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January 1, 2015 – Fort Myers, FL – Our New Neighbors

Posted on January 5, 2015 by mvalwayshome

Happy New Year!!  from Fort Myers.  A balmy 64 – 82°F.  Partly sunny. Partly Cloudy.  Just partly beautiful. We are taking a breather here in at Legacy Harbour marina.    We are planning a trip across Florida via the Okeechobee … Continue reading →

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December 30, 2014 – Gasparilla Marina to Fort Myers, FL

Posted on January 2, 2015 by mvalwayshome

There is nothing like a cup of coffee and FOG in the morning!!  We were able to get a place at the end of the dock making our docking experience easy enough.  Quiet night  – we assume since we were … Continue reading →

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December 29, 2014 – Time to start our Loop! – leaving Sarasota, FL

Posted on December 31, 2014 by mvalwayshome

Today we have begun our Loop. We had a terrific stay at Marina Jacks in Sarasota, FL and are heading south.  We want to thank the staff for their help, smiles, and friendly waves during our stay. There are so … Continue reading →

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December 28, 2014 – Sarasota, FL – Last items before we start

Posted on December 31, 2014 by mvalwayshome

Before we start on our Loop trip, there are always last minute items to take of.  One of them is to clean the bottom of our boat.  The warm southern waters allows all sorts of things to start growing on … Continue reading →

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Publix shopping – Sarasota, FL

Posted on December 29, 2014 by mvalwayshome

I know I have lived in a pretty sheltered life.  This is new for me.  There are 2 Publix stores within a 10 minute drive from here.  One is a typical store with high shelves, close aisles and dim lighting. … Continue reading →

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