"Great time, wish you were here!" Back when people mailed post cards, that's what they often wrote. I used to wonder if it was meant to trigger envy. There are many things to envy about this adventure...and, some things, not. It is beautiful and (mostly) peaceful here in central Florida, and much to see. But … Continue reading Friends, Fun, Heat
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Many Moons Reunion (Day 200ish)
I'm back. It feels good. I've reunited with Jeff, and Mainship Many Moons, at Hontoon Island State Park in central Florida after three months on land. Many Moons has been on her journey for at least 200 days, and I've missed the last 90 or so of them. If you've been following the journey of … Continue reading Many Moons Reunion (Day 200ish)
To the Atlantic
The New Year brings a new coastline for the Mainship Many Moons. More than 3,000 miles into her journey, she is anchored tonight near Cape Canaveral on the east coast of Florida. Jeff and Josh have travelled 160 miles, crossing the state of Florida from west to east via the Okeechobee Waterway. Their adventures have … Continue reading To the Atlantic
All is Calm….
Many Moons is anchored out tonight in the Lake Okeechobee Waterway (OWW) after traveling 58 miles, as father and son prepare to celebrate Christmas together in southern Florida. All is calm, and probably bright, since the moon is at 80%. For this we are grateful, after our last posting about high winds! It was not … Continue reading All is Calm….
A New Room For Many Moons
Jeff has always been good at bartering - exchanging goods or services without using cash. He's also a mechanical whiz. Now, Many Moons has a new "room" and Beachfront has a more mechanically-sound boat. Everyone's happy with the transaction. As I give this update, Jeff is anchored out alone near Fort Myers, Fla., in heavy … Continue reading A New Room For Many Moons
Alone? Not Quite! (Day 135)
Where is Many Moons now? People want to know! When we last checked in with Skipper Jeff, he was saying good-bye to Tom, who spent more than a week on board. Since then, Jeff has been alone at a small marina/campground on the Caloosahatchee River, Florida. Well, not quite alone! Jeff has a way of … Continue reading Alone? Not Quite! (Day 135)
Caloosahatchee (Day 125+)
What a fun name to say. Ka-loose-ah-hat-chee. About 2,800 miles into her journey, Many Moons rests awhile now in this river in southwest Florida which is part of the Okeechobee Waterway. She will spend the next few weeks in port there, at the WP Franklin Campground. First Mate Tom left the boat today, on schedule, … Continue reading Caloosahatchee (Day 125+)
East To Fort Myers (Day 124)
Sometimes you deserve a nice breakfast that's made by somebody else. Even better if it's in a famous-yet-quirky restaurant that's warmly decorated for Christmas. Many Moons left the west coast of Florida today and headed east, but not before its crew treated themselves to a memorable meal in a memorable place. Cabbage Key Inn and … Continue reading East To Fort Myers (Day 124)
Cayo Costa & Cabbage (Day 123)
This was the "day of the "C's" for Many Moons. Cayo Costa. Cabbage Cay (Key). Such colorful names on Florida's southwestern coast! That's where Jeff and Tom ended up after leaving Sarasota on Many Moons and traveling about 52 miles. They took some well-deserved time off to explore the beauty of two islands in Pine … Continue reading Cayo Costa & Cabbage (Day 123)
Back In The ICW (Day 121)
Since we left them three days ago, Jeff and Tom have practically sprinted -- if a trawler can "sprint" - farther south along Florida's west coast. They have re-entered the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) and continue to anchor out, testing how long the water tank and grocery supplies will hold out. Here are a few photos … Continue reading Back In The ICW (Day 121)
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