Monday, May 28, 2012

Key West Yacht Club hosts the Boca Grande Raft Up 2012

The big Sunday cookout and party!

 Boca Grande Raft Up

About 16 miles west of Key West is the uninhabited key of Boca Grande.  The crystal clear waters and beautiful white sand beaches make it a great place to have a private party.   The yacht club sent us all loaded up with food, grills, tents, and tables.   Add about 20 boats, 9 yachts (including the Hope), and nearly 100 people and you've got a great party!


Traveling on Hope

Jim and Ruthy enjoying the sunset from Monique.





What a fantastic weekend!  I can't wait to do it again next year.  Good company, good food, good fun, good weather...great view...what more could you ask for?









After hearing a "crunch" and "thump", we saw Cheryl on her back.  I think this chair had had too much sun.  



Walking the dog takes on a whole new meaning out here!

Hope on her mooring 

Our "backyard" neighbors, Craig's Girls and Bella Donna with their dinghies.



Looking at our "backyard".  Neighbors and then Boca Grande in the distance.







Our "front yard" neighbors, Monique, Yellowbird, Caribe, and Freebie at sunset.








Jay's slingshot!  They were firing root balls that we collected .

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Interesting

This is what I came home to today. Rob in the bilge and Jon assisting. We're prepping for the Boca Grande raft up. Rob is learning how to replace through hull  fittings while the boat is in the water. Not too much water came in. Just a small waterfall. No worries.


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Teacher appreciation week

Look at the array of goodies! Plus, we got massages, our cars (and bikes) washed, and loads if thank you cards. It's nice to know you're appreciated.



Saturday, May 5, 2012

Rob got third!

Good thing we ran off all those calories this morning! Here's Rob eating his platter full.


Taco eating contest

Soon! Rob will be taking a shot of tequila, eating 3 tacos, eating a pepper, then chugging a beer. Should be entertaining for me!


The Sigsbee Shuffle

Rob and I ran the 5k Sigsbee Shuffle this morning! Fun! 210 people in the race...we didn't place, but we did ruin the whole way! I was happy with that.


Thursday, May 3, 2012

Another flat tire

Check out the glass sticking out of my tire! I picked it up yesterday. I had the bike shop put a kevlar tire on there this time!