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We take time out to visit Mark’s parents in Largo and to give thanks for being able to live our dreams this year. Before leaving Orlando, we stopped at Diver’s Direct and purchased wetsuits and other supplies needed to keep warm in the water this winter. While his parents were struggling in and out of…

We promised Noah a vacation a Disney as a break from boat life, so over to Orlando we drove. Spent two days at the four parks and had a very enjoyable time. Riding the monorails was a favorite activity, especially when we were able to ride in the cab with the pilot. Noah rode his…

We decided to stay in Titusville an extra day so that we could try to see the launch of a new GPS satellite. Drove the rental car down to Port Canaveral where a park gives a good view of the launch pads at the Air Force Base which is just South of the Shuttle Launch…

We had an exciting run from New Smyrna Beach to Titusville today, not because of danger or weather, but due to dolphins playing in our boat pressure wave. The must have been interested in Noah, because they would roll over on their side and look at him, but ignore me. Noah named them “Uno” and…

Art & Joyce Duser, formerly from Durham, met us in New Smyrna Beach for dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed catching up with them. It is always fun to meet old friends along the way.  Blackbeard’s was a good choice for dinner. Dusers even took us to get some milk, which has proven to be a difficult…