It has been very warm and calm in the Keys for the last several days so we have taken advantage and used the boat quite a bit. They are calling for small craft warnings starting on Wednesday so Randy plans to pull the boat tomorrow to wash and clean the bottom. I hope we have a return of the great weather by the weekend since friends are visiting for a week.
Marvin Key 02/24/2019
Its great when last minute plans work out so well. We were not sure if we would make it out on the boat today but ended up going to Marvin Key. Our plans were up in the air this morning, but when our neighbor Bruce asked us if we wanted to go to Marvin Key with a few other neighbors, we decided to go. It was a great afternoon!
Nature in the Canal: Manatees snd Portuguese Man-O-War 02/23/2019
While making breakfast this morning Randy called me outside to see the Portuguese Man-O-War. It had captured a small fish. It’s natures way but still sad to see the fish struggle to get free. Randy looked but the fish was too far gone to survive. While outside we also noticed a large manatee in the canal. Such gentle giants. It seems like we only see them on very hot and calm days
Islamadora and Marathon: Robbie’s and Sunset Grille 02/22/2019
We met Tim and Julie at Marker 88 Restaurant, 88000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, on their way to the Keys. We introduced them to hogfish which I think they both liked. We stopped at Robbie’s Marina, 77552 Overseas Highway, in the Lower Macumbie Key in Islamorada This place was voted the #1 place for tourists. Randy had to try one of their Bloody Mary’s. I did not like their “dirty” flavor. In addition to the restaurant and shops, you can rent boats, paddle boards, kayaks, and even feed the tarpons at Robbie’s. We decided to not pay the admission fee to feed the tarpons but still saw some on the charter boat docks. The charters were successful as they were cleaning lots of fish on the cleaning tables. This brought in the pelicans, Tarpon and sharks to feed on the scraps. There was even a Great Egret cleaning up the small scraps.
Geiger Key Marina Fish Camp Restaurant and RV Park 02/21/2019
We had this place on our list to try so it was great when Larry and Karen invited us to join them for dinner at Geiger Key Marina, 5 Geiger Road, Big Coppitt Key. Their website says it all; “An Old Florida Fish Camp. The way the Keys used to be.” You could rent paddle boards, kayaks or boats; charter fishing trips, enjoy the view, listen to live music or have a wonderful meal at Geiger Key.
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Wednesday night was the pizza party for Block 2. I knew the party was going to be at the Bocce Court, but I did not know there would be an opportunity to play!
Enjoying the Water: Tarpon Belly and Marvin Key 2/16 – 2/18/2019
I am paying for it now with some slight balance issues, but we have enjoyed spending the last several days on our boat. The weather has been gorgeous with light winds. Small craft warnings are expected for Tuesday and Wednesday so we need to enjoy it while we can!
Continue reading “Enjoying the Water: Tarpon Belly and Marvin Key 2/16 – 2/18/2019”Marathon: Lighthouse Grill 02/07/2019
One of the great things about the Keys are all of the great dining choices; especially those with Happy Hour Specials. Larry and Karen invited us to one of their favorites, The Lighthouse Grill, 1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Most of their menu items are $19.95 before 6:00. Randy and I both had their prime rib. Both the Captain’s Cut and the Mate’s Cut were discounted down to $19.95. And both were very good!! The tables in the restaurant were all made from the same granite as what we have in our RV. Seemed like home!!
Little Palm Island 2/03/2019
We are more than halfway through our first winter season in the Keys and we finally made it out to Little Palm Island (3 miles off little Torch Key) on Sunday afternoon. Little Palm Island Resort and Spa was destroyed by Hurricane Irma and has not yet reopened. However, the sand spit was full of boats enoying low tide. I am not sure if this spot will be available for boaters once the resort reopens but we will be making a few more trips out to enjoy the sandy spit at Little Palm before we leave this Spring.
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Dirt Yacht Lettering 1/29/2019
Randy took advantage of a windless day to apply the lettering to the RV. The Dirt Yacht lettering was a gift we bought each other for Christmas from Island Boat Lettering out of Wantagh, NY. We had looked at graphic design businesses in Key West but they were more expensive and used printed ink on vinyl paper instead of the solid vinyl lettering that we wanted. He watched the installation video on Island Boat Lettering’s website and followed their directions for a wet application. The installation turned out perfect. Our RV has now been officially named. Thanks again Carey for the name!
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