December 4, 2009

After about a 6 week stay we've flown to RI where we'll remain for the Christmas Holidays through January 1st.

As we expected and despite being grounded for the winter, Telemar Bay Marina in Indian Harbor Beach, FL was a regular stop for us this fall. Some of the boaters that we've cruised and been friends with over the past 5 years stopped there to reprovision food and fuel. We spent time with Dave and Barbara on "Chablis", Wink and Wilma on "John Henry", George on "Time Out", Lois and Carl on "Puffin" along with Gene and Judy on "Lo Que Se A". It was a pleasure to see these folks again since our cruising schedule was changed due to my hospital visit.

As I mentioned in the last email, Gene bestowed the prestigious, "Fickle Fender of Fate Award" during his visit. It was all in good fun and I am looking forward to being able to pass it on to a deserving Great Harbour owner next spring.

We also had a chance to spend a day with friends from our marina in RI. Ed, Melissa and sons were visiting Orlando and spent a day with us at the condo. They all enjoyed the beach and pool.

Here are a few pictures from the visits.

Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year to all.

Paul and Connie
Warwick, RI