Pretty sure many of you have already seen this on HGTV, but a friend emailed it to us and we thought we would pass it along.
Beautiful is an understatement.
Enjoy.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
A beautiful day in the neighborhood
So we did a little walkabout.
I loaded up my camera with a fast telephoto lens and we took Radar out for a walk in the park at downtown Stuart. Snapped a few shots while out. It was fun.
Leaving the marina, you walk under the new Roosevelt bridge via the boardwalk and -Voila!- you're in a nicely landscaped, palm tree swaying, river front park. The Pelican restaurant is up next, a quaint outdoor cafe and very dog friendly. Flagler Park is a neighborly and kindly little city park where you'll see folks walking around doin what folks do in a park on a sunny afternoon.
More on page 2
I loaded up my camera with a fast telephoto lens and we took Radar out for a walk in the park at downtown Stuart. Snapped a few shots while out. It was fun.
Leaving the marina, you walk under the new Roosevelt bridge via the boardwalk and -Voila!- you're in a nicely landscaped, palm tree swaying, river front park. The Pelican restaurant is up next, a quaint outdoor cafe and very dog friendly. Flagler Park is a neighborly and kindly little city park where you'll see folks walking around doin what folks do in a park on a sunny afternoon.
More on page 2
Friday, February 11, 2011
Shots over the bow
The favorite view for crew Istaboa
Going back through some archived images while working on a photo book (for personal enjoyment), we came upon a lot of these shots taken from the pilot house and over the bow. A lot!
It's made us realize how fortunate we've been to have experienced these visuals and how much we want to add to this collection, there's a whole world of this still out there waiting for us, (much to Radar's chagrin).
For now...
Yep, we're still in Stuart and the exit windows of opportunity are getting shorter and shorter, northers clocking around only to become northers again within hours, which is what the weather does this time of year.
But, there's no reason to complain, our time will come.
Soon.
More on page 2, but be warned... page 2 is large
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.
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
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.
More on page 2.
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.
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.
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.
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
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