On January 23rd, we cruised into Longboat Key Club Moorings for a month long stay. It is located about 4 miles north of the well known St. Armand's Circle & on a narrow section of the key with Sarasota Bay to the east & the Gulf of Mexico within walking distance to the west. Dave & Darbi quickly got the lay of the land.
. . . . are absolutely beautiful & uniquely different every day!
And as the sun sets, the moon rises, which is also a beautiful sight. Here you can see the reflection on the water of the moon & of the birds in the mangroves.
My girlfriends from home - Pat, Bonnie & JoAnn - were near Tampa on vacation during the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest. This is an annual event where a replica of a pirate ship comes in to Tampa Bay & over takes the city. It has been described as Mardi Gra on the water & was just as crazy. Dave & I met the girls at the fest, with 600,000 other people (yes, that is a true fact!), many of who were dressed in full pirate attire. It was great fun!
The marina has about 300 slips, but we were lucky to get one on a dock that's not full, which allows for great views from anywhere on the boat. We've already met many friendly, helpful people.
Darbi has found her favorite spot on the bow.
The sunrises across the bay & behind Sarasota . . . . .
. . . . and sunsets over the Gulf . . . .
And as the sun sets, the moon rises, which is also a beautiful sight. Here you can see the reflection on the water of the moon & of the birds in the mangroves.
My girlfriends from home - Pat, Bonnie & JoAnn - were near Tampa on vacation during the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest. This is an annual event where a replica of a pirate ship comes in to Tampa Bay & over takes the city. It has been described as Mardi Gra on the water & was just as crazy. Dave & I met the girls at the fest, with 600,000 other people (yes, that is a true fact!), many of who were dressed in full pirate attire. It was great fun!
It was amazing to see the calm bay turn into a parking lot of boats, manned with wild people throwing beads.
Later in the week, the girls came to Longboat Key for a boat ride, but unfortunately the high winds & rough waters prevented the ride. Luckily, cocktails & sunshine were a good back-up plan. Florida Shelly joined us as well.
And a walk around the marina helped burn off the calories.
On a calm, sunny day we took Mom & Dad for their first official boat ride on Phase II. Mom & Dad winter in Sarasota & are only about 10 miles away. It's great being so close to them.
Here's Mom helping Capt. Dave navigate . . . .
And Dad on the bow giving his own hand-signal navigation input . . .
And Dad doing his best Titanic bow scene . . .
They eventually retired to the back deck to take in the sights . . .
. . . . including the tour boat with the palm trees on it!
It was another beautiful day on the water!
Later in the week, the girls came to Longboat Key for a boat ride, but unfortunately the high winds & rough waters prevented the ride. Luckily, cocktails & sunshine were a good back-up plan. Florida Shelly joined us as well.
And a walk around the marina helped burn off the calories.
On a calm, sunny day we took Mom & Dad for their first official boat ride on Phase II. Mom & Dad winter in Sarasota & are only about 10 miles away. It's great being so close to them.
Here's Mom helping Capt. Dave navigate . . . .
And Dad on the bow giving his own hand-signal navigation input . . .
And Dad doing his best Titanic bow scene . . .
They eventually retired to the back deck to take in the sights . . .
. . . . including the tour boat with the palm trees on it!
It was another beautiful day on the water!
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