Still here in Titusville hoping to see the space shuttle launch. The first try was last night and Discovery came very close to launching, but the cloud cover was too low by ninety feet, so it was delayed. Good visibility is needed in case there is an emergency and the shuttle needs to land. Winds…

The dinghy came back yesterday and we did grocery shopping today before returning the car. Bought break at Sunrise Bread Company, a great little bakery in Titusville within walking distance of the marina where they actually bake all kinds of bread daily. Anyway, the plan was to leave first thing Thursday morning, but plans change.…

“Gator” delivered the dinghy yesterday and it was dry!  He found leaks in the hull liner that were letting water in. We zoomed around in the ICW for a few minutes and the water stayed on the outside of the boat.   Test day for Noah turned out well. He did great and actually finished…

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…