Kim’s Korner:
Fort Myers is a great town and has been good to us. It’s hard to believe a month has gone by! We’ve been to parades, two antique car shows (David saw a 1963 Fairlane), craft shows, art festivals, and music walks. We’ve had docktails, dinner and ice cream with new friends as well as friends we met earlier in our travels. Even though I have missed being on the water, I will miss this place and the people we’ve spent time with.
Saturday was the big lighted Edison Parade with fireworks to finish it off. The best part by far was this young boy next to me who was maybe 8 with enough energy for at least 20 kids. You’ll notice him in almost all of my pictures – the one with the orange shirt on. I took a short video of him. His mom said he was up at the crack of dawn for a soccer game and had been going all day! If only she could bottle it – I’d sure buy it!
This week we {Wally and Darcy (Summertime), Rob and Tricia (Linda Jean), Jack and Patty (Nearly Perfect)} took the dinghys over to Manatee Park - we didn’t see one manatee but we had a picnic lunch and lots of fun! We could have rented our dinghys to those with a canoe or kayak as they really liked our small boats with motors.
I also went to a “fused glass” art class which I really enjoyed. I chose to make jewelry since we are on a boat and space is precious. I included a picture of what I made and the info in case anyone else is in Fort Myers and is interested.
So – now we are getting ready to leave here and slowly move across the Lake Okeechobee waterway to Stuart. Tuesday we leave for the W. P. Franklin Campground which is only about 14 miles from here but we’ve heard it is very nice. Wednesday we plan to get to Clewiston and stay at the Rowland Martins Marina. After that, we’ll make our way to Stuart. That’s the plan… stay tuned for what really happens…
Oh yeah – one other thing. Here is a link to a presentation that a 10 year old, Lucas, did for school about the Great Loop. We’ve run into his family twice now in our travels. His family of four from Canada is on a 27’ sailboat – I can’t imagine… The first time we met them, the husband was talking to us and kept looking at his watch saying that his wife had gone to the shower and hadn’t gotten back yet. All I could think was – your wife is with 3 males on a 27’ sailboat – she’s not coming back… But yes, she was still there the 2nd time we saw them. I guess they are lucky that they don’t have the young boy from the parade on board…
We miss everyone!
Your right that is one weird boat! Looks like it has had some hull damage repaired! Where those motorcycles for sale? You could go into a side line business making jewelry. Those were very pretty! The fellow that did the Elvis impersonation was he a local? Its raining here and in the low 50:s. We miss y'all toooooo! We have only been to Old Chicago once since y'all have been gone, just isn't the same!
ReplyDeleteThat weird boat was heading to St. Petersburg to be used as offices. Those motorcycles were custom made and gorgeous - not for sale, just on display. We don't know who the Elvis / Johnny Cash singer was - he was very good! The weather has been beautiful here - mornings are 60-70 and afternoons are 80-90. We've had a few hours of rain this whole month - I can see why the snowbirds like it here!
ReplyDeleteA very nice read about your travels so pleased to have been with you in this leg of your journey. Be safe we will be looking for Overtime on the high seas.
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