tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21270403941819982392024-03-14T11:01:10.854-04:00Rick, Deb and Izzy Aboard M/V Broulee and other Wild Adventures. Follow the life and times of the Smith FamilyRick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.comBlogger316125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-83147179597957144962023-05-09T15:28:00.002-04:002023-05-09T16:08:21.005-04:0022 YEARS ON M/V BROULEE<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do then by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from your safe harbor. Catch the winds in your sails. EXPLORE, DREAM. DISCOVER!"</b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Mark Twain</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>More on that discussion to follow.</b></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxUY0HT_XF9Tddz90w4SMmsMcW8_p8bD16XmEqRzrmqr7jjuJ_QfhCDfFbt5njhYQpoBQjN_SzogJrBYIHMKrWXqZsCX2jzVLGVgkrlW0JodavIz3MGEgpV4JL6I6uEHRgiNR3egCqzCukWBoWuLrQqxWkYSlnUZY4bp7T2wtXPN87Vrl7cn9F6ny/s3088/3%20amigos.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxUY0HT_XF9Tddz90w4SMmsMcW8_p8bD16XmEqRzrmqr7jjuJ_QfhCDfFbt5njhYQpoBQjN_SzogJrBYIHMKrWXqZsCX2jzVLGVgkrlW0JodavIz3MGEgpV4JL6I6uEHRgiNR3egCqzCukWBoWuLrQqxWkYSlnUZY4bp7T2wtXPN87Vrl7cn9F6ny/w480-h640/3%20amigos.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><b><i>Broulee's</i><i> delivery captains Rick, Vinny & Jim. They called themselves the three amigos, I lovingly call them "the three stooges". They did a fine job of delivering the boat safely to Charleston, SC, cannot thank these seasoned boaters enough for their help.</i></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPDn2mxyzEBCpXs1DZqR9Y5-KneZW_iEuoM6US-UvqNer3tU9X2YXfHHyPX0hzXIqgSb2c3iqIxsMg3FVP8F9HhSX4IMVVjRQDQeTKhhN1J5TwFYiDcIkEE6VSbNabVWGSf1he8FWvKC38H2LOKzo49XqNgpplDg0UGLwyvhqP0pHK-LZOXe9N92n/s3088/rick%20dog%20vest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPDn2mxyzEBCpXs1DZqR9Y5-KneZW_iEuoM6US-UvqNer3tU9X2YXfHHyPX0hzXIqgSb2c3iqIxsMg3FVP8F9HhSX4IMVVjRQDQeTKhhN1J5TwFYiDcIkEE6VSbNabVWGSf1he8FWvKC38H2LOKzo49XqNgpplDg0UGLwyvhqP0pHK-LZOXe9N92n/w480-h640/rick%20dog%20vest.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><i>Their trip across Florida requires lockage on the Okeechobee waterway. Normally it is just Rick and Deb travelling this area so only two life vests are in the pilot house. The guys handling lines needed vests, looks like Rick is trying to comply by wearing Izzy's dog life preserver. <br /></i></b><i><br /></i><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1LG_-fxzfJcBXtaXP3S3mDYpmuK1J4fWm1ZMJZvq8PMMZfCjXGEjC92RrigBI_ZxKhgAyGLMwGlpyp8L6TClSPsSG6f54_vGHesfm-6NtTGEjL2u0c-b5uknQs7Obqsjrna8tWcVHj4fZtkoogWyh6WUlXcJQZE0_a3-TTHKZZv5Tde0kmUTkQbdT/s3394/izzy%20feet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2790" data-original-width="3394" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1LG_-fxzfJcBXtaXP3S3mDYpmuK1J4fWm1ZMJZvq8PMMZfCjXGEjC92RrigBI_ZxKhgAyGLMwGlpyp8L6TClSPsSG6f54_vGHesfm-6NtTGEjL2u0c-b5uknQs7Obqsjrna8tWcVHj4fZtkoogWyh6WUlXcJQZE0_a3-TTHKZZv5Tde0kmUTkQbdT/w640-h526/izzy%20feet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Izzy is feeling much better and very comfortable at home in Minnesota, so It looks like a go for Deb to meet Rick and Broulee in Charleston in late April. Deb's sister Gail (a total dog lover) came to take care of her, a win win for both of them.</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PbvBfqvGY04Ptg9gVJI_o63VzINDi1v9PNgP4FfhBfAiyRkIY7EjwPmvAmYbxDyyhGknzowMO2ZQ3ktMPpSZr4Nd5Lmk7b2W9jiFaKm3nfATg5_L12bW9n-iZY1W61znGOqVzUOM3u7JIgQBytf_A3mrkEvf7FQBQf77u5FBNgOfEIogFqyCYJMJ/s4032/charleston.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PbvBfqvGY04Ptg9gVJI_o63VzINDi1v9PNgP4FfhBfAiyRkIY7EjwPmvAmYbxDyyhGknzowMO2ZQ3ktMPpSZr4Nd5Lmk7b2W9jiFaKm3nfATg5_L12bW9n-iZY1W61znGOqVzUOM3u7JIgQBytf_A3mrkEvf7FQBQf77u5FBNgOfEIogFqyCYJMJ/w640-h480/charleston.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Early morning departure from Charleston, SC. </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKnMiItHHiE5pSbXYV-pzfHMIYO7S_u928WvHEq0uReYRX3fPIZYiA3viVG_pph-2BxgZc-F9m-uM0dLW_Z47Q51ripxsKlLMYMoosDa2cCxLDgNRU5plhmPlXrM2xC98ySkwWvicYerY2ZWoSlYCQh6m8AzWUUBmvJZ_pOpdMQusN6gXYz-dxLoE/s4032/charleston%20harbor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKnMiItHHiE5pSbXYV-pzfHMIYO7S_u928WvHEq0uReYRX3fPIZYiA3viVG_pph-2BxgZc-F9m-uM0dLW_Z47Q51ripxsKlLMYMoosDa2cCxLDgNRU5plhmPlXrM2xC98ySkwWvicYerY2ZWoSlYCQh6m8AzWUUBmvJZ_pOpdMQusN6gXYz-dxLoE/w640-h480/charleston%20harbor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Looks like it will be a good boating day - leaving Charleston Harbor.</i></b></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuB03NAlFPROxTYO6Q01BC-8byqErbPwPG7IKB1sbUfNyURmrcZk4fcjkNzLlakLX0fDY9AqDIkF0R8OtiHLAlZIgU8FtGkCKTOuRKTxh_Az1E9QZR8v1olg1gmALW23xfufwc8IGcDYbm9uvYj7Rq7X6GLKoTtVsvdwd8Q6LVE3guzREiuECEMtz4/s4032/captain%20happy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuB03NAlFPROxTYO6Q01BC-8byqErbPwPG7IKB1sbUfNyURmrcZk4fcjkNzLlakLX0fDY9AqDIkF0R8OtiHLAlZIgU8FtGkCKTOuRKTxh_Az1E9QZR8v1olg1gmALW23xfufwc8IGcDYbm9uvYj7Rq7X6GLKoTtVsvdwd8Q6LVE3guzREiuECEMtz4/w640-h480/captain%20happy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Although happy for delivery help, Captain glad to have 1st Mate (Admiral) on board.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rSB2olI9SRdhNiL2w-zIKmirADkJfp6nuFImZNicYgYNThlQq92fQrlMFMyrNCyOyBj2X17IE23MJbnabww4Zp0r8W4-sRxsRvkkQyqvcdDLF4oh65CxCvj8fSYuftiU-0Q-kuTsy33Jhy61g1qPEZ5miYFMDvbqC1RAbioSgu9nrEnIGMBpe5Hu/s4032/sunset%20at%20anchorage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rSB2olI9SRdhNiL2w-zIKmirADkJfp6nuFImZNicYgYNThlQq92fQrlMFMyrNCyOyBj2X17IE23MJbnabww4Zp0r8W4-sRxsRvkkQyqvcdDLF4oh65CxCvj8fSYuftiU-0Q-kuTsy33Jhy61g1qPEZ5miYFMDvbqC1RAbioSgu9nrEnIGMBpe5Hu/w640-h480/sunset%20at%20anchorage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><i> Ok, just saying - it doesn't get any better than this. </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirr2Yw4Jy4rf93QXwj-2ArbaUchYgMM3xql1PD0PLh-O59nS7yQv1sGcRStpDnvZOcpmg-SOIQGqkL9_Oy8XOTKMvvf5pTIp4UUyCHG9aB_W0iHBsktEXtMjrO93uAiDJjQV9AdgWOtb_Pm5_86rvRVM_hUEXM_U2ExIDrlQDz_I0AdnF_7OERGJxP/s4032/sunset%20at%20anchor%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirr2Yw4Jy4rf93QXwj-2ArbaUchYgMM3xql1PD0PLh-O59nS7yQv1sGcRStpDnvZOcpmg-SOIQGqkL9_Oy8XOTKMvvf5pTIp4UUyCHG9aB_W0iHBsktEXtMjrO93uAiDJjQV9AdgWOtb_Pm5_86rvRVM_hUEXM_U2ExIDrlQDz_I0AdnF_7OERGJxP/w640-h480/sunset%20at%20anchor%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Sunset at calm anchorage!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQz2_0ta2y_4ZDOynMSLshoDWcA71TTd3TWa-kuiJFnLZ9tLpaSDa9-a1t_Y9U9wXTfJ3TlP7RwRUWPbqbdpSgeYncxuFmxaj2auQZS0Uvi-TbKB5AH5cH7xlQbw_2I7TM2gN7DqpxIojZW5jmkLU2YZ9OwTeOueJ74uxaAw-O7-nU9xR_icTemLHJ/s4032/sunrise%20low%20country.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQz2_0ta2y_4ZDOynMSLshoDWcA71TTd3TWa-kuiJFnLZ9tLpaSDa9-a1t_Y9U9wXTfJ3TlP7RwRUWPbqbdpSgeYncxuFmxaj2auQZS0Uvi-TbKB5AH5cH7xlQbw_2I7TM2gN7DqpxIojZW5jmkLU2YZ9OwTeOueJ74uxaAw-O7-nU9xR_icTemLHJ/w640-h480/sunrise%20low%20country.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Or how about, sunrise at anchorage in the low country.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4y-ovKZE1oolRRTdtaWCSFsokGGclMlvFgQ-aTshtibQoVNhzOJ153qgs-_wmxYnYcEar0Th4Yz3T9BVioEL4AyQeMH_MiWGvdY9MrA8mS6KIk8CjsPyKVq-0H2slk8v2HNLaAPUDwBZ3pJnhJ5u9jzNbnlACLljF4r2O1Xm9Po9M79AYWzdARa1/s3581/ayb%20boat%20show.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2583" data-original-width="3581" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv4y-ovKZE1oolRRTdtaWCSFsokGGclMlvFgQ-aTshtibQoVNhzOJ153qgs-_wmxYnYcEar0Th4Yz3T9BVioEL4AyQeMH_MiWGvdY9MrA8mS6KIk8CjsPyKVq-0H2slk8v2HNLaAPUDwBZ3pJnhJ5u9jzNbnlACLljF4r2O1Xm9Po9M79AYWzdARa1/w640-h462/ayb%20boat%20show.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Back at Atlantic Yacht Basin - fun to watch the east coast boats/circle loop boats coming thru.</b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b> It is a different mindset. Thanks for keeping these boats alive. </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8Xnslnp01kbaUM1oCCfPIejiQPIuWtKik6xmkJWQNDYW4LnDIEECtHfFuwg_9ERdCmLt2Az9voJL1N0eVL6Zz1Vr3lbL_Cni9g39SNALz8kWN6Gxv1Rzyh91sABHU2Zhz_Vm-cdBm69DQt7DG5bhlR9nqrmmq40Ijez07mqPrHh-xYuMGVkqvnJ7/s4032/home%20at%20heritage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL8Xnslnp01kbaUM1oCCfPIejiQPIuWtKik6xmkJWQNDYW4LnDIEECtHfFuwg_9ERdCmLt2Az9voJL1N0eVL6Zz1Vr3lbL_Cni9g39SNALz8kWN6Gxv1Rzyh91sABHU2Zhz_Vm-cdBm69DQt7DG5bhlR9nqrmmq40Ijez07mqPrHh-xYuMGVkqvnJ7/w640-h480/home%20at%20heritage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><i>Back in Minnesota, enjoying early sunrise and deciding our next adventure.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Sorry, once again for delays in posting. I am sending this off so I can move on. A lot has happened, change is coming and we appreciate everyone that has followed our adventures. All is good, but it is what it is. If you are one of our friends that I do not have a snail</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>mail address for (Bob & Sharon Bond) our Christmas card/New Years card explained a little bit of what's going on. We decided to sell our slip at Marco. Pricing on the island exploded and we decided to take advantage of it (finally right time, right price) yea!!!! Not excited about the capital gains, but, like I said before, it is what it is. We have a MAJOR remodel project going on in our three story 1895 house, trying to turn main floor into main level living. Who in their right mind would decide to live in their house, during a MAJOR remodel. Well as friends and followers know, this is our norm. When your husband wears a hat that saws "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning", just saying. Next post will be about Broulee, our return to her in Norfolk this past March 2023 and extended plans. </i></b></div>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-68992229150800049572022-04-17T20:43:00.000-04:002022-04-17T20:43:37.968-04:00HAPPY EASTER<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexW9zLlb22gZaqjzZSkzQnhz4os5sZ1QJiSXXqfYR2wHKhZHQq9oKpB3bgM2b0_T9d4vQaBdGnNBakn5XMTtVr-mK8SxWwpXw0km1Ajy-nSdU86y3mI8PP6hJERbUoWaS8_qv_SlnjVxxeCdhzT3Bmu3ej_LVDSRzCGT1hd2aFfOTR7I8VrkdBVCt/s4032/easter%20morning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexW9zLlb22gZaqjzZSkzQnhz4os5sZ1QJiSXXqfYR2wHKhZHQq9oKpB3bgM2b0_T9d4vQaBdGnNBakn5XMTtVr-mK8SxWwpXw0km1Ajy-nSdU86y3mI8PP6hJERbUoWaS8_qv_SlnjVxxeCdhzT3Bmu3ej_LVDSRzCGT1hd2aFfOTR7I8VrkdBVCt/w640-h480/easter%20morning.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Easter morning Bald Eagle Lake 2022. Looks like a good day for us (although as I write this, the evening weather has taken a turn for the worse - snowing!!!!!) Welcome to Minnesota spring. Thankyou Shana for hosting an amazing Easter Brunch, very nice to be with my family - Izzy and I are seriously missing Rick, still hoping to meet him & Broulee soon.</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9ihXQpgIhS0iELlv-gZ7lJli5ElRYPwVGMFdf3olsRjD5QCwCRHWoWxpruFkNZM53h-jM9TSPpF3cziblyfTudtCs1XEuHlOF4FI8AMkbgbtrmGDyTnOEHSK-saxcPYjVZC9oBzEqIn4qde918q0newJu8TfGwsr0YfLUQnDeBSsxXCzLOYDW5Jq/s4032/Happy%20Easter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9ihXQpgIhS0iELlv-gZ7lJli5ElRYPwVGMFdf3olsRjD5QCwCRHWoWxpruFkNZM53h-jM9TSPpF3cziblyfTudtCs1XEuHlOF4FI8AMkbgbtrmGDyTnOEHSK-saxcPYjVZC9oBzEqIn4qde918q0newJu8TfGwsr0YfLUQnDeBSsxXCzLOYDW5Jq/w480-h640/Happy%20Easter.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Izzy and I out for our morning walk got a good laugh, this was posted on the telephone pole near our driveway. The McVeigh's have 4 young children. What a brilliant mother. Hope everyone had a good day!!!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_fEXDaaEcy5ZFw-dPYEgIUZlxqttdsJPmRCjoBpb54Gdfh-wtlys8G9tVz48SFxSum38kSqYBwjG6t7Opn6-5LtMXImC13d5_CMDSva-FHX_AowjohbKCK6_FYKPVuFa3i0nMIZJmHpmhYMRdw_IPcZaT2-MTAGymg1sBfMQi-84eIZ2BJj0o7GI/s640/Family%20Easter%20Egg%20Coloring.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4_fEXDaaEcy5ZFw-dPYEgIUZlxqttdsJPmRCjoBpb54Gdfh-wtlys8G9tVz48SFxSum38kSqYBwjG6t7Opn6-5LtMXImC13d5_CMDSva-FHX_AowjohbKCK6_FYKPVuFa3i0nMIZJmHpmhYMRdw_IPcZaT2-MTAGymg1sBfMQi-84eIZ2BJj0o7GI/w640-h429/Family%20Easter%20Egg%20Coloring.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Flashback Easter 2007 on Broulee in the BVI's. Coloring easter eggs with sharpie pens.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDFI82HZbDYY6vZEiu6UTMNxpS3e-UnMlbEiTha3KbdTFUzU_Kf9qzyWLEyep7lydbo6LES0okQEhQaLdaxHwS4Gh08GpO7uppzQhnyGSmNj5q214LBl8X-kzhQ-qJ7FBY_A0YnusG5rBdSBXmEqRCpfcAZ4efD8pNrH8y1oekC5WtCw4RSQL8Sbq/s640/Family%20Finished%20Eggs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDFI82HZbDYY6vZEiu6UTMNxpS3e-UnMlbEiTha3KbdTFUzU_Kf9qzyWLEyep7lydbo6LES0okQEhQaLdaxHwS4Gh08GpO7uppzQhnyGSmNj5q214LBl8X-kzhQ-qJ7FBY_A0YnusG5rBdSBXmEqRCpfcAZ4efD8pNrH8y1oekC5WtCw4RSQL8Sbq/w640-h428/Family%20Finished%20Eggs.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><i>Nice job Smiths, amazingly the Easter bunny found us.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PFeOqkHFFQelOpCmTYkWWnGXYZPBx6H7CI6yn6qICL6T4lEaa4dvSxMZrjqTap501zRkfFzXxNxrmPFHz-WRmprZ-TcSbfYEcFd40XafClHP9Ky4BD9Dbu4CTgQ4YRksoeweoFhaofVjBsGYIIcoLI5cgQE8iCmbtN3-EzzeboThrgsFtu9OFNqy/s640/favorite%20easter%20ever.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="640" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PFeOqkHFFQelOpCmTYkWWnGXYZPBx6H7CI6yn6qICL6T4lEaa4dvSxMZrjqTap501zRkfFzXxNxrmPFHz-WRmprZ-TcSbfYEcFd40XafClHP9Ky4BD9Dbu4CTgQ4YRksoeweoFhaofVjBsGYIIcoLI5cgQE8iCmbtN3-EzzeboThrgsFtu9OFNqy/w640-h462/favorite%20easter%20ever.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div>Nothing better than Easter on the beach in the BVI's<br /> <br /><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Will post shenanigans of the Broulee crew in next day or so. </i></b></div><p></p>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-4219629426147580772022-04-14T18:53:00.004-04:002022-04-14T19:54:42.056-04:00OH BOY, SHIT HAPPENS<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqfrZxtug5u_aqFYWQVJRJtTNai_gNT_ctXx-OBSGpriddFDFnI3bdJSKM0ich1ojQSlY0FmcVCO2Z14qG2EYOSpWFBlPNHaW9o2KaeNds9VLIHWKWWzky9UH4dH8g18LXRjE26s4ufkWIi7ROX-B7qVxVimgBzzjo7I77Q4CcrzTmwr6I8LWJqMfv=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqfrZxtug5u_aqFYWQVJRJtTNai_gNT_ctXx-OBSGpriddFDFnI3bdJSKM0ich1ojQSlY0FmcVCO2Z14qG2EYOSpWFBlPNHaW9o2KaeNds9VLIHWKWWzky9UH4dH8g18LXRjE26s4ufkWIi7ROX-B7qVxVimgBzzjo7I77Q4CcrzTmwr6I8LWJqMfv=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Well we started off February celebrating Debs birthday appropriately at Smith House restaurant in Old San Marco with Doug, Robbie & Jane & Dean.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSyRaN7xD427y917OdY7jB7Z0sYpBUK991qx6aaBPiaduVZplyu6H17ZIdpDm2yXXcQhIGcLme41-waxIEbf-hunzWnbHtK5kpTP4aQFTH9RPg3lFX5__pAbvK-XRkVNbQcYJYVVs1OOeoj5r1XByI7-o3f6kpq-UIgeTb8-CNlT0PQxCz8KJR-soA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3278" data-original-width="2678" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXT8_RpWyeJEb9JyVJ6LzQ6XUyovXhp8nebx6bOT3qgtynJm_omplxcMO4J9z9-Y1hqXdqWqyBGxGVCiyH2oJUG5LAHrGLtw5wRAaVr0kEHKETbZKWFrx6KfIt7PlnT4N1qVFhXVc8QgwHlzpbl2smEn_-ifZv3xhFFvdowUwU3ISnjY6SiJ6Rf_Ca/w326-h400/flower%20florida%20style.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>March is the prettiest time of year here -</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifofC0rrUdd8g0jY1DhzGuAF3qwQsxPleO8eFoIxIASFFnkV62V041U2ZU7DKANzNc-I-07lsUUjmMMgCISovHBSpIHqCyF6B5hMQPZWJzTgZxlVCh7RtpAb2gefAeYyzHGJZ-GAfrIY4uCqcF1DTvM29sXB5WQ0ZJyRZfhCxtf-p_4xjAw5j4ZXAt/s2250/calm%20before%20the%20storm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1244" data-original-width="2250" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifofC0rrUdd8g0jY1DhzGuAF3qwQsxPleO8eFoIxIASFFnkV62V041U2ZU7DKANzNc-I-07lsUUjmMMgCISovHBSpIHqCyF6B5hMQPZWJzTgZxlVCh7RtpAb2gefAeYyzHGJZ-GAfrIY4uCqcF1DTvM29sXB5WQ0ZJyRZfhCxtf-p_4xjAw5j4ZXAt/w400-h221/calm%20before%20the%20storm.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i>and lots of threats for storms.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kahUPhb2ZQxV6On5c8nvRkYAEn153eb3oJFzXC_vhlnewQGZ-BOKz38gUbS3jCO3stX0rliAsFk-5Oz6ZzEBQ7h45r-dSVefJOIB05QSRBOpuy5h4fneCC-iXZEMQYRGBmN_1J6e4FaFa41co3ElFF-xeJJI1ySlOPz4_9PKiNnlrZVU5aiNASD2/s3996/red%20sky.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2312" data-original-width="3996" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5kahUPhb2ZQxV6On5c8nvRkYAEn153eb3oJFzXC_vhlnewQGZ-BOKz38gUbS3jCO3stX0rliAsFk-5Oz6ZzEBQ7h45r-dSVefJOIB05QSRBOpuy5h4fneCC-iXZEMQYRGBmN_1J6e4FaFa41co3ElFF-xeJJI1ySlOPz4_9PKiNnlrZVU5aiNASD2/w640-h370/red%20sky.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>Red Sky in the morning.....</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlBFAvmJtGZsX_NHZB5FN56gMp4XL-bZkIQQ3XJRDFqsUTjxAFyiHuxIL812_wG49kHaCqfykEZTLTAK7aNiSQDLeabc4NmEVLHhNOEusPvzKRYE6j1eNl-huJ8D-QuyBpaHbcJtQVHUq913YzL5HK2J9rUbEKcgOARlpqmN5EDunOulTYj6t0wCR/s2063/owls.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="2063" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlBFAvmJtGZsX_NHZB5FN56gMp4XL-bZkIQQ3XJRDFqsUTjxAFyiHuxIL812_wG49kHaCqfykEZTLTAK7aNiSQDLeabc4NmEVLHhNOEusPvzKRYE6j1eNl-huJ8D-QuyBpaHbcJtQVHUq913YzL5HK2J9rUbEKcgOARlpqmN5EDunOulTYj6t0wCR/w640-h442/owls.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Also time for the burrowing owls to appear, sorry not a very good pic.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_an4OA0QPQm-F0GO-kJMcufnDH1Pw7lLgUntPevK7J9jmZ5W8U2WvdlNF4exjs5GcDeIvor9WsvKgVt3JikBw70-KigG1UOroW6k3RWDIZQJ1gDHTSaGU2ZNNDFCOSVDpJdgbOPPsS1ZsiAncA20xV3Y068d2fBLLWi5MEoiQ5kKuXA75w_I66NWB/s4032/project%20destroy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_an4OA0QPQm-F0GO-kJMcufnDH1Pw7lLgUntPevK7J9jmZ5W8U2WvdlNF4exjs5GcDeIvor9WsvKgVt3JikBw70-KigG1UOroW6k3RWDIZQJ1gDHTSaGU2ZNNDFCOSVDpJdgbOPPsS1ZsiAncA20xV3Y068d2fBLLWi5MEoiQ5kKuXA75w_I66NWB/w300-h400/project%20destroy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><i><b>Oh, geez, another project - Captain decided to rewire the anchor/windlass battery, and of course, its in the compartment under our bed.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7q7StTsq_6822zHkevPQF3qVj8y1wjkcubdz1rwk8t9_kT_pwkD3d0ODxJgQBUtJKOsXhs9rKOPsBvMtOk1zC03Sn5CJqApQttIaCAIksJP3gcHJXWvEqev_9WmCPCc2prJcBNx79nMi_7VG6QhZG-bIYIeKiJvQNVY45NV9kdvEX-65mEHLuAJ4Z/s4032/new%20battery%20under%20bed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7q7StTsq_6822zHkevPQF3qVj8y1wjkcubdz1rwk8t9_kT_pwkD3d0ODxJgQBUtJKOsXhs9rKOPsBvMtOk1zC03Sn5CJqApQttIaCAIksJP3gcHJXWvEqev_9WmCPCc2prJcBNx79nMi_7VG6QhZG-bIYIeKiJvQNVY45NV9kdvEX-65mEHLuAJ4Z/w400-h300/new%20battery%20under%20bed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Yikes, new battery in place and lots of wiring to follow.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b style="font-style: italic;"><br /></b><i style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRi4PdbdOZ9Aa-TPSoTQCvrXV0KJbDfWfGdF77sEnEZ7Mi5ljx75mCSnOCuIXHTYJvGIlvjqk359jIWFYSo--5fcmDTBCakmsSRRs1lsT_oVOlJEaFf19PgJpQTT5xQA5rlHmS7h_BfegIz-sGj1SrqG5hazLL_MOQYR9YX_3awRmNyQKU1E5EZIuJ/s4032/hippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRi4PdbdOZ9Aa-TPSoTQCvrXV0KJbDfWfGdF77sEnEZ7Mi5ljx75mCSnOCuIXHTYJvGIlvjqk359jIWFYSo--5fcmDTBCakmsSRRs1lsT_oVOlJEaFf19PgJpQTT5xQA5rlHmS7h_BfegIz-sGj1SrqG5hazLL_MOQYR9YX_3awRmNyQKU1E5EZIuJ/w300-h400/hippy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>Happy Hippo showed up (thanks Jane & Dean)</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CNJtNlunMvD7PQyRH-6ZcEC3JLoGXFrrmhgbMHPUsCUeFubX0PXMCY1RgJOnp--AHZhDGOP0wr4gsFW0rTH2eLgkIUbQsSZ8IaHjy5P9LVJS-NAnspMKcjxnVHDzXM0P4VH5ojscU_8tu6VMKLlH0NOu0ojqwx2dFvl_GJoaQ1nPEQMqOfcx95Et/s2994/happy%20hippo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2540" data-original-width="2994" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CNJtNlunMvD7PQyRH-6ZcEC3JLoGXFrrmhgbMHPUsCUeFubX0PXMCY1RgJOnp--AHZhDGOP0wr4gsFW0rTH2eLgkIUbQsSZ8IaHjy5P9LVJS-NAnspMKcjxnVHDzXM0P4VH5ojscU_8tu6VMKLlH0NOu0ojqwx2dFvl_GJoaQ1nPEQMqOfcx95Et/w400-h339/happy%20hippo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>She's now back to greeting everyone on the dock with Happy Hippy.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Nq52Gz5v_VpIGQn2J1hby_2cksdmqqicO3Z9iILUBtW6PBdI60XxgnrT6OkJXOMqQSAiiYsykDA_mT3om-qY1_dQRfAzqVVO6C9K5hQx2DtyKWmuIwYYGWEnJ0j8W9jrlHCJy6_y0_zkZM9UYUz8EjK_T48NzwJBBtqAz0CJ4poDSvRDLF6F6ZxX/s3400/IMG-1736.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1174" data-original-width="3400" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Nq52Gz5v_VpIGQn2J1hby_2cksdmqqicO3Z9iILUBtW6PBdI60XxgnrT6OkJXOMqQSAiiYsykDA_mT3om-qY1_dQRfAzqVVO6C9K5hQx2DtyKWmuIwYYGWEnJ0j8W9jrlHCJy6_y0_zkZM9UYUz8EjK_T48NzwJBBtqAz0CJ4poDSvRDLF6F6ZxX/w400-h138/IMG-1736.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b>Sadly, we are winding down our Marco Island 2021/2022 season. Final celebration at one of our favorite spots, the Smith House restaurant with Jane & Dean, Doug & Robbie and Richie. </b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><i>Stay tuned for our next adventure.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>SO MUCH FOR THAT PLAN. We had decided to for-go our normal storage plans at River Forest ( prices in Florida have tripled) and we wanted to do some much needed cruising. In preparation for our 3 week trip up the east coast to Norfolk, Virginia, lots of maintenance was happening, requiring engine and generator running. Our 13 year old + dog started to have lots of anxiety (she's never enjoyed the boat thing, that goes way back, too many rough passages, right Big Run?). The day before we were heading out for our big adventure, she decided she was not coming back on boat, combined with our son calling to tell us our furnace was out - we decided to drive home. Temps were ok back home so house would not freeze, but wanted to get Izzy home to our vet (major diarrhea and vomiting, sorry for that TMI). Plus side, she's doing good, happy to be home and enjoying chilly Minnesota. Sad for me, Rick headed back to Florida and has asked a couple of friends to help him move the boat and I'm here taking care of our girl. Hopefully I can join him on the east coast somewhere, for a few days of cruising. Plans made in jello, the cruisers life.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Great things are not done by impulse, but they are a series of small things brought together."</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Vincent Van Gogh</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-6683662600978594112022-02-08T14:31:00.000-04:002022-02-08T14:31:22.904-04:00Maserator toilet install 101 - Let the fun begin! <p><b><i> OK, so the new toilet arrived in one piece and the old Dometic/Sealand VacuFlush toilet and lines have been removed.</i></b></p><p><b><i>Sorry we missed pics of the removal. That was the ugly part as the original sanitary hose from the old toilet to the vacuum tank (part of the vacuflush system) went from the vanity area under the shower stall emerging in the forward holy place where you can almost reach. </i></b></p><p><b><i>And of course it wouldn't budge. This was after trying to release it from the vacuum tank as it, the hose, was secured with 5200. OMG, only way the get it out was to cut/saw the tube. Mind you the toilet and hose were still full of "product", so cutting the hose was met with a fair amount of trepidation. OK, a fear of a face wash!?</i></b></p><p><b><i> From the previous blog post here's the vacuum tank showing the remains of the black sanitation hose connected to the tank with 5200.</i></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUHNOEsTMLdqPX1GQH_bGtOji_hpcTADBEdN9aTZ-5El-TUCiA3EsPvcwuBtLvvr4pqCLAfe2DaKayzGw4GDRcv_oDAw5dvU5c3yGB3r_7CJuSleLRR_2lsEk0gjpKUMjgM--u5IYvPjgCaM7Ovy0bDPBJN6Bx1EKSJ24tcShAKya4GliNCBMW0MKe=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUHNOEsTMLdqPX1GQH_bGtOji_hpcTADBEdN9aTZ-5El-TUCiA3EsPvcwuBtLvvr4pqCLAfe2DaKayzGw4GDRcv_oDAw5dvU5c3yGB3r_7CJuSleLRR_2lsEk0gjpKUMjgM--u5IYvPjgCaM7Ovy0bDPBJN6Bx1EKSJ24tcShAKya4GliNCBMW0MKe=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Well the cutting had no fluids or even drips because it was totally blocked with calcified material hard as a rock. Prodding it with a long thin stick opened up a 3/4 inch opening for all the fluid to drain out. As I said the hose would not budge so in came a come-along winch ratcheting it and stretching it 6 inches before it let go with a snap, which then separated it from the new hose attached to pull thru the confined area.</i></b></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnvN-OCx6_ZIZPDe_zWqtvhnPI0G8eorV5OR2XhV10dlu9GR0guqZ6ImnYlwI6UDzVGMrwdGg1HwUPQ-dbr0C3XfQJCM20I6P4FKkEJ0dj07fFAX798QpOpu4WYX-6irLao4tQg-YH49GCDKRd_rxPho7GUMbxhNGnH549ctl9vTE4ddxu993WVoq/s4032/stretching 4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnvN-OCx6_ZIZPDe_zWqtvhnPI0G8eorV5OR2XhV10dlu9GR0guqZ6ImnYlwI6UDzVGMrwdGg1HwUPQ-dbr0C3XfQJCM20I6P4FKkEJ0dj07fFAX798QpOpu4WYX-6irLao4tQg-YH49GCDKRd_rxPho7GUMbxhNGnH549ctl9vTE4ddxu993WVoq/w400-h300/stretching 4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div> <b><i> Almost able to reach where the hose comes forward under the shower stall</i></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUsgjjkxxmT76A4fapT4rzpUdTb00zICM1kpNHtcChgwji83mAwqSfc_nAHPVlA7mroFc0r6KMv79NDAHjqBgY3R_8QXBh3CyBJn9h_tT_Ee5hyF5uHjqQcZ2nV4CSR3FT8_SKVYw0EbVmPKTWhn5URPJrUkP4Ttah05dfcFnW4kgs8DpRd-Zzs7C/s4032/stretching 3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizUsgjjkxxmT76A4fapT4rzpUdTb00zICM1kpNHtcChgwji83mAwqSfc_nAHPVlA7mroFc0r6KMv79NDAHjqBgY3R_8QXBh3CyBJn9h_tT_Ee5hyF5uHjqQcZ2nV4CSR3FT8_SKVYw0EbVmPKTWhn5URPJrUkP4Ttah05dfcFnW4kgs8DpRd-Zzs7C/w300-h400/stretching 3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>View of the holy place from the master stateroom and some of the pieces needed for the project with Rick in his "pretzel" mode!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7pyfPIzdAB8fjR4WikCW8dN6fNjfmufmYXcX8ncA3k9d7XCQFg9bYqBymDEVRsvcgCDt_0T7UOY9nufQJh-UFrfeYCb7WbHsw_S-6VufFLNtnSBavdcwm5qTOD2PCVnMJ-L-HzB3m_kVvCYn2McIBZH22EPhwHlmNmKyP5ZMmgefrZv_xTto3-ZYe=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7pyfPIzdAB8fjR4WikCW8dN6fNjfmufmYXcX8ncA3k9d7XCQFg9bYqBymDEVRsvcgCDt_0T7UOY9nufQJh-UFrfeYCb7WbHsw_S-6VufFLNtnSBavdcwm5qTOD2PCVnMJ-L-HzB3m_kVvCYn2McIBZH22EPhwHlmNmKyP5ZMmgefrZv_xTto3-ZYe=w322-h375" width="322" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="text-align: left;">With the old hose out a new hole in the boat was needed to fish in the new hose. This was in a void behind the shower stall seat and </span><span style="text-align: left;">revealed where the old hose has been secured with a heavy tie strap. Maybe good idea for install but horrible for replacement. But hey, it lasted 28 years!</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7a8oITSspo4doJ4h_6R7qhbbvCKM5-YCMl3UYUaAzeJ4fFQXCFooYnPu8ccSrtvmHMTW4z6vW-aLjeR8JXGEB9UGNm-MUH9jK1KQmntu6qM0D2GYnkxrJp_jnJQJDlOXB5obcDMYc4PifbNQ7OgSFEiQJjiP_J2Um526sRgFeNRyy-Uq9ZC_cvzq/s3024/plumbing and wiring.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC7a8oITSspo4doJ4h_6R7qhbbvCKM5-YCMl3UYUaAzeJ4fFQXCFooYnPu8ccSrtvmHMTW4z6vW-aLjeR8JXGEB9UGNm-MUH9jK1KQmntu6qM0D2GYnkxrJp_jnJQJDlOXB5obcDMYc4PifbNQ7OgSFEiQJjiP_J2Um526sRgFeNRyy-Uq9ZC_cvzq/s320/plumbing and wiring.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>New hose above my head in pic</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-ToDXn4X6QWABOz8LUQRMzaSxjajmL3hQXH64Lex88g3MSgjr7SxSbi5KoTYLOAZfN3QAKwDTp_Kb2KYSYIQowTLsl-1MMy6ylK8WmMz4bZpW88dINybhJLnY6oNFZYFfK2Dt7WAlt8raI5Bv1LtC6FeHMyOyWHaKhyxAb4asU_RdGa3BE4MBbNT/s3088/stretching .jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-ToDXn4X6QWABOz8LUQRMzaSxjajmL3hQXH64Lex88g3MSgjr7SxSbi5KoTYLOAZfN3QAKwDTp_Kb2KYSYIQowTLsl-1MMy6ylK8WmMz4bZpW88dINybhJLnY6oNFZYFfK2Dt7WAlt8raI5Bv1LtC6FeHMyOyWHaKhyxAb4asU_RdGa3BE4MBbNT/w400-h300/stretching .jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Note the coupling to connect the new flex hose with the PVC piping. This let me make the barbed hose connection where I could reach it while then using the threaded connection to mate the lines. Thinking better for replacement as needed. The dark marks on the hull are where the old vacuum tank was installed behind the water maker pump and filters (removed to get access for this project).</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgcztjBBu7oCke4V1Kwlfmxj6UQSb8G-Q9vQsR_HMh91jseBj-D_9bZwwHXzX084FyeIZ_hP2Uh6yhGjVTLM9Un59V8Q0fAv8KHkTtmAeIjL1pVeGyLDRWLTWMkgJMGI05ga6qm3WZ1s0gMoYoBN9vLNBka6msoIpBs6CbCxAkqMx4vV0i5mW-xWZE=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgcztjBBu7oCke4V1Kwlfmxj6UQSb8G-Q9vQsR_HMh91jseBj-D_9bZwwHXzX084FyeIZ_hP2Uh6yhGjVTLM9Un59V8Q0fAv8KHkTtmAeIjL1pVeGyLDRWLTWMkgJMGI05ga6qm3WZ1s0gMoYoBN9vLNBka6msoIpBs6CbCxAkqMx4vV0i5mW-xWZE=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> <b><i>Hoses and some wiring under the vanity</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuogSqShRk9U2Y_iCraLvB96_vGUMO0kBapP3lqguqsrUdE_Y8O20W4L59enCMrcgFEahaOz9OOzeDYCDcDBhze0PvZEzXRAZ1YE5U7iHZtjDc8cAOYRMTHZ13yk0898JlIwds9d2KZzOK1keYK1cqLNxTR2MB54fFvdBAKcfeGa2zix-GASs48mVy=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiuogSqShRk9U2Y_iCraLvB96_vGUMO0kBapP3lqguqsrUdE_Y8O20W4L59enCMrcgFEahaOz9OOzeDYCDcDBhze0PvZEzXRAZ1YE5U7iHZtjDc8cAOYRMTHZ13yk0898JlIwds9d2KZzOK1keYK1cqLNxTR2MB54fFvdBAKcfeGa2zix-GASs48mVy=w300-h400" width="300" /></a> </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Hose and new water line under platform on which the toilet sits to make the plumbing connection. The fitting at hose end connects at the back of the new toilet</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvrecOIq2RKvu2GmN6shPhtXMtTxjSSYDhwHjcyXfi4737URZ9YfiF0axUbVQWigDH7H4Vqveij1JFnTqT5hTwkRM6aZNulkEoU-79BbPQA-GwYQYBVv6WFiSAA39osaBRqpxEKmzpS62CKQcoToGntKw76juxTKgeepBxDb3xQ1ylGPXSGHF4cxjT=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvrecOIq2RKvu2GmN6shPhtXMtTxjSSYDhwHjcyXfi4737URZ9YfiF0axUbVQWigDH7H4Vqveij1JFnTqT5hTwkRM6aZNulkEoU-79BbPQA-GwYQYBVv6WFiSAA39osaBRqpxEKmzpS62CKQcoToGntKw76juxTKgeepBxDb3xQ1ylGPXSGHF4cxjT=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><b><i>So with the new hose installed and connected to a new hard PVC line to the holding tank, the toilet install fun was ready to begin.</i></b></p><p><b><i> Here she sits on her side to pre-wire the electrical in the back and prep the plumbing connections</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfb1ftkL6zLVL5A5xeNY_ywomZYDSUA3qxIBxioVcwBxeEC_dNlhmGwtBTLoEpWOvwjieJfCqiyuHR0VYx8QzRdqn4ALFIVi9c5ahjl-Nc0cjWPwM4LarpacgBlKHnId8dM-ds9umIT3MJlnA7j8E1u2WTE--qIvY5E13Z5O72cB5Hq5DYYfAvPOCe=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfb1ftkL6zLVL5A5xeNY_ywomZYDSUA3qxIBxioVcwBxeEC_dNlhmGwtBTLoEpWOvwjieJfCqiyuHR0VYx8QzRdqn4ALFIVi9c5ahjl-Nc0cjWPwM4LarpacgBlKHnId8dM-ds9umIT3MJlnA7j8E1u2WTE--qIvY5E13Z5O72cB5Hq5DYYfAvPOCe=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Now, how to set the toilet and make the connection in the back. How about a mirror and flashlight and nut driver to tighten the hoses in place.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBkkF6ZZyr_8lHHiF_IAGq56jOn7LMkHhBeFrPZJJ2meUAyhd0yPBm3XmRRGhABW4SCm_3WiZPUvDpu5HBuCMLqXwalxCie9ZxOIApo13l3GeXBwL1iVNh6a0MLRtks0MQurYCRMHkQ0Nj-Rwer7cd9NDUMvqF7VOIF3MqaFiAF_dZswI-cTwF86JD=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgBkkF6ZZyr_8lHHiF_IAGq56jOn7LMkHhBeFrPZJJ2meUAyhd0yPBm3XmRRGhABW4SCm_3WiZPUvDpu5HBuCMLqXwalxCie9ZxOIApo13l3GeXBwL1iVNh6a0MLRtks0MQurYCRMHkQ0Nj-Rwer7cd9NDUMvqF7VOIF3MqaFiAF_dZswI-cTwF86JD=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Installed in place</i></b></div><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSI5oM9isFr6fQ6Dt50A6z8-Hz9vvKjq3fP8c2owNktttBlbkFIiqxlzduJnX8kAWeUeG8Yu1cRKX9VtejbONgR0LqrMGraLYxb5G4q6cCI0TIbkiZxMNTGCS-n4RQDUZN7N6TTOZmffZ7W3jOHTimX0nOxutgtyaRcwjnmowSZupyXa4W0Vvq3umi=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSI5oM9isFr6fQ6Dt50A6z8-Hz9vvKjq3fP8c2owNktttBlbkFIiqxlzduJnX8kAWeUeG8Yu1cRKX9VtejbONgR0LqrMGraLYxb5G4q6cCI0TIbkiZxMNTGCS-n4RQDUZN7N6TTOZmffZ7W3jOHTimX0nOxutgtyaRcwjnmowSZupyXa4W0Vvq3umi=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div> </div><div> <b><i> and ready for service !</i></b></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIj5EBmVRg6r_WXzw0I2BXIjvrDEAQaK5POg-30pqMIOs5pYcdk_qNALu-DdHNFRLgHxlB0cMj8O9O2nNrBBxQguiGB2q1wtL7eMucsEgxt4BcV_oI1lrZAjjxpghPltgoYNPm0TItAtPX22WtP6zPqpuR5AkfPWOGW5QUHfMnaqYXtsEMq5B1-Zxn=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIj5EBmVRg6r_WXzw0I2BXIjvrDEAQaK5POg-30pqMIOs5pYcdk_qNALu-DdHNFRLgHxlB0cMj8O9O2nNrBBxQguiGB2q1wtL7eMucsEgxt4BcV_oI1lrZAjjxpghPltgoYNPm0TItAtPX22WtP6zPqpuR5AkfPWOGW5QUHfMnaqYXtsEMq5B1-Zxn=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>This is a Dometic model MF 8120 vitreous china electric macerator toilet with specifications saying it will deliver the "product" some 98 feet horizontally. Our holding tank is 15 feet away on a level run so thinking the product should easily make it to the tank.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>To answer an anticipated question; why not keep the vacuflush system with the new sanitary hose installation? Well first it's a 1994 system making it 28 years old and second, kept in service by numerous replacement parts and repair work over the years. And third, the needed replacement parts now needed added up to nearly half the new toilet cost with fewer parts and a straight line to the holding tank. Kind of a no-brainer for us. And it is amazingly quieter. Now lets hope for trouble free service.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Now to re-install all the items and wiring removed to make the install possible. Picture from last post with the water maker pump and filter</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-kJkh7bHsOIazY2HPsEt2-VanaQhAK5oO9czwVE6J0UsVZjlX-33gzzl1hKmCbw-IMJHUVsEZkBnV3liIuWf7dz_LsCh4SIjuoPLCa3rK2JAHzdnf1rPKmvxq4f57lsnp92GEsJI0iXj5T13HjnH10kdPoV-xmqj2d6g0ou3dWw1or4czeCBno4zH=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-kJkh7bHsOIazY2HPsEt2-VanaQhAK5oO9czwVE6J0UsVZjlX-33gzzl1hKmCbw-IMJHUVsEZkBnV3liIuWf7dz_LsCh4SIjuoPLCa3rK2JAHzdnf1rPKmvxq4f57lsnp92GEsJI0iXj5T13HjnH10kdPoV-xmqj2d6g0ou3dWw1or4czeCBno4zH=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Oh, one last note on this install. The vent for the holding tank was a 3/4 inch; line that goes through a charcoal filter and then exists the boat through a hull vent connection restricting the air flow to a 3/8 inch fitting. That never made sense to me, so while working on this project installed a 1 inch line venting to the exterior through a 1 inch through hull fitting and then covered with a Vetus UFO deck vent as shown below.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiq2IOeDuXsf5pa-Xj-8M4X5gezRSNOt9emgi9Xl64Dw96sYE5gkt_NS2DQz_uat7axk7cvUt83G1CjcDepJjXnhLIhhByvz6QGtO_h9SqW63k4pf2FnbUYZH4FrLTz-d-FWDwPYQIK66oiJ1qS_GLTw05wRG87ZJurQUnNE_jZ77nLKxibEXUgzB9S=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiq2IOeDuXsf5pa-Xj-8M4X5gezRSNOt9emgi9Xl64Dw96sYE5gkt_NS2DQz_uat7axk7cvUt83G1CjcDepJjXnhLIhhByvz6QGtO_h9SqW63k4pf2FnbUYZH4FrLTz-d-FWDwPYQIK66oiJ1qS_GLTw05wRG87ZJurQUnNE_jZ77nLKxibEXUgzB9S=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsHBVyW4-GITIHzCG1LypSxgf6At8asxEP52ZHE7NWtj5TW6j481X4ok24dDZ-wfcxpxC1MlU_c5V3Jfe_N4GeF4Aoe1vkD3XIQg5eHYtTmxooTnPKN5l6rzUbM7VOPP97BgKAFOIPcYnSZ0By1qWZ738m0SvEzQP9T9xgk0y8sWpP4zCTyRSMpY1K=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsHBVyW4-GITIHzCG1LypSxgf6At8asxEP52ZHE7NWtj5TW6j481X4ok24dDZ-wfcxpxC1MlU_c5V3Jfe_N4GeF4Aoe1vkD3XIQg5eHYtTmxooTnPKN5l6rzUbM7VOPP97BgKAFOIPcYnSZ0By1qWZ738m0SvEzQP9T9xgk0y8sWpP4zCTyRSMpY1K=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>This will help in the pump out and proper venting / air flow from the holding tank.</i></b></div><br /></div>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-82973659027267823782022-02-03T20:26:00.006-04:002022-02-05T16:17:39.062-04:00Key West or Bust!!! also Roh Roh ! (and the rest of January) <p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-Sak9cM8G1Yoo7546V-qNla7kcNqRmO2a3bZLrnBbakGQosmsWKpY47WXaW5W-IMw7odGXMQKO2hNfCmUljzWIBOuyEb-IXFB6a0drCA85hcfDypxbJfT2rC7Tgbx69402SkIATzZjEiSNo87dsvfieXM1WN_dX2SBfZ5ZsSsqW7RxnOqXxsqZRg2=s3679" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2117" data-original-width="3679" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-Sak9cM8G1Yoo7546V-qNla7kcNqRmO2a3bZLrnBbakGQosmsWKpY47WXaW5W-IMw7odGXMQKO2hNfCmUljzWIBOuyEb-IXFB6a0drCA85hcfDypxbJfT2rC7Tgbx69402SkIATzZjEiSNo87dsvfieXM1WN_dX2SBfZ5ZsSsqW7RxnOqXxsqZRg2=w640-h368" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The first week of January found us back at our favorite anchorage at Keewaydin Island. We ended up spending 3 beautiful nights.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicIPHAiMDMVOHoJHbwQhkxct8LBe6EuOxPFsvzHMcJQYuYfAOYxlDrjyuptjvtb5OCt4WlNiqpx1F3H-W4hFg26PRauHip2c_T0E71yYLENOLWNgkFeAgyhBk4fNCEa5vdHHDkxet0gozpcFsWXjMW_5n3tTWrPbia9XlGW1J9dNQrT9YX-zs1srR3=s2162" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1476" data-original-width="2162" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicIPHAiMDMVOHoJHbwQhkxct8LBe6EuOxPFsvzHMcJQYuYfAOYxlDrjyuptjvtb5OCt4WlNiqpx1F3H-W4hFg26PRauHip2c_T0E71yYLENOLWNgkFeAgyhBk4fNCEa5vdHHDkxet0gozpcFsWXjMW_5n3tTWrPbia9XlGW1J9dNQrT9YX-zs1srR3=w640-h435" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div>Izzy enjoyed lots of beach time - she is a labrador after all.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcMpcw5G1_q1xwEgNwrxjq7jzUIgZXUX_RNGE-RLdbI5SNqqLF5dzKBWdu7vpSqR6wAHJot6WAKhyX7g7RS2jbiqZNkww5QITwZaNtCETw1SIyoxjemKY6yBMkT8P5hoXozcyh5nk8rWXoLt2wWQD9uK3SU4ND83cIjrFby5Ib-6GHyEYxj6jK-8WL=s2748" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2712" data-original-width="2748" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcMpcw5G1_q1xwEgNwrxjq7jzUIgZXUX_RNGE-RLdbI5SNqqLF5dzKBWdu7vpSqR6wAHJot6WAKhyX7g7RS2jbiqZNkww5QITwZaNtCETw1SIyoxjemKY6yBMkT8P5hoXozcyh5nk8rWXoLt2wWQD9uK3SU4ND83cIjrFby5Ib-6GHyEYxj6jK-8WL=w400-h395" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i>This poor guy got caught high and dry when the tide went out😢</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='401' height='332' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxF1BW-yvqfocaX8xr8cBZvKP5iUSs6068MsCmX2TaPb3kwInnOn_gbqdWXJueyytDavbnzbWsmWd-Vfs_-iA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a<b><i>nd, once again, we were escorted back to our marina by this fun group. Check out the big guy doing his famous spin move.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Our original plan was to take Broulee to Key West and spend a month in a marina there. We started back in late July early August to get a reservation for January or February, they would kinda chuckle, then tell us they would put us on a list. After listening to other boaters here experiencing the same "we will put you on a list" situation, we have all figured out it's not going to happen. So the second week in January we loaded Izzy in the car and drove the five hours and stayed in a pricey hotel. Just letting you know, Key West is still Key West! However, this trip is all about visiting our friends Vince and Mary who locked into City Marina, well over two years ago. </i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ3f25JT80PlrodC92XVDW5gPZtNxVqcXiGNagQ3c64QuQ3Ae45puIwSc-pG1GfZUsyj4gMo_nXVKtjH3xTQrvDAp69G-UCHHd4oYb_zARxQA38pWDsEig0gjZ1YYavsecydH_3AEgUk6uMr6FgtwFUAYr_BXYPf12B2BD_S_-4z3ba20bYDfYQ10N=s1383" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="1383" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ3f25JT80PlrodC92XVDW5gPZtNxVqcXiGNagQ3c64QuQ3Ae45puIwSc-pG1GfZUsyj4gMo_nXVKtjH3xTQrvDAp69G-UCHHd4oYb_zARxQA38pWDsEig0gjZ1YYavsecydH_3AEgUk6uMr6FgtwFUAYr_BXYPf12B2BD_S_-4z3ba20bYDfYQ10N=w640-h402" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Out for a walk with Izzy the next morning, we had jackets on with winds blowing 10-20 miles an hour, this guy blew by us. Found out later, he does this every day.</i></b></div><br /><i><br /></i></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-t8MgstsQWDKdGhYL58Z5v0UhvCoXnobQ9nqeLIje4SQKLfUitUfzropmYtsl2OZQ_QAaQgCl24wwJiK5wZLBoH-B7ZC2XqPaEWqGjP0a-W6cN2YRSVDKhOna9_L8uXz0PUTAbn8R7oKLPN7TASzn6F66iGZiaE5HBtX9M2P7Liq4XPxLOP-90SIU=s2803" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2786" data-original-width="2803" height="637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-t8MgstsQWDKdGhYL58Z5v0UhvCoXnobQ9nqeLIje4SQKLfUitUfzropmYtsl2OZQ_QAaQgCl24wwJiK5wZLBoH-B7ZC2XqPaEWqGjP0a-W6cN2YRSVDKhOna9_L8uXz0PUTAbn8R7oKLPN7TASzn6F66iGZiaE5HBtX9M2P7Liq4XPxLOP-90SIU=w640-h637" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>We've been to Key West a few times and have done the stuff, so this was a fun find for us, The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. They have 50-60 varieties of butterflies from around the world. It was magical.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh4KkQsk_5et2ZZVik8cUj020tIsnOh_7_wyRst2FYpkV7xs0VWZ1L0ga8THj2tByA2v1f-3Y5Lxjf42YU26bzt3zxZnysOtu0GQett2Uy3DOwSevMeJ5AugaUSKoe_0HccwmN2el2QBG_QYTwe_pMArHjUh7REo9wjCckP5KWBq8Qyk2LKZP5SMiU=s2741" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2184" data-original-width="2741" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh4KkQsk_5et2ZZVik8cUj020tIsnOh_7_wyRst2FYpkV7xs0VWZ1L0ga8THj2tByA2v1f-3Y5Lxjf42YU26bzt3zxZnysOtu0GQett2Uy3DOwSevMeJ5AugaUSKoe_0HccwmN2el2QBG_QYTwe_pMArHjUh7REo9wjCckP5KWBq8Qyk2LKZP5SMiU=w640-h510" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='432' height='359' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwWtpViUQW8uc_h4qZVLF1jOJF6uZRB2HtcPJeayoQ2K2hXhgLw0vrKOxDp0TLupUmVegCaZomElBU5kya2bQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiviyMtKitNxzPOzpWYCJlwkwUH4xFfKUG34pIoFw3WfLocWQDzypxsG4KpCrakVFdr9nT25a731kxYlbsKADx0DfEkMy9Ei2sjtBTKLunwfWH2mxxkbrnDgdfKskkQV2ILXRLuDQld5xyEf6Aa1g5ioMitrnCY04Is8K5MSNY7Maq6W9yFStCtsSIq=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiviyMtKitNxzPOzpWYCJlwkwUH4xFfKUG34pIoFw3WfLocWQDzypxsG4KpCrakVFdr9nT25a731kxYlbsKADx0DfEkMy9Ei2sjtBTKLunwfWH2mxxkbrnDgdfKskkQV2ILXRLuDQld5xyEf6Aa1g5ioMitrnCY04Is8K5MSNY7Maq6W9yFStCtsSIq=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivsjNJipvJzbrWWeBA-xQNpuGjy5kXrtkY3YHTZk9-qKEnuy29sTSEWOCtHEpjrNG0xbrtg1M3xtz94FtvhTFemsP3IoKgZjxG3ex6Ogc2__uCwSHrln2wjrKZOEsWfuS844R-QDhHHIg_vMMt8FSHyszVkPG8M2ytJWnQ5IAxc9EmE-4CcRkHB_ZB=s2408" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2242" data-original-width="2408" height="597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivsjNJipvJzbrWWeBA-xQNpuGjy5kXrtkY3YHTZk9-qKEnuy29sTSEWOCtHEpjrNG0xbrtg1M3xtz94FtvhTFemsP3IoKgZjxG3ex6Ogc2__uCwSHrln2wjrKZOEsWfuS844R-QDhHHIg_vMMt8FSHyszVkPG8M2ytJWnQ5IAxc9EmE-4CcRkHB_ZB=w640-h597" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>This guy/girl tried to hitchhike out of here with Rick</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsrXU2HHCQB0-fnu9mA73MOexUHctH010wlv8B1EnCcv0oYCWjavM4obsoxvltQkUEMR7zA3eYE8MdRSHbuaPpMFcnn7rs94ghfXXaybeygZwYUED4cfbz9q1zGzr9n2ptqlkOmkkZtH5dy30D7BgvYFsAt16x6UGgvjJYyf_EFQC_WzpfBVYlh_b5=s1987" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1987" data-original-width="1490" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsrXU2HHCQB0-fnu9mA73MOexUHctH010wlv8B1EnCcv0oYCWjavM4obsoxvltQkUEMR7zA3eYE8MdRSHbuaPpMFcnn7rs94ghfXXaybeygZwYUED4cfbz9q1zGzr9n2ptqlkOmkkZtH5dy30D7BgvYFsAt16x6UGgvjJYyf_EFQC_WzpfBVYlh_b5=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>Thanks, Vince & Mary - very fun experience @ butterfly museum! 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I wish it was something fun, but sadly, our crapper took a crap. She held in there for 28 years ( with some minor repairs) but, she had to go.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilOUTtzJk_ZB9BjMl_-QFSxvKS5PrDD7YNP4B2WaJpvi0UcpqbVHTExJzoCPAAOdU_dvWTqRKNmAMF6CP8RrP_7AZtooz3Wxj_SNQrc-f9xJ3BZ_szrWhwWw7ZbxaGtWJqtLkEapGMJd4SDlOWBxFJh_z7ANn23Col3iB7wLt-D-XGLg6347YhsjaA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilOUTtzJk_ZB9BjMl_-QFSxvKS5PrDD7YNP4B2WaJpvi0UcpqbVHTExJzoCPAAOdU_dvWTqRKNmAMF6CP8RrP_7AZtooz3Wxj_SNQrc-f9xJ3BZ_szrWhwWw7ZbxaGtWJqtLkEapGMJd4SDlOWBxFJh_z7ANn23Col3iB7wLt-D-XGLg6347YhsjaA=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>It wasn't really the toilets fault, and this guy also not the culprit, but was clogged with calcium deposits where the inch and a half sanitary hose connected to it. It was actually the hoses fault. We just decided it was time to shit can this old system. After research, decided to switch to a maserator toilet. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpLgYPpjqRURJKGfTYMU_xImD1DwPL14C_qNtYPFcNwd6XT_9neokc3t-imeZsw7d6rPJbrxPa6KvYopyv__7gVOhu-9Duaz10Qk3eyc1YyNa50JdOk9Y88TBpPf-P6Ly7jF_CyRQIRrOtVp7skL10YINNGvfney82-P9SWGPAeb-Ao8odpjqtntPL=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpLgYPpjqRURJKGfTYMU_xImD1DwPL14C_qNtYPFcNwd6XT_9neokc3t-imeZsw7d6rPJbrxPa6KvYopyv__7gVOhu-9Duaz10Qk3eyc1YyNa50JdOk9Y88TBpPf-P6Ly7jF_CyRQIRrOtVp7skL10YINNGvfney82-P9SWGPAeb-Ao8odpjqtntPL=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i>Of, course, any of you boaters know, the toilet and sewer system on the boat is probably the worst repair job that you ever have to deal with (well maybe also fuel tanks). Pretzel Man (aka Rick) down in the shit hole place. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSij4UqL9_BNs4oC8Ny_gdeQVyltLSCcAVq4I96F4gsoUYm1K1y32UTUrUPhZZUq_vwK8LeyDEKH1giwTFmBiaH3qmomae7VFQ9VCM8cLvJZZCbWV2AsZT3F9caqkGhCVpY4teZd0AEb3SpVXgkPyvir0RUPcq82yKbVpwC5fTNhMv16iNntTqL4hJ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhSij4UqL9_BNs4oC8Ny_gdeQVyltLSCcAVq4I96F4gsoUYm1K1y32UTUrUPhZZUq_vwK8LeyDEKH1giwTFmBiaH3qmomae7VFQ9VCM8cLvJZZCbWV2AsZT3F9caqkGhCVpY4teZd0AEb3SpVXgkPyvir0RUPcq82yKbVpwC5fTNhMv16iNntTqL4hJ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>As always, projects mean the boat becomes a construction zone. Yep, this is our bedroom, step carefully.</i></div><br /><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0yZUix_ZIZTXMO-90o-6bJ7ctRsS0L_GDpM5eS3VjWnE9hbRTovQ-dtYzN8VSQAR-z49SelwMAJuCMClex6P_BP2zhwiDy88NNATuqeQli35Li_OlT3lwuYidTQO6cR8xLwSv2auvD6CwZzBjUZiCY8zjeqSplce4jMzpjaYBUGf3NYDSUeKhyALv=s3336" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3336" data-original-width="2999" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0yZUix_ZIZTXMO-90o-6bJ7ctRsS0L_GDpM5eS3VjWnE9hbRTovQ-dtYzN8VSQAR-z49SelwMAJuCMClex6P_BP2zhwiDy88NNATuqeQli35Li_OlT3lwuYidTQO6cR8xLwSv2auvD6CwZzBjUZiCY8zjeqSplce4jMzpjaYBUGf3NYDSUeKhyALv=w360-h400" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>New toilet is here, so exciting -</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEge1JaaZXYs33APuUVRzi6wHXVf_DzX3bppGWy36LgAoC6w-P1uSpRKnooNDSkBgqqzXrrmLaba3ZtO_YG4bK8klEzV2WCGVEfcm0mVAlHM2RbUOt_bs4K4ZB_PhokEgsTOK-t7EnJix-fWCHCxyQL2r9abStk6TlF1S02XTaliHMQqUFqm3Dhhxdin=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEge1JaaZXYs33APuUVRzi6wHXVf_DzX3bppGWy36LgAoC6w-P1uSpRKnooNDSkBgqqzXrrmLaba3ZtO_YG4bK8klEzV2WCGVEfcm0mVAlHM2RbUOt_bs4K4ZB_PhokEgsTOK-t7EnJix-fWCHCxyQL2r9abStk6TlF1S02XTaliHMQqUFqm3Dhhxdin=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Unfortunately, it arrived in a hundred little busted pieces.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihPX9Eea3fcIaDv-WSSm9aOrRKgiY4R83QPTummBnXMPv9QjFlJqHH49lXkGxTI5zUXDBWtNRZC6sRjPd88luhn77ryG75YISiDmLAcgakgWwemJ7wXEH8N3tG0dZVhw-gkVWu97iu8lnjfS67pmrauW4sa4m33uzLFxmIL0zc45-BGKq5RkQRFHm0=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihPX9Eea3fcIaDv-WSSm9aOrRKgiY4R83QPTummBnXMPv9QjFlJqHH49lXkGxTI5zUXDBWtNRZC6sRjPd88luhn77ryG75YISiDmLAcgakgWwemJ7wXEH8N3tG0dZVhw-gkVWu97iu8lnjfS67pmrauW4sa4m33uzLFxmIL0zc45-BGKq5RkQRFHm0=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>On a sad note, Debs brother-in-law who had been managing cancer for many years, was told in December he had 3-6 months to live (he found this out 4 days after he retired). Deb got the call on January 19th, that he had a seizure and was admitted to the hospital. She flew home the next day. Very lucky to be with him in his final hours. Upon arrival back in Florida on the evening of January 23rd, we got the call he passed.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfZPpZUrayXq5Gzt-WGh60fSm78hXQCzUEQ3lDpRNpBRJ-S-1gRHaVhS4EmOVbW93NpLzKHtNwgAvMvfkFXETS-qks-Kq-CtQNb4VLWg8dzpS3AcSIl1CQoyXd8baPRDtrkH8N0PwTCH2HW6dZFV2gZ0BTVItfF2coMPe5sFoAxAgeVkhYdtCa2WtW=s372" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="288" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfZPpZUrayXq5Gzt-WGh60fSm78hXQCzUEQ3lDpRNpBRJ-S-1gRHaVhS4EmOVbW93NpLzKHtNwgAvMvfkFXETS-qks-Kq-CtQNb4VLWg8dzpS3AcSIl1CQoyXd8baPRDtrkH8N0PwTCH2HW6dZFV2gZ0BTVItfF2coMPe5sFoAxAgeVkhYdtCa2WtW=w310-h400" width="310" /></a></div><i>April 29, 1955 - January 23, 2022</i><br /><i>R.I.P</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiutsPvSbhUL6Z_eQ0zWUsXXAN5CID9c9o27nI_9wHnhQiUz1kTuVXJ5RLLRT_uPt7LU7Tq0WW-Eg3NTCD6atKg1GIKbJUQlh48vn10QHqQnz1Hi5tJaVmkAVnMrc2G33SKMtPxYLwxYAA34eEgfMdvI0tpdTa9IGMTepWi1VlB0qIsqEVI9R6wu_xU=s3000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2757" data-original-width="3000" height="589" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiutsPvSbhUL6Z_eQ0zWUsXXAN5CID9c9o27nI_9wHnhQiUz1kTuVXJ5RLLRT_uPt7LU7Tq0WW-Eg3NTCD6atKg1GIKbJUQlh48vn10QHqQnz1Hi5tJaVmkAVnMrc2G33SKMtPxYLwxYAA34eEgfMdvI0tpdTa9IGMTepWi1VlB0qIsqEVI9R6wu_xU=w640-h589" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rick has been golfing a lot. Guessing he will take a drop on this one?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwyvlK94yTKiVYWa63jzxVa4i_0lkOIYwSDDP7hWoYWGbXtNinBlYVFRbp__W0B4r_-LQsZ9rwMGrIznTbDh8ZXfB5jMM_Tmqa711YtMGG0ZHSjfuU8jQEetYZAabj8kWyoOd885KIVkileV92yf3SPK4NGCgjcgJRrKk_mkXzdbIdcL6WQUdxbPha=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwyvlK94yTKiVYWa63jzxVa4i_0lkOIYwSDDP7hWoYWGbXtNinBlYVFRbp__W0B4r_-LQsZ9rwMGrIznTbDh8ZXfB5jMM_Tmqa711YtMGG0ZHSjfuU8jQEetYZAabj8kWyoOd885KIVkileV92yf3SPK4NGCgjcgJRrKk_mkXzdbIdcL6WQUdxbPha=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a happy note, our new, all in one piece toilet arrived today. She's a beauty. I have never been so excited to see a toilet. Rick will fill in all the details on this "fun" project.</div></i></div></b></div><p></p>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-44250344718126528902022-01-19T16:11:00.001-04:002022-02-05T16:15:23.921-04:00Wrapping up 2021<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeKcjQDugLmMw4R0onKjDs3MqcjPjrPh4UsM6LVpp6id0O9ZnwfQLJ3zZBBse32cbJiNszglvriAe_jl1chqqF4BekylYdJ770EZhRIdwrmGqdPVIf-bYqXtUZmWIEDO5yO-ICMoRfZqakLEVqIi84m5vHplqKgD1QFgoxhYG2wovtQZnh7nfSmGD9=s3312" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3312" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeKcjQDugLmMw4R0onKjDs3MqcjPjrPh4UsM6LVpp6id0O9ZnwfQLJ3zZBBse32cbJiNszglvriAe_jl1chqqF4BekylYdJ770EZhRIdwrmGqdPVIf-bYqXtUZmWIEDO5yO-ICMoRfZqakLEVqIi84m5vHplqKgD1QFgoxhYG2wovtQZnh7nfSmGD9=w584-h640" width="584" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Arriving November 5th at facility where Broulee has been stored since June of 2020. Unfortunately we had to catch a flight home when we dropped her off so we didn't get a chance to see her bottom. Looks like we have a bottom paint job in our future.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9EFcAMFJJkYQFd_X9jOjT10sPdlSWKEthK574qqiTOFdc7n17BMSQ9WhPwOpDZZFzwjVnurZNnCc85DSkeSU8nIZcsmIcdnniP5zBPtr0ZzoYdpZjl0FkgRONGIGJFmEfDsUc7stMP0zJNb5FNkc-9H5StaToP3TMiTx-qv_nwowGdCnnu2W4nAaH=s3329" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2579" data-original-width="3329" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9EFcAMFJJkYQFd_X9jOjT10sPdlSWKEthK574qqiTOFdc7n17BMSQ9WhPwOpDZZFzwjVnurZNnCc85DSkeSU8nIZcsmIcdnniP5zBPtr0ZzoYdpZjl0FkgRONGIGJFmEfDsUc7stMP0zJNb5FNkc-9H5StaToP3TMiTx-qv_nwowGdCnnu2W4nAaH=w640-h496" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>But, in the water, you are looking good "old girl".</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="3088" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0hq-mdyLizX8yCkqTfKLQ80lyYVipM-kJ9HwjXYkXgxhi6Jiw6eoCmBpeZG_31342JAMfMKPb1jDRFMzYVTltSI6JH3OfJl8r3_tyD0ttCVuBwUZtUezx4AMaW4yBtYarcfCgqopIwHtQpyvfZnrsOyJZWkBQM7kITuvq7_RNDzYELeNbBdHf4N0F=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><i>Sharing some of our Raspberry Wine, Thanks Jane & Dean for the fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner!!!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs7Ya9SvvJcCD5AAeb-bYHT4WDf2GkLVpbFMPjw-uu7BDoPEgDjkpVo34xu8s5rUfwWEOoWrpw6yULpCmNmuqmJ1MmksUlfMN06nff9b5-mDSGH-3Rh5bQYuKbFAw7MxSsEPOkaTA-b31sCHauBAkwUOh25YbciCmkHe9JIF4MWPJaZqKN1e57_BFU=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="3088" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgs7Ya9SvvJcCD5AAeb-bYHT4WDf2GkLVpbFMPjw-uu7BDoPEgDjkpVo34xu8s5rUfwWEOoWrpw6yULpCmNmuqmJ1MmksUlfMN06nff9b5-mDSGH-3Rh5bQYuKbFAw7MxSsEPOkaTA-b31sCHauBAkwUOh25YbciCmkHe9JIF4MWPJaZqKN1e57_BFU=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>The first week in December, Minnesota friends Steve & Kathy joined us on Broulee for a run down to the Dome Home at Cape Romano.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyau_Uv2bixP80P_ExxR-d4Q2pSkfu5edp10EBZIknuq6uTYKemor3TyEzMIzoSD3TOw1OSI878_VWvbNzqPa04LZI1O969lNr-Ezv4Y-zQxZZ8fZk5ogpaig0-4BQdHmsG82mufcxZ4yCD3LgaAi0yf9r18X9FZWuwo5j5ExlqDDBGIrAp6wU30rO=s2538" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1734" data-original-width="2538" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyau_Uv2bixP80P_ExxR-d4Q2pSkfu5edp10EBZIknuq6uTYKemor3TyEzMIzoSD3TOw1OSI878_VWvbNzqPa04LZI1O969lNr-Ezv4Y-zQxZZ8fZk5ogpaig0-4BQdHmsG82mufcxZ4yCD3LgaAi0yf9r18X9FZWuwo5j5ExlqDDBGIrAp6wU30rO=w400-h273" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i>The cape Romano Dome Home is an abandoned house consisting of six dome shaped modules on stilts. It was constructed in 1979 and abandoned in 1992. Erosion to the barrier islands in this area has resulted in the home sitting out in the water.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh17QrXS5xF9vN72NDbt09nckT6JgW0ylkDuOTknPT_py2H5cKkPhVMN_hK4ySL8gnc0YeLaqWS0qVw04khAEPdXuDfYECpSg6eeYtVM-ibVdAwko8G039z9wZzCiRjWqz4Bo7V5EDXXogI_1vPEnx0lxBEXfTIjLT-hlObDTlVYcSPEc7Z-EddXI70=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2261" data-original-width="3024" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh17QrXS5xF9vN72NDbt09nckT6JgW0ylkDuOTknPT_py2H5cKkPhVMN_hK4ySL8gnc0YeLaqWS0qVw04khAEPdXuDfYECpSg6eeYtVM-ibVdAwko8G039z9wZzCiRjWqz4Bo7V5EDXXogI_1vPEnx0lxBEXfTIjLT-hlObDTlVYcSPEc7Z-EddXI70=w400-h299" width="400" /></a></div><br />Dome Home today.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUlAxPgRQsuQyOZvd_Cd9EPaJE1Dsx5GtTl9l0ioVAXfaJ05wxsUADsOuLmPb7cJ2lAXPd8G0ndVecYdr2SlyOyRbqde1Rymq0OvHLYRkaeXjX7w1X-x3UJQ6Ks2dpNr42lU13CFZoman7qe1i01R5VH9aT8bCTJrDRQB3a_IINvBP6zLLLDv7XiO9=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUlAxPgRQsuQyOZvd_Cd9EPaJE1Dsx5GtTl9l0ioVAXfaJ05wxsUADsOuLmPb7cJ2lAXPd8G0ndVecYdr2SlyOyRbqde1Rymq0OvHLYRkaeXjX7w1X-x3UJQ6Ks2dpNr42lU13CFZoman7qe1i01R5VH9aT8bCTJrDRQB3a_IINvBP6zLLLDv7XiO9=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /> Besides a lot of food and drinks, we spent a beautiful sunset at the Naples Pier. Thanks for coming guys!!!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju54-yCWbuRfDkhuCsiuKA65CKEFsLkI365SPjpyEqXLDo3PkcKsQmlavPPtGghuU64aVB7-bw1_gJz3-53C3EcR85bX74pWgwdbJVOvmyaWVypaGakXydstuInH8ZGNY9baCTjPcFtKZc1nnVWkHPKb3ypu_kJFxjsyXJiXTOwlZhoik4bticUrdt=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="606" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju54-yCWbuRfDkhuCsiuKA65CKEFsLkI365SPjpyEqXLDo3PkcKsQmlavPPtGghuU64aVB7-bw1_gJz3-53C3EcR85bX74pWgwdbJVOvmyaWVypaGakXydstuInH8ZGNY9baCTjPcFtKZc1nnVWkHPKb3ypu_kJFxjsyXJiXTOwlZhoik4bticUrdt=w606-h640" width="606" /></a></div><br /><i>Surprise Birthday party for Rick's Birthday on Dec. 21st with friends, the Stiefels and Schwankes at Bevy in Naples.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjEr_NBZYDKjaQB4FtYvdwdy9ZY4da18CI9w12PWKCJqSuqTh9fs1zocqhhBD7wJTG8Fg_13BUG9V4m1EZfGiyT2KRH-1iW-QTaXW1WOisD7rsCx5p_rrqLbjK3B-W00DJmQ5N-Hmu6lY7ZIDG3dASPaGAQ2ovq-XZs9C5z1xKp8lHkJP6HfRXac8L=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjEr_NBZYDKjaQB4FtYvdwdy9ZY4da18CI9w12PWKCJqSuqTh9fs1zocqhhBD7wJTG8Fg_13BUG9V4m1EZfGiyT2KRH-1iW-QTaXW1WOisD7rsCx5p_rrqLbjK3B-W00DJmQ5N-Hmu6lY7ZIDG3dASPaGAQ2ovq-XZs9C5z1xKp8lHkJP6HfRXac8L=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i>The Birthday boy, Deb, Robbie, Doug, Dean & Jane</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia7-Ig7sDU9zFC9orQoWWS_Nk6ypEGK5_4lnYn1Y3pbPfBLxxYoDT5u49BNQlQaAfjkZCtpMoxj9ae1EUuXHnFOYheuwjoYoVvbVE6m4GjM16qaMKMpDso-5BcwOKBWEEsbnTPIG0izyPaEyd5rSPeAu6q7tIFSp865CnxO7iWJWmNtB1PAQ22TtOz=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia7-Ig7sDU9zFC9orQoWWS_Nk6ypEGK5_4lnYn1Y3pbPfBLxxYoDT5u49BNQlQaAfjkZCtpMoxj9ae1EUuXHnFOYheuwjoYoVvbVE6m4GjM16qaMKMpDso-5BcwOKBWEEsbnTPIG0izyPaEyd5rSPeAu6q7tIFSp865CnxO7iWJWmNtB1PAQ22TtOz=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i>Robbie even baked him a nummy birthday cake!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvw_otQVwQ1fbzGnuFG5WN9y7xSvOCjr984-i2_3eDT6_mvXHtCL8PSqZKZ-0hrShZyuklK3PLcOdrrt5ztrwoE89vKzGqxT_5hrEOFrdkGFqdFHnBzRldshgF2Izh7k8pppZA-3y6nBdl02uMha3dGgQMMyeqWZpxb1t6BCGTJY-x_yrTFc0ph2XY=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvw_otQVwQ1fbzGnuFG5WN9y7xSvOCjr984-i2_3eDT6_mvXHtCL8PSqZKZ-0hrShZyuklK3PLcOdrrt5ztrwoE89vKzGqxT_5hrEOFrdkGFqdFHnBzRldshgF2Izh7k8pppZA-3y6nBdl02uMha3dGgQMMyeqWZpxb1t6BCGTJY-x_yrTFc0ph2XY=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Broulee, all decked out for Christmas</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZm5F76accGebBpXn9qLmHjM_tMATf8_r5Beh0MwL-kV6hHv3K0J2HCP2_LpFZ1z5PzGa7D8rs5dCb0qpZXGriFP9HQ5YL93WzDFNs2i6FUYROAbUgXeAanyxnf7McdNMaTAf6xa_9mf8SMIuJB5d40GEYWBeWWJUYqkuV1dRFJP0fhO1L2FTKZm1w=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZm5F76accGebBpXn9qLmHjM_tMATf8_r5Beh0MwL-kV6hHv3K0J2HCP2_LpFZ1z5PzGa7D8rs5dCb0qpZXGriFP9HQ5YL93WzDFNs2i6FUYROAbUgXeAanyxnf7McdNMaTAf6xa_9mf8SMIuJB5d40GEYWBeWWJUYqkuV1dRFJP0fhO1L2FTKZm1w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>We decided to head out of the trailer park and spend Christmas eve and Christmas Day at Izzy's favorite anchorage at Keewadin Island. Izzy excited to dingy to the beach. Hurry Up, Hurry Up.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTJH7hDpm9sx9nzPfQFWSIPBSB8FHSpl9R0ifQB2uH-fHEKAPJQR7fBI8mchsyGQLvNMYUyjuCQh1ixksfOG9-Dn543oCsrqNKzUPSRhh5OXCTfeGhGhSUCuxEPi20UkJ5XOLMRldckZDaebsVrAE6ZXm0dXRzJWxcPWxuZ0J_MciYV97GQgvDXeFX=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiTJH7hDpm9sx9nzPfQFWSIPBSB8FHSpl9R0ifQB2uH-fHEKAPJQR7fBI8mchsyGQLvNMYUyjuCQh1ixksfOG9-Dn543oCsrqNKzUPSRhh5OXCTfeGhGhSUCuxEPi20UkJ5XOLMRldckZDaebsVrAE6ZXm0dXRzJWxcPWxuZ0J_MciYV97GQgvDXeFX=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Sunset Christmas Eve, Ahhhhhh</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivXpB2rPgy9Cn3RYMSIQKL4x4FP8eYjmF0l7sLDNVfKDfulXthS8PP-cy8S3CBHr4PuVwOVyuar_drv5CPML3u_0T7qoieQPY27XQoXORb0R8RblPwqQ_cK9rhPBCLNxDCXWcjRJWNQm9dM2Ldp8zLvmt-jtC0wOpcdW1OytPmmnrQuW080Dbe6UkK=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivXpB2rPgy9Cn3RYMSIQKL4x4FP8eYjmF0l7sLDNVfKDfulXthS8PP-cy8S3CBHr4PuVwOVyuar_drv5CPML3u_0T7qoieQPY27XQoXORb0R8RblPwqQ_cK9rhPBCLNxDCXWcjRJWNQm9dM2Ldp8zLvmt-jtC0wOpcdW1OytPmmnrQuW080Dbe6UkK=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Last sunset of 2021 - Naples Pier</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQaSyWs8xQopQBFum6PnNAjCSphaEoUVn0KgAgsEXuKxO8LjGnNpdBeA3Vl1K_gjBtGgbwdkYKxTNRx7rUJZaWYLLZDfiwgYOpgLfeggtDfYCLnZ4hOmRsq9MFSdFdor3aNftfDASxv58veAL5ki_QPfg_g1hRZIDItTz_7RVkJ4ByUJUFry4DfHIQ=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="951" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQaSyWs8xQopQBFum6PnNAjCSphaEoUVn0KgAgsEXuKxO8LjGnNpdBeA3Vl1K_gjBtGgbwdkYKxTNRx7rUJZaWYLLZDfiwgYOpgLfeggtDfYCLnZ4hOmRsq9MFSdFdor3aNftfDASxv58veAL5ki_QPfg_g1hRZIDItTz_7RVkJ4ByUJUFry4DfHIQ=w380-h400" width="380" /></a></div><br /><i>Rick, Deb & Izzy, wishing everyone fair winds & calm seas for 2022.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3BCKILGcSTKICAiCeRZ7xRPDTjLrg253kOTm_H1w9roHE5XAzSv2YRopYL0YqfeeuI2qRYPS_kDulNzU8l0OBjSrTCVPcAI4ZSavxL8ceb0mvJte8ExUS-Qu9pBNdMTokaiSyNtJr4dKcepSjwEtxsvwv-kmMVxAutZhjwo_RvgKInJofkCJO0xUr=s1315" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="1315" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3BCKILGcSTKICAiCeRZ7xRPDTjLrg253kOTm_H1w9roHE5XAzSv2YRopYL0YqfeeuI2qRYPS_kDulNzU8l0OBjSrTCVPcAI4ZSavxL8ceb0mvJte8ExUS-Qu9pBNdMTokaiSyNtJr4dKcepSjwEtxsvwv-kmMVxAutZhjwo_RvgKInJofkCJO0xUr=w640-h366" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>That's a wrap for 2021!!!!</i></b></div><p></p>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-90689600100987196272022-01-16T19:48:00.002-04:002022-02-05T16:09:22.191-04:00The Back Story<p style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Kind of left some of you hanging June of 2020. After storing the boat in Florida, we were back in MN and Rick continued to have gut pain, seemed like we were in the ER every other week. It took till mid July 2020, after another biopsy that they found cancer in his ampulary. Of course, we were devastated, then we met with an amazing surgeon and oncologist and put a plan in place. Ampulary Cancer falls under the umbrella of pancreatic cancer and requires a surgery called the Whipple Procedure, you will have to google it, too detailed for me to explain. In September he had four rounds of of intense chemo and his Whipple procedure was scheduled for November 2020. He had a recovery period after that, his surgeon called him a Rock Star. In January of 2021 he started four more rounds of chemo, and trust me he is a Rock Star!!!! Bottom line he got another scan in October and they found no evidence of reoccurring cancer and said "see you in six months". We decided to carefully travel to Florida and hideout on Broulee. Not trying to make light of this situation, cuz believe me, we've never been so frightened. Of course, there are many more details and Rick will be happy to share his story next time he sees/talks to you. We continue to stay positive and moving forward, and totally enjoying being back on Broulee.</i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>2021 WHEW WHAT A YEAR!!!!!</i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgZhAOTaToEoN8aGs8A_ywj7IZeB64cVPOzoyxxjR5JtHn_8JsLL9BDsAUvgoy5n4BB9wX_u0nMV7VngeGE4Ks1JgksserypB6fhmk-cqmWXaIDbHOzu5ys_tOTCGUmVXuGKKnogUGpnZjFF1Uq3Aduda5I4nsyYO5R5VbW54QSt9cLSwKRyNv0FQl=s1910" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1910" data-original-width="1386" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgZhAOTaToEoN8aGs8A_ywj7IZeB64cVPOzoyxxjR5JtHn_8JsLL9BDsAUvgoy5n4BB9wX_u0nMV7VngeGE4Ks1JgksserypB6fhmk-cqmWXaIDbHOzu5ys_tOTCGUmVXuGKKnogUGpnZjFF1Uq3Aduda5I4nsyYO5R5VbW54QSt9cLSwKRyNv0FQl=s320" width="232" /></a></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>In January of 2021 Deb lost her father (not to covid). He was just two months shy of his 90th birthday. He was a proud Air Force Veteran and was a tough, hard working man. Deb was fortunate to be with him when he passed. He was buried with military Honors in July at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>We miss you Dad!!!</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaKF2WHecY_tbiCJb3WFcg4w_klgFoRGZAgt3Kc3olXmK3lDgJYGbje6WZlz9M4O5ejyyFlVvJASeqykQK0DhTpdawhFxXYR8tWJwOD72UElHvrA16HZAlQCBcOJBji52qXH4aypZGJyPFwb4ROqiIkKvQuRvqXFsUfoaqTyLOJoPK4KMi_4yl7Izf=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaKF2WHecY_tbiCJb3WFcg4w_klgFoRGZAgt3Kc3olXmK3lDgJYGbje6WZlz9M4O5ejyyFlVvJASeqykQK0DhTpdawhFxXYR8tWJwOD72UElHvrA16HZAlQCBcOJBji52qXH4aypZGJyPFwb4ROqiIkKvQuRvqXFsUfoaqTyLOJoPK4KMi_4yl7Izf=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>His great granddaughter Elin admiring the flags after the ceremony.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwLtgxxkjv4KyYJW7tXews6-WVJGUxDeNJEx6R-fu_UARFDxQn8kGRmyW0ZsAI2HKUDdFGbx2TBLJ_LfR-dH_e1G_vZ2qLPE_lKyUi847SEtI8yjuK1Q-8o0cnUYhvAM0EVAQH8DClSGWNcItCI2tN4-na9Gy2m3m_De2h7H27P1Jyct73t3WvVUbj=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwLtgxxkjv4KyYJW7tXews6-WVJGUxDeNJEx6R-fu_UARFDxQn8kGRmyW0ZsAI2HKUDdFGbx2TBLJ_LfR-dH_e1G_vZ2qLPE_lKyUi847SEtI8yjuK1Q-8o0cnUYhvAM0EVAQH8DClSGWNcItCI2tN4-na9Gy2m3m_De2h7H27P1Jyct73t3WvVUbj=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><i>Deb, Inspecting the engraving on the burial site. Her mom and dad were placed here together. A military burial is quite impressive and very emotional. </i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>This was the first winter we have been home since 2000, we are all trying to adapt...</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzoK3qjPhT_MAtNcsgiKArRp-2CBc-NyOwhzRSfKQO38KHRrAUe4YQrozrEz64LtCqCmBIrmxrJV7HWCs9w8A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><i>Izzy trying doggy booties again. She's like NOT!!! <br /><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>Fun ski trip with kids in March in Lutsen, MN.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsNQftNLNOf5y5GQjCgMp_5Q5jPBvMhGxEdFVWBnOe0E5meFJRjDsujBlToezwLAHNo4YpfgJzprLk1ehjT8kWQyE6Y10qEb9EmdtRId5Fb1WIolCBNodkDBcxsmUykbcyuOrPcs9CZ6DbDS9iq0s8ezanYiVfkQkI_PaFyp-TRsZUZFnX9elmaaEP=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsNQftNLNOf5y5GQjCgMp_5Q5jPBvMhGxEdFVWBnOe0E5meFJRjDsujBlToezwLAHNo4YpfgJzprLk1ehjT8kWQyE6Y10qEb9EmdtRId5Fb1WIolCBNodkDBcxsmUykbcyuOrPcs9CZ6DbDS9iq0s8ezanYiVfkQkI_PaFyp-TRsZUZFnX9elmaaEP=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div>AirB&B on Lake Superior</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9WJw_PfZ4DeT9_sfWqQqlfM5i_glmSd3_NdF8d0EC_BY1FvDX79okxlef16zK8ZQQAOG2r3zYE8ntlhUIJ9eQH2-gYIC1paC9Hw2gZns6sNH5Arx_-Or0TStmFxn2xdMylXKNVg6P3zQ5gSdRTmvdp3m6rzXSHiP2zRwrqPwHr6NzETKGxFTFGgBP=s3539" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3539" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9WJw_PfZ4DeT9_sfWqQqlfM5i_glmSd3_NdF8d0EC_BY1FvDX79okxlef16zK8ZQQAOG2r3zYE8ntlhUIJ9eQH2-gYIC1paC9Hw2gZns6sNH5Arx_-Or0TStmFxn2xdMylXKNVg6P3zQ5gSdRTmvdp3m6rzXSHiP2zRwrqPwHr6NzETKGxFTFGgBP=w542-h640" width="542" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><i><b>Three generations of Smiths on the mountain.</b></i><br /><br /></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>In June we celebrated our 20th wedding Anniversary on Drummond Island, Michigan.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRTfVWkoFxG68mjf6enPqOLGUcUFKxHFA9uoY0tliZMOPFjsCC0R5sXl84gtxmJzCZEAtM6ToPCQA6TMfIqqzKXIyv79iwLP8WZZB-ieLjnuOu4Drqr3cCxuC5HdRrWVrbrXsM5MFF3BFvhA_8_2q9q6EUhc14pIQUKl3PpDrf7795J6KN-1d3Lrf3=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRTfVWkoFxG68mjf6enPqOLGUcUFKxHFA9uoY0tliZMOPFjsCC0R5sXl84gtxmJzCZEAtM6ToPCQA6TMfIqqzKXIyv79iwLP8WZZB-ieLjnuOu4Drqr3cCxuC5HdRrWVrbrXsM5MFF3BFvhA_8_2q9q6EUhc14pIQUKl3PpDrf7795J6KN-1d3Lrf3=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><i>Its a beautiful Island in between Lake Michigan & Lake Huron.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdC--F7ixqfGRudouvHGfptKVmF2Tpe9FB1LCS6X_Phawp6JnteAVsRqYucF3FSispdTlwZmaH99wXLy7rOX-ihstX-X81XKR0iOFFzSaCvMAB4BHDmaacVQ1q7HAiUT5AqDt9_rcZo1d7FnU9YhvGRCYswp-PX-sl9PSY0dS1QTsy-5VJ7aexE5Vx=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdC--F7ixqfGRudouvHGfptKVmF2Tpe9FB1LCS6X_Phawp6JnteAVsRqYucF3FSispdTlwZmaH99wXLy7rOX-ihstX-X81XKR0iOFFzSaCvMAB4BHDmaacVQ1q7HAiUT5AqDt9_rcZo1d7FnU9YhvGRCYswp-PX-sl9PSY0dS1QTsy-5VJ7aexE5Vx=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><i>The Soo Locks at Sault St. Marie and bridge to Canada, no can go!</i><br /><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>September we headed east to visit family in New York. Our original plan was to travel thru Canada, but still not open unless you were an essential worker.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcfTtwUVtS7xaZ-6Zz4rmGkQEgP_lFAqSRt1QlK3Bx59ITQJEqXlyR3Fs-64Aemfu2pZvD-fptU4l_eFNE4gOWBnjMUKCwUz5ZX4oSbjYpBUu4vxHjCZnYZBLurm5lo4qEivagqOFvFzyBzWcYI2TWv_ts341WOWKezEkchWYPa3NQnqwYgIipme7h=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3088" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcfTtwUVtS7xaZ-6Zz4rmGkQEgP_lFAqSRt1QlK3Bx59ITQJEqXlyR3Fs-64Aemfu2pZvD-fptU4l_eFNE4gOWBnjMUKCwUz5ZX4oSbjYpBUu4vxHjCZnYZBLurm5lo4qEivagqOFvFzyBzWcYI2TWv_ts341WOWKezEkchWYPa3NQnqwYgIipme7h=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>Visiting with Leslie (her son Macderra) and Brian at their dad's new art studio.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiefrpzYRQuaoOFlAFCK5A3UKFeBeyhceSq3KesxI8aa2MnlFuPgkLxOBZ-37Caq1xgReSuCaNbJsRdG6ZKRm_rMlQGyFznMnUf3S1yDDrP_bYZUZyFHl9u-lWu8vLykq4k4I2WBUM-HAQigJjYlJADfR01neWDHPr4Y5avPZHYD6B6LWy-SgbF7GjN=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiefrpzYRQuaoOFlAFCK5A3UKFeBeyhceSq3KesxI8aa2MnlFuPgkLxOBZ-37Caq1xgReSuCaNbJsRdG6ZKRm_rMlQGyFznMnUf3S1yDDrP_bYZUZyFHl9u-lWu8vLykq4k4I2WBUM-HAQigJjYlJADfR01neWDHPr4Y5avPZHYD6B6LWy-SgbF7GjN=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div>Also enjoying a picnic lunch on the memorial bench at Desmond Fish Library at Garrison honoring Rick's sister Sandra Smith Nice.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjokASBDZ2o9wuQxs5X16ABIT1nW0gzciDhRTuIbEluAF9fXboaj6YUwjfxc18FVOBD70ZK54EkOo229_hx9lqny9YMVM-8_dWuMwAGQT4sP_ER3vMY27a57dxG9IK6HnPYSyjEciLq7izlVzSQY7jVvYJw0KmLAlNWYonmQ8HwmJrc4rKR4p-3uN40=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjokASBDZ2o9wuQxs5X16ABIT1nW0gzciDhRTuIbEluAF9fXboaj6YUwjfxc18FVOBD70ZK54EkOo229_hx9lqny9YMVM-8_dWuMwAGQT4sP_ER3vMY27a57dxG9IK6HnPYSyjEciLq7izlVzSQY7jVvYJw0KmLAlNWYonmQ8HwmJrc4rKR4p-3uN40=w640-h480" width="640" /></i></a></div><i>And, of course, the beautiful Hudson River, always our favorite.</i><br /><i><br /> </i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtX3yhO8uEV-NGHCG32tOVlP-TE7iEsnR2BlY7QTt02MqEIu2_1RL9MHbe8TZibDeMDKaA99mbtVNve37WZsjFOlxLKsI3VzRayUL0BvMRWrvs0cqtI9v6dZS4IRBqZFcofU-vhimn6nCBzNf7j_Dlfd8eL4V0GeYETwx51h0PXaO9GKktoxr03Rjv=s3931" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2247" data-original-width="3931" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjtX3yhO8uEV-NGHCG32tOVlP-TE7iEsnR2BlY7QTt02MqEIu2_1RL9MHbe8TZibDeMDKaA99mbtVNve37WZsjFOlxLKsI3VzRayUL0BvMRWrvs0cqtI9v6dZS4IRBqZFcofU-vhimn6nCBzNf7j_Dlfd8eL4V0GeYETwx51h0PXaO9GKktoxr03Rjv=w640-h366" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><i>Then heading north to the White Mountains in northern New Hampshire. Visiting the beautiful Bretton Lodge at Mount Washington. Just visiting, not affording the room fees. </i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHoCV7FSZBYxlwsiSEKKpiwQVn4DkXemCux6__6KbHQTGEjQqKsEnG1iHA2akF5O_okOW9XEJm_4eNRNmQoH_HlBusYNN9Ycspcu1z9GL2ggjeE2fQzFA0qUXOrdmdRsnaPzDIlsvpXTH5bqcshkhuL455nLIUXplReGd9ZwALH_TCRl01-8Aa4JBI=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHoCV7FSZBYxlwsiSEKKpiwQVn4DkXemCux6__6KbHQTGEjQqKsEnG1iHA2akF5O_okOW9XEJm_4eNRNmQoH_HlBusYNN9Ycspcu1z9GL2ggjeE2fQzFA0qUXOrdmdRsnaPzDIlsvpXTH5bqcshkhuL455nLIUXplReGd9ZwALH_TCRl01-8Aa4JBI=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i>This was the site of the United Nations Monetary and Financial conference in 1944 which established a system through which a fixed currency exchange rate could be created using gold as the universal standard. The agreement involved representatives from 44 nations and brought about the creation of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjYM3EWQnOTvHJfqYqSqCF4fK_rYReikggNjjPyRsTgtPBHrMkTs-sk7GRyBcjKJPz1-krBTHZKWgSy7Mm1hcIhUUO2Vs2K-Lj8qExRtbBigwayxgyok9ZyIzvCreY6ADP9mSDLGwNK-qYzmnuAy0DmYgCzHzoIKWjyXpK4hV1z9UHdqGgnipM3SDg=s3100" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3100" data-original-width="3023" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjYM3EWQnOTvHJfqYqSqCF4fK_rYReikggNjjPyRsTgtPBHrMkTs-sk7GRyBcjKJPz1-krBTHZKWgSy7Mm1hcIhUUO2Vs2K-Lj8qExRtbBigwayxgyok9ZyIzvCreY6ADP9mSDLGwNK-qYzmnuAy0DmYgCzHzoIKWjyXpK4hV1z9UHdqGgnipM3SDg=w624-h640" width="624" /></a></div><br /><i>Then headed west towards Burlington, Vermont and stumbled upon this cute covered bridge.</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxYfCac1zmszrbXC3YH5ldneho_O74aRYgQYiMxB3wX-k-ro-Nj6TS_w6JJLnFUQtieKb0YTINHdEYOT92_bg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Then on to Lake Champlain at Burlington, VT</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLBuPSD521CK-Xl4l7w6I2cGawcD49Apct8lqptZ3MfT2m0rcTuouhAdlmnT_cENjh5Vn5bV_AzUeKzUfhHMzhIcjSnwVyqj9_g45v2DSYHGCUogm_B7yf6BSLQJdMgotU4Hm3ZEtzitgeSclHsoT1AlnsqW3QjtGbLA88rhifl8ZT-QG1NYRoMd2h=s3989" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="612" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxOMv9gJ34jOOJvZzAq1SB5R2MT613EtnW8d7oN_alI_J__Xx4e8u4Q7gj1GFnRPy7uAkmXxtBLnyKGUt-r35g-nCftMj01gpAuBxp8LywIRewRghpOr4U9R98cH1c60cXlTycXSgRr5djfC8rABSa7jkMvldO1qQUtJRQGMYMiRINbCjRRkSeWy8d=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><i>and beautiful sunset.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>So, although we are not boating on Broulee, we got our water fix in, one way or another.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi024_wpW_v46qX6K0VjwAejHNjIWp6-DiABPIJxr3QLTXLX81BB7nw8qB7haXLt3dw6ABVU8qDCo1Lgckr-_w9ErZSxNxg2ztWHdemlNSHcq9XouJoV7mGbtcdfYnfBVdT0LbVr6GJcOHv_jpQsGX__hqwo_YY3FZ11-vF-rokypX0-ZO40tzwWffU=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Picking them until mid July and then freezing until time to bottle.</b></i><i style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUiM09au5u7YyQ4gEoehpInjL9BCDXX8cCvAYYNI0r6RMc9YY1WZl5STL6-xTibU0OsNI2XIhHZ6ZlvjY5k90JA688JwYqh5aOWflkeKZ9j-fk_bwyoNblRtXWpfNr8Bef90JZln48exeJPFlHb4gLHNDuWla8NTjUPkZ3n-VUWi6AULWml5AryBnt=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUiM09au5u7YyQ4gEoehpInjL9BCDXX8cCvAYYNI0r6RMc9YY1WZl5STL6-xTibU0OsNI2XIhHZ6ZlvjY5k90JA688JwYqh5aOWflkeKZ9j-fk_bwyoNblRtXWpfNr8Bef90JZln48exeJPFlHb4gLHNDuWla8NTjUPkZ3n-VUWi6AULWml5AryBnt=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><b>Looks like another winner!!!</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu3uVZrXC8NbchDE26sfhLrB3rK-jEALzGc_XQAm5U6uPh62SgDudolQ4ZuBr_dUMK63IVjjlqpn-RcdsY_03nDALyraO_y6TSddSsw2FJz3UfHYWG19mioF2AxboikmhzPSEaIFOzSinJtRk9zoLO1cGh_DafDL3hSmQB6NEi5aIqMrMe5LcujFI_=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgu3uVZrXC8NbchDE26sfhLrB3rK-jEALzGc_XQAm5U6uPh62SgDudolQ4ZuBr_dUMK63IVjjlqpn-RcdsY_03nDALyraO_y6TSddSsw2FJz3UfHYWG19mioF2AxboikmhzPSEaIFOzSinJtRk9zoLO1cGh_DafDL3hSmQB6NEi5aIqMrMe5LcujFI_=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b>Early October, in the vineyard getting grapes picked</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSqt_c36kbp7lxe11d7tj36ejEhqVvl10jI4_ZW5TTKHWW1eESXldvl6JZcnaKn5dBFZLW5lJYvyEm_7iitBTwNDLfWYrefKkUkat-rfyNajS7gqOnbEdfTMEtvv0PspJAysKtLD-vp1yGzBqo4R1whGs__lgR68NeXZ2ot6ExJKCBYVhqvfyQKW4N=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSqt_c36kbp7lxe11d7tj36ejEhqVvl10jI4_ZW5TTKHWW1eESXldvl6JZcnaKn5dBFZLW5lJYvyEm_7iitBTwNDLfWYrefKkUkat-rfyNajS7gqOnbEdfTMEtvv0PspJAysKtLD-vp1yGzBqo4R1whGs__lgR68NeXZ2ot6ExJKCBYVhqvfyQKW4N=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b>A very good year for grapes also. Looks like we will be busy making wine before we head south.</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQGM-S8A_rlWEr6CWV9a10-pOXTb9x9vfScllfkYeCC_z8vC63SwJyep7sqJORoy5kuYH0qVv3ESjSydpAphes-eDdFy7TqOJGz4wpeEhxIE_JpQJy-MSzmls2QWhM1R8O98JwoLM53R0z0pQCpf5jYeVwWTUlr4PpheNLo_G0YL2e7pTwOY-16wxs=s2663" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="1961" data-original-width="2663" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQGM-S8A_rlWEr6CWV9a10-pOXTb9x9vfScllfkYeCC_z8vC63SwJyep7sqJORoy5kuYH0qVv3ESjSydpAphes-eDdFy7TqOJGz4wpeEhxIE_JpQJy-MSzmls2QWhM1R8O98JwoLM53R0z0pQCpf5jYeVwWTUlr4PpheNLo_G0YL2e7pTwOY-16wxs=w640-h472" width="640" /></b></a></div><b>So hard to leave these loves of my life, but <br /><br /></b></i></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO-wYf2yGdxlg4S-mMjMO3aNGtyDM7BgEW43kT5Ubt5-6bbBoH4eLWq8nAlJPZykMJBkLxyYCuCFSlTf4PvbPKj5gguZ1EHrQbEO2J0I8wxIDIgdio1Ocf8Z4ixhr8mQaN6FAYbVHoOxCG6PPWlTUY-7SbsIkFIOrBLkvvbTZMJNDSlt3U0AhE3WnO=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjO-wYf2yGdxlg4S-mMjMO3aNGtyDM7BgEW43kT5Ubt5-6bbBoH4eLWq8nAlJPZykMJBkLxyYCuCFSlTf4PvbPKj5gguZ1EHrQbEO2J0I8wxIDIgdio1Ocf8Z4ixhr8mQaN6FAYbVHoOxCG6PPWlTUY-7SbsIkFIOrBLkvvbTZMJNDSlt3U0AhE3WnO=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i> on a crisp October morning we are leaving our beautiful lake home and babies to head south to Broulee, more to follow.</i></b></div>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-37543590604009407262022-01-01T19:32:00.001-04:002022-02-05T16:04:37.010-04:00Happy New Year 2022<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Hey, we are back on Broulee and couldn't be happier. It's been a year and a half (due to reasons beyond our control), more on that to follow. Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year and hoping for an amazing 2022, well at least a good/positive 2022.</i></b></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw5-S7BSONt-ijB6kaJv3nXvqirXKNPIkVJpWMXmbH8rr2S80FiEXE_xt5AbimKv3g8kwmswFpuFseh_B_nXw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div></i></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5QnOGNasEFGeWvFSednb4UD-iq05OM9JmK5kxXiHkbonIU36Zz8mQsF2JHgNlusr0qlDjKTbZ3wJH9u7bsk81gpS9H_inf9DDe3Z4JPSGWC23VAVbhFxMI9E27GB0-Ls--g0FwOIOyiYE3G5HtvzjkCwqXzBK0Jg3rlZmAbME6jx85O4php2wTOrf=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj5QnOGNasEFGeWvFSednb4UD-iq05OM9JmK5kxXiHkbonIU36Zz8mQsF2JHgNlusr0qlDjKTbZ3wJH9u7bsk81gpS9H_inf9DDe3Z4JPSGWC23VAVbhFxMI9E27GB0-Ls--g0FwOIOyiYE3G5HtvzjkCwqXzBK0Jg3rlZmAbME6jx85O4php2wTOrf=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Waiting for fireworks at Naples Pier.</i></b></div></b><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj70C-B-sbB4oRhpKWJfuJD8KDjyeN9-spAtqoa13BmKyvcxkXLkwwnZJCuSm82-5DJsDQf1osGa_cmSqX_u81YxS_OVf_CRNac1qE_b94HLE7DhSzWDUgUmDEWInSvAkw5BtSVsftRQICblEj075iqCEej7QerJ0zuUAMwhZloJEE6ZRsBJdOhmlyi=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj70C-B-sbB4oRhpKWJfuJD8KDjyeN9-spAtqoa13BmKyvcxkXLkwwnZJCuSm82-5DJsDQf1osGa_cmSqX_u81YxS_OVf_CRNac1qE_b94HLE7DhSzWDUgUmDEWInSvAkw5BtSVsftRQICblEj075iqCEej7QerJ0zuUAMwhZloJEE6ZRsBJdOhmlyi=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Again, Happy New Year to everyone and lets hope for better days ahead!!!</i></b> </div><p></p>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-55107361060817431292020-06-20T15:07:00.001-04:002020-06-20T15:22:23.864-04:00JUST A COUPLE MORE UPDATES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>May 22nd, a very exciting day - I was finally able to score toilet paper and paper towels. Rick has a virtual doctor visit on the 26th of May as a follow up to his gallbladder removal. If he gets the sign of approval we are scheduled to fly out of here on the 27th to Florida to move Broulee from Marco Island to River Forest storage on the Okeechobee waterway near LaBelle.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>The front porch. Just a heads up all this needs to be packed up and re-stored in October.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>So with that all behind us and a clean bill of health for Rick we flew out of Minneapolis on the 27th of May on a nearly empty plane (27 people) and mostly everyone wearing masks. Rick has another ERCP on June 4th to have his stent removed, so once again, we will be moving Broulee on a schedule. Hauling out on June 1st and flying back to Minnesota on June 1st. Keeping our fingers crossed for decent weather and seas.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Long story short - we got to Broulee and found that at some point while we were gone, one of our air conditioners had tripped the breaker on our dock so power had been off for who knows how long. I don't even want to describe the condition of the refrig/freezer. We called River Forest to explain we would probably not get there until Saturday or Sunday and they said because of Covid-19 their insurance company does not allow people coming in on the weekend when they are not there. Ok, we will try and make it work. Worked all night cleaning fridge, Thursday morning got a mechanic at our marina to fix AC, ran and got groceries with a plan to leave at noon. Weather not looking good, severe weather heading our way with the possibility of tornadoes. We decided to wait until the storm blows through at 5-6:00 which could get us to our anchorage at Ft. Myers Beach at midnight.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Our departure committee. Looks like blue skies and calm seas.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>It was a beautiful nighttime run up to Ft. Myers Beach. Anchor down by 11:30 PM and a good nights sleep.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Early Saturday morning May 30th, we welcomed great nephew, Tipton. Way to go, again, Josh and Ali.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Saturday our good friend Doug ran over from Naples to pick us up to get our rental car back at Marco. Then the cleaning and storing began.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Our return flight on June 1st. When I booked the flight they were still leaving seats in the middle off limits. Florida works on other rules - if they can fill the plane they fill it. This flight was completely full and mass confusion, we were lucky to get off the ground. Anyway we managed to get home, Rick had a successful stent removal on the 4th of June and he has been feeling great, just looking for more energy and trying to put some meat and muscle on his bones. </i></b></div>
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Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-24996416587389328942020-05-17T17:26:00.001-04:002020-05-17T17:27:44.285-04:00Coronavirus Horse Race<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fn8MxJx_erk" width="480"></iframe>Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-78029474895999143742020-05-17T16:10:00.000-04:002020-05-17T16:10:29.291-04:00Quick Update<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>Surgery went well, now taking everything one day at a time. Sounds like Governor is opening restrictions on retail business on Monday the 18th, with the hope to open bars, restaurants and salons on June 1st. Minnesota is mostly a follow the rules kind of people so masks and distancing has been easier for us. 80% of our 700 deaths are in Senior living arrangements.. I have not been able to see my Dad since March 5th. Hes doing well, but there have been several deaths at his facility. Our kids are doing good because they are lucky to work for their companies from their own homes. </i></b><br />
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<b><i>Kids flew back to Minnesota on the 11th and we decided to head south to AZ house before heading east to Florida. Lots of beautiful scenery along the way.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Rick's mom always said, Man makes plans and the gods laugh. We made it to Van Horn, Tx (2 hours east of El Paso) Rick had been dealing with indigestion all day. We woke up the next morning and he was severely jaundiced. We decided to go to the urgency room in the little town and come to find out he was dealing with Gall Bladder and pancreas issues. He needed to be hospitalized immediately so it was back to El Paso for an emergency endoscopy to see what was going on. Turns out his common bile duct was blocked and they needed to put a stent in and recommended gall bladder removal. We opted to have gall bladder removed when we get back to Minnesota. Our plans at this point are to continue on to Florida to put Broulee away for the summer. Izzy and I spent six days in a hotel while they tried to get his lipase numbers down before releasing him. Sunday the 22nd of March we made the decision to head north to Minnesota. We were home on the 24th just in time for MN Shelter-In-Place to take effect on the 25th. Which now means Gall Bladder surgery is on hold as it is considered elective surgery, that is unless he has another attack and turns yellow again. I have four pet peeves during this Covid-19 thing. People in grocery stores not wearing masks or self distancing. Guns at protest rallies. Walkers that walk three abreast and hog the sidewalk and last, but not least, the toilet paper hoarders (whats up with that?)</i></b><br />
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<i><b>We decided to drive back to Minnesota for the holidays, to spend time with our family and friends. The marina at Marco Island has been going thru some changes regarding live-a-boards (against our wishes) so the marina was pretty much empty of people and celebrations, i.e. happy hour docktails. </b></i></div>
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<b><i>Then it was back to Minnesota - unpacking ski gear and golf clubs and making plans to return to Broulee in Florida.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Jan 13th - Birmingham, AL - long day on the road for everyone. Should be back to boat tomorrow.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Of, course, more projects on "this old boat". Rick decided to refinish the pilot house floor. Once, again, nothing is as easy as it seems. We first thought just a quick sanding and refinish - </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Deb returning to Broulee just in time for a Minnesota reunion with Doug & Robbie, Mary & Mark and Jane & Dean at Isle of Capri Fish House. Good food and good friends! Also we were surprised with a visit from former Krogen owners, Wayne & Carol. They decided to venture out of cold/snowy New Hampshire and spend some time in their old stomping grounds of Marco, very fun to see them!</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Everyone stay safe!!!!!</i></b></div>
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<b><i>roh, roh - stay tuned (El Paso, Tx - March 16th)</i></b></div>
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Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-16919552214944792112020-03-08T17:29:00.000-04:002020-03-12T14:40:47.955-04:00WHAT CAN I SAY WE'VE BEEN BUSY - LETS START WITH APRIL 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>Last anchorage of the season April 6, 2019 heading to River Forest for haulout</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Broulee heading for the barn April 9, 2019, then its pedal to the metal for a three day run back to Minnesota. Of, course, major snow storm in Minnesota and Wisconsin caused us to change our route and come up thru Iowa. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>On April 27th we had a memorial service for Deb's beautiful sister Joni who passed away in February.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>then we caught the red eye to New York on April 28th for a memorial service for Rick's brother-in-law, Don Nice who passed away in March. Pictured here with niece Leslie and her children, Macdera, Devin and Samantha.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>May 21st we flew to AZ to check on Deb's dads little house in the desert. Catching up on news from the wrinkle ranch with Deb's parents friend Ruth. Cheers!!!</i></b></div>
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<b><i>For three weeks in June we are in our raspberry garden picking berries for our infamous Raspberry wine. If you have been lucky enough to get a bottle, you know what we are talking about. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Bottling wine at friends Bob & Pams. The best part of bottling, is the sampling to get it just right, then its bottle and cork.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>Deb and her dad enjoying a fun day together at a family appreciation gathering at his new digs for senior living.</i></b></div>
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<b><i>End of June we decided to do a road trip to visit friends and family. Taking a break/leg stretch at Chautauqua Lake in Jameston, New York</i></b></div>
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<b><i>July was a time for Debs sister Gail and her family to have a reunion up north in Brainerd, MN. Great niece Elin and Debs niece Ali made the trek here from Texas. Elin is the dose of medicine we need right now. Thank you Josh for letting them come and brighten our lives. </i></b></div>
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<b><i>Small bedroom that we use as an office - old floors are looking good after sanding an re staining. The master bedroom is done, also, but did'nt get pic before leaving. The second bedroom and landing are also done, lots of trim work and some staining left to do (2020 to do list) but everything is functional. They make it look so easy on HGTV, NOT!!!</i></b></div>
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<b><i>November 15th we were back at Broulee for her launch. Will see how this season goes.</i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Just days before leaving for Florida in November 2018, we welcomed Baby girl, Elin into the world. Congratulations to my niece Ali and her husband Josh</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">November 2018 Broulee back in the water at River Forest Yachting Center. Its always a good feeling when she fires right up after being in storage for 6 months. Arriving November 16th and underway to Marco Island on the 18th. </span></i></b></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">I flew home on February 19th, just in time for another 8 inches of snow and our record breaking snowiest February in Minnesotas' history - 30.4 inches of snow. The next day, my sister suffered a stroke and 6 days later lost her battle with cancer. She was my youngest sister. My sister Gail and I had always protected her and taken care of her, we felt helpless. I will cherish all the wonderful memories. You were a beautiful, fun loving sister. Rest in peace, you will be missed by many.</span></b></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">After almost two years of not touching the blog, I decided today to check out where and what the other blogs we used to follow are doing now. Was surprised to see our friends on M/V Tourist are going thru similar situations.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">We have not sold our boat, and have managed to get it moved one way or another to Marco Island Marina and have been lucky to spend sometime on her during the winter of 2017/2018 and then again this year 2018/2019. Not doing a lot of cruising to speak of but has provided us some much needed R & R </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">In July of 2017 we lost Rick's sister and Debs mother passed away in December 2017. My aging, stubborn, Irish father decided he wanted to live alone in his home of the past 60+ years. Not sure how that was going to work because he has never grocery shopped, does not do laundry or cook meals. My sisters and myself have been covering those chores until this past December when he woke up and couldn't walk (we suspect he fell, but will not admit to that). Rick, Izzy and I have just returned from a month (Jan 1-Feb 1) in Minnesota, to get dad set up in a nursing care facility and lucky for us, just in time for 30 below temps with a 55 below windchill. Happy to say, he is settling in and with my sisters help we are now back in Florida. I will fly home every two weeks or so to relieve my sister. On top of everything else my youngest sister was just recently diagnosed with lung cancer. I guess when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade and then try to find someone whose life has given them vodka and have a party. Nevertheless, you will most likely stop posting on your blog. </span></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next morning it was a quick dinghy ride to the beach, need to get there before throngs of people arrive.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As I mentioned before, we were here 13-14 years ago with our good friends Doug and Robbie. We were the only people here and there were no paths cut through to the gulf. This is a big shelling beach, and I am "borrowing/stealing" this idea for pictures from Doug. I have decided to photograph shells rather than pick them up (I had a serious shell intervention in 2006-2007 during boating in the Caribbean).</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">We recently cut the lines, and ventured out to one of our favorite anchoring spots for an overnight. Keewaydin Island, for our boat, can only be approached on high tide. It's Izzy's favorite place - dogs are allowed on the beach. During the day it's packed full of small beached boats, but by 5 O'clock we have the whole beach and anchorage to ourselves. This is Izzy returning to Broulee after her last pump out for the evening. Her face is saying, "Mom, no need for a wash down - seriously, put the hose away. I barely got wet. Yea, right!!! </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Rewarded with a beautiful sunset. We love this spot. Upon return to the marina, everyone asked "where did you go, where did you go? One couple said, "we need to get out of this trailer park. It is hard for us, normal adventurous people to be once again in a Marina. If you have to be stuck somewhere, this is a great place. We are planning another outing soon.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Broulee, once again, participating in the Blessing of the Fleet. Good friend Doug Stiefel helped crew with Captain Rick and Queen Isabella.</span></i></b></div>
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Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-60010103941342789532017-02-04T21:01:00.000-04:002017-02-22T17:31:40.235-04:00Moving On 2017<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Meant to post this when we got back from Christmas in Minnesota - things got busy, but once again, better late than never. A little old mixed with a little new.</i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon hand world-wide Welcome; her mild eyes command the air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she with with silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teaming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"</span></i></b></div>
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Rick, Deb and Izzy aboard M/V Brouleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626674831490087689noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127040394181998239.post-28688556541185111282017-01-11T19:18:00.000-04:002017-01-12T04:39:04.606-04:00I guess, better late than never????<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>2016 was an interesting year? My mom took ill and turned up in the ER in June, ICU next and Lung Rehab for the month of July, As usual, she's a trooper/fighter and is back on the mend. </i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Niece Ali and husband Josh got married on 7/16/2016 at Grand Superior Lodge in Two Harbors, MN on Lake Superior. Awesome fun for our family! Glad to see Ali very happy!!! We are huggers, Josh is a hugger - so he's been approved by all.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Minnesota was proud to host the Ryder Cup, we are also lucky that our friends Mike and Anna had tickets - which they shared. IT WAS AMAZING!</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another trip to cabin - Izzy and Rick having fun duck hunting. Nothing better than fall in Minnesota.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In November we traveled down to River Forest at LaBelle, Fl to move Broulee out of storage (with her knew bottom paint and waxed hull) to Marco Island, Fl</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lots of festivis parties. Bob decorated our Raspberry wine which will be bottling in the spring when we return. Lots of caroling, parties, food and wine. It was good to be home. Very Christmasy.</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><i>Anyway, it's been a long year 2016, hopefully 2017 will be better, I am heading home in the next week to take care of things and the Captain and Izzy will hold down the fort here.</i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A quick project recap: 25 instruments, gauges and switches relocated; 24 circuit breakers involved; 700+ feet of wiring; countless wire crimps; 4 custom engraved anodized aluminum instrument panels; 2 sheets of laminate; plywood, teak and teak veneer, varnish and glue. We kept all the original instruments (except the new multi-touch screen monitor) because they worked. The panels are removable so replacement equipment can be installed. It was a fun, sometimes challenging, project. Glad its completed and happy with the results. Seated at the helm she feels like a new boat, or at least a few years younger in layout.</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">With the exception of a few final trim pieces, the new anodized panels and some cleanup we are just about finished. The panels were shipped yesterday, the trim pieces are shaping up - problem being that this entire station will be removable for future changes to equipment and revarnishing as needed. A challenge trying to figure out how to attach the bottom trim. </span></i></b></div>
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