We crossed wakes with this big fella on Friday afternoon...I was taking his photo and then I was flat on the aft deck...We've decided that the helms person should give wave warnings...no one was injured but the camera took a beating. Those NAVY guys are a rough bunch...right, Phil???

Passed this scene of Friday...poor guy has just a few BIG toys all parked in the backyard...riminds me of someone...but can't think of who....

Probably should mention that the Captain took a NAP while the First Mate manned the helm yesterday. Is that bravery or what???? We have been taking shifts. His is two hours to my one. We also had great fun listening to the Shocks win over Cleveland St. Computers that work are a wonderful thing. Sure helped the day go faster. We have figured we are living in less than 300 sq ft of space. Pretty dang tight...oh, and we love that... excuse me, pardon me, excuse me....

Probably should mention that the Captain took a NAP while the First Mate manned the helm yesterday. Is that bravery or what???? We also had great fun listening to the Shocks rock

Whew...these 10 hour cruising days. We made it to Carrabelle as scheduled, with 40 gallons of gas to spare. Though you could see the worried look on the Captains face for the last hour or so. We knew the gas here was the cheapest we'd seen ($2.28). Floyd had figured and re-figured. But darn those gauges...we know they read low...but when you are staring at them in the middle of water water everywhere...you begin you have doubts. This marina is now treating us like royality...do the math...200 gallons... We are here waiting for good weather to cross the Gulf. Looks like that won't happen until Tuesday at the earliest. Not interested in 4-6 foot ocean waves. I'm old you know.

Off again at O-dark-thirty...temperature was 33...frost on the canvas this morning....we are inside ...not toasty but certain warmer...ETA for Carrabelle is 4:oo...just in time for shower, shave and Happy Hour.

Left Fort Walton at 0-dark-thirty....water was choppy but smoothed out...we spent most of the day in the ditch between Choctawhatchee and West Bay. We will anchor out tonight...already seen a couple of dolphins in our little cove...and head on to Carrabelle tomorrow. We are not in the Gulf...following the ICW...so lakes and ditches. Haven't seen much boat traffic...maybe it is too cold for the natives. I'm wearing long johns...and convinced Floyd to drive from the lower helm most of today. I am ready for warmer weather...I think Wichita has been warmer than us lately. Just our luck. TGIF...it is Mexican Friday...