That sounds like so much fun, Ed. Doing what you enjoy
is what retirement is all about. Would love to get back to
Florida someday. Loved Keywest.
On 2/02/16, Ed Mashburn wrote:
> Good morning to all- We used to sail a lot. We haven't
used
> our poor old sailboat for 10 years or so- just got going in
> a different direction in those years- kayaking mainly.
> Last weekend my wife and I took the old sailboat- after a
> good cleanup which took some time- down to Navarre,
Florida
> where we launched the boat. We sailed wast towards
> Pensacola and then anchored for the night. Fine night-
not
> too bumpy from waves.
> Got up the next morning, made a good boat breakfast
and then
> sailed back to Navarre. Very nice sailing- not too much
> wind, coming from a good direction for sailing, got to see
> eagles and lots of porpoises being silly- rolling and
> jumping in tandem- very nice- I've always liked
porpoises.
> Then we motored up to the dock, backed the trailer in,
and
> drove home- we did stop and get a great late lunch of
> grilled tuna- I do love me some fresh tuna just touched to
> the flame and then dropped on the plate.
> Got home, unloaded the boat, and then went to bed-
> I am tired this morning, but I am glad to know that the old
> sailing senses still work- even if I am a bit sore from not
> usual movements required from sailing.
> Good day to all- Ed Mashburn
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