Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Since we're not doing anything interesting...

Waitin on weather and it looks like it's caught in a short clocking loop of south to north, which means we continue our linger.
But, as we say when it's so.... life is good.
Did find this interesting video that has nothin to do with anything. But... interesting — we think.
On page 2.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

On your mark, get set, ready?...

Hold it, hold it, , the weather has turned in the wrong direction. Stand down.
But we do see an opportunity mid week, so... we'll see.

In the meantime, our good friends Peter and Suzanne have flown in and are now aboard Morewater. We enjoyed dinner with them last night at Sailor's Return and it looks like there's a Superbowl party in the making.




Today we hopped in the Albury and motored down to Manatee Pocket where we saw some of the old Compass Cay crew, Phil and Judy on Salude Dos, after a brief visit we tied up and walked over to Neptunes for lunch.
Not a big day, but most enjoyable.

Something special for you Nordhavn fans on page 2

Friday, February 4, 2011

Abaco Pics





You wanted more Abaco pics?? You got 'em. 

Enjoy.
Warning!!!
For those with low bandwidth, page 2 is large.

More on page 2

Thursday, February 3, 2011

What a difference a day makes...

... and a full load of fuel.
When you have a boat that holds 2000 gallons of fuel, fueling up takes on a whole new meaning. Not only is it a considerable financial investment, but it also tickles your fancy and gives you notions of all the places you could go, people to visit, and the next thoughts are; why don't we crank up and go.
So now we're back to checkin out weather and sea sites for the next possible window of opportunity. Even talked to our friend Junior, in the Abacos, and found out our slip is available.

We haven't been over to the Abacos in 3 years; it was once an annual thing. First the Abacos, followed by Eleuthera, then the Berrys, on to Cat, before returning to the states.
Then we did the Exumas and fell in love, but the Abacos still seem like home and we do have many friends there. We need to do a short trip if we find the weather.

 We have wonderful memories of our times spent there.

More on page 2.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Nope... still in Stuart

Bet some of you have thought we made a break for the islands.  No, not yet.
Been having such a good time here in Stuart and the Treasure coast that we've decided to hang for a while. You know how we are with plans and we need to finish up some tax stuff.
The weather's been excellent, nice days of runnin around in the Albury, and —all in all— just a calm and enjoyable atmosphere. Why try and improve on that? After reading some of our friend's island blogs, the wind is huffin to beat the band out there, so... we don't think we're missing much... we stay put for now.
I want some of what's in that blue jug. (Actually, I think I did a few nights ago)

Anyway, we just thought we should check in.
Found an interesting Twilight landing video. Great sound track
Watch it on page 2

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Piano bar? The rest of the story.

 Click the headline for the article.

State orders piano removed from Biscayne Bay

Now, this is really interesting

Anything can, and will happen in Miami.

Here's a mystery that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ``piano bar.''
A grand piano recently appeared on a sandbar in Biscayne Bay, about 200 yards from the Quayside condominiums off Northeast 107th Street.

Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/24/2031940/mysterious-grand-piano-found-on.html#storylink=omni_popular#ixzz1CCOF2Pgj

For us here onboard Istaboa, we continued the birthday celebration by going to Jensen Beach. Dolphin Bar for cocktails followed by dinner at 11 Maple Street.
Good drinks and excellent food.

Adios,

Istabooa

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Happy Birthday — Melonie

With all our love... Happy Birthday Mel
From the rest of Crew Istaboa

And in your honor, we think an encore showing of this little youtube is apropos.
Enjoy the Sandwich Mel, It's your day.
Go celebrate the malleable reality. (whatever that means) 

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Tru... Tru...


Click to enlarge

Photo by Stefano Unterthiner Photography
Quote by Ian Hart

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Where the Hell is Matt?

 
Sadly, we take our good friend Peter back to the airport today. Crew Istaboa has really enjoyed his company.
Pete, we hope for you a speedy and complete recovery... Until next time, Adios.

So now we are poring over weather prediction sites and wave heights in the Gulf Stream. We're starting to feel the itch to put some blue water under Istaboa.


Came across this little YouTube and thought some of you may not have seen it. It will make you smile.
Chances are you have viewed it; it has had over 34 million hits.
We apologize to our cruising buddies in the islands where internet bandwidth is slim to none. But, Hey!... You guys should be enjoying the island life and not surfing the net. So we don't feel too bad.
For you lucky souls out there anchored out from some remote little island, open a cold Kalik or Redstripe and let the video buffer up. It will make you smile even more.


About Matt on page 2