Visiting in Palm Coast

We are excited about our visit with friends from Brockport, Gloria and Roger D. and their son Kevin. Roger and Gloria moved down to Florida about 7 years ago. They like us only sooner decided to live their dream. Roger left Kodak and Gloria left her position at the school for a better life, free from the stress of work and the cold winters. They have a beautiful home on a secluded canal in Palm Coast, FL and are very successful in two business enterprises. One in real estate and one in pool maintenance. They just opened an office in Palm Coast and are in the process of expanding their Real Estate firm. They definitely made the right choice in their move to Florida because they are a very happy, successful family.

Gloria and Roger were great hosts. Larry and I felt like we were at a posh resort, looking out over the water from their deck and inside their beautiful home. They moved here from a gated community about 3 years ago and completely renovated the house and the outside landscaping. They designed and completely decorated everything themselves. It was an awesome visit. We are looking forward to seeing them on our return. Larry and Roger are discussing a plan for them to cruise with us.















This is Tropical Gale Winds as she rests comfortably just off the dock! With our deep draft we were unable to get closer to the dock where it shallowed out. We tied our lines on the starboard side to the dock and the stern to a tree on shore. Then Larry and Roger set two anchors on the port side one at the bow and one at the stern. After a little adjustment we rested comfortably partially in the center of the canal. I felt like we were in Venice coming back and forth by dinghy pulling ourselves along by the lines tied to the dock.

We cast off our lines this morning with help from Roger and Gloria and at high tide were on our way. We traveled a short distance to St. Augustine and set the hook North of the bridge. We haven't ventured off the boat due to the strong winds and chop on the water. We weren't in the mood to get wet. We plan to go to shore and spend the day tomorrow. Augustine is one of our favorite cities. Besides I need to replenish my spices.