Here's what I did on Saturday...wax the top of the boat
On Friday we went looking at BIG boats. We toured both these boats
Marlow Marine...these are awesome boats
Woody's...we went there by dinghy for lunch on Friday
One of the outdoor bars at Woody's...great spot
Woody's...you can see Deb waving in the backround
Deb, at Woody's...wonder what she's thinking about?
Log 74
Day 192
Saturday, November 29, 2008
3:30 PM EST
Location: Bradenton, FL...just south of Tampa, on the Manatee River
Weather: 76* and a little windy...forecasted to be 82; sunny; windy
Got up this morning and started cleaning and waxing the boat...something I started yesterday. Beautiful morning...bright sun...warm...a little windy.
Yesterday...after the departure of Andy and Mary I started waxing the boat. I wanted to at least get the front bonnet done, and ended up waxing the bonnet and the topside on the port as well. It’s not bad if you keep up with everything. Keeping the boat sealed with wax really helps, so I just kind of work my way around the boat over time. I keep a log of what I wax, and when, so I know what needs to be done next. For lunch Deb and I jumped in the dinghy and went about 5 miles up the Manatee River to a place called Woody’s Roo on the River. Awesome spot for boaters, and as you can see by the pictures a perfect spot for Deb and me. On our way back from Woody’s we decided to go further down river (where we came in) and go back in a bayou to a place we visited last January when we brought our Whaler done here. It’s the home of Marlow Marine, and they are a first class marina that has been around for a long time. At one time they were the worlds largest Grand Banks dealer, then they started selling Selene’s and finally designed their own boat; called a Marlow. Deb and I went aboard a 53 Selene. It was an awesome boat...you can see one of the 47 pictures Deb took, above. Then they talked us into going aboard a 61 foot Marlow. Words can’t describe how cool this boat was. If you are a boater...this is your kind of boat. Mr. Marlow (now 70) designed this boat, and it is near perfect in every way. Back at HQ by 3 we relaxed for the rest of the afternoon. Dinner was a stir fry from leftover pork chops, and the movie was pre-recorded episodes of Survivor and Mentalist.
Today...Saturday...went on top the hard top first thing this morning and wiped it down to get the dew off, and get it clean for waxing. While I was waiting for that to dry, I waxed the topsides on the starboard side, then went up top to wax the hard top. First time I have ever waxed the hard top...not my favorite thing to do. At 11:30 we ventured over to the bar/restaurant at the marina for lunch. We had received a $20 coupon when we signed up for a week, so we wanted to use it. The place is really first class. Good food, good atmosphere, and right on the water. After a great lunch we walked over to the Bradenton museum/aquarium/planetarium...all 3 in one place (50% off coupon to see this place). We watched them feed the manatee; listened to a guy tell us all about the stars and planets; and learned how big a mastodon elephant is. I’m feeling pretty smart right now.
3:30 now, and not sure what the balance of the day will bring. I already took a short nap (in the planetarium, while the stars and planet show was going on), so I think I have that covered. I’m thinking a beer on the back deck while I watch a little football.
Also...I know Uncle Bill (by the way Deb and I hope you’re feeling better) likes to know the statistics of the trip, so I decided to include an update of where we are at this point.
· Days since we left Michigan 193
· Number of miles traveled 3,064
· MPG 1.46
· Fuel used 2101.39 gallons
· Fuel bought 2121 gallons
· Fuel cost per mile $2.45
· Average fuel cost $3.54 @ gallon
· Avg. docking cost per day $43
· Avg. total cost per day $111
Based on the weather, it looks like we’ll be here until Tuesday, and then head to Sarasota...I’ll keep you posted
Bob
Day 192
Saturday, November 29, 2008
3:30 PM EST
Location: Bradenton, FL...just south of Tampa, on the Manatee River
Weather: 76* and a little windy...forecasted to be 82; sunny; windy
Got up this morning and started cleaning and waxing the boat...something I started yesterday. Beautiful morning...bright sun...warm...a little windy.
Yesterday...after the departure of Andy and Mary I started waxing the boat. I wanted to at least get the front bonnet done, and ended up waxing the bonnet and the topside on the port as well. It’s not bad if you keep up with everything. Keeping the boat sealed with wax really helps, so I just kind of work my way around the boat over time. I keep a log of what I wax, and when, so I know what needs to be done next. For lunch Deb and I jumped in the dinghy and went about 5 miles up the Manatee River to a place called Woody’s Roo on the River. Awesome spot for boaters, and as you can see by the pictures a perfect spot for Deb and me. On our way back from Woody’s we decided to go further down river (where we came in) and go back in a bayou to a place we visited last January when we brought our Whaler done here. It’s the home of Marlow Marine, and they are a first class marina that has been around for a long time. At one time they were the worlds largest Grand Banks dealer, then they started selling Selene’s and finally designed their own boat; called a Marlow. Deb and I went aboard a 53 Selene. It was an awesome boat...you can see one of the 47 pictures Deb took, above. Then they talked us into going aboard a 61 foot Marlow. Words can’t describe how cool this boat was. If you are a boater...this is your kind of boat. Mr. Marlow (now 70) designed this boat, and it is near perfect in every way. Back at HQ by 3 we relaxed for the rest of the afternoon. Dinner was a stir fry from leftover pork chops, and the movie was pre-recorded episodes of Survivor and Mentalist.
Today...Saturday...went on top the hard top first thing this morning and wiped it down to get the dew off, and get it clean for waxing. While I was waiting for that to dry, I waxed the topsides on the starboard side, then went up top to wax the hard top. First time I have ever waxed the hard top...not my favorite thing to do. At 11:30 we ventured over to the bar/restaurant at the marina for lunch. We had received a $20 coupon when we signed up for a week, so we wanted to use it. The place is really first class. Good food, good atmosphere, and right on the water. After a great lunch we walked over to the Bradenton museum/aquarium/planetarium...all 3 in one place (50% off coupon to see this place). We watched them feed the manatee; listened to a guy tell us all about the stars and planets; and learned how big a mastodon elephant is. I’m feeling pretty smart right now.
3:30 now, and not sure what the balance of the day will bring. I already took a short nap (in the planetarium, while the stars and planet show was going on), so I think I have that covered. I’m thinking a beer on the back deck while I watch a little football.
Also...I know Uncle Bill (by the way Deb and I hope you’re feeling better) likes to know the statistics of the trip, so I decided to include an update of where we are at this point.
· Days since we left Michigan 193
· Number of miles traveled 3,064
· MPG 1.46
· Fuel used 2101.39 gallons
· Fuel bought 2121 gallons
· Fuel cost per mile $2.45
· Average fuel cost $3.54 @ gallon
· Avg. docking cost per day $43
· Avg. total cost per day $111
Based on the weather, it looks like we’ll be here until Tuesday, and then head to Sarasota...I’ll keep you posted
Bob
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