Great Day of Rest

10/25/09- Today was a day of rest. Everyone left about 10:00 am this morning. We are the only boat at John's house waiting for some regular boat service tomorrow. Looking at weather we may have to stay here Tuesday and leave Wednesday. It looks like thunderstorms and rain will have passed by then. We sat and read our books , sleep to 10 am this morning and worked on boat things -like charge batteries, clean head, and pack so we can stay in hotel tomorrow. We saw some new waterfront condo come up river today. The food, friends, and fun were great. We have found a new way to sleep in our bed- crosswise- it works great.You have to be there to understand. John has a beautiful house and boat. he likes to fish big time. Tomorrow we plan to stay in the Gibson Inn and maybe Tuesday depends on what happens to boat and weather.

Wonderful Day in Apalachicola, FL

10/24/09-- Had a great day. Weather turned colder. It is now about 60F going down to 48F. Had excellent food-- Mexican food. Played Bingo JoAnn and I won three times so we got three gifts. Everyone who wanted to play had to bring a $10 gift and put $5.00 in the pot. Last game was a coverall for $125. We did not win coverall. Alabama 12 Tennessee 10. It was not as much Alabama winning as Tennessee losing by missing field goals. Tennessee had a field goal blocked with 4 sec. on the clock- that would have won the game. Great game- we both enjoyed it . We were able to watch it on the Internet -CBSsports.com. Many of the boats went for a ride on the river but JoAnn and I stayed on the boat an watched the game. Tomorrow most people will leave tomorrow and JoAnn and I will just hang out and get boat serviced on Monday. We start back home Tuesday if boat is ready. Have heater on in boat tonight.

Pamama City to Apalachicola Pictures

Group wanting for dinner

Oyster suckers- may be eating more than sucking! C-Dory line up

Ship building outside Panama City Just a little boat to go fishing on?

C-Dory's Waterfront property For Sale. A little fixer upper!

Pananma City to Apalachicola, FL

10/23/09-The trip over was great after yesterday. Left early because of thunderstorms and possible wind. Departed Panama City Marina at 9:15 am and arrive at 1:30 pm. Able to ride at boat's normal speed of between 13-16 mph. Saw some great waterfront fixer upper homes for sale. Had a wonderful dinner of shrimp, crab legs , potatoes, corn, bread, drink and of course key lime pie. About 60 people and 11 boat at party. We have electricity at dock so the A/C is on. It is cool outside but very humid. A/C helps to keep boat dry. Breakfast in the morning between 8-9. We are on eastern time now!

Niceville to Panama City, FL

10/22/09-- What a day! Took us 4 hours to cross Choctawhatchee Bay- waves were 1-2 feet. We could only go 5 mph. It was great to get into the ditch between Choctawhatchee Bay and West Bay outside Panama City. The ditch was not too exciting but it was smooth. Departed Niceville at 11:25 am and arrived 5:00 pm. What a trip. Had dinner on the boat - wonderful Turkey sandwiches and broccoli salad, drinks, and chips and of course Oreo cookies. First mate Jo Ann wishes you were all here. You would be excited. Tomorrow Apalachicola, Fl. picture 1 The ditch, 2. entering ditch from Choctawhatchee Bay, 3. waves on bay,

Niceville, FL-Bluewater Bay Marina

10/21/09-We had a great day! Weather 70,s and Sunny. Little ruff on Pensacola Bay but Adventure took us safely to Niceville, FL. Departed at 10:25 am arrived about 2:30 pm. Had a wonderful dinner with Chris and Cathy. The restaurant at marina was excellent. Had a beautiful sunset and evening. Looking forward to tomorrow's adventure. We have been to Niceville, FL before but it is all new territory after that.

picture 3- Marina Restaurant

picture 2- Sunset

picture 1- Adventure at rest

Pensacola to Niceviile, FL

10/21/09-Had a great day!Bright sunny 70 deg weather. We were worried about weather- winds. Pensacola Bay was a little ruff with about 1/2- 1 ft waves but Adventure took us right on our way. Boat ran great.We left home today at 10:25 a.m. We got to Niceville, FL- Bluewater Bay Marina at 2:30 p.m. plan on leaving tomorrow about 9:30 a.m. for Panama City Marina. We had a wonderful dinner with Chris and Cathy. Food was excellent at marina.