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Homeward bound?

  • Posted on March 29, 2020March 29, 2020
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We began practicing our version of sterile technique before we left Stock Island near Key West. Rick and Louise had flown home and we knew we had to wrap things up and start for home. The only issue was a…

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Last leg for Fracas this season?

  • Posted on March 21, 2020
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Our priority is to get back to Canada as quickly as possible. Jimmie ‘Arkansas’ picked up our truck out of storage and delivered it to the boat yard. Today on the tide we will leave Cayo Costa and travel the…

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1.8 nautical miles?

  • Posted on March 20, 2020
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We are presently anchored in the back part of the anchorage at Cayo Costa state park (Pelican Bay). We arrived about 17:30 yesterday after leaving Factory Bay at Marco Island at about 07:30. We had a great sail on the…

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What do you know about Jack?

  • Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020
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Prior to this years stop here at Key West and the Stock Island Marina we knew Jack shit about Jack fruit. It all started when the lady at the new restaurant down the dock the Barrelhouse, has BBQ’d Jack fruit…

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General… horseplay?

  • Posted on February 26, 2020February 26, 2020
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We are always looking for something different to do. We also look for off the wall things to fill our day. Yesterday was one of those events that covered both boxes, different and off the wall. Celebrity Cruises ‘Golden Girls…

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Smug about Smugmug?

  • Posted on February 25, 2020
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You can see what I think are the best of my pictures on my smugmug site

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Key West?

  • Posted on February 15, 2020
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As of yesterday (Friday) we have been tied to a dock. We are adjacent to the dirt and all the dirt side activities. It is nice for a change. I still find myself shutting off lights and conserving energy. No…

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Port red wine…?

  • Posted on February 13, 2020February 13, 2020
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Sailing at night requires adequate and accurate navigational lighting. An experienced hand will see the vessels lights and clearly understand what it likely is, what it is doing and which way it is going. This does require that the lights…

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Jambalaya?

  • Posted on February 6, 2020
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I like Jambalaya and I will order it whenever I get a chance. Most of the Jambalaya I have tried is ok but often just a bit too spicy. I don’t mean too hot, just way too much going on.…

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Keep your eye on the ball…?

  • Posted on February 3, 2020
  • by Fracasblog

You have options if you want your boat to stop moving and for you to sleep. You can go to a marina and tie the boat to a dock. You can drop your anchor and swing for the night or…

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