January 22, 2014 Panama City

No, we haven't left the boat, or fallen prey to roving Florida pirates.  I just haven't written anything over the last few months because, well, basically for lack of anything to write.  We've been in SanDestin since Thanksgiving except for a 2 week stint over Christmas.   Poor weather and some extended boat repairs to Field Trip kept us here enjoying the resorts amenities even through the frigid temperatures.

Dave and Kathy came down for a visit with visions of warm breezes and tropical seas only to be confronted with 30 degrees and blustery northern winds.  Shorts?  Not so much.

At least someone is properly dressed for  Florida 

Ok, so I was a tad late picking someone up at the airport.

Yes.  That is ice on the dock!

Dave and I did manage to play a few rounds of golf and there was some shopping adventures.  But other than that, the fitness center and stuffing Mary Ann, the marina parrot with pistachios it's been a sedate few weeks.

Until now!

We finally left Baytowne Marina at SanDestin for Panama City where we are currently tied up at the Panama City Marina readying ourselves and the boat for another 30 degree night.   The next Gulf crossing weather window might be available this coming weekend so we're heading towards Carrabelle and East Pass where one heads out into the Gulf for the 170 mile passage.  We'll have to wait and see how this all develops but the fervent hope is to be in Warm Florida by the beginning of next week.


More pictures and other commentary forthcoming when there is a decent internet connection.