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January 15th 2007

Published: February 12th 2007

Again I got up around 7:00 and got going by 8:00. Started running into tolls around Miami. This brought back bad memories of the northeast. Stopped and got a few supplies before heading to the Keys, where I expected everything to be expensive. Arrived at Leo’s campground around 7:00 PM. I had called in advance so they expected me. It kind of sucked in that I was paying $43/night to essenti... Read Full Entry

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Dave B

Lucky Charms

A year of retirement in my 30's. Progressive thinking or insanity? Maybe a little bit of both. Either answer is fine by me. Spending 1.5 years seeing as much of the world as possible. It has been a good ride. Feel free to come aboard! Note: I planned to write a personal diary and then edit the diary for public viewing on this site. I soon realized during my travels that I would not have time to edit my journal writings, therefore what you see is a personal diary. The text was written on trains, boats, planes, buses, in hostels, hotels, homes, restaurants, pubs and often with very ... full info

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My Beach Hangout

I often came here for a cheap $3.00 Corona after slaving at the office all day! Actually I was very happy paying only $3.

Coast Guard Vessel

If I was to reconsider an occupation I think I would consider the Coast Guard. It looks like some great high seas adventures! I suspect here they mainly chase Cubans back to Cuba.

Sailing Pic 18

The Russians are coming the Russians are coming. There were about 30 different countries represented in this regatta. It is definetly an international race.

Sailing Pic 18

Somebody had better get a move on!

Sailing Pic 19

This is the biggest boat in the Regatta. It is over 80 ft in length. It finished almost all races first, but was handicapped so severely that it finished around 5th in it's class.

Sailing Pic 20

Close-up of Bon Bon! One word ENORMOUS!

Sailing Pic 21

A close-up of Samba Pa Ti. I was impressed at the announcers ability to pronounce all the international names.

Sailing Pic 22

At the beginning of the race all the boats are in close proximity making for tense times.

Sailing Pic 23

As the boats approach the marker they drop their spinnaker sail and raise their jib. The boat on right has it's spinnaker sail up and the boat on left had already dropped it's spinnaker and has it's jib up.

Sailing Pic 24

Another pic. of Bon Bon!

Sailing Pic 25

A pic of the spinnaker sail being dropped. Notice they already have the jib (front sail) up.

Mallory Square Sunsets

In Key West gathering for the sunset is a big deal for good reason. They are beautiful! They call it the Sunset Celebration.

Sunset Celebration

This is what they are looking at! You decide, is it worthy of a celebration?

Sun has Set

Ok the sun has set, now lets go party!

The Krewe

From left to right Hal, Jim, Jack and Elvis. If the grains of sand on a beach represents our combined sailing experience, my experience would contribute about two grains of sand. These guys are extremely experienced and great to work with! I was very lucky to hook-up with them.

Ernest Hemingway

Some Hemingway guy is extremely popular in Key West. I think he was a surfer or something. This is a pic of the entrance to his house.

Hemingway's House from Above

A pic of Hemingway's House from the lighthouse adjacent to it. There's lots of vegetation around the house.

Cruisers

Lets go cruising!

Lighthouse Next to Hemingway's

This is the lighthouse from which I took the two prior pics.

Chickens ?

Chickens heading into the green parrot for a beer. Chickens? Green Parrot tavern? You make up your own joke!

Key West

Only in Key West what can I say. There's a bumper sticker that I saw a lot that says, "Relax, your no longer on the mainland."

13th February 2007

B town
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Enjoyed this -you're getting better .Looking forward to more. What could we get for your birthday??????-you're experience is priceless.

13th February 2007

Lucky Charms
Dave B

A gas card for a few thousand dollars would be handy!

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