We arrived back in Tarpon Springs last Tuesday, Jan. 10 and had some service work done on the boat, did some reprovisioning, laundry and now we're almost ready to move on. It was great to be in Iowa for Christmas, spend some time with family and celebrate Don's Mom's 90th Birthday!
We had a great time in Iowa with family and friends but it's good to be back on the boat. Also, glad we missed the snow and cold weather they got after we left. Not a bad looking family even if I must say so myself. Of course they got their looks from Theresa (brains from me???)
Our boat going up into dry storage for the time we spent in Iowa.
Also gave us an opportunity to inspect the bottom after1800 miles much of the time in rivers and canals.
Flowers blooming nicely, even though it's been a little cool here.
We went to the Street Festival by the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs today and Don was intrigued by the little alligator (It's a real one!)
You'll notice that it's mouth is taped shut. Otherwise I would not be so brave.
We also rode the Jolley Trolley in to Clearwater one day this week - helped us decide where we may want to dock our boat when we get there. They have renovated their downtown and it is really nice.
One morning this past week, when I got out of the boat to go to the bath house, I realized the bikes were missing. We use them every day here to go in to town for groceries, sightseeing, etc. so I was a bit concerned. Well, Don got out the boat hook and "fished" them off the bottom of the bay. They had blown off the dock during the night. Now he makes sure they are tied to a post at night!
We'll be moving on south, down the west coast of Florida in the days ahead.
We've pretty well "cased out" this town.........
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