302098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP14u-zXdnTde1Q-466ARFNpb_fHHMs-hlTRg9FClJB7cdsWfOOvjL5waWBvIRGEa5ZiDQ_SpiGWhg2N5g73vnvTHG3LCr0FKNATH44xB7VYjQwvO3cS5pC6hWN4lNUQhSlRdOrQ/s400/000+Pokey.JPG" /></a>W ink and Fred help Tim move Pokey to the Boat Yard for Bottom Paint.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvwNFGINTeynpdPvtDpu6sZvxngmGI0dD7WVpSIlj513mKOx3M4Hb83VIkBDuHUwRgDOIQIDOelJXiTBR_kl3e-H4rxZxyi6W3T9KIkzPsIjVTLcbu6Q7z56z_71vaTwRaFWk_g/s1600/000+Fishing.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468310023898445042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvwNFGINTeynpdPvtDpu6sZvxngmGI0dD7WVpSIlj513mKOx3M4Hb83VIkBDuHUwRgDOIQIDOelJXiTBR_kl3e-H4rxZxyi6W3T9KIkzPsIjVTLcbu6Q7z56z_71vaTwRaFWk_g/s400/000+Fishing.JPG" /></a>Wink went fishing with Steve several times. Steve is pleased with</div><div>his new boat and his catch - Queen Trigger Fish.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO10T0wdaVOJFyHbUpUmHHgePSpcnNVTeZnrhzwOvQLqlfnRQUo-2RIre6aDnRiw0-a40EugS26pxFq8ZWy0Pe2DY_kExlrHyL9gX1yyfxEsfRPgxSdTOIzRmoGYtVMRlbjvq5xA/s1600/000+Johnson+Swim.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468309880850798482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO10T0wdaVOJFyHbUpUmHHgePSpcnNVTeZnrhzwOvQLqlfnRQUo-2RIre6aDnRiw0-a40EugS26pxFq8ZWy0Pe2DY_kExlrHyL9gX1yyfxEsfRPgxSdTOIzRmoGYtVMRlbjvq5xA/s400/000+Johnson+Swim.JPG" /></a>Our friends Chris and Sandra came for a visit and enjoyed the heated Pool.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWUoE1IHu64ras_7nQkCpDB1Wp2Hf1paNHnXY-WGbHWiW8i6CuXp3MZtAJQ70gHtrjI-ECIKOHqy-z9bYXbE45X9NkwL5R1nyFs5TZFPUWfaQ4ei8hwFpw4RmSXwT1xtFA_GGCA/s1600/000+Girls6.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468309707358125314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWUoE1IHu64ras_7nQkCpDB1Wp2Hf1paNHnXY-WGbHWiW8i6CuXp3MZtAJQ70gHtrjI-ECIKOHqy-z9bYXbE45X9NkwL5R1nyFs5TZFPUWfaQ4ei8hwFpw4RmSXwT1xtFA_GGCA/s400/000+Girls6.JPG" /></a>Family Picture</div><div>Wilma (Grandma), Emma, Toni, Amber, Wink (Grandpa)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xoey1eWz0pgI5a2DWfcn6c_E8WCxmrlf0sSHGdm10IA_CjX55hNHklc7p7VzQH8D7r2HBDpyzYVGvwH9X9hDMTnfoEEozcCE5CPHUIhDFpWUEPoUrBs3qVNSWDiw_E2FA2yU_A/s1600/000+Sherry+%26+Wilma.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468309398418338498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_xoey1eWz0pgI5a2DWfcn6c_E8WCxmrlf0sSHGdm10IA_CjX55hNHklc7p7VzQH8D7r2HBDpyzYVGvwH9X9hDMTnfoEEozcCE5CPHUIhDFpWUEPoUrBs3qVNSWDiw_E2FA2yU_A/s400/000+Sherry+%26+Wilma.JPG" /></a>Sherry and Wilma</div><div>saying goodbye for now<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1JYdX-OFAKhpSCYDgaC8yhw4Kr3I-moCxpB8idzBgHuRqIVKo-UYsjFxarpQyHQPrOSpr43dqNdncW0wDIT2rGLivibEAIkjhW5eB4WLhYQXqiEjV8AG4G00UkmGGanP2PYvcw/s1600/000+Chipka.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468309258840439922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji1JYdX-OFAKhpSCYDgaC8yhw4Kr3I-moCxpB8idzBgHuRqIVKo-UYsjFxarpQyHQPrOSpr43dqNdncW0wDIT2rGLivibEAIkjhW5eB4WLhYQXqiEjV8AG4G00UkmGGanP2PYvcw/s400/000+Chipka.JPG" /></a>Sherry and Fred leave Marsh Harbour on their SV Chippka Fire.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-42382665093232230032010-05-06T19:05:00.013-04:002010-05-06T19:27:11.152-04:00February - Grandchildren VisitOur grandchildren, Amber and Emma, came for a visit in February with their mom, Toni.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkDHoThDC4ZQ4vtiyes7eA9Td3fCIrql0KNJsv8-osFP-rueXTwDT-OLsrbuP0iPrNEwmrEXr3axOq80QWZzCc0Xdtinn1ZGy6JJ_fNo0T03na9aPRX5EaV1cHpqnBeZ3T6Jg3g/s1600/02+Girls.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468299519210280210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMkDHoThDC4ZQ4vtiyes7eA9Td3fCIrql0KNJsv8-osFP-rueXTwDT-OLsrbuP0iPrNEwmrEXr3axOq80QWZzCc0Xdtinn1ZGy6JJ_fNo0T03na9aPRX5EaV1cHpqnBeZ3T6Jg3g/s400/02+Girls.JPG" /></a> Amber and Emma in the Tender<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGA1KQCbXhlj8fIydbQ-hmMec7GpfpWfQ9tztsI1__xD4DxMAvGZB9ST23D-b_RDBneNXrx5LJNmacFGo5u-d5VAkx_RRVtBZAhFGWH5NkzZGrhQfpHeEC_1eRRhc1mkjAEDd1ug/s1600/02+Girls1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468299397445450626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGA1KQCbXhlj8fIydbQ-hmMec7GpfpWfQ9tztsI1__xD4DxMAvGZB9ST23D-b_RDBneNXrx5LJNmacFGo5u-d5VAkx_RRVtBZAhFGWH5NkzZGrhQfpHeEC_1eRRhc1mkjAEDd1ug/s400/02+Girls1.JPG" /></a>Amber, Emma and Grandpa Wink<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuMcY-Y7sqFERrnR2Mq1E2yNCJIWIpz7vT5Kq2rTtkC9uACZUZ0IULcPz_L61LQSKclilSUiSANRQRdcip-7aPXVAhjheVUQem-uDmCadoLmE74YimBnU_OH_qEj1Fhi8twwZRg/s1600/02+Girls2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468299239631246322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbuMcY-Y7sqFERrnR2Mq1E2yNCJIWIpz7vT5Kq2rTtkC9uACZUZ0IULcPz_L61LQSKclilSUiSANRQRdcip-7aPXVAhjheVUQem-uDmCadoLmE74YimBnU_OH_qEj1Fhi8twwZRg/s400/02+Girls2.JPG" /></a>Emma, Grandma Wilma, and Amber<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzqhypzj1I2h-h4HKk4AbMWSrl2Wze3G463x17wcFJQGY36Dluu5Nw4lfYoEm70HdqKTf2IId3Cnzz23cmfsGdzcvq1x4nHD17Y7aK_DKYkQaAHUYQsB0yL9owppxnBY3arB59g/s1600/02+Girls5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468298933097425298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVzqhypzj1I2h-h4HKk4AbMWSrl2Wze3G463x17wcFJQGY36Dluu5Nw4lfYoEm70HdqKTf2IId3Cnzz23cmfsGdzcvq1x4nHD17Y7aK_DKYkQaAHUYQsB0yL9owppxnBY3arB59g/s400/02+Girls5.JPG" /></a>We went to the Hopetown Light House. </div><div>Amber and Emma climbing the stairs.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468299076950584194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8z4JpniGrBl5NM9pRvwjL4vZ4vPc4J5svYavj2FnoYWR5KfOhxBCpBkBzZar8fNUh0mhvEpeLmDr9Y-BqIyE_rd54jwwesTVWJKpmkJ0jWFW2t6klAK_jddBifRWechEsWafvIA/s400/02+Girls3.JPG" />Amber at the top of Hopetown Light House.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468299678657313346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKlcMbcl1QmRPOmqQfbJuWyIFQCAhtRDZE8biR0E2xlpHupj8obRpyhN9-Omv51fCukj2-nPCnz_7-jkb6arIZSbeywstHkPmgB7Q8SQ6BDhYm9nKBMRJHSC9u3kiza2EFyMGJjQ/s400/02+Girls+4.JPG" />The View from Hopetown Light House.</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5j2A3NwX2sFEKG8kGYiHSuZy06u8ZRhLVTXujpQzTNiOnEX-7G_AF9hBjDXR2h1_APaSwV9u8Acef3k6nzV94zC9OVelUIOqsh_CZe7qt1JW-VxHBMWjiIBz8qXQ1TNsi2NgRvg/s1600/02+Girls7.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468298752195105250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5j2A3NwX2sFEKG8kGYiHSuZy06u8ZRhLVTXujpQzTNiOnEX-7G_AF9hBjDXR2h1_APaSwV9u8Acef3k6nzV94zC9OVelUIOqsh_CZe7qt1JW-VxHBMWjiIBz8qXQ1TNsi2NgRvg/s400/02+Girls7.JPG" /></a>Emma blowing the conch horn at Sunset.<br /><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGPNn3gWRzPRYC7zKKBixBbVHh0nnNoiZThVWAJRIhFfKWdCs2PumQh3j59D2sIoGSU6o9Wki1pKBUjTps71xBqiOhnNCKwjaMpx_q_C1SpE0xOegHgWCmfts5CwV9lHbTSr-ng/s1600/02+Girls9.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468298118859008306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyGPNn3gWRzPRYC7zKKBixBbVHh0nnNoiZThVWAJRIhFfKWdCs2PumQh3j59D2sIoGSU6o9Wki1pKBUjTps71xBqiOhnNCKwjaMpx_q_C1SpE0xOegHgWCmfts5CwV9lHbTSr-ng/s400/02+Girls9.JPG" /></a>Amber enjoys Grandpa's Double Stuff Oreo's.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gf-q85ICoEEnM6pK4OCZi9GiRRksyiv_mOxEqW_Y_02TcNpWIyP8QJ-NRdsMwUY8Af_zSwDxB6WN1nNmS7R2EoOgeO3zjmtdZtv0uuCXCQ4KL4KXOSZmygqAlQDlAcqCXRii9Q/s1600/02+Girls10.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468297968852531378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gf-q85ICoEEnM6pK4OCZi9GiRRksyiv_mOxEqW_Y_02TcNpWIyP8QJ-NRdsMwUY8Af_zSwDxB6WN1nNmS7R2EoOgeO3zjmtdZtv0uuCXCQ4KL4KXOSZmygqAlQDlAcqCXRii9Q/s400/02+Girls10.JPG" /></a>Wilma and Sara enjoy the Sun.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDe35W4OAlRtEURl9somYUjH2xTzTxmqIoJT-JeZID7xhmcA9TSEaTxVrXEkaljsZoJIzsO4olp0z1Mce8jsB8DMxwRSSaUdgdsWtTPZGScgM9r1XGbs87ilBQPlmE8jslCYT-Q/s1600/02+Girls11.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468297701005812658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDe35W4OAlRtEURl9somYUjH2xTzTxmqIoJT-JeZID7xhmcA9TSEaTxVrXEkaljsZoJIzsO4olp0z1Mce8jsB8DMxwRSSaUdgdsWtTPZGScgM9r1XGbs87ilBQPlmE8jslCYT-Q/s400/02+Girls11.JPG" /></a>Amber and Emma enjoy a snack at the swim up Pool Bar.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcrsf6GJrjoyChntamkjcxwY_GsthcQsoqXnldpG9Yha0APApxK2ZD1puchI0DprhRJUlAyE5dvVHHquoOMANJdicsNCmpg-yB-0if7ZRj4dnel4csbT4xTP8Zw8qe5t5ieK7CA/s1600/02+Girls12.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468297541293251362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcrsf6GJrjoyChntamkjcxwY_GsthcQsoqXnldpG9Yha0APApxK2ZD1puchI0DprhRJUlAyE5dvVHHquoOMANJdicsNCmpg-yB-0if7ZRj4dnel4csbT4xTP8Zw8qe5t5ieK7CA/s400/02+Girls12.JPG" /></a> Sara, Toni and Wink - Poolside</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-91594401197167393712010-05-06T16:55:00.020-04:002010-05-06T17:34:53.857-04:00January - Marsh Harbour - Bahamas<div align="center">Every January the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club has a Chili Cookoff. The chili is cooked only by Men - the chili comes in many flavors - really good.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468266616690480018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXPwOoOJQaISKEak1MG2znG-chIpslgngyneCoIxRRaBtGT8IvlHeByLGHQgNclIqvpg5n_Kb4jpl7uLBdQDaBVuR3_6eE5Mf8r8KvxvIq_d7nQzJsbCtNiFK5kpKE44d0NzCSw/s400/01+Chili+Chefs.JPG" />Chef Wink and Chef Brian<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluVMzRxdBal8cYWaSUmeuHtcf5yOB4XQXM0aWIAYm7MPg7Mve2PP515njdHg1NOWIdYan0jOOsRb94UiiMSr8uORTbSQ9EZVS9UGvnJacVX6GnPSJe6DaA_ASaajVqM3PnkrU3w/s1600/01+Chili+Cookoff+Chef.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468266509974748306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluVMzRxdBal8cYWaSUmeuHtcf5yOB4XQXM0aWIAYm7MPg7Mve2PP515njdHg1NOWIdYan0jOOsRb94UiiMSr8uORTbSQ9EZVS9UGvnJacVX6GnPSJe6DaA_ASaajVqM3PnkrU3w/s400/01+Chili+Cookoff+Chef.jpg" /></a>Chef's: Jim, Wink, Brian, Andrew, Karl and Paul<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3eiVTVzx3yAt4QW2f1ovGYwp2rglGaC4sOOOFrBRZGujgj0QmcdHFvy4FqpJb70PRYINj1HJS70SGLXE9z3eECpcfLSKN6CUojQsN6Q_fFg4LJCV8qLWaQD1PgXGzRJ8OYOsig/s1600/01+Doug+Group.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468266410642904338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3eiVTVzx3yAt4QW2f1ovGYwp2rglGaC4sOOOFrBRZGujgj0QmcdHFvy4FqpJb70PRYINj1HJS70SGLXE9z3eECpcfLSKN6CUojQsN6Q_fFg4LJCV8qLWaQD1PgXGzRJ8OYOsig/s400/01+Doug+Group.JPG" /></a>One of the land members has a catered party </div><br /><div>for the yacht club memberevery January.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jGDAHoz0d4d8xalQF7_WjHSSwoMPU-CeovcpLVrUAkJK_bi374VCytm6pKgHUhpsdH2_0RPLUxd_olNh-UZ6m5bxyH5D1bPhUE4pXBMhQNj1v5Yv04o7jDOVeUqcUBeF0vEHXA/s1600/01+Doug+Party.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468266288213365298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jGDAHoz0d4d8xalQF7_WjHSSwoMPU-CeovcpLVrUAkJK_bi374VCytm6pKgHUhpsdH2_0RPLUxd_olNh-UZ6m5bxyH5D1bPhUE4pXBMhQNj1v5Yv04o7jDOVeUqcUBeF0vEHXA/s400/01+Doug+Party.JPG" /></a>Wink and Wilma start the afternoon dancing. <div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFls-P9ASf4dM0LQVVKflDLxPdw2LKzPxKPIpPb1v-GhGc8QTcZeA-TMRMW3JLKXFotrfAT9IWwTNJAjXtTlau-WeMqVZLr8hZ_FgWhpupVFCBEapR39ZcL_nE4RZQGU_27zn_VA/s1600/01+Fishing+Chablis.JPG"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468269430043116370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUy_8ZJId8hfF3zupYJ7b5WcdG9RMDUkZ_N6SE8avx839T3kP_CouzCZ63OFQTlzNxKT1OnVMmFM3jKTHV0gtSq26jaPCOje68mS_cHCbV2cYd0drHCHGs4calkKZUiz37zwBFfA/s400/JH+goe+Fishing.jpg" />MV John Henry goes out fishing with 22 guest.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicWPd3q9B8m6leVXRg_VSteq7sUuItcNKA0BLXx3MbWoO0-FTzOGekqQZ-UWEw5tvEyzH8pb0cRYYMrQ24bNbOOOLDViZy8oagtvctgY1ptCXdcNcd05akfc6Gl_wM-ZG690Qrg/s1600/01+Fishing+Doug.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468265379895207826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgicWPd3q9B8m6leVXRg_VSteq7sUuItcNKA0BLXx3MbWoO0-FTzOGekqQZ-UWEw5tvEyzH8pb0cRYYMrQ24bNbOOOLDViZy8oagtvctgY1ptCXdcNcd05akfc6Gl_wM-ZG690Qrg/s400/01+Fishing+Doug.JPG" /></a> Doug waiting for the fish to bite.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinWb17pUUIJRaHxBY762UkreOWcQslyVpTUd-cjUl92GWIbcGf_aOMkDwAwh8S3RBHz1FLq5wAlAY_fSLyENUpuXG9WOcqdxGLWu8ag-7y-JuLJP2fTEi-LERrTqAC2XTUafHT8A/s1600/01+Fishing+Jim.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468265269086031458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinWb17pUUIJRaHxBY762UkreOWcQslyVpTUd-cjUl92GWIbcGf_aOMkDwAwh8S3RBHz1FLq5wAlAY_fSLyENUpuXG9WOcqdxGLWu8ag-7y-JuLJP2fTEi-LERrTqAC2XTUafHT8A/s400/01+Fishing+Jim.JPG" /></a>Jim caught one right after this photo.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GyKQ8npiKRy6Uae3zCAi8-CDn2ZJORhhE8zwVspuh47szVJQW8IzuqbExHGjksb1tqkEbREDwcAmhvSG689YoGR6hRkXHANYag5QrkYzQiWaMNDomUjtXAWHO5WYRZQM2VARnw/s1600/01+Fishing.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468265123149069810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GyKQ8npiKRy6Uae3zCAi8-CDn2ZJORhhE8zwVspuh47szVJQW8IzuqbExHGjksb1tqkEbREDwcAmhvSG689YoGR6hRkXHANYag5QrkYzQiWaMNDomUjtXAWHO5WYRZQM2VARnw/s400/01+Fishing.JPG" /></a>Robert fished and Carolyn had a great time - Best Day Ever, she said.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihdxaqW6xxggEEa6TCSyRPtvUhHYG22A3XcAlw_P88TRBIl1KYnPGCng3qhwuBweVShgoEtPpqbPJNhm0OabNRxglazeiXL-W4E4cIyUKHaQDG81jJ55709MB9RRHAgS9CLp-5g/s1600/01+JH+Fishing.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264990911025250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihdxaqW6xxggEEa6TCSyRPtvUhHYG22A3XcAlw_P88TRBIl1KYnPGCng3qhwuBweVShgoEtPpqbPJNhm0OabNRxglazeiXL-W4E4cIyUKHaQDG81jJ55709MB9RRHAgS9CLp-5g/s400/01+JH+Fishing.jpg" /></a>The whole gang and their catches.</div><div>Ocean Trigger Fish, Queen Trigger Fish, Heinz Grouper,</div><div>Strawberry Grouper, Snappers, Mackerel</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468265626401147170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TBM6kdubY3vbrzsMAcknx22QA0iKpM0a_RHHmu2ZM07CmHpOzwkfQj0EZNXhDu5V1xZ8Lhbv_5zluWFDTmZKN7_MybO1EqS_kzPo9MPRvRb8tKQqFZw3B0ZVTzMukGZTj_V0jQ/s400/01+Fish+Group.JPG" />Mary and Wilma were two of the cooks at the Fish</div><div>Fry held on the next night.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqQgw3loZCFX6PgjajDSdZrnSV5h2e1fpFc2a-eu20aWQinfTb798kdn_TECNQ3DYfQHzdaYc-5JVBzToQvSmloee4hVTJUmRQPXnS5BfyhfLghg8apb5daDu09osuRTclVZM0g/s1600/01+Monopoly.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264901553945538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqQgw3loZCFX6PgjajDSdZrnSV5h2e1fpFc2a-eu20aWQinfTb798kdn_TECNQ3DYfQHzdaYc-5JVBzToQvSmloee4hVTJUmRQPXnS5BfyhfLghg8apb5daDu09osuRTclVZM0g/s400/01+Monopoly.jpg" /></a> Wink and the guys played Monoply </div><div>about three times a week.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMcRas-1hA-EvzMFwV3SzBcjxPyCC6Y_oTQakq0l-bcTG7CxgHBhYj8hgrY5Zb7kvLVKyU2Pth3miRnvhz-_nOF_YZQupcoMbK6yd_LsX5h9AmfFovqDWiArmbBirjwQLYJXrgA/s1600/01+Paradise.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264780185542530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoMcRas-1hA-EvzMFwV3SzBcjxPyCC6Y_oTQakq0l-bcTG7CxgHBhYj8hgrY5Zb7kvLVKyU2Pth3miRnvhz-_nOF_YZQupcoMbK6yd_LsX5h9AmfFovqDWiArmbBirjwQLYJXrgA/s400/01+Paradise.JPG" /></a>Paradise</div><div> </div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbF-0jvIEXWh5EUygBNWiIeEG4W6TTtAB0J_TxSRJvF4voRSaPxG4lz9Ir4dmBLXZ5xewKpSPI6XLN1ty6hWo28q9NCWKq-sK1ONvPzbHTkwFGQVnQkiMRCyoNVTycFzHvbZweTg/s1600/01+School+Amber.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264438293304242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbF-0jvIEXWh5EUygBNWiIeEG4W6TTtAB0J_TxSRJvF4voRSaPxG4lz9Ir4dmBLXZ5xewKpSPI6XLN1ty6hWo28q9NCWKq-sK1ONvPzbHTkwFGQVnQkiMRCyoNVTycFzHvbZweTg/s400/01+School+Amber.jpg" /></a>Amber - 6th Grade<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvHbnW__sZvR8561_SrfcZp-Samfb9L8prxmRQ9kx4vMONC_ICvQ8a_58YoHznjAx2B3bF9Vt6ic8TKZTPiCO-uoniE7j8wHklxRg6TwKZ3JRa4xmOdwLBgaN-TOuGYGxlRbs7Q/s1600/01+School+Emma+-+4th+Grade.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264267319843218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvHbnW__sZvR8561_SrfcZp-Samfb9L8prxmRQ9kx4vMONC_ICvQ8a_58YoHznjAx2B3bF9Vt6ic8TKZTPiCO-uoniE7j8wHklxRg6TwKZ3JRa4xmOdwLBgaN-TOuGYGxlRbs7Q/s400/01+School+Emma+-+4th+Grade.jpg" /></a>Emma - 4th Grade<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AAZSSXL9HQS-DFUNgp7kBMHTgmnT6yBfsOiZR6XiazvW1Wdc4zT8XYFp6tbcLVtDVUWhyphenhyphenfu2eyf9-NZ1K4poowW2fVuiV3QF_AloEACHLj2HhS2J5co0s_vLOa0BtxPNGSgTWw/s1600/01+Sunrise.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468264134042262626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AAZSSXL9HQS-DFUNgp7kBMHTgmnT6yBfsOiZR6XiazvW1Wdc4zT8XYFp6tbcLVtDVUWhyphenhyphenfu2eyf9-NZ1K4poowW2fVuiV3QF_AloEACHLj2HhS2J5co0s_vLOa0BtxPNGSgTWw/s400/01+Sunrise.JPG" /></a>Sunrise in the Boat Harbour</div><div>Abaco Beach Resort - Marsh Harbour - Bahamas<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhpB7GmBycbldr_nuwMd9kVId43Bon0o9qzQJj9l2ym56hZuzqhl3odV0imYqWLZV-DSlYe_uIKFAEkO1NpXS0BT7tuHNfKvBz7FuzxC3VDkiEHwMEcqpJikD50rZiRsTVq1ETg/s1600/01+W%26W.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468263929848211058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhpB7GmBycbldr_nuwMd9kVId43Bon0o9qzQJj9l2ym56hZuzqhl3odV0imYqWLZV-DSlYe_uIKFAEkO1NpXS0BT7tuHNfKvBz7FuzxC3VDkiEHwMEcqpJikD50rZiRsTVq1ETg/s400/01+W%26W.JPG" /></a>Wink and Wilma - Boaters Garden</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-79359072192658848292010-05-06T16:10:00.019-04:002010-05-10T10:01:52.465-04:00March 2010 - Marsh Harbour - BahamasForgive the order. Looks like the website has changed some software rules. I'll do each month separately. I had already started with March - so it goes first.<br /><br />Howdy everyone, the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club had a Hoe-Down in March.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaqh3M3uTn7EeRUmEpo3ZGeUuIvVheMKZt9QFFK1GwtKX4N7RbcI_Lwjuz5bz9Q-3LvMDSrqvoLR-6orw630r45krnZ9bP_r2P_neNmwd4ZZ3rwhoX9WzVJIP_YCh42YKz8Pj6MQ/s1600/03+Western+Buckles.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468255759379457250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaqh3M3uTn7EeRUmEpo3ZGeUuIvVheMKZt9QFFK1GwtKX4N7RbcI_Lwjuz5bz9Q-3LvMDSrqvoLR-6orw630r45krnZ9bP_r2P_neNmwd4ZZ3rwhoX9WzVJIP_YCh42YKz8Pj6MQ/s400/03+Western+Buckles.JPG" /></a> We had a belt buckle contest to see which table eats first. From the left:<br />Fred from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amarse</span> (center) won. Wilma and Wink sat at his table so we ate first. Yeah!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnkg2wYMp9tsv4JWCo4lQtBXUvkZ4l0-_5QmPiC6FFcm3MCsSZY_kp7tomkgJrtfXhMXdYCAxC_Sw5nZr6nnEFlf8GKqQzpE0hb1ihLe_ELJc0Os3rRO1AXvLVCCnZAWVFq99yg/s1600/03+Western.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468255545734162290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnkg2wYMp9tsv4JWCo4lQtBXUvkZ4l0-_5QmPiC6FFcm3MCsSZY_kp7tomkgJrtfXhMXdYCAxC_Sw5nZr6nnEFlf8GKqQzpE0hb1ihLe_ELJc0Os3rRO1AXvLVCCnZAWVFq99yg/s400/03+Western.JPG" /></a> Fred and Judy from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amarse</span> - Wilma and Wink from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> John Henry 2010 Hoe Down<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrGZhIlsYhkDRnoHrzoURVN1YFVXKvOf4LCeHEHVjoC1EDyBB_9eSXqSYJWvc7IW6vDfHleTCBRzjoi5a9UXehQXmDZeiLWBZkP_6orzYbX1TswiV9B1WM_-LSDXAsS1aaq_wdg/s1600/03+Western1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468255356223282578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrGZhIlsYhkDRnoHrzoURVN1YFVXKvOf4LCeHEHVjoC1EDyBB_9eSXqSYJWvc7IW6vDfHleTCBRzjoi5a9UXehQXmDZeiLWBZkP_6orzYbX1TswiV9B1WM_-LSDXAsS1aaq_wdg/s400/03+Western1.JPG" /></a> Sue and Ray from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> Last Dance - supplied the music - Above<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOT1hP-_yoYUUpECU54IgI1-P3H7hasgO2FsJKFRQlDO98raaM4rbDYDMtfXrHRaLBWpyLZCvwfFFbnICnwRJDDMMH-VBp9wm824IcIeGrR-XJQsM3Sx6voIWyK43_ovG8AhQ55Q/s1600/03+Western3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468255198256904562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOT1hP-_yoYUUpECU54IgI1-P3H7hasgO2FsJKFRQlDO98raaM4rbDYDMtfXrHRaLBWpyLZCvwfFFbnICnwRJDDMMH-VBp9wm824IcIeGrR-XJQsM3Sx6voIWyK43_ovG8AhQ55Q/s400/03+Western3.JPG" /></a> Jane and George from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> Time Out - those are his real whiskers - Above<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ANW5FnjsqDX1m3QEeCLfCOOFZJejiYbco54CIrdpznJ3XY_GJMRqT_sh2VdHiZuXPtWL_BCUhrJvJoBeYYfMdc_hoYLTch8UFuFHY-udySNRvs8VGf2ziun6cT7WbTMihx49Xg/s1600/03+Western4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468254941186248258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ANW5FnjsqDX1m3QEeCLfCOOFZJejiYbco54CIrdpznJ3XY_GJMRqT_sh2VdHiZuXPtWL_BCUhrJvJoBeYYfMdc_hoYLTch8UFuFHY-udySNRvs8VGf2ziun6cT7WbTMihx49Xg/s400/03+Western4.JPG" /></a> Judy and Jim from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> Silver Foxes. Above<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvquLtLzWKeYGRvtBREq-9dtBi4E02Pceq1bDTo70hiNTtwC5mkKwa8-4SFamMcY1YIjZ7ID7TyXxq5rXGEeDbvDOHK9m-lDK-25OB5yyEEhusmUFq-o4v-icaMVP1Vd4QPa-Txw/s1600/03+Western5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468254743061821890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvquLtLzWKeYGRvtBREq-9dtBi4E02Pceq1bDTo70hiNTtwC5mkKwa8-4SFamMcY1YIjZ7ID7TyXxq5rXGEeDbvDOHK9m-lDK-25OB5yyEEhusmUFq-o4v-icaMVP1Vd4QPa-Txw/s400/03+Western5.JPG" /></a>Sharon and Bob from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">CatchmeifUcan</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7AO7yYNoDNokJp6fVVp6wdQU6d4Or0HhsMzKuNzXaHcEijHmODdw19kdMzh_joOQ2YFLTgvn3XfjwXde_xQSBas6dCzcMimskGeAJOUPWzRvw7a3HLWCF8bb7yuQ9Zm9TxVzNg/s1600/03+Western10.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468254554851261298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB7AO7yYNoDNokJp6fVVp6wdQU6d4Or0HhsMzKuNzXaHcEijHmODdw19kdMzh_joOQ2YFLTgvn3XfjwXde_xQSBas6dCzcMimskGeAJOUPWzRvw7a3HLWCF8bb7yuQ9Zm9TxVzNg/s400/03+Western10.JPG" /></a>Mary, Wink and Jan</div><div>Wink and the Indian Maidens<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDj8UGd0Nz5u2Qln6SPZm7ZWqEaPn6P4ygvKXjDXMfrcGEs5dvpTUsm983etWCUkqDSbp6YMMDeZlP6GwiWmhQkjgNaHx-wWyP8_Fy1O-CgNbfcgkCvI4LH2hS7_FKkQlmtiTTQ/s1600/03+Western11.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468253508496150914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDj8UGd0Nz5u2Qln6SPZm7ZWqEaPn6P4ygvKXjDXMfrcGEs5dvpTUsm983etWCUkqDSbp6YMMDeZlP6GwiWmhQkjgNaHx-wWyP8_Fy1O-CgNbfcgkCvI4LH2hS7_FKkQlmtiTTQ/s400/03+Western11.JPG" /></a>Gene and Judy from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">LoQueSeA</span> - Above<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnioqpYp3lZ-eWAnf7Dbv4H6Kd22wOTrTDGjQeGLpLV6CY8m51lQjEvLrnZyrpuAkRsPbcPFMpg9Xt7LtnWpk9-GSFaOaqNqzWQEGcPIrJYGSUSCHDKnCZ7NE5u3Gw4NBML4CCQ/s1600/03+Western12.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468253359552583762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPnioqpYp3lZ-eWAnf7Dbv4H6Kd22wOTrTDGjQeGLpLV6CY8m51lQjEvLrnZyrpuAkRsPbcPFMpg9Xt7LtnWpk9-GSFaOaqNqzWQEGcPIrJYGSUSCHDKnCZ7NE5u3Gw4NBML4CCQ/s400/03+Western12.JPG" /></a>Sidonia and Fred from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shearwater</span> - Above<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuPIHvSDH8lUVa9MPA7fvGFr1ZlZiN1UHWnYKjg_CdzQgAhnHuqDIbMF4P-E08zBF2z0-c-gF5URHazpFAO0oG4DjCXqeIkSsDw9fKCDqEULWeSzT-NXbXjMeQ28K11o41Hdvzw/s1600/03+Western13.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468253207245453922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuPIHvSDH8lUVa9MPA7fvGFr1ZlZiN1UHWnYKjg_CdzQgAhnHuqDIbMF4P-E08zBF2z0-c-gF5URHazpFAO0oG4DjCXqeIkSsDw9fKCDqEULWeSzT-NXbXjMeQ28K11o41Hdvzw/s400/03+Western13.JPG" /></a>Leslie and Doug - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> Happy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Clamz</span></div><div>They were the co-chairpersons for the Hoe Down. They did a Great Job.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxidsmTpsTtw2E0tQzt9eoHseJli6uRrCW07Qovy7Y1K0pZec2YGIXI_9joFRAa32eqfu1WTh9oDxRooV1oHgVEu8kwH_JzikbiotH-mVUyfx36Tb3P9jt2Jh8e2va4Gg36jAHA/s1600/03+Western14.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468252900695903298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxidsmTpsTtw2E0tQzt9eoHseJli6uRrCW07Qovy7Y1K0pZec2YGIXI_9joFRAa32eqfu1WTh9oDxRooV1oHgVEu8kwH_JzikbiotH-mVUyfx36Tb3P9jt2Jh8e2va4Gg36jAHA/s400/03+Western14.JPG" /></a>Ed & Shirley - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> Tally Ho - Above</div><div>They were having a great time.</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1442v4gnbLqueP3o1H65IylM7TfqAgtRFa28bgIuPm3xQl3Hq34tlNG7d8xM4fNnXsNmR8YP17GGCqfkjMjvjsXhx2dGGjLtx6dSFvDGi-XFKf_QLKK4JOtTi0cP1gPiEVHfiA/s1600/03+Western15.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468252751156124050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1442v4gnbLqueP3o1H65IylM7TfqAgtRFa28bgIuPm3xQl3Hq34tlNG7d8xM4fNnXsNmR8YP17GGCqfkjMjvjsXhx2dGGjLtx6dSFvDGi-XFKf_QLKK4JOtTi0cP1gPiEVHfiA/s400/03+Western15.JPG" /></a>Jan and Brian from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">MV</span> Roving Seas - Above</div><div>A taste of the old west. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-35671486996614299442010-02-06T09:16:00.029-05:002010-02-06T12:26:49.001-05:00December 2009 in the Abaco's<div><div><div><div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Shortly after arriving in Marsh Harbour, Wink and Paul went out lobster hunting. They were lucky enough to get a few for dinner. Although there <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">were</span> a lot less lobsters this winter. A few days later, Vanessa asked Wink to help her learn how to hunt & more importantly to catch lobsters.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435137356048366514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmWZt5qU2Q0DquHar5IJpRZoM2vHfCSLiUKfzh-hO3FG3dgzz0xpev9Z9W2rxQ4Da_aFTK2kNHKsIU_aR2VYOAfkxdHIBgdNg3XRHbIvlEyG6zVv35h5csto8ANLM83nv7uK2COQ/s320/001.JPG" /> Wink was able to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">demonstrate</span> the hunt and catch for one lobster. That's the only one that was in available for shooting. Others were too small. But since they were out, why not get a couple of fish for dinner. Wink was able to catch a large Black Grouper which was delicious.<br /><br /><p>Shade-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mor</span> took a group over to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Guana</span> Cay to enjoy a day at Nippers either having lunch or walking their huge beach or both. The beach had almost no shells on that visit.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435138618132851794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsD2RJwaFnjP9uLfduoGlZAusUTHBKsIRvJcEuo9JA9Ns-TNoK5FpYk_DP7l5LxMzDkCjP7hNqupOuSdHI7VHYxIAdj6SIrq1TL-TPiPgEd3lXDVYbfJ_L-p8fY4IHRRVk03p5g/s320/003.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435138897484864066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju-TQoATK9TJ9Cih5HQ2BDVaVLl5iHDyaGiB3ref2TZByWESkqya8d_0yT0HrAn2gLgFnk3ybIfzz__MD_y9MSxVQghqNN7_uTMtNoRDYv4W6E2EUvyDIPPTHyGArmh-kvr7-1Ow/s320/005a.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435138707809564738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxEehIh2WDF_8pKYmmMx1NMFCYtKQDA0M2oSdyYz1WgcCO_ls8_KVZxLznChkCi3wspO1fL0eF5kAnTan0yXw47ZIcl-uvwRDyuwpy3VvXfWrMwLYgyy8va3_K2ElYZjXf5EKfA/s320/004.JPG" />The top picture is of a group of boaters on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fly bridge</span> of Shade-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mor</span> as we leave the marina for Nippers & more Fun. The middle picture is of John Henry in it's regular slip #413. The 3rd picture just above this description is Wilma and Judy washing off the sand from their feet before enjoying a nice lunch and a little dancing.</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435146663663424258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGOmPmlXetaozDRe5U2xsiWfLV4RVUJLDAj6FIcGjO9wq12_f7pHXpc5wLRgID7LcHbIZdEDC21f8wfVACPsbNn4viuf_548x1aejJ9IkQ8BYDVfHCs9_YrWdcKsqLs6jD3lR3Q/s320/006.JPG" /> <p align="center">14 kt Gold Filled wrapped Red Sea Glass<br />Wink and Wilma will be participating in the Man-O-Way Cay flea market in February. We both took wire wrapping jewelry classes in the summer in Jacksonville, FL. Wink is creating wire wrapped works of art while Wilma is crocheting necklaces and creating earrings. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435147220067685762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzRM-V8JKUspjlYlCnaW1DckZ9tPJYL5-dn1Arpq_2FwUVHuxxzWDFGmwXKPta23OP8RbxZ849xnWS_RWZ2GyhyDYIMfwt_wd7p0Qw-KDGw9jiiXioCjzOfhBP61LEGI62DPQoA/s320/007.JPG" /></p><p align="center">14 kt Gold Filled wrapped Ancient Sea Coral<br />Wink traded one of the green recliners for a bigger, softer recliner from the condo. Everyone know that Wink ONLY sits in that chair, but Sherry was caught relaxing and given a warning.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435148756816571394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV6N21Oes0_Wql2LB8fpiOx_sLUSUp2_tVuI4oxYj8uhEboEOJULyLJ-ylk7wAriH8n7NLe9qC5Y37NQM1WPGJxlNVyT_RiXc-x4LTfcrblWKKYfnC0aItP_QcRZaYwsAxEWixQg/s320/008.JPG" />The Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">RMHYC</span>) held their annual Christmas Party. Rita wore the above mentioned and shown Red Sea Glass Pendant. Wink and Wilma had a great night.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435149861995286130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX2n-UioBmC2spt-WgVbF2F-FozQqddj4WW4g8QlgPs-sgxkGtnAaVmLGvCMvIfaHZnJ2dqinfidFGSit8DgUcG3R88tYDcFPhC7I40951SNq4QcvvuullN7joS53jD6-pQ4Ad_g/s320/009.JPG" /> Wink with Rita who is enjoying her new piece of jewelry that Wink made.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435151573911434082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwREIrfyEUODyUuYxUGl2QpwqGasABd7QYZJWJDWw2VTW4tB8Cy5j0tZ68OQ_r7xI6XuK7fmav80WXlo7Ud4iffS-CbEQn2AaiWTuH74pqTIc6t-ro7mohGwkuvNujeWBjD7XslA/s320/010.JPG" />Wilma and Wink at Christmas Party for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">RMHYC</span> at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Abaco</span> Beach Resort. Wilma enjoys her own Wink made jewelry. On Christmas Eve, Wink and Wilma held and Open House on John Henry welcoming all <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">RMHYC</span> members to attend and enjoy Holiday Snacks and enjoy a social atmosphere. Wilma made 20 dozen of cookies and 4 gallons of punch.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435153721721308674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7ayHMDmKcTBEMwHb6TTzZjYAtN2ojVBfqWaldJ0fhcV1Mm6FSJnhZJBV06PFGxoAgMj6iQhF7uXcClCPXOuyqCzdVBwSeYfP7INxmjstUvKF92Ms1qqyrUB9l1FOQZcxw-NsGQ/s320/011.JPG" />Wink, Wilma and Chris <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Higgs</span> (Boat Harbour - Harbour Master).<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435159852878446050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwc-afQgd7mcJ86PoZt8s75YZfm_h8YJuWFGcsdqoO37hb-q7BJtY4x0z1MaKTsNQwUWV0ExP4_eCfVVWtotvLYORifnAW3RZRKV6TDnxAx6KnkN9s8XmRri_n1T5BOr80ldHjA/s320/011a.JPG" />There were people in the Pilot House (upstairs).<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435160802526539490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid08rpz8xEzxCbEnZ-NXL2JL18A3V3drVvHPChKG1p_JgvGeb2ybpm3y-o4yhMjjQBX8IZmMmPfYS2lwdvposDwcT-op6AnyQkvroU9vbo6RXbo4UargEmMtb3FAtaWT86k_AcCw/s320/012.JPG" />There were People on the Fly Bridge (top of the boat).</p></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435161688962619650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkRFxv8nodl0l88RJxdiHhzjI3mMwOBRm0BluhJIingROKs9w81i1_1HmBL66Ty6i2FbmNhIAf71WPWvJeqTNR4yG_oz414yhbDszaJ60Gw-NEOtCk6dpSojs0XpAsxcHUEs7_w/s320/013.JPG" />We even had a giant ELF drop in. Brian on Roving Seas wore his festive elf outfit.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435163225538144114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOLC3ZqoWdLEeuTygeasUjESsz1GN0uK5XOS5olh0tX_TONCG7go_igJ4G8bzLi-g8tXp0nJQmdYdH5yU2bMP8Tjdx5HN4OzMBHiQw2qGAdTxwGjxFYyocMUH5q7gdZPHRzGKHuQ/s320/014.JPG" />Carl and Mike waved a Merry Christmas to All.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435164099548418434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrOa6PKyBhgRRHQF9F2cZDcH5zTsBBD6kGSIs8N-VoCJo5Hj29DijD4EJ-Yyi9m61PCKKPAOIckv-9MLJZfbI0nBSpgpW3hPNMGiyqTobw8C-mrDGOaEKWTfgCSHLOgMGhhgqwNA/s320/015.JPG" />Tonia Van Mill and John Mitchell pose for the camera while enjoying good conversation. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435164773306785138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdP9sHhkWKMZdBKpPiiTHaCqONQhIlKQTvryzA03WmR3S8ObA9pUOjAdqRlqyry0BgQ6T2mLFNwDIyW3cETSg0q2CA0DPZeyhcbL6eFWkzGpluwP3kTfEzpScG4bSw2T1HvPfRw/s320/016.JPG" /></div></div></div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Ron and Mike enjoying the treats. That Mike really gets around.</div><div><br /><br /></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435165606553144290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxCyaGAWytUxCzJ-HWy_b-WkzHm2yws-TEMQESzsuKOlEFHLaDR8abbHIj4JCKOLWcpJyJJMDk4Z_dJIGn9nXDNiGzf26QtWHuyPWUP9dRLfISXha9E5Ml2hhs4jkrD_Zn8kk3A/s320/017.JPG" />The food was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fabulous</span> at the Christmas Open house. The party was hearty and the crowd didn't want to go home. Our 1-4 pm party went until 7:30 pm. Now that's a party.....<br />It was just a week until New Year Eve. Our dock, Dock 4, had organized a New Years Eve party. The boaters have new picnic tables courtesy of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Abaco</span> Beach Resort. Our party was scheduled to be held at those tables but just as we started setting out the food, it starting raining. The party was moved to John Henry within minutes.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435168206785154130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeKjRTx4fehhyphenhyphen4L7FMKAosjjFnSgdC1Dvewfc_3xAY-YteNaIMTwKR76uLXFLFAZkP4A8jpawYB5RfeAYbvuECW21KFOec6i7Qv-rxfh4GbjdKbcY7a31luEzIJ0C5DKN1e0kdQ/s320/021.JPG" /></p><div>Lesley and Judy were wearing feathered hats and somehow the discussion centered on how they looked like a couple of birds. So they did their bird impressions.</div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435169154348458018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJUcoFMUs41Pa5MbhQ7BV_DS-_Ya5M_ZP1BtbQ2WuOnhePF5tBcbhKN3TUXXAN3hpJkQm2EbWHCKaRQsa2QnbRyn5ywWNsED3kPFIxqU00L54IWnJ0x23w9n8HIixjvMUTLPd8Rg/s320/022.JPG" />Since we had 20 people planned for dinner, some of us had to eat in the Pilot House. (upstairs) The dinner was planned as a progressive dinner so each course was brought in separately. Below Wilma brings in the ham that Sue and Paul cooked.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435171806826508050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPoZQvhYebf4-Gmcuv_8oWSND-Kn2OZwEDpx_SMy6sQSN8GLmmABjhhc06-oHD9lCR9BunYNHoCBZPISwiXLXmivO8puVbnPpxgT_6kROkzaO0IABhBOUYF-awW7EU49gdHCTeTA/s320/023.jpg" />Wilma always gets comments about the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Flintstones</span>. It was pretty funny when both Fred and Fred wanted a picture with Wilma. For the record, there are at least 4 Fred's in Boat Harbour with only 1 Wilma. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435172727929168818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgl_rkHn1QJRpYCViTmraJSv4bPAEtrYo0kdPwYJrI1AurUcPvfTjoF86xoDRxL2061V0XhqDIz1u6s-BkG3U8TyQFcLAR_pJGOEYGSu4Goit0DFnn8QiSt7dPQiZdxCP8NHd0g/s320/024.jpg" />After Dinner we cleared the floor and made room for 3 couples to dance. Before the dancing was over, Wink and Sara took a musical Stroll.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435174262421523026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwxTgi7h8UJyHDSx2VayMx8U5c8soqJy1B8T4wea8fql6w8rnK0hJ2uQGM7csvmDQtk6QHfCWF3DclecuIWru3iLz8YPr1N59HTL0lmj3kAlR2mhByiMAMyYZZcoDMNrp0BlRvdA/s320/025.jpg" />Mary brought some horns for blowing at midnight. We decided to have a practice session so we'd be ready at Midnight. The tunes were so melodious that Sara joined in with a howl.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435176884222303234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsrI7E5sBT2_gik6rwoeIv9FnefK_ZkWe7nMeXxK9C-OhI1krGlIDijxGsUPmzxoy1oOC8xt7zZzLepIVq6DLSWdamg3eSyZLz_1wxtWbeF7-tyV3uZrXkNG0W_qdVao4eD-NXw/s320/026.jpg" />For Dessert, Wilma bought out a Chocolate Cake and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hiupia</span> (Hawaiian Coconut Candy) while George and Jane brought down some Cheesecake. January 1st is Jane's birthday so we sang Happy Birthday and presented her with a crown.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435177794513717442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_uJ8r-3IBXoWug9H9PELTQqDZBvpd0FbEGlxaFjk6Ls_M4cElaWxpk46wdd4CL2rSfwnidRTHwnifgTWJ5C6-6R4-nHw51fmCK1LY4bo1oXUgY5Ip5krKpa3kxOz3cn0lTlwPw/s320/027.JPG" /></p><div>Within about 15 midnight, the group moved up to the Fly Bridge. The rain had stopped and we had a beautiful Blue Moon (2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> full moon of the month). Blue Moons are rare, about every 24 months. We were able to view 4 different firework displays which were <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hopetown</span>, Sea Spray, Regattas and someplace in front of the resort. We were the loudest group in the Harbour on New Years Eve. </div><div> </div><div>Wink, Wilma and Sara the sea dog wish you all the happiness, health and good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tidings for a sp</span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">ectacular</span> new year in 2010.</div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-57016064527028733862009-12-01T21:37:00.022-05:002010-05-10T09:59:35.212-04:00The Cursed Crossing- Break, Break, BreakWe spoke with our good friend Andy Allen, owner of MV seeDee. He agreed to go with us on the crossing to the Abacos. We picked him up on Thursday night, had a great dinner at a Dominican Republic restaurant in Jacksonville, FL. Christie Comrie drove our car to the condo after we left (Thank you, Christie). Tim Popp from Cloud X also helped us out with getting the car prepared for the winter storage at the condo. (Thanks Tim). <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>After a good night sleep, we left the dock by 6:30 a.m. and had a great cruise up the St. John's River to Jacksonville. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzj2tmjENe7DCEw8xYdRWFfkj9ri4hF_zVCGaghFuy4hcvLLMl41xuIPYVEYqcH-R74-urDiqORGzREi7HH74YC6uy5dmxBWczHtB89Hm-aCAMeA-ms4kq7-cxeXZGcVW-5jQ4Qg/s1600-h/003+Dolphin+2.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 221px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410835146743878258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzj2tmjENe7DCEw8xYdRWFfkj9ri4hF_zVCGaghFuy4hcvLLMl41xuIPYVEYqcH-R74-urDiqORGzREi7HH74YC6uy5dmxBWczHtB89Hm-aCAMeA-ms4kq7-cxeXZGcVW-5jQ4Qg/s320/003+Dolphin+2.JPG" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410834919804297778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuKpwA1Kq06u57Zp8bWzfpFlRf-wxxRyewUhZ6pHi54SbsCN_QhyphenhyphenYZeHTOAhE-hYKEMdHtm5OkkwSHQbdtKtUmPBqFZcrf_ev8wE12P3WCrhsferhMGXKil-Sle9o4f3cWVGsYw/s320/002+Dolphin1.JPG" />As we passed the Navy base in Jacksonville, we enjoyed a flyby show of Navy planes.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410834742817976066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowApWlaJSJzJ3HO4vrDHewHeeZ_wfH13H0tx6nKJQ1NrlozkW9JQewg-hY3eblDnta5nTKyoxvBBXXu43DoKnGvfy54l2ZQmXava4fWw18n88p0wTx6Sh9FEU1802qwVOJwBoFQ/s320/004+Navy.JPG" /> As we approached the Intercoastal Waterway, we were able to clearly see where the salt water began and the fresh water ends.<br /><div></div><div></div><div>We started seeing a little white spoke from our Starboard (Right) Engine. Wink had changed the oil and filters and felt he had overfilled the engine. After a short while, Wink decided to consult a Yanmar repair expert. The expert was concerned that the fuel injectors were having a problem and suggested we keep a watch on them. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrA0fJzsgKe_a70V2Oh5KyjrMbt_qq1mBAhG6s082fJO3ySBhjSByTEwM7rwygdvE2tY-kJLulAchYNfqaswJyvbsTCf71YIQV0nvQ636yiez7UMI6gcxReiMedzSS63ytLJR5Q/s1600-h/001b+St.+A+Lighthouse.JPG"></a>We anchored our first night north of St. Augustine. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410835823949357026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtRhZakrr0SyVN1d3ezxy7ECo3JJEAYgkhEMYuH4rBJTRzVqVwk9JmTROzYipYdAMBk7gQ3GMrQhFzXzuDfcSiMQD2jZq1-6cQAAKrG41JA8CAnsqMXmHzA-eMt3yAvlXPqNTXAg/s320/001b+St.+A+Lighthouse.JPG" />When we awoke in the morning, the batteries were lower voltage than they should have been.</div></div><div></div><div></div><div>As we continued on our cruise, we continued to monitor the engines and we kept a closer watch on the batteries and when we awoke on the third morning, indeed the batteries were again not where they should be. We continued on our trip with the plan to stop near Andy's home and have the engines and the batteries checked. Andy directed us to Telemar Bay Marina in Indian Harbor Beach. It's a great place and Sara really liked it because she was only 10 feet from the grass.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410836948985325858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFO6RCweogT9rWsR09wc_SVonCeohCQjGXLgxg4D5NFLWY22uNF0Tcky9oBY7imKB46St_YkdPHYAy44BkARbHJkZ4jFY4HmqYpyeYVBH7RPfJ9f2_RANb_pmxo7KGTAy3chaMg/s320/008+JH+For+Sale.JPG" /> <div></div><div>Wilma spent some of her time in front of the sewing machine making 10 new fender covers. These covers keep the fenders from squeaking when rubbed against the dock and boat. They also look a lot better and keep the boat nice and clean.</div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410832181567536834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAm9ArRoD1GRa9CN-CtnhE4JuiL04b7IyPsc3X5SrUgGpwmwVHO_Wsq_vsoh1TNa29DCQY10cc5IVwKUQS1fhVG1eFniVzVqTnP9aeD9ktm3zCTdAm7JHS6Vqt_o_SLBxBXaumA/s320/010+Fender+Covers.JPG" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410836189900221602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNs1mVa_3wLoDe8yFydIAn3BprN1sXD3f8RSUUiRxibEX2FqXbdpxlgzoCOLs-We-1ozDnf0-ybSOKZDVIEqk2nv_iUmVd6StLVibyF2amBEYZKiFvID1hAI8PaKi4Ywe9L2iyRw/s320/007+Zincs.JPG" /> Wink dived on the boat to check out the shaft seals and discovered that one of the zincs was loose and pretty well used up. He replaced the zinc with a new one. </div><div></div><div>After the Marine Pro expert came and looked over the engines, it was decided that we did need to have all eight fuel injectors cleaned and reworked. We also determined that our house bank of batteries needed to be replaced. The picture below shows the batteries removed and the area cleaned and ready for new batteries.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410831673460338066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYteGNX-z8K_pVyaryKegOoNOmwXEkb0DmQVKkq5Rh1pTe2R4an0q2xyXUnF8mmu6SNIfAjzLuEgcubxOZcdjNZ0RkJr0ZhlYlE_fBvuyBOniP3DPlyo2vawhnCj1vnDxGCIF-Wg/s320/012+Clean.JPG" />We decided to also have our battery for the generator replaced as well. Thirteen batteries total.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410831292549344450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifaQp0veOgmZrwt97zJZfN7_pHkqxmtDcPR1AKkG02KLLriCNfPh_xV6iS5lNNjeTdgiNhXDOAHWR4BrdkpP2Sz4nucCTswvmE4m362jT0DP2lnLYQE8xytnM1D4a7PyWAX2xqug/s320/013+batteries.JPG" /> We were going to be taking a break from the crossing because the repairs would take two weeks. Andy was near his home now and his window of opportunity to cross had closed. We rented a car for the week and did some errands. Our coffee pot even decided to break. We have a spare purculator on board, but if we used it we wouldn't have a spare so we just bought another one. </div><div></div><div>Wilma called her family to let them know that we would not be crossing for another two weeks. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410830284423698962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7abcutfy2V0pLnW2QnqlCf6NzXSonjwLL-NI73KTup5z3-f_81mLYeCDmNgu_PCKuSaZn8QziyZcMICPiV278JkgkKX7RoDEoPjkglTVQtQ17MzRhmnDgsnu62rqPFdGZUHyTA/s320/019+Family.jpg" />Wilma's family decided to have an early Thanksgiving with all of her siblings coming in from various locations for a family reunion. Wilma's parents are on the loveseat above. They have been married for over 63 years. Their children from left: Billy, Betty, Timmy, Geraldine, Mickey, Wilma and Hardy. Wilma's family also had a celebration of their fathers 84th birthday. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410831028093063458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgJnPI8W2G9CqWnlDP86vRMeyVoKfTfEAm0H_rqbRC5VGyIW0Bh9UZmijsPVVxMpj2TyuC2saecVU9S8bxPX9yBnoIxTKGTaLQg_vlWv8xzSBlCpZ7pwpwOKUQN2CCw1A6QriuA/s320/015+Bday.JPG" /> Once Wilma returned, we decided to get underway on Tuesday, November 25th so Wilma rode her new bicycle to Publix for fresh vegetable and milk. We left early at 6:30 a.m. and cruised to Ft. Pierce, FL. We arrived at the Ft. Pierce inlet around 1:00 p.m. and kept going as we knew this was our only chance as the weather was due to deteriorate in the evening. </div><div><br /></div><div>The crossing went well with 3-4 ft swells. Wink had driven during the morning <span style="color:#ffff00;">until we got to</span> the ICW and into the ocean for a couple of hours then Wilma took over and drove until about 9:00 p.m. We reached the Little Bahama Bank about 10:00 p.m. </div></div><div><div></div><div>Our intention was to anchor anywhere on the bank and get some rest, but the winds and waves were too rough to anchor. We had to keep going. We drove as if in the ocean, radar was on, the chart was plotted, the navigation screens covered to keep out the light. We checked the radar, the navigation, and checked for lights in the dark night every few minutes. Wink and Wilma both took turns and tried to rest some in between. We set our course and speed to arrive at Great Sale Cay (a good anchorage) about daylight Wednesday. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410829766469468754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjng3r6GgPmOv3gLDZ8DRyuCMKQZufuZNU02n0uRa7_eZkyVBC9LM0nPz-aBZMXF8YiXGISnME8o2VKi0o09KEXwNgAGpBbYLmQ5X4N7jPvLDmWLgUvSKtKbdOsS9A8RbiHh6eeGA/s320/021+Daylight.JPG" />We were so happy to finally see day light and have a chance to rest. We anchored on the west side of Great Sale Cay for protection from the east winds. We attempted to turn on the generator to cool the boat down for better sleeping - keyword "attempted". After a short time diagnosing the problem, we decided it couldn't be repaired quickly so we pulled up anchor and headed to Spanish Cay. In route to Spanish, we decided to dump our holding tank. Guess What? You got it, the macerator wouldn't work. Just one more thing to repair at Spanish Cay.</div><div></div><div>We arrived at Spanish Cay and cleared customs 32 hours after we left our dock on Tuesday morning. By now we were so wired by the coffee and the excitement of actually arriving that we couldn't sleep. Wink was able to replace the impeller on the generator and luckily we had bought a spare macerateor so he changed that out also. The rain came about 5:00 p.m. and continued all night. Thank you, God for washing the boat down for us. Finally around 11:00 p.m. we enjoyed a nice, relaxing sleep.</div><div></div><div>Spanish Cay put a nice Thanksgiving Dinner together for about 9 boaters. It was very nice to meet some new people and have a great dinner and to give thanks for a safe - yet long crossing to the Abacos. On Friday, we decided to go lobster hunting. We prepared the skiff and when we tried to start it, it wouldn't work (what else is new?) After examination, Wink discovered that the cable to the motor from the shifter was broken into. This must have happen on the transient as the skiff was working fine in Florida. This repair will have to wait until we get to Marsh Harbour. On Saturday Wink needed a little more light in the Saloon, but the light switch wouldn't work - luckily this only took a few minutes to repair. We stayed at Spanish Cay for several days and then headed south on a calm day to make the Whale Cay crossing. As we approached Green Turtle Cay, we passed Ken Fickett (Builder of our boat). He was the Captain for a charter group on Spoonbill. The water was so clear and we had dolphins under our bow twice on the course to Marsh Harbour. A special thanks to David from Tar Heel for coming out to take our Skiff into Boat Harbour so we could back into our slip. He also brought Fred from Chippka Fire III (thank you Fred) to help out with the lines since Wilma is steal healing from her dual arm surgeries.</div><div></div><div>All our friends at Boat Harbour were there to greet us and catch our lines and once more we were home. After a day, a night, and a happy hour, it seems as if we never left........</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-66976865095998538142009-12-01T20:52:00.008-05:002009-12-01T21:34:56.773-05:00Getting Ready to Go to Abaco, Bahamas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2rCh1kHEq-uAzLrq7azCNixwNk_vtMSRb-NjmxwigOdhyphenhyphenPAEdfwV5vM56nqB_DaYey8Mj_UeawDISZHYXvps2wvGBdxkElEzit8-qSAHmtfPKh_3NpLQBaIGIbsKvChL7e7brg/s1600/001+JH+Away.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410460994101123074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2rCh1kHEq-uAzLrq7azCNixwNk_vtMSRb-NjmxwigOdhyphenhyphenPAEdfwV5vM56nqB_DaYey8Mj_UeawDISZHYXvps2wvGBdxkElEzit8-qSAHmtfPKh_3NpLQBaIGIbsKvChL7e7brg/s320/001+JH+Away.JPG" border="0" /></a> John Henry was pulled for a new paint bottom job and the running gear cleaned by Holland Marine. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410460689058313122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Nwy8AwT2380pjMMzqZATP83zKEZ4F0ayzsxJZKAoT14hoUvUJ90alJleJNughQbN6h6UYYkIT3nOfUKzCBeFYsd7JJZaL6EUr7H1NigTEkEQ9vITiwZImnTA0RPHGgs2_JPh5g/s320/003+JH+Prop.JPG" border="0" />While on the hard, Wink and Wilma did a lot of cleaning. All the portholes had their screens removed, cleaned and replaced along with the stainless ports polished. The rub rail was cleaned and treated with F21 cleaner and protectorant. The alleyways were cleaned and all their trim work painted inside the hatch covers. All the teak and holly floors were cleaned and oiled.<br /><br />We also went to Sarasota to deal with a few medical appointments. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410453268877876082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7ADxu4Znjz4KSWaZNNtUUpj910k2LFIsD1T5FL7gzdBuRzuOi939Z1AqTU1zjrw3-DvTTL03r8E4814AVBKI2x8q4GIdX-LJJfFX2QWqD-wsam85_ttI_W0lZQe99NN01v73yQ/s320/005+Rudy.JPG" border="0" />While we were there, Wink’s cousin Rudy came for a visit.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410453057148084002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoBkG5nTtDahKnL77MFLm3lR1IpEeD8FftKCRtBU1EcVgHx_fFKc9_7jdaoe3YVY97GMix5_RIo5z_WPtiWqKHC70zbSr3HVNzYhmU85svpNdV9t0n3o-m7WxEoef6OLDAsnASA/s320/006+View.JPG" border="0" /> This is the view from our Pent House Condo. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410452734942109170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUDtzHFdkQ-6r1mCsmnDrTNbVlXqGDXQ4lSY2AulpG0cjR-DHbIAQTYYDnlxDW9ho5rMqassmiLVzofsZYvGYbx8PPj5XUOcS3Xz8XgbNb4cORBTw_WVvUq1U03tu1iwimbsFFQ/s320/007+Wink.JPG" border="0" />Upon closer inspection, you will see that the kayak is being paddled by Wink. Wink also has started a new hobby of making jewelry.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410452585757395154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOkumXJYLSzLCmOOGXCgirpRP9ygAX2xTbWA7Ux1MYl6jFMb3_ZZUcbFmRAiBdAyw8QkrdXvS4gzXWMgF5ZzHhBzGyluJgYPF6uT6c8KCWR3QBwyBilvkx0N90Zym-gHZlFVH5w/s320/DSC00215.JPG" border="0" /><br />Above: Some of the pendants that Wink has created.Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-68986218535531631652009-11-12T17:43:00.012-05:002009-11-12T18:19:38.131-05:00October - Returning South - Part 2As we headed south, we stopped and visited our friends Jan and Vinny Gaglioni, owners of Crystal Bee Supply, Peabody, MA. We use to keep Honey Bees in our early days. Jan and Vinny were our teachers and mentors when we first started the Hobby.<br /><br />Heading south, we decided to go back to Ogdensburg, NJ for another visit to Sterling Hill Mining Museum. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403352549125097810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNCafg76n9MQ3BUeftoJj5BvkviGCKSHATi64SKEQXBd5Bu7Jrexv5DtAQpVVz_AXWWtNsmhE_t9sNXALdqCYJf_ohSD7pwGSFCPfWpfa76jjpIsFIao1wpHoEQC-l1OTXkLUC5A/s320/IMG_3612.JPG" border="0" />Due to the power outage on our first visit, we weren’t able to take the tour of the mine or see the mineral museum. We took lots of great pictures and here is a little sampling of what you can see – we do recommend you go if you’re in the area. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403356842137076946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 241px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbJgwpmzNpsZZwx3OB3APjQ01Tjv2CWsD5pkhU29-mRh6x8jWJrwErnOFVm1mOGASHS9xHONWul35HCQNXHckXdoKo8HfapgZ6g0FL0KJQhhnnSfdcBrBpe2X85y7TO6ow-0fOw/s320/IMG_3554.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403354144888824946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAfo29hNpN8nfH4ovfowIguJhExPVtxJGAIo-xzDnJl1iB7vS7j7RrMK6kezw2uDslGjyqdJC_4DPvYWWg9e5xnI3IyzyG_P-tuMkvGxJR5t-Xnplcea_tEYnvMnjHEnFSVyF4Lw/s320/IMG_3606.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403354325338313074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7hpN1nhkcNQLhfXGK4XNsm5G1aa-z-sMFv8lUC2LY7jvQZSWCDfUZZ6O54J9dgpV_NJrStBvvXwlgY3DAzlaCL3mqjnnMTBIwV70aqFSpA9CFqWMRFhKKoVf2GjJhhBLCjOWJw/s320/IMG_3600.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403356540150605890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 257px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBcO4MiUmIn7KEFRboWFAkiHMzxZr814tIMU3tdqkPH46NwmEORWJB1mvMs4lyMjkwDhjPal4xFhqikednWSzq-NklsL1BdEJPDVuXKtqB5fCibTad5e-W0xUKiTTbCyRqXWLxfQ/s320/IMG_3558.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403354942239654962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPHwlf05qsG0pVurbOQ_Oz2OHhrXBewnHBruR-NZCMpbQJVSn5PuDyMASwyOG2roaNGw2vsTje3qpHwt9mhrHeLMNI_SUe7TqICQzKqvbRXmvtmaxPuu0eJF2Pf_EHLbhuBrL5w/s320/IMG_3578.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403355192144780690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRY5YtmPHE43pExWal53RMZgJm4QKZst-yQOoFaT0w58-Txw3WVieNUyxd4iLIXuoD9REkFP5BT0eXXXrKBav4jKSIuuMsHRcFcS-DSo1vqeGmTJkUZr-hZRJXwMafEd7jgXiKsg/s320/IMG_3561.JPG" border="0" /><br />The Oreck Family (Vacuum cleaner Oreck’s) has a mineral exhibit in the museum that’s amazingly cool and extremely large. It’s the best exhibit that we’ve ever seen. (Above)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403357843458487650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR99Td785nYhhEmQ2xxgFGaY3q-mpF8wH_8Xx9n4J8OCbwEoIG6DE5h3HNYfwAvbjTTDHm-_8jLTu4wgktwoxMGz3wGu2nSEXtZRmS_nZImgMCLZAoBRAhPXVUE8aY-mUFBvLMiA/s320/IMG_3630.JPG" border="0" /> The Sterling Hill Mine is famous for the flourescent minerals show above. Sterling Hill and the Franklin Mines are now both educational based museums and the the main sources for flouresecent mineral mines in the USA . The mine is extremely deep (I think it is about 8 levels deep), but since it’s not a working mine, the mine has filled with water to within 50 feet below the main level. The water is extremely clear and the flooded passages can be seen clearly for a long way down. It’s strange to see a row boat tied on the second level (especially in a tunnel). <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403357044305873586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOOim4LXrJwZ5i7mQ4FKZYOjqzvL-hmPTefrD7kIzG_Ze2MV_ayQXvqbXRMJGOfJkQEBvLlfXw-6B6TSFHB7XjmnPdunNN3ai3fkqs-OP8xRhYQSe6c63ewbbrE7cR0POwI-hZw/s320/IMG_3623.JPG" border="0" /> After we left New Jersey, we went west to New York City. Yes, we have friends everywhere. Fred and Sherry Sztul invited us over for a couple of night to visit. Fred and Sherry are fellow RMHYC members and they dock their boat near us in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. They treated us like royalty. We had a huge lunch the day we arrived and then we all went out to China Town for dinner and then over to Little Italy for dessert. The next day we went to Boynton Beach for Russian lunch to be followed by dinner cooked by Sherry. Everything was great and we look forward to seeing them in Marsh Harbour. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403358239459238002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISHyTuAqYDAErjnnWY1m4vcYXV5IJrLYcmKYJteegu6DAjC8W6nx2tu7fT3_uxdlJKZynTslJyftvGLSR6Y2gUZYcyPINDkjWMR8Zmr9dyFr8eMyzatihhlOaEKltZsXYRDxndg/s320/IMG_3635.JPG" border="0" /> As we headed south again, we remembered the great time we had at Cotton Patch Gold Mine so we stopped for another visit with our niece Lee Ann and of course, she was very interested in going back to mine with us. Another great day – and highly recommended good fun.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403358491756525154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15GorMnkvDUws69rg4rryKPqMtIPMOmjPi0eD0cc75L6fn0XfluR6nhThO4IF7KkBdB-HG-Bx6Kzup0f5U0o3TLkGnMLBO4I8L1ujqJJ-2fyizBdy-BrQAOpMpIoS7V9dXEvvgg/s320/IMG_3664.JPG" border="0" />Returning to Green Cove Springs, FL in time for a Jacksonville Gem & Minerals Club Picnic and Tailgate Swap. Wilma and Dianna know the true meaning of Tailgate Party.Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-5830414118553358322009-11-12T14:37:00.018-05:002009-11-12T15:15:55.511-05:00September - Road Trip North Part 1<div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi556Yt_ACYwYlZK2i6gaWShtq48NBFHVpww8nZxW0eWN2HETaPShNJI-cMIjBd8pKeoQu9d2UzvXgz_saG5JNLtyWECwDpffR7r70eQMaXNx2a4vTToZj8YbjAyyuKGekcws1yhw/s1600-h/IMG_3272.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403304831966832722" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi556Yt_ACYwYlZK2i6gaWShtq48NBFHVpww8nZxW0eWN2HETaPShNJI-cMIjBd8pKeoQu9d2UzvXgz_saG5JNLtyWECwDpffR7r70eQMaXNx2a4vTToZj8YbjAyyuKGekcws1yhw/s320/IMG_3272.JPG" border="0" /></a> In early September, Wink, Wilma and Sara the Boat Dog took a road trip north. Our first stop was Charlotte, NC where we visited with our good friend Nancy Burns. Nancy use to be Wink’s Assistant when we lived in Hernando, Mississippi and they both worked for Arkwright Mutual Insurance. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFT-R3rdxPe1C7HNqBjvStPvr2ta_aS8L8WfNJwCTbK9KBHieGK3Ur1qyt95j9J9H-DXVlNH9vvaj6GbdzOlz5iLZrVoMGGB__DscUVLAs35rn3C1poh7kbuPpswb8hs7LmCPRQ/s1600-h/IMG_3276.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403305236120706018" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFT-R3rdxPe1C7HNqBjvStPvr2ta_aS8L8WfNJwCTbK9KBHieGK3Ur1qyt95j9J9H-DXVlNH9vvaj6GbdzOlz5iLZrVoMGGB__DscUVLAs35rn3C1poh7kbuPpswb8hs7LmCPRQ/s320/IMG_3276.JPG" border="0" /></a>Sara the boat dog enjoyed the green luscious grass on her small lake.<br /><br />After saying farewell to Nancy, we went to our niece Lee Ann’s home for a few days. Lee Ann went with us the Cotton Patch Gold Mine east of Charlotte and we had a great day panning for Gold. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0qIU2kAzkuvIwO9QKjZwVyVclekpxcUqNxnwlviID4YGL-NL5XJwye8SzZ9uRC7N7IuPcZ0SoVLZYHpmFOIX5r7o9NCoHkTh5T3pLcADH9JRvqgfH4vpZxkPF9ZIzfzgMmzh1Q/s1600-h/IMG_3312.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403305602058277826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr0qIU2kAzkuvIwO9QKjZwVyVclekpxcUqNxnwlviID4YGL-NL5XJwye8SzZ9uRC7N7IuPcZ0SoVLZYHpmFOIX5r7o9NCoHkTh5T3pLcADH9JRvqgfH4vpZxkPF9ZIzfzgMmzh1Q/s320/IMG_3312.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After leaving Charlotte, we traveled west into the Appalachian Mountains to hunt for Garnet, Rubies, and Sapphires. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA09O05_u2aVLHoiWbUSHcp7i_LPRt3X2wTcEALkmZ30BGkWQ2SBW7VKUy1eqQ8TaGZ7S977LjRwJ8Tc0UkoEsADruz6MPV6djHY-51eyKDHFgOO8BQOClxG3wcUp-_R_0XzFOPQ/s1600-h/IMG_3316.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403306150749590242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA09O05_u2aVLHoiWbUSHcp7i_LPRt3X2wTcEALkmZ30BGkWQ2SBW7VKUy1eqQ8TaGZ7S977LjRwJ8Tc0UkoEsADruz6MPV6djHY-51eyKDHFgOO8BQOClxG3wcUp-_R_0XzFOPQ/s320/IMG_3316.JPG" border="0" /></a>We accomplished our finds by digging piles of dirt and then sluicing the dirt leaving only the good stuff. We found a few gems that look interesting, but their quality cannot be confirms at this time.<br /><br />From North Carolina, we traveled north to Ogdensburg, NJ to visit the Sterling Hill Mining Museum. We arrived on Wilma’s birthday, September 11th. The day was cold and rainy, but our silver lining was that we had the place all to ourselves. As we were working outside collecting rocks from the mining piles we would go inside to view them in a dark room since we were looking for fluorescent minerals. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOBNdCco3XmSM9anSyjt9MgCUWe4zdY0cw3kU3ZMgp5OhXvRAHRDMoRcO1XLJCz0ugEmV9661A5xpWArJjaSCXdyd1Gs4Gy66gNOebn6Vy9eyrDrIaD2KAIkk2E-k0Rk9SRJ_5w/s1600-h/IMG_3329.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403306891908881874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOBNdCco3XmSM9anSyjt9MgCUWe4zdY0cw3kU3ZMgp5OhXvRAHRDMoRcO1XLJCz0ugEmV9661A5xpWArJjaSCXdyd1Gs4Gy66gNOebn6Vy9eyrDrIaD2KAIkk2E-k0Rk9SRJ_5w/s320/IMG_3329.JPG" border="0" /></a>Due to the rain, the power transformer exploded so we didn’t have electric power to view our finds. Not to worry, those guys had battery operated equipment that we could use. The colors were incredible and the experience is unforgettable. Hey Girls, I asked for a big rock for my birthday and got about 150 lbs. worth. (Check out October’s Blog for more NJ pictures).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXZqrk5J2pmtCfQwID2h8Tyy7JULFnoSRLP2_TTNHYSX391dM29Jrq16oTBDKJ_HOkWSzcl88qxIxlt-HAmTtGBqth4qp_HSQNVdfCxMow0ZzRCgYoCDJ1YR7FdzvwNIxI9UCgg/s1600-h/IMG_3346.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403307178575021858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYXZqrk5J2pmtCfQwID2h8Tyy7JULFnoSRLP2_TTNHYSX391dM29Jrq16oTBDKJ_HOkWSzcl88qxIxlt-HAmTtGBqth4qp_HSQNVdfCxMow0ZzRCgYoCDJ1YR7FdzvwNIxI9UCgg/s320/IMG_3346.JPG" border="0" /></a>When we arrived in Derry, New Hampshire to visit the grandchildren, they had a cake and presents ready for a party.<br /><br />Wilma traveled down to Massachusetts to visit with previous co-workers. In Waltham, she met up with Elaine Schoener (they use to work together at Arkwright Mutual <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DrBp-UQ5Gli-0cDp0jXXlo89njj2InkaoC0FSwPBhpkFFFsAV88qr4fR3crgQaXEPfaUV7uN9meRq10QKDxw7oWdnaxtJH2_DnQ0e7cMe_wjtQ-lmb811ZHMPiht-p0mBsQTMA/s1600-h/IMG_3379.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403307496039842242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1DrBp-UQ5Gli-0cDp0jXXlo89njj2InkaoC0FSwPBhpkFFFsAV88qr4fR3crgQaXEPfaUV7uN9meRq10QKDxw7oWdnaxtJH2_DnQ0e7cMe_wjtQ-lmb811ZHMPiht-p0mBsQTMA/s320/IMG_3379.JPG" border="0" /></a>Insurance Company). Wilma also met up with Christine and Jim Grinnell. (Wilma and Chris use to work together at Belmont Animal Hospital). <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNmCTRXoiDdj5jRTPvsY4lj6mBTs9FbXIrPldWq_a0jGAhgV9TQ_gs4LABbje_Ben8lZIP6Gqqre9m45QXvHmqV1kPPy5suivaT_sKpAYMpi9frHtXUgbweDiWagO38SwagHC_A/s1600-h/IMG_3383.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403307844655928738" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWNmCTRXoiDdj5jRTPvsY4lj6mBTs9FbXIrPldWq_a0jGAhgV9TQ_gs4LABbje_Ben8lZIP6Gqqre9m45QXvHmqV1kPPy5suivaT_sKpAYMpi9frHtXUgbweDiWagO38SwagHC_A/s320/IMG_3383.JPG" border="0" /></a>Wilma also caught up with Therese and John McGuire but didn’t get a photo – sorry guys.<br /><br />It was Apple picking time in New Hampshire, so we picked bushel of great tasting apples. We made Apple <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgdnb6M3g8Nvfa8EsdywXH5DjJ_VZ3Q8zjgQlhjSk1UyisoQHwMJVVr3EhGZtbnDUDmd9gW5KgeiSL2b1-NYcDt5U3lbsm2y33TjB6YkvFS2e2JMfjuk3YUj8I14Fq10sbxb2_g/s1600-h/IMG_3410.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403308234793952770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCgdnb6M3g8Nvfa8EsdywXH5DjJ_VZ3Q8zjgQlhjSk1UyisoQHwMJVVr3EhGZtbnDUDmd9gW5KgeiSL2b1-NYcDt5U3lbsm2y33TjB6YkvFS2e2JMfjuk3YUj8I14Fq10sbxb2_g/s320/IMG_3410.JPG" border="0" /></a>Crumb Pie, Apple Crisp, Apple Brownies, and more Apple Crumb Pies not to mention eating Apples.<br /><br />Wink designed and built our grandchildren a new bed-bookshelf-desk combination where each child has their own desk and bookshelves on each side of the bed.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBr6NuTczNSvUCLG3VXKnGq1o7Fy6b5ZnUpxdVxq-aA8o9q25EmuJmNTWgkPiJEOk-_qZkppt5St99mqjTd_1aCm8FvgBOtItQX8IeI7SR3XXB3nthUtjPE8vxgqjxj6i6VplY3w/s1600-h/IMG_3509.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403309017956774930" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBr6NuTczNSvUCLG3VXKnGq1o7Fy6b5ZnUpxdVxq-aA8o9q25EmuJmNTWgkPiJEOk-_qZkppt5St99mqjTd_1aCm8FvgBOtItQX8IeI7SR3XXB3nthUtjPE8vxgqjxj6i6VplY3w/s320/IMG_3509.JPG" border="0" /></a> Amber demonstrates her side of the bed. She calls her desk area her office, while Emma calls her area “the Fort”. Toni wasn’t left out; Wink designed and built her a desk to accommodate her needs for completing her college studies. Wilma was able to get the girls furniture painted, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU69ThTIWDwP8gV1MejA3B300OHHvlKJ12qzuw3yN7OVQolF32MZ-sXBoEU8_-7JZIp-lE2A7V4zB_w0sEJKcTE3U3UOLfPkAyc1kH2Clb1XzSfzkieAmjYgAgqzRaTnP53ZHsxA/s1600-h/IMG_3515.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403309495724530114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU69ThTIWDwP8gV1MejA3B300OHHvlKJ12qzuw3yN7OVQolF32MZ-sXBoEU8_-7JZIp-lE2A7V4zB_w0sEJKcTE3U3UOLfPkAyc1kH2Clb1XzSfzkieAmjYgAgqzRaTnP53ZHsxA/s320/IMG_3515.JPG" border="0" /></a>but was unable to get Toni’s painted.<br />Since we were in New Hampshire for early October, we decided to take a little trip into the<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfCNSirqhB1VEZdOHvc1O_yQVBOHgCByoayQYWEcvv4A493wqC8wZ_vj-lxV5LZu-8p5-vONxrl2k9Fi7f88317KaL9mdOe6TluL6RS97zGTzXgRT-hYK_kcxj7szx9Y-e7Fmog/s1600-h/IMG_3444.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403308639217343026" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfCNSirqhB1VEZdOHvc1O_yQVBOHgCByoayQYWEcvv4A493wqC8wZ_vj-lxV5LZu-8p5-vONxrl2k9Fi7f88317KaL9mdOe6TluL6RS97zGTzXgRT-hYK_kcxj7szx9Y-e7Fmog/s320/IMG_3444.JPG" border="0" /></a> White Mountains to enjoy the foliage. Toni’s father has a cabin up there and we were able to stay a couple of days touring and enjoying the colors. Wilma and Emma enjoy a Pajama night in the White Mountains. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403310002405515954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFbOz-YM5axuXX7XhWGk6rDf3gTFQZHowMIWh5XBAZ-mv9EB3Q1JCOzipk4jIxNg0Z6GUpDnub89y5NntFcmGKvKnqYaMWIk59Y7k15LLPs4qe8IQP8_7YMIwgx7i7FRkj-7oFQ/s320/IMG_3468.JPG" border="0" />While site seeing, Wilma, Toni and Amber enjoyed an art festival; and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMT_1UVVZogcIfKv-zytga2fSQHzFU2KcK6Agt4lqpma2P7q1Rl4D8EcpG_BwEKJROorEk8_m65KN41J7HBUlTvnW5LfqpDYSwJXsc0Hwz3I2oQ_Ih0BqCZnR4YCJAxC6Dlw3qWw/s1600-h/IMG_3486.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403310612134530690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMT_1UVVZogcIfKv-zytga2fSQHzFU2KcK6Agt4lqpma2P7q1Rl4D8EcpG_BwEKJROorEk8_m65KN41J7HBUlTvnW5LfqpDYSwJXsc0Hwz3I2oQ_Ih0BqCZnR4YCJAxC6Dlw3qWw/s320/IMG_3486.JPG" border="0" /></a>Wink found an interesting Train Museum. The colors were brilliant and beautiful, but alas the cold weather told us to head south.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403310890661954194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6cMJR0UYnDvbsqjf7bDnwoW5WGM9xQhNqzaScoi-Qct1wfvUJEaEkIf9d24-QGS-5dRjBZO2gfHAfPbHiHdYgCE22laAUyj2KC_Y585HmQL_BQsaiIN532dbjG-6EHkDDCHvghg/s320/IMG_3471.JPG" border="0" /></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-28440992279308303982009-11-12T10:29:00.013-05:002009-11-12T11:00:34.801-05:00August - Green Cove ActivitiesWilma spent the first week back from Texas cleaning the left over dregs from the Blind Mosquitoes infestation that started in June and lasted until after we left for Texas. Luckily, our friend Tim from Cloud X, hosed off the boat once the mosquitoes left the area.<br /><br />Wink and Wilma took Country Western dance lessons for the Two Step as well as learning a few advanced moves we hope to show off at the Western Dance in Marsh Harbour in March. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403247010566881458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5hdPIX1duXfd0cEjdRDma_q-ejBHut1KJQMNeEf0K7M4CCYv64I3FcLLiztY7sYFWk_cHp7BMrj8Nza3qtLnEIdWKVWXy47k2-xMJBJOCKTGwVxm-8Fz9D4mpconmoNwyjV25Rw/s320/Copy+of+IMG_3257.JPG" border="0" />We also joined the Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Club. The club sponsors activities every week for Rock Hounding, Rock Swaps, Club Picnics and lots of Jewelry making classes. We enjoyed attending a series of fine metals wire wrapping classes.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9s_1YmejUDwIUFtheaOTt5o9dZXi2k9c2rkfhTLAHlb3TZZ2NHUUXpWjk3Xdo8zCnm0UkJZ3kL5V6F59HNyx8FPPT22F6hrQw69cpxfxBvhdZ9_ffpkUEQ3Q9bMHP94DukPuppg/s1600-h/IMG_3184.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403246211145489874" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9s_1YmejUDwIUFtheaOTt5o9dZXi2k9c2rkfhTLAHlb3TZZ2NHUUXpWjk3Xdo8zCnm0UkJZ3kL5V6F59HNyx8FPPT22F6hrQw69cpxfxBvhdZ9_ffpkUEQ3Q9bMHP94DukPuppg/s320/IMG_3184.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_J5XRoWOVfNygs3ZAL0HyPsdfDluNXaiZ1HkrMlJf5REb7w7x8MzGMCEwkxgHw4fyOmhs-GW5rrlkBEHfxSC-k12ojCWDTm-7MO8PXHfK9lMvOxuvY9VzkgUd4qhpxBSnOEoJw/s1600-h/Copy+of+IMG_3251.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403244554629781986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_J5XRoWOVfNygs3ZAL0HyPsdfDluNXaiZ1HkrMlJf5REb7w7x8MzGMCEwkxgHw4fyOmhs-GW5rrlkBEHfxSC-k12ojCWDTm-7MO8PXHfK9lMvOxuvY9VzkgUd4qhpxBSnOEoJw/s320/Copy+of+IMG_3251.JPG" border="0" /></a>Several Royal March Harbour Yacht Club members were docked in Brunswick, Georgia so we made several trips to the Marina to see Sue and Paul Graham and other RMHYC members. Sara the Boat Dog (her knew name as it was pointed out to us that she really doesn't like the sea) really likes Sue's new sofas pillows. Robert Wilson and Dave Bluto enjoy the evening.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsK7ftTLyj-4oXbU3t9n3sXUDUNTzdIrsMRbATBefBXNDGlCdAfnTNCoT6XcKJphQ1hHQFs7VXbVUDJSy4L5KwAeJjURUSwZuz0g5-LLtQjUmrLCpK9j0jO5oLiefwP2j4VIthg/s1600-h/IMG_3203.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403244187059831602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 217px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsK7ftTLyj-4oXbU3t9n3sXUDUNTzdIrsMRbATBefBXNDGlCdAfnTNCoT6XcKJphQ1hHQFs7VXbVUDJSy4L5KwAeJjURUSwZuz0g5-LLtQjUmrLCpK9j0jO5oLiefwP2j4VIthg/s320/IMG_3203.JPG" border="0" /></a>We took John Henry out for a shake-down as well as to have a bit of fun in the middle of the month. We invited some of the neighboring boaters to <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvwtxmnD3gI/AAAAAAAADY0/NxfVEFs5pEU/s1600-h/IMG_3231.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403243983138971138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvwtxmnD3gI/AAAAAAAADY0/NxfVEFs5pEU/s320/IMG_3231.JPG" border="0" /></a>join us. From right to left, Tim from Cloud X along with Frank and Frank, Jr. from the end of the dock. We anchored John Henry and took a swim.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvwtSt52evI/AAAAAAAADYs/gldhfNl2l7o/s1600-h/IMG_3237.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403243452520889074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvwtSt52evI/AAAAAAAADYs/gldhfNl2l7o/s320/IMG_3237.JPG" border="0" /></a>As you may remember, John Henry sports a 6’ bathtub. Last year, we had the bathtub modified for easier drainage – unfortunately, it was not a good idea. Wink spent about three days redoing the Fiberglass to get it back to the way it was. We’re much happier with the original design.<br /><br />Wink and Wilma cleaned out alleyways, drawers, and clutter though-out the boat. We took a car load of stuff out of the boat and stored it at our condo which is still FOR SALE in Sarasota. Wink and Wilma also had their annual medical appointments. We’re both in great health. – Yeah.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svws5kffXuI/AAAAAAAADYk/MvkAYie5-v4/s1600-h/IMG_3263.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403243020497673954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svws5kffXuI/AAAAAAAADYk/MvkAYie5-v4/s320/IMG_3263.JPG" border="0" /></a>We stopped in to check on Wink’s mom. She is about the same – we<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvwsF_NJZsI/AAAAAAAADYM/NEUhiYLeNBI/s1600-h/IMG_3263.JPG"></a> believe she is well cared for in the Alzheimer’s Unit and seems happy. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svwryl_1giI/AAAAAAAADYE/o89t-uZfBz0/s1600-h/IMG_3267.JPG"></a><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svwsm2uOqRI/AAAAAAAADYc/y5wbdqcCS_g/s1600-h/IMG_3267.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403242698973817106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svwsm2uOqRI/AAAAAAAADYc/y5wbdqcCS_g/s320/IMG_3267.JPG" border="0" /></a> We also made a trip to Live Oak, FL to see Wink’s Aunt Ella Mae who was having her 94th birthday. She says, “Getting old aint for sissies”.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-55522707963670302512009-11-08T14:57:00.021-05:002009-11-08T15:49:40.607-05:00July 2009 - Car Trip Southeast USA<div><div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqMQgbdUI/AAAAAAAADXY/81bBj6-KLu4/s1600-h/007.JPG"></a><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>During the last week of June, Sara and Wilma went to Dallas by car. Wink took a flight to New Hampshire to spend a few days with the grandchildren (Amber and Emma). Wilma stopped by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yazoo</span> City, MS to visit with family before heading on to Dallas. After several days, Wink and the girls flew to Dallas where Wilma met them at the airport. Wilma’s son, William lives in Dallas and enjoys time with us and his children every summer.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqwjqmKXI/AAAAAAAADXw/FilQhXmu_aA/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401833291750189426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqwjqmKXI/AAAAAAAADXw/FilQhXmu_aA/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqktgYY2I/AAAAAAAADXo/E6TUos_vy7w/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401833088233268066" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqktgYY2I/AAAAAAAADXo/E6TUos_vy7w/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a>William enjoys Steam Punk, a new attire and music fad. He works with models and participates in coordinating photo shoots. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqAJVWsmI/AAAAAAAADXQ/ROmGc1sDVE0/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401832460048052834" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqAJVWsmI/AAAAAAAADXQ/ROmGc1sDVE0/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></a>He<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcqYhbl-7I/AAAAAAAADXg/CH-jW2EuY0g/s1600-h/006.JPG"></a> also designs and creates accessories such as jewelry, goggles, angel wings and other interesting creations. Search Steamline Gear to see some of his work. Wilma models a new creation.<br />Sara fell in love with William’s couch cushion.<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcsM8Em1DI/AAAAAAAADX4/BHI5XJtkPEg/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401834878849700914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcsM8Em1DI/AAAAAAAADX4/BHI5XJtkPEg/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We also went to Keller, TX to visit with Wilma’s brother Charles Timmy who took the girls horseback riding. His ranch/boarding facility is doing well.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcphiZuevI/AAAAAAAADXI/5Zg7NAYUmdI/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401831934201330418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcphiZuevI/AAAAAAAADXI/5Zg7NAYUmdI/s320/016.JPG" border="0" /></a>We also went to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ladonia</span>, TX to hunt for Fossils <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcpWD0h6gI/AAAAAAAADXA/M2GxNflnWzc/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401831737013692930" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcpWD0h6gI/AAAAAAAADXA/M2GxNflnWzc/s320/017.JPG" border="0" /></a>in Pete Patterson Fossil Park. It’s a dry river bed called the North Sulphur River Fossil Haven. Wink and Wilma did find many fossils while Amber and Emma found tadpoles. The temperature was 103 degrees. We drank lots of water and took lots of breaks. It’s too hot for the summer.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401831199365271826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svco2w7KERI/AAAAAAAADW4/WumdlC-o4BY/s320/019.JPG" border="0" /> Our friends Kevin and Lisa invited us over for a swim and dinner. The girls enjoyed laying out to dry before dinner.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svcn3AUxEMI/AAAAAAAADWo/4Wdt25hfykY/s1600-h/035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401830103987589314" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svcn3AUxEMI/AAAAAAAADWo/4Wdt25hfykY/s320/035.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcoFZVA_yI/AAAAAAAADWw/WFLZVP9Ed84/s1600-h/034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401830351217688354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcoFZVA_yI/AAAAAAAADWw/WFLZVP9Ed84/s320/034.JPG" border="0" /></a>We also traveled to Arkansas to visit Wilma’s sister, Betty and family. Betty’s grandson <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Jax</span> was excited to see Amber and Emma. Then we went down to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Yazoo</span> City, MS to see Wilma’s parents and family. On the way, we rescued a water turtle and relocated it to a safe water environment. We also went to Vicksburg, MS to tour the Civil War National Memorial Park. The statues and memorials were amazing. </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcnZbTpV0I/AAAAAAAADWg/I9mjKni4E4w/s1600-h/040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401829595834570562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcnZbTpV0I/AAAAAAAADWg/I9mjKni4E4w/s320/040.JPG" border="0" /></a>Upon returning to Dallas, we went to the Museum of Natural History and the girls really <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcnMj3Q7WI/AAAAAAAADWY/mvsDuJwr7gg/s1600-h/041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401829374793149794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcnMj3Q7WI/AAAAAAAADWY/mvsDuJwr7gg/s320/041.JPG" border="0" /></a>liked the Mammoth at the entrance as well as seeing the many gems, minerals and fossils. We also went to the local swimming pool to cool off. After three weeks, Wilma helped the girls get their hair neat and to make a few faces for the camera before catching their plane back New Hampshire with Wink.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svcmi_yQECI/AAAAAAAADWI/Qs1Bi6t5uyM/s1600-h/043.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401828660733808674" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Svcmi_yQECI/AAAAAAAADWI/Qs1Bi6t5uyM/s320/043.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcmuHHTB4I/AAAAAAAADWQ/64-_HPQ_Qfs/s1600-h/042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401828851679692674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcmuHHTB4I/AAAAAAAADWQ/64-_HPQ_Qfs/s320/042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Sara and Wilma drove back to Green Cove Springs, FL where John Henry sits for the summer. Wilma stopped in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Yazoo</span> City, MS one more time to visit with her aging parents.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401825203193185234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SvcjZvcVA9I/AAAAAAAADVo/_m6JcZaHmmM/s320/048.JPG" border="0" /> Emma in the front yard and Amber in the side yard of their home saying goodbye to Grandpa as he leaves for the airport. Wilma picked up Wink at the Jacksonville airport as the month of July came to a close. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-75542157629984534672009-06-24T17:08:00.019-04:002009-06-24T18:20:18.652-04:00Where Has Two Months Gone?Two months ago - the last week of May - we were traveling north in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ICW</span>. We stopped and enjoyed Cocoa Village - anchoring out just northeast of the Bridge.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351009349715772514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKapxeaRGI/AAAAAAAACrs/IcuE-PuB_5s/s320/IMG_2083.JPG" border="0" /><br />We were traveling with Pat and Pat from Salty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dawg</span>. Pat and Wilma enjoyed shopping in the village. Wilma bought a new straw hat.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKafKl7A4I/AAAAAAAACrk/Pd-NJjxnLT0/s1600-h/IMG_2096.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351009167479604098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKafKl7A4I/AAAAAAAACrk/Pd-NJjxnLT0/s320/IMG_2096.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wink, Wilma and Ms. Pat posing in Cocoa Village for Mr. Pat. Our travels took 5 days from Ft. Pierce to Green Cove Springs, FL.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKaR8Sxr5I/AAAAAAAACrc/6oewipG2H_s/s1600-h/IMG_2314.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351008940302905234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKaR8Sxr5I/AAAAAAAACrc/6oewipG2H_s/s320/IMG_2314.JPG" border="0" /></a> John Henry docked on Pier 2 across from Cloud X. It's great to be back at Reynolds Park Marina in Green Cove Springs, FL. We'll stay here for hurricane season. The Pat's will be staying a month in the Jacksonville area. They had a car stored there, so they drove us to Sarasota, FL to get our car and stayed a few days in the condo.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKaFz2AsHI/AAAAAAAACrU/9RNd9bKKzyo/s1600-h/IMG_2178.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351008731876339826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKaFz2AsHI/AAAAAAAACrU/9RNd9bKKzyo/s320/IMG_2178.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wink, Wilma, Pat and Pat began to work on a small business venture. We <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">donned</span> our business outfits and hit the road. After several frustrating weeks & medicals problems - the venture is placed on hold.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZ9e0HrsI/AAAAAAAACrM/6SQBOAs_t2A/s1600-h/IMG_2178+copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351008588792311490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZ9e0HrsI/AAAAAAAACrM/6SQBOAs_t2A/s320/IMG_2178+copy.jpg" border="0" /></a> However, Wink did get some photo enhancing software and decided to try it out. If only getting fit was so easy - Wilma thinks.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZqdT69FI/AAAAAAAACrE/Ge0pY8yxcII/s1600-h/IMG_2364.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351008261971309650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZqdT69FI/AAAAAAAACrE/Ge0pY8yxcII/s320/IMG_2364.JPG" border="0" /></a> Patrick (the worker) and Wink (the supervisor) work on re-organizing the vent line to the holding tank, changed all of the duck bill values for each of the three <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">vacu</span>-flush units, worked on the windlass, and installed a new intake vent for the master stateroom a/c unit.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZenXkx_I/AAAAAAAACq8/7nyJIuw0ZXQ/s1600-h/IMG_2369.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351008058512558066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZenXkx_I/AAAAAAAACq8/7nyJIuw0ZXQ/s320/IMG_2369.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma also helped with each of the projects - cleaning the alley ways and reorganizing stores. This photo also serves as a before photo because Wilma decided to cut her hair.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZTX2xBlI/AAAAAAAACq0/QHeKyzP5gqE/s1600-h/IMG_2382.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351007865369855570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZTX2xBlI/AAAAAAAACq0/QHeKyzP5gqE/s320/IMG_2382.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma does like it, but looks forward to it growing out a little bit.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZD72VpHI/AAAAAAAACqs/CxRys8PE9I0/s1600-h/IMG_2247.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351007600153830514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKZD72VpHI/AAAAAAAACqs/CxRys8PE9I0/s320/IMG_2247.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had a short visit from Neil Ingram and Jerry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ohlman</span>. They stopped by to say hi before moving <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Shalala</span> to Brunswick, GA.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKY5LnVN0I/AAAAAAAACqk/_N5FPLbOPIA/s1600-h/IMG_2253.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351007415407294274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKY5LnVN0I/AAAAAAAACqk/_N5FPLbOPIA/s320/IMG_2253.JPG" border="0" /></a> We went out touring the St. Johns River tributaries one Sunday with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Christy</span> and George <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Comrie</span> in their large Carolina Skiff. What a peaceful afternoon.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYrB299BI/AAAAAAAACqc/OaG42aVDSXU/s1600-h/IMG_2283.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351007172270355474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYrB299BI/AAAAAAAACqc/OaG42aVDSXU/s320/IMG_2283.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma invited crews of Christina Seas and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Esmarelda</span> over for Happy Hour after the skiff exploration afternoon. Wilma shows off her jewelry that she learned to make in the Bahamas and ended up selling 6 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">necklace</span>/<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">bracelet's</span>.</div><div> </div><div>On one of our trips to Sarasota, FL - we discovered that the high school that Wink attended had been rebuilt and the school was holding a social to come see the old school before it was torn down. The school is 50 years old. Wink graduated 40 years ago. His cousin, Linda (on left) was in the first graduating class. The school is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Riverview</span> High School.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYYOuWeUI/AAAAAAAACqU/LoNqyprVcY4/s1600-h/IMG_2197.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351006849306360130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYYOuWeUI/AAAAAAAACqU/LoNqyprVcY4/s320/IMG_2197.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wink graduated <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Riverview</span> High School in Sarasota, FL in 1969. He could not afford his high school senior yearbook. The school did have several yearbooks from years past on display. Wilma <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">couldn't</span> help but take a picture of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Wink's</span> senior glory.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYPEk5eqI/AAAAAAAACqM/DPuX3MqPn-M/s1600-h/IMG_2196.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351006691963533986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYPEk5eqI/AAAAAAAACqM/DPuX3MqPn-M/s320/IMG_2196.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wink Thornton, 1969 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Riverview</span> High School, Sarasota, FL - Senior Year<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYC9nMRLI/AAAAAAAACqE/NCK-FlpNLDo/s1600-h/IMG_2389.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351006483935675570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKYC9nMRLI/AAAAAAAACqE/NCK-FlpNLDo/s320/IMG_2389.JPG" border="0" /></a> Destruction of the old <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Riverview</span> School - 2009<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKX4-cou0I/AAAAAAAACp8/VK2mYBhT7CU/s1600-h/IMG_2306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351006312361147202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKX4-cou0I/AAAAAAAACp8/VK2mYBhT7CU/s320/IMG_2306.JPG" border="0" /></a> Cape Cod Light - sister ship Cape May Light left port in early June headed to dry dock. (Read the club blog: <a href="http://www.ghtacruising.com/">www.ghtacruising.com</a> )<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKXuhI40_I/AAAAAAAACp0/33dEwJ-QC4Y/s1600-h/IMG_2406.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351006132694995954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKXuhI40_I/AAAAAAAACp0/33dEwJ-QC4Y/s320/IMG_2406.JPG" border="0" /></a> Cape May Light returns after dry dock with a new name: Sea Voyager</div><div>See club website - blog for more details. <a href="http://www.ghtacruising.com/">www.ghtacruising.com</a></div><div> </div><div>Wink, Wilma and Sara the sea dog went to Sarasota last week for medical test and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">appts</span>. Wink is now on new <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">meds</span> for his RA which will hopefully help with moving around better. The dentist was happy to see him also.</div><div>Wilma has a clear bill of health. Sara unfortunately, slipped jumping off the bed onto the tile floors and hurt two disc in her back. She's on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">bed rest</span> for two weeks.</div><div> </div><div>We returned to the boat on Monday - June 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">nd</span>. Apparently while we were away, the Blind <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">Mosquito's</span> decided to raid the boat. There were million, may billions of them dead all around the boat. Wink started to hose down the cockpit, because for a while this is Sara's new poop deck.</div><div>The bugs ran green goo - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">oouuuh</span>. It was all over the boat. After 5 minutes, Wink had itchy swollen hands - he's allergic. Wilma took over the spraying. It took two hours to hose off the boat. The bugs flew from one side of the boat to the other as Wilma hosed the dead bugs off.</div><div> </div><div>On Tuesday, Wilma washed the entire boat top to bottom. It took 8 hours. On Wednesday morning, Wilma again got up and hosed the boat for about an hour and then repeating the process throughout the day. The boat isn't clean anymore, but just keeping the bugs hosed seems to keep the green goo from building up. These bug problems happen in burst and there hasn't been a bad one like this for two years.</div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKXgt0tAmI/AAAAAAAACps/OYhavmf0gLw/s1600-h/DSC09917.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351005895581827682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SkKXgt0tAmI/AAAAAAAACps/OYhavmf0gLw/s320/DSC09917.JPG" border="0" /></a> Blind <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Mosquito's</span> oozing green goo - about three days of bugs we're told. <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-29175739427974563862009-05-17T14:49:00.028-04:002009-05-17T17:26:20.849-04:00Manjack Cay, Abaco to Ft Pierce, FL<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBkII0lp2I/AAAAAAAACbs/eAnxOyx4mgg/s1600-h/John+Henry+Leaving+Marsh+Harbour.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336875649403823970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 436px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBkII0lp2I/AAAAAAAACbs/eAnxOyx4mgg/s320/John+Henry+Leaving+Marsh+Harbour.JPG" border="0" /></a> As our last posting stated, we left Boat Harbour in Marsh Harbour, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Abaco</span>, Bahamas on Thursday, April 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>, 2009.<br /><br />We crossed through the Whale Cay cut without any problems. We traveled with our good friends Pat & Pat <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dwyer</span> on Salty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Dawg</span>.<br /><br />After our brief stay anchored at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Manjack</span> Cay and no <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">additional</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Internet</span> available - our spare time was spent enjoying our hobbies. Wilma worked on jewelry making and painting. Wink enjoyed his computer game.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336875425327244818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 421px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBj7GEkZhI/AAAAAAAACbk/wFa3Y5ejKLc/s320/DSC09867.JPG" border="0" /> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Lionfish</span> painted with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">acrylics</span> - still working on this project. Wilma painted a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Junkanoo</span> bean with a picture of our boat John Henry. Wilma also learned how to crochet necklaces at Boat Harbour. The best part is that Wink and Wilma collected the shells themselves for these necklaces and matching earrings.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBjwGQkTyI/AAAAAAAACbc/Qtdos-Uu88k/s1600-h/DSC09872.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336875236399009570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 373px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 458px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBjwGQkTyI/AAAAAAAACbc/Qtdos-Uu88k/s320/DSC09872.JPG" border="0" /></a> We've enjoyed walking the beaches and collecting lots of shells, fans, driftwood and sea glass. Of course, all these had to be cleaned - another part-time job. Wink also took lots of underwater photos.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336873661366547602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 454px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 401px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBiUazkNJI/AAAAAAAACak/pE3QetF3Zw4/s320/IMG_1747.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336873834808228082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 484px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBieg7SOPI/AAAAAAAACas/VwJ2bdd9ukI/s320/IMG_1474.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336874073136601650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 361px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 508px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBisYxMmjI/AAAAAAAACa0/5UE-fnVY1cA/s320/IMG_1591.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336874451039981890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 447px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 361px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBjCYkYkUI/AAAAAAAACbE/OZX7DorBKBs/s320/IMG_1532.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336874242273707346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 504px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 414px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBi2O2oBVI/AAAAAAAACa8/e1CJm6gcT3U/s320/IMG_1558.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBjdS__ohI/AAAAAAAACbU/nMmsUKlVlM8/s1600-h/DSC09907.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336874913401643538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 311px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 417px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBjdS__ohI/AAAAAAAACbU/nMmsUKlVlM8/s320/DSC09907.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sara <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Sota</span> the sea dog adapted well to living on board John Henry full time. She has a favorite area for doing her business and she always is a lady about it.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBjSX1A5II/AAAAAAAACbM/Qk-_lDHAmtw/s1600-h/IMG_1663.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336874725719204994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 535px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBjSX1A5II/AAAAAAAACbM/Qk-_lDHAmtw/s320/IMG_1663.JPG" border="0" /></a> On Allan-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Pensacola</span> Cay, Pat, Pat, Wilma and Wink explore the beaches and the abandon ruins of a old radar station. On this cay we found a great hanging tree of ornaments left by other travelers and explorers. </div><div> </div><div>Mr. Pat found a couple of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">buoys</span> on the beach and had a great idea of putting our names on them and then placing them on the hanging tree.</div><div> </div><div>He painted them and on our last morning in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Allans</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Pensicola</span> Cay, we had a hanging party.</div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBh1HXii0I/AAAAAAAACaU/Q3Kb-ZNpssA/s1600-h/IMG_1831.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336873123572779842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBh1HXii0I/AAAAAAAACaU/Q3Kb-ZNpssA/s320/IMG_1831.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma and Wink on our 2008 Mirage Skiff with our John Henry <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Buoy</span> for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Allans</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Pensicola</span> Cay Hanging Tree.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBg5-IP02I/AAAAAAAACaM/sEJB_RBvki8/s1600-h/IMG_1842.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336872107480437602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBg5-IP02I/AAAAAAAACaM/sEJB_RBvki8/s320/IMG_1842.JPG" border="0" /></a> A group photo of the explorers and their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">buoys</span>. Wilma, Wink and the Pats.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgrsCKIdI/AAAAAAAACaE/x_3l0ilxAss/s1600-h/IMG_1867.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336871862104891858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgrsCKIdI/AAAAAAAACaE/x_3l0ilxAss/s320/IMG_1867.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wink and Wilma pose under the John Henry & Salty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Dawg</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">buoys</span>.</div><div>Mr. Pat climbed the tree, did all the work and should <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">receive</span> all the credit for the fun. We all had lots of fun.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgbvz6U3I/AAAAAAAACZ8/mtLo_n0hdak/s1600-h/IMG_1871.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336871588240970610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgbvz6U3I/AAAAAAAACZ8/mtLo_n0hdak/s320/IMG_1871.JPG" border="0" /></a> Pat and Pat's turn under the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">buoys</span>. Enjoying the day before head north to Double Breasted Cay.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgLgJRysI/AAAAAAAACZ0/FuWulj3-3xU/s1600-h/IMG_1893.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336871309157714626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgLgJRysI/AAAAAAAACZ0/FuWulj3-3xU/s320/IMG_1893.JPG" border="0" /></a> Double Breasted Cay has a large sandbar area where we found a conch.<br />The water here is emerald green with the sky a royal blue while fluffy white clouds dance across. Wilma would like to paint like this.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgAN-TMMI/AAAAAAAACZs/_pgelYkHSdk/s1600-h/IMG_1901.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336871115301269698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBgAN-TMMI/AAAAAAAACZs/_pgelYkHSdk/s320/IMG_1901.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma on the bow of the skiff and Wink driving - we spent the day diving, and exploring.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336869304408900514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBeWz36g6I/AAAAAAAACZM/x7WMZdMoAws/s320/Copy+of+IMG_2008.JPG" border="0" />With Grand Cay only a couple of miles away, we skiffed over and had a look around.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQgP-GjqHDuo7Jie-W_TAFADxUaoktiBqCIbsatOUjtpw0BkBRrUkjWrT-JOsBLg1ABwt4esz3kBIinnxKDYtcjZecWtymKR0vdrTmlAfHMGQVbcR6lVRMJsPOpbKGQAGnRmelg/s1600-h/IMG_1974.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336870653600504946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlQgP-GjqHDuo7Jie-W_TAFADxUaoktiBqCIbsatOUjtpw0BkBRrUkjWrT-JOsBLg1ABwt4esz3kBIinnxKDYtcjZecWtymKR0vdrTmlAfHMGQVbcR6lVRMJsPOpbKGQAGnRmelg/s320/IMG_1974.JPG" border="0" /></a> We bought fresh bread at one of the local bakeries. We walked the entire town, bought <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">souvenirs</span> and had lunch in a one table cafe in less than two hours. This is an extremely friendly small town.</div><div> </div><div>The winds changed so we moved from Double Breasted Cay on the south side of Grand Cay to the north side of Grand Cay. We tried to explore Walkers Cay but due to hurricane damage, the cay was off limits.</div><div> </div><div>The weather on the ocean side was calm so we went diving and beach combing.</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBe1saif7I/AAAAAAAACZc/qYVW_uofv2I/s1600-h/IMG_1762.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336869834982588338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBe1saif7I/AAAAAAAACZc/qYVW_uofv2I/s320/IMG_1762.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma photographed from the surface while Wink dived the 15-20 feet hunting fish.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBenBPqq-I/AAAAAAAACZU/axSkhvfxyuA/s1600-h/IMG_1772.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336869582876093410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBenBPqq-I/AAAAAAAACZU/axSkhvfxyuA/s320/IMG_1772.JPG" border="0" /></a> He caught a grouper and a mutton snapper. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner that evening.</div><div> </div><div>We are thankful that Wink is a strong and steady swimmer.</div><div>As Wink was swimming back to the skiff to put the first fish in the boat, the skiff was missing. With fish in hand, he swam faster as the skiff was drifting quickly into the ocean. Wilma couldn't keep up and had to stop and wait. Another few minutes and we would not have been able to retrieve the skiff by swimming. (Luckily the Pat's were with us and could have taken us out by boat to retrieve the skiff). At first, we thought the anchor had dragged, but as it turns out, the anchor line loosen and slipped away from the boat. The anchor was still firmly on the bottom.</div><div>This was truly one of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">scariest</span> moments in our lives while living on the boat. Now we double check the anchor line - maybe even triple check.</div><div> </div><div>WE were looking for a weather window to return to the USA. The winds were about 20-25 mph for days. We checked the weather on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">WeatherWorks</span> for a Gulf Stream crossing. There was a possible weather window on Thursday, April 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">nd</span>. On Wednesday, the weather window seemed to have closed. So Thursday about 8:00 a.m. we were preparing to go ashore with Sara when we checked in with Salty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Dawg</span>. They had just received an update and the day was perfect to cross. We agreed and within 30 minutes both boats had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">aweighed</span> anchor and we started making our way across the sea of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Abaco</span> from Grand Cay towards the Gulf Stream</div><div> </div><div>About noon, we received a call from Salty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Dawg</span>, they were having a problem and needed to stop for a short time. Wilma decided that water was too beautiful to pass up the opportunity of fishing. Within 15 minutes, Wilma had caught 5 small fish for dinner. Salty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Dawg</span> called and said they had made their repair so away we went.</div><div> </div><div>We left the Sea of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Abaco</span> about 4:00 pm and traveled through the evening crossing the Gulf Stream with no incidents. The water was beautiful, the sunset wonderful and all was good.</div><div> </div><div>With Wilma on the bow of the boat using her night vision, and Wink in the pilot house utilizing electronic charts, we made our way into the Ft. Pierce Inlet about 12:30 pm and anchored south of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">ICW</span> bridge in front of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">condo's</span> on the west side.</div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBdwHoMMTI/AAAAAAAACY8/AH0sx-CYU2w/s1600-h/DSC09852.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336868639696761138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBdwHoMMTI/AAAAAAAACY8/AH0sx-CYU2w/s320/DSC09852.JPG" border="0" /></a> Salty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Dawg</span> on the bank in the sea of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Abaco</span>.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336868258810239874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGeCsngcDd-F1WegqMxJUPaHLyI3y3dIMlm-qh9RKoDB5czgAXNZnVsYvANY2fijSwuRpDA1dUtxJ50pxPs6mZ7HbdOqUcrD0-_d_kkP0pt43dV-JLNimIpJAHcXjVKRe_VyNAAQ/s320/IMG_1834.JPG" border="0" />John Henry in the sea of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Abaco</span>. <div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBdk8R5CzI/AAAAAAAACY0/-4dJwl6Lrig/s1600-h/DSC09884.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336868447671880498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/ShBdk8R5CzI/AAAAAAAACY0/-4dJwl6Lrig/s320/DSC09884.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Gulf Stream as we crossed back to Ft. Pierce, FL. </div><div> </div><div>When we awoke on Friday morning late - the Pat's moved to the city marina for repairs while we stayed in the anchorage. When we <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">anchored</span> at 1:00 a.m. there were many boats in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">anchorage</span>. There were so many boats and so little light, that Wink and Wilma went into the shallow water to set the hook as we were exhausted. It was dead low tide and we had less than a foot under the boat, but that was enough. However, after we set the hook, the wind changed a little and we ended up on the bottom. It wasn't a firm hard aground, only a soft hard aground. With a rising tide, we were floating free within a few minutes. So early in the morning during high tide, we moved our location to a deeper spot as many of the boats had left.</div><div> </div><div>Later in the day, it was old home days in Marsh Harbour. Puffin, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">LoQueSeA</span> and Tally Ho trawler made their way to the anchorage. They had arrived the day before also entering at Lake Worth.</div><div> </div><div>On Saturday, we went to the city marina to visit the Pat's and also visited with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Indemity</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Terralee</span> who were in the same marina. We also spoke with Tim of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Pokey</span>. He said <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Pokey</span> was at a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Harbortown</span> Marina while they were at home. We also learned that Jim on Christine was in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">Harbortown</span> also. He had sold his boat and was spending time with the new owners getting ready for them to take possession.</div><div> </div><div>On Sunday, Our Time and Silver Foxes came by and hailed us on the VHF to say hi as they continued up the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">ICW</span> toward Cocoa Village. We left Ft. Pierce on Monday morning and anchored north of the bridge at Cocoa Village.</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-88263168779895801222009-04-11T09:45:00.019-04:002009-04-11T10:50:25.831-04:00Getting Ready to Leave BahamasIt's the beginning of April and it's time to start packing up all our treasures and putting them away for the voyage back to the USA in the middle of the month.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323433060470609378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCiKerr1eI/AAAAAAAACYc/lsQMUgw4e6E/s320/DSC09823.JPG" border="0" /><br />Wink and Wilma have collected lots more sea shells than shown here. But here are some of the largest collected. Conch is also a island local food attraction. We find the conch out in the Sea of Abaco and place it in a zip lock bag and freeze it. Then we thaw the conch for a few hours, take a pair of plyers and remove the creature from inside. Wink cleans the creature and we usually give it to Sue Graham who makes us all fantastic conch fritters. Wilma then soaks the conch shell in bleach water for a couple of days at which time she cleans it with a small toothbrush.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323432810683299074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 149px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCh78Jv9QI/AAAAAAAACYM/vZ6eiLsUMYE/s320/DSC09827.JPG" border="0" />Our friend Bettie on Tar Heel made spectatular artwork on giant junkanoo beans. She was going to help Wilma paint her own bean, but alas time ran out. After several repainting of the John Henry - Wilma finally began to get the idea. Also above the John Henry bean is the beginning of a Pine Cone Basket that Sidonia on Double Trouble starting teaching Wilma. Wilma plans to work on the basket during the cruising time to the USA<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCiBoTksUI/AAAAAAAACYU/oSENf7HC7tI/s1600-h/DSC09822.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323432908435009858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCiBoTksUI/AAAAAAAACYU/oSENf7HC7tI/s320/DSC09822.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vanessa on Tally Ho saw my John Henry bean and really wanted one so she came over with a picture and we created it together. She painted the bean brown and Wilma did the artwork. Wilma has several other art projects that shed didn't complete. Wilma ran out of fabric paint and will wait until the USA to get more. Those projects will be displayed later. The projects include a self expression art work on an Apron from the Art Teacher (Tonia) in Abaco and a Lion Fish throwdown which needs more work.<br /><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCh0UkjtoI/AAAAAAAACYE/SDxoTU0EQwk/s1600-h/IMG_1140.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323432679799240322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCh0UkjtoI/AAAAAAAACYE/SDxoTU0EQwk/s320/IMG_1140.JPG" border="0" /></a> Man-O-War Cay had their first ever Heritage Day (Sojer Day) is their name. Wink and Wilma went over to the island by ferry along with about 8 other RMHYC members. Wilma got a T-Shirt for future memories.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChrJyl8EI/AAAAAAAACX8/C5pjsfqMN2s/s1600-h/IMG_1141.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323432522286493762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChrJyl8EI/AAAAAAAACX8/C5pjsfqMN2s/s320/IMG_1141.JPG" border="0" /></a> This baseball field is right on the ocean. The above picture of Wilma was taken just below on the beach. These island are a great place to raise families. Everything here seems so safe.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChjJBe4GI/AAAAAAAACX0/KR1foPDwfjM/s1600-h/IMG_1152.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323432384641556578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChjJBe4GI/AAAAAAAACX0/KR1foPDwfjM/s320/IMG_1152.JPG" border="0" /></a> There were several small booth exhibits of local art and treasures to be purchased at the event.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChYEbeSeI/AAAAAAAACXs/zaKaVXiYhBM/s1600-h/IMG_1171.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323432194429831650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChYEbeSeI/AAAAAAAACXs/zaKaVXiYhBM/s320/IMG_1171.JPG" border="0" /></a> The next few slides are of wonderful flowers that Wink enjoyed taking pictures of and we hope you enjoy them as well. We don't know the names of many of these plants.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChSFF_oXI/AAAAAAAACXk/p-tNNRhDbt8/s1600-h/IMG_1181.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323432091528962418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChSFF_oXI/AAAAAAAACXk/p-tNNRhDbt8/s320/IMG_1181.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sue Graham has a GH37 Trawler and had left Abaco Beach Resort on April 1 tomoved their boat to Man-O-War where they will stay until at least June (or if her refrigerator breaks). The refrigerator is making a noise occasionally. Here, Wilma and Sue pose for a last goodbye until we meet again in the USA.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChFwROfCI/AAAAAAAACXc/JBAga8VUFfI/s1600-h/IMG_1189.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323431879780498466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeChFwROfCI/AAAAAAAACXc/JBAga8VUFfI/s320/IMG_1189.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is an Allamanda Plant. Wilma had never seen a pink one and thought that they only came in Yellow. Growing side by side were Yellow and Pink.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCg93qnwoI/AAAAAAAACXU/vIiegT7d2GM/s1600-h/IMG_1195.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323431744327107202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCg93qnwoI/AAAAAAAACXU/vIiegT7d2GM/s320/IMG_1195.JPG" border="0" /></a> It's wonderful living where the coconuts are usually free for the picking up off the ground. We had lots of wonder fresh coconut this year.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgwL2SFbI/AAAAAAAACXM/bZ0k7L4TMP4/s1600-h/IMG_1213.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323431509226558898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgwL2SFbI/AAAAAAAACXM/bZ0k7L4TMP4/s320/IMG_1213.JPG" border="0" /></a> The day after the Sojer Day at Man-O-War, our friends Bob and Judy on Shade-Mor invited 39 of their closest friends to go on a short trip over to Nippers on Guana Cay. As we left at 11:00 a.m. Wink took this very nice photo of John Henry sitting very lonely at the end of the dock.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgliSWULI/AAAAAAAACXE/auaUJe70Jyk/s1600-h/IMG_1217.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323431326271295666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgliSWULI/AAAAAAAACXE/auaUJe70Jyk/s320/IMG_1217.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma stands on the dock in front of Shade-Mor in Guana.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgcP-RneI/AAAAAAAACW8/Axp_2k9BhJ0/s1600-h/IMG_1239.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323431166736440802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgcP-RneI/AAAAAAAACW8/Axp_2k9BhJ0/s320/IMG_1239.JPG" border="0" /></a> After our visit to Nippers, we stopped by Grabbers and had a visit with a few dogs. My most favorite boy in Abaco is Sebastian. He's really beginning to like dogs. He likes small dogs.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgOSPwQyI/AAAAAAAACW0/q7RrKevMLng/s1600-h/IMG_1240.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323430926828454690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgOSPwQyI/AAAAAAAACW0/q7RrKevMLng/s320/IMG_1240.JPG" border="0" /></a>He likes big dogs. Especially if they are calm and submissive getting affection. (Ceasar Milan's plan on The Dog Whisperer).<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgD1JIqGI/AAAAAAAACWs/2ALqlKEP07Q/s1600-h/IMG_1242.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323430747217373282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCgD1JIqGI/AAAAAAAACWs/2ALqlKEP07Q/s320/IMG_1242.JPG" border="0" /></a> His birthday is tomorrow and I didn't get a chance to say goodbye because he was in Florida when I left. Happy Birthday Sebastian. But his most favorite dog in the world is::::::::<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCfy_yBk8I/AAAAAAAACWk/Sru0CkpEN0g/s1600-h/IMG+-1242A.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323430458015454146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCfy_yBk8I/AAAAAAAACWk/Sru0CkpEN0g/s320/IMG+-1242A.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sara the sea dog...........He loves her best and she loves him too.</div><div> </div><div>On Monday, we went diving and went took some spectatular underwater pictures. Wilma was going to put a couple in, but time is running out for this anchorage. Wink's pictures are so good that Wilma is going to do an entire posting of underwater shots - Wink's Waterworld - look for it at our blog in the future.</div><div> </div><div>On Tuesday, Wink and Wilma got out the Hooka system (compressed air by compressor on the surface) doned their dive gear and set out to clean the bottom of the boat. Our friends Andrew and Dick kept and eye on us and the machine for safety. It took us about 2 hours to clean the bottom of John Henry and get him ready for cruising. Wink then went down to Andrews boat bottom and spiffed it up as a thank you for watching us.</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCffFkMtWI/AAAAAAAACWc/s2-EgXCGnEU/s1600-h/John+Henry+Leaving+Marsh+Harbour.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323430115970692450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/SeCffFkMtWI/AAAAAAAACWc/s2-EgXCGnEU/s320/John+Henry+Leaving+Marsh+Harbour.JPG" border="0" /></a>On Wednesday, our friends Pat & Pat on Salty Dawg called us on VHF and said they needed to leave the islands and head home. They had a generator problem and couldn't continue cruising without one. Wink offered them our spare generator - Honda 2000. They were amazed that we had one and accepted graciously so they could stay in the Bahamas longer.</div><div> </div><div>We were planning to leave Marsh Harbour on Sunday (Easter), but then changed to Saturday for better weather, then Friday because Pat & Pat really need to get moving, but.......</div><div> </div><div>on Thursday, we woke up and the weather was beautiful - very beautiful. In fact it was so beautiful that we couldn't miss this opportunity to get out of our slip with no wind, glass like water and wonderful sunshine. So we left Marsh Harbour on Thursday, April 9th about Noon. Andrew on Tally Ho sent us this picture via email.</div><div> </div><div>It was a quick get away and we decided it was so wonderful that we went into the Atlantic Ocean just north of Man-O-War Cay and had less than 1 foot swells. Wilma fished and fished, but no fish were hungry. We re-enter the Abaco bank at Whale Cay (a very dangerous area if it's bad weather). We anchored about 4:40 pm at Manjack Cay. Our friends Kathy and Milt on LO KEE were already there so we skiffed over and had a soda with them.</div><div> </div><div>After leaving LO KEE, we stopped by Salty Dawg as they had invited us to dinner. It was fabulous, steaks on the grill, bean salad, sweet potatoes and white potatoes on the grill. A lovely evening.</div><div> </div><div>On Saturday, we (Salty Dawg and John Henry) dones our skiffs and went beach combing. The weather was still nice so we drove our skiffs into the Atlantic Ocean side of Manjack Cay and enjoyed the amazing day. Later we drove our skiffs to Green Turtle Cay to fill our skiff up with gasoline. This is the only thing we forgot to do with our hasty departure.</div><div> </div><div>One of the marinas in Green Turtle had purchased gas a long while back when it was expensive and was still charging the expensive rate of $6.18 gallon. We said no thanks - we could get gas later. Just for curiousity, we went across to the other marina and did buy gasoline there for $3.82 a gallon (it was in the same area) crazy!!!!!</div><div> </div><div>Gotta go for now. We're moving away from internet until we get to USA. We're also going to check out Allen's-Pensacola Cay (should be very secluded).</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-7437938131417164622009-04-11T09:45:00.000-04:002009-04-11T09:46:12.187-04:00Getting Ready to Leave BahamasGWink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35269598.post-260239729632317192009-04-10T16:04:00.001-04:002009-04-10T16:58:41.084-04:00Lee & Crystal Visit plus Mermaid Reef TripOur niece Lee and her high school friend, Crystal came for a visit. When they arrived, our dock was having a happy hour. Somebody was having a birthday and we all decided to have a party. Lee and Crystal quickly put their luggage on board John Henry and joined the party.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323161377620885314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rEdMr_0I/AAAAAAAACV0/Z79GRfibdHU/s320/IMG_0737.JPG" border="0" /><br /> From Left: Our friend Rita, Wilma, (sporting her shell necklace and matching ear rings.) Lee and Crystal. There were lots of fine jewelry being made this year on the docks. Wilma learned how to make crocheted shell necklaces and to make Sea Glass Jewelry.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323161922933867810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rkMpbxSI/AAAAAAAACWU/KB-IvRkVKTw/s320/IMG_0778.JPG" border="0" />Their second day was our best outdoor water day. We took the girls out snorkeling and while we were out, Wink picked up some dinner. We came home with 9 lobsters. Lee and Crystal were very excited.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rciizrdI/AAAAAAAACWM/P_zTRZNhas8/s1600-h/IMG_0128.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323161791372701138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rciizrdI/AAAAAAAACWM/P_zTRZNhas8/s320/IMG_0128.JPG" border="0" /></a> Wilma and the girls went to Hope Town during their visit. Here Crystal and Lee pose in front of the Hope Town light house.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rWNjOFtI/AAAAAAAACWE/XI22dcVoQ8M/s1600-h/IMG_0170.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323161682658072274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rWNjOFtI/AAAAAAAACWE/XI22dcVoQ8M/s320/IMG_0170.JPG" border="0" /></a> This is Lizard Lodge were a very famous group of Curly Tail Lizards live. The day was so cold that the lizards were not available for photographs. We did see a couple of lizards later, but they were not in a posing mood.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rNc1KyYI/AAAAAAAACV8/b-ANoFGzcLo/s1600-h/IMG_0215.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323161532141062530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-rNc1KyYI/AAAAAAAACV8/b-ANoFGzcLo/s320/IMG_0215.JPG" border="0" /></a> Hope Town has one small road that leads to nowhere. It ends at the waterfront with a love seat (shown in the back of picture). Wilma and Lee pose on water's edge. <div><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-p3_PbX4I/AAAAAAAACVk/bmi72GB-AgY/s1600-h/IMG_0219.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323160063909257090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-p3_PbX4I/AAAAAAAACVk/bmi72GB-AgY/s320/IMG_0219.JPG" border="0" /></a> Crystal decides to have her picture taken from the Love Seat - just relaxing away.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323160298355175938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-qFonsMgI/AAAAAAAACVs/Zv3uv4_P2-g/s320/IMG_0903.JPG" border="0" />After our trip to Hope Town, Lee and Crystal sort through many shells and sea glass for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">souvenirs</span> to take back home. Lee had noticed that Sea Glass jewelry wasn't cheap in Hope Town. As I had collected lots of sea glass, Lee and Crystal were thrilled to learn how to make the Sea Glass Jewelry.<br /><div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-pMq_kAsI/AAAAAAAACVU/wZs6ptimx50/s1600-h/IMG_0906.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323159319739630274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-pMq_kAsI/AAAAAAAACVU/wZs6ptimx50/s320/IMG_0906.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>From Left: (White Shirt) Judy, Lee Crystal, Wilma (Green Shirt - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Haldine</span> Baxter and her granddaughter - orange with her granddaughters friend - black). I'm very sorry, but I have forgotten both of the girls names. If <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Haldine</span> sees this and sends me their names, I'll edit this posting and include them.</div><div> </div><div> My very good friend, Judy Law from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Amarse</span> (white shirt) teaches the girls how to make sea glass jewelry and help make shell necklaces.</div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-o9SywH9I/AAAAAAAACVM/cbaQuYPEXWA/s1600-h/IMG_0970.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323159055545409490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-o9SywH9I/AAAAAAAACVM/cbaQuYPEXWA/s320/IMG_0970.JPG" border="0" /></a> Judy and Fred (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Amarse</span>) have to say goodbye. They left the same day as my niece Lee and her friend Crystal.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-omRUlZwI/AAAAAAAACVE/eT0Hw6Eb8eQ/s1600-h/IMG_0980.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323158660013451010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-omRUlZwI/AAAAAAAACVE/eT0Hw6Eb8eQ/s320/IMG_0980.JPG" border="0" /></a> A pincushion starfish. They come in many colors and sizes. Wilma lead a Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club outing to Mermaid Reef which is about 1 mile by land from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Abaco</span> Beach Resort. It is a protected reef and a no take zone.<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-n4HQ4hNI/AAAAAAAACU8/XuNLU0F_94k/s1600-h/IMG_0997.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323157867039589586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-n4HQ4hNI/AAAAAAAACU8/XuNLU0F_94k/s320/IMG_0997.JPG" border="0" /></a> Karla from S/V <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Isla</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Rika</span> was the brightest of all the swimmers (humans that is).<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-nrVmUYTI/AAAAAAAACU0/vAJHNemYJ7s/s1600-h/IMG_1052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323157647549292850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-nrVmUYTI/AAAAAAAACU0/vAJHNemYJ7s/s320/IMG_1052.JPG" border="0" /></a> Parrot Fish in center and Blue Tang below with Yellow Tail Snapper at the top.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-nc2qHxII/AAAAAAAACUs/Ydpuv0-ckX4/s1600-h/IMG_1064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323157398725575810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-nc2qHxII/AAAAAAAACUs/Ydpuv0-ckX4/s320/IMG_1064.JPG" border="0" /></a> A very happy Parrot Fish comes for a look at the camera.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-nQnaJW9I/AAAAAAAACUk/-ROuJDwaqdM/s1600-h/IMG_1076.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323157188473609170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_y7-9djxjUKE/Sd-nQnaJW9I/AAAAAAAACUk/-ROuJDwaqdM/s320/IMG_1076.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>From Right: Vanessa (Tally Ho - Sailboat), Jim (Silver Foxes), Karla (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Isla</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Rika</span>), Wilma (John Henry), Ed (Harbour Reach), Diane (Lady Di), Ellen (Double SS), Tall Guy in the back with hat on is Ed (Tally Ho - Trawler) - Left (Green Shirt - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Haldine</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Darlin</span>) and her two guest. <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Wink and Wilmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902897502713609985noreply@blogger.com0