16 Janvier 2016, 16:00 CST, south of Houston Today has been another wonderful day at sea. We are about to run into a rain storm, with high winds. That makes me a bit nervous, as the thunder begins to roll across the top of the boat, but I'm sure this boat has been through worse. …
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Ashes In the Ocean
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 5:30pm, Navarre Beach, Florida We sat out on the sand for several hours yesterday, soaking up some rays and enjoying the surf. The wind itself was a bit lighter than it had been the day prior, which was good. I did not get thumped again, which was even better. There were …
Dolphins and a Leap of Faith
Navarre Beach, Florida, May 6, 2015, 11:16 CDT Today is yet another beautiful day on the beach. It is sunny and warm, with a high of about 83 degrees. Perfect winds. Great lower surf conditions. Basically the infect beach day, so long as you bring your sunscreen. Thankfully yesterday I didn't get too burned, although …
Dolphins and a Leap of Faith
Navarre Beach, Florida, May 6, 2015, 11:16 CDT Today is yet another beautiful day on the beach. It is sunny and warm, with a high of about 83 degrees. Perfect winds. Great lower surf conditions. Basically the infect beach day, so long as you bring your sunscreen. Thankfully yesterday I didn't get too burned, although …
A Sister of Another Mother
July 31, 2014, 15:52, in the Med headed toward Barcelona No land in sight. Only one mid-sized cargo ship follows us on this journey today. I don't know if there are just no other cruise ships or if we have ventured off on another direction, far away from the pack. I am not clear on …
Coastal Cruising
July 26, 2014, 21:19, Marseille, France (or there about) We set sail this afternoon from France after a day of sand, sea, and fun. We sat outside for the sail away, which is thankfully much less of a party on this ship as compared to others. So far, I am an MSC fan. Did I …
A Very Windy Night and a Trip Home
January 3, 2013, 10:44 CST, just over the Alabama line from Florida on Hwy 10W Last night Tommy the Turtle (@wordlyturtle on Twitter) sat on the beach in a blowing an howling wind, to see our last Florida sunset on this trip. I wanted to let him put his flippers in the sand, and we …
An Hour Not Wasted
January 1, 2013, 16:07 CST, Navarre Beach, Florida This afternoon, after several fairly gloomy and overcast days, the sun broke through the lingering storm clouds and peered its head around to say hello. It warmed the sand up on which my beach tent sat, warmed face, and cheered my soul. I sat for a whole …
A Midnight Surprise, Beach Style
January 1, 2014, 12:05 CST, Navarre Beach, Florida Last night was the best New Year's Eve I have ever had. We spent the evening in the condo, for the most part, watching TV and having a few drinks of wine and beer. I cooked dinner, and we waited impatiently for midnight. I was so nervous, …
On the Beach in a Hooded Sweatshirt
December 31, 2013, 10:09 CST, Navarre Beach, FL I am currently enjoying the last day of a very long year by sitting on a 12th floor balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, while wearing long pants and a Hooded sweatshirt. And I don't care that it is overcast and chilly. It's the beach, the ocean, …
LEGGO MY IGLOO 