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This has been a relaxing stretch for us - compared with this time last year when we were driven to head south as quickly as possible (50 miles a day!) because of the cold weather.
Now we are moving when we want to and enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
We spent 5 days in the Dunedin area enjoying the company of friends Margaret and Ted who showed us the land attractions while we were able to get them on the water to visit a small sand island.
The only shortcoming for us is the lack of good anchorages in this area (although Dunedin's City Marina charged just 90c a foot for a slip) - we'll need a string of gold star days to get back on budget.
bbq
now this is a BBQ! he was set up to feed a large kid's birthday party in the park by the marina - there were 3 separate compartments for different meats and preparations.
bottom scraper
boats are rarely hauled out of the water here so divers like this one are hired to scrape the sealife off the hull, prop and shaft a couple of times a year
little toot
I have a soft spot for this Clearwater tour boat as Little Toot was my favourite Golden Book when I was learning to read
Clearwater
we visited Clearwater Marine Aquarium, a "hospital" for injured sealife - we never tire of dolphins although we see them every day - at 3 Rooker, one played with our anchor duck - tugging on the strin... [more]
prosthesis
this artifical tail was specially made for a dolphin (Winter) that had become entangled in a crab trap rope and had its tail amputated
Clearwater marina
we may never get comfortable docking with poles and finger docks - we miss our cosy space at Wiarton with no tides, barnacles and rickety little docks to deal with
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November 25th 2009 - Judy Coghill: Colour me envious
Hi Marlene and Ian,
It's been raining and gloomy here in toronto for 2 days, so I am very envious!
Judy
November 26th 2009 - Garry Rasmussen: Makes the all effort worthwhile
Hi Ian & Marlene - what a great time you must be having. The rewards of your efforts and determination. Love the photos. Cheers from Wylie Street.
November 26th 2009 - M&T: YEAH...We are in the news!
That was lovely!So glad that you did enjoy C Beach!Nice photos!
November 27th 2009 - Donna Denny: Feel the warmth!
Great to get your latest photos and stories! I'm just waiting for snow so
I can cruise as well...no sign yet, just rain. Spending a lot of time
in TO. Keep flying with spirit!!!!
November 29th 2009 - Bill and Audrey: brings back memories
love the pictures...wish we were there..I know what you mean about the docks...we are spoiled in Wiarton...no snow
yet but getting colder daily...you might look at Cedar Key north of where you are..I haven't been there but was told
by Jeff Krampien that it is quaint..old Florida sort of...not sure of depths etc....we hope to leave for Florida mid Jan
...will be in Bradenton..will give you the address next time..should have my computer with me..we did stay at the
Twin Dolphin Marina at Bradenton..liked it...up the river by the bridge..smooth sailing until next time...Bill
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