Monthly Archives: September 2010

Sept 24-26, 2010 made the 4th weekend in a row that we were able to get out of the slip. There was a really good chance of rain for the weekend, but it didn’t stop us from setting sail.

Friday evening we set sail as soon as Carol got to the boat after work.

The weather was funky and we could see waterspouts attempting to form in the Gulf.

Blake read while underway.

Though the sky was funky, the water was calm enough for kayaks.

Raining…

No rain…

Blake went below to play on the computer.

The next morning the sky was just as funky, but Pogo didn’t mind.

Blake played below.

The sky finally cleared up for a while. Ken and Sheri sailed over to join us for the weekend.

Carol and Blake played on the beach.

Wayne and Shery on s/v Witchy Woman came in for the weekend.

Conrad and Roxanne cruised over too.

Ken/Sheri and Conrad/Roxanne took their boats directly to the beach.

Enjoying the water.

Ben, Blake, and Ken went exploring.

Conrad took Ken’s sailboat “Top Shelf” out for a cruise.

Ben and Blake in the water.

When Conrad returned, Blake took Top Shelf out for a cruise.

Sunday morning we awoke to a rainbow.

After we waited out an hour long squall, we set sail for home. We cruised by a bunch of pelicans out on the water.

Carol took the helm for a bit.

s/v Piranha cruised by.

Ben and Pogo.

Ken and Sheri sailing.

Conrad and Roxanne motoring home.

Ken waving.

We’re back at port and arrived shortly before Ken and Sheri passed by to their slip.

We had a fantastic weekend with good food and great friends! Looking forward to the next weekend.

Three weekends in a row we’ve made it out of the slip to enjoy beautiful Pensacola water!

Once again we departed Friday evening when Carol made it to the boat after work and sailed to Ft. McRee.

Welcome aboard.

Upon anchoring, Blake decided to take a rest on the bow.

We were being watched.

Ben, Blake, and Pogo went ashore.

We enjoyed another beautiful diamond sunset.

Being goofy.

Our friend Jim on s/v Another Chance joined us for the weekend.

Good morning Saturday… After eggs, bacon, sausage, and Cafe Beletage, it was time to set sail for Pirate’s Cove!

Pelicans flying over.

Commercial vessel “Sacred Heart” cruised by.

We have arrived!

Blake was ready.

There was supposed to be a regatta occurring, so we motored back into the cove to stay out of the way.

Off to sight see the cove and go in for a cheeseburger and bushwacker.

Pogo and Blake made new friends.

So cute!

Having fun.

Being cool.

Highway (Jim’s doggie).

Neat place.

Back on Monomoy for a couple of cocktails, before returning to shore for live music.

Caught her dancing.

Heading back to shore; here’s Monomoy.

Feeling the crazy affects from being at Pirates Cove.

Motoring to the cove.

We enjoyed some live music and another cocktail, then headed back to the boat for bedtime.

Sunday morning… Time to rise and shine and head back home.

We had to mostly motor all the way to Ft. McRee, where we stopped for lunch. The wind was mainly from the East and that was the direction we were headed.

After stopping for lunch, the wind shifted a little and allowed us to sail back home.

We passed Sacred Heart again, but this time he was aground.

Trying to break the barges apart to get the front one off the sandbar.

We cruised on, enjoyed more sunny weather, and talked about doing it all over again next weekend if the weather cooperates.

What a fantastic weekend!

We had a fantastic weekend that started Friday evening when Carol got off work.

Carol picked up a pizza on her way to the boat and we set sail as soon as she arrived.

We sailed over to Ft. McRee with s/v Great Escape not far behind us.

Pogo was anticipating our arrival to the anchorage.

Carol and Blake

Pelican on #3

Blake and Ben

Goofing off

Nearing the anchorage, Blake is on the lookout for a good spot to drop the hook.

Great Escape coming in.

Enjoying the evening.

Conrad, Roxanne, and Logan beached Great Escape rather than anchor.

Blake decided to do a little evening fishing.

Going to shore.

Our sunset was awesome!

Saturday morning; a picture of Monomoy from shore.

Conrad, Roxanne, and Logan playing in the water.

Some rain showers moved across land, but didn’t bother us where we were anchored.

Carol got some sun, while Pogo found some shade.

Seaesta and Jebez showed up on Saturday.

Blake was being silly.

Ben, Carol, and Blake took a dinghy ride from McRee Cove over to Ft. Pickens.

Blake at Pickens.

Carol

Blake

Blake and Carol

We cruised back to the anchorage, picked up Pogo, then headed over to Great Escape.

Saturday was coming to a close.

Sunday morning, Blake and Carol decided to get in a little fishing.

Pogo just watched.

Time to head back to the marina.

We had a fantastic time and hope next weekend is just as nice! Leaving out Friday evening made the weekend feel much longer.

What a fantastic weekend!

Friday, Sept 3…

It was Blake’s 8th birthday, so that evening started with a little cake and some quiet family time on Monomoy.

Saturday, Ben took our dock neighbor Jim and Carol’s brother David for a sail on Saturday, while Carol and Blake went to setup for the evening double birthday party at Island Cove Marina; it was Carol’s mom’s birthday on Sunday.

David.

Nightwatch was out on the bay.

A number of Carol’s family came over from Louisiana and we all had a great time.

Blake received lots of presents and had a lot of fun running around. Here he is with his new Captain’s hat from Ken and Sheri, and his new Bullseye from mom and dad.

David stayed the night Saturday night with us on the boat, then Sunday early we set sail for Quietwater; low wind, but we were sailing.

We met up with Carol’s brother J.J. and Carol’s parents over at Quietwater for cocktails, then dink’d back over to Monomoy for more socializing. Our friend Coy with his vessel “Fantasea” and Ken/Sheri on “Private Stock” followed us out and joined in on the conversation.

Ken after a swim.

David and Carol.

We were treated to a great sunset.

Monday morning we did some swimming before meeting up with Coy, Ken and Sheri for a Hooters lunch.

Coy is always smiles.

After lunch we went to Fantasea to let our food digest, then separated again to make preps for heading back in.

Captain Coy in Fantasea following behind.

Another light air day, but we were sailing!

Carol had fun with Pogo.

Our family.

Pogo assumed her typical position on the boat.

Made it back to the dock about 4pm Monday afternoon and settled down for a quiet evening before heading back to work/school Tuesday. Sure hope next weekend is just as nice!