And the Dream began.....

And the Dream began... I can remember my very first sailboat as if it were yesterday...the shiny, bright red hull, the brilliant white sail that could blind you in the afternoon sun as it danced across the water. I loved that boat and would have done anything to keep it safe. Even fall off the dock and almost drown...but that was many moons ago and I was only 3. Thank goodness for a quick dad! My pride and joy and I were both safe and lived to sail another day. There have been many more loves in my life since that wonderful week on Keuka Lake and a good a share of them have been the sailing variety. So I guess that it was only natural that over time the dream to sail around the world would become a passion. I am very lucky that the man in my life, my husband Gar, has humored me in following this dream. We are getting there and hope to set sail once we retire but the journey has been fun. Hope you enjoy the ride!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Nantucket Beach Walk

Nantucket Beach Walk
Date: June 27, 2011
Location: Nantucket Island, Massachusetts
LatLong: 41.28613N, 70.09793W
Website: http://www.nantucketchamber.org/

 
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Don’t leave without me!!  The ferry ride from Martha’s Vineyard over to Nantucket is wonderful.
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My little flying friend was headed over too.
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I love coming into a new harbor.  So many new things to see and places to explore.
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Just love a light house too!!
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Doesn’t this just scream New England with the wonderful white steeple reaching to the heavens!
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Beautiful old wooden boats
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These aren’t bad either.  Beautiful harbor with the grey cedar shakes and white trim.  Love it!
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Okay, buoys and gulls, Back to Work!!!
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Looks pretty good for a “Sunken Ship”.
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Vintage Nantucket
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This one too!
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Looks like this Island could really be Easy Street!!  Want to meet me there??
Till next time, don’t forget to relax and get some sand between your toes!

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Santé,

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Rosemary Beach Walk

 
New Years Eve 2008 and Morning of 2009
Date:       January 1, 2009
Location:  Rosemary Beach, Florida
LatLong:  30° 27′ N, 86° 01′ W
Website: http://www.rosemarybeach.com
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We love to start the New Year with a walk on the beach.  We are lucky to have so many to choose from.  The weather is usually gorgeous and not as crowded as summer time. This year our choice was Rosemary Beach out on 30A. And it didn’t disappoint!
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No jacket for Captain Gar!! It was a beautiful afternoon.
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Time for a little stroll around the village. 
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The village has a definite European aura about it.  Just love the clock tower.  Think it was saying “Wine Time”!
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I love the style of the architecture.


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All dressed up for the holidays!  Wonderful place to start the New Year!
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Don’t forget to take the time to get a little sand between your toes!  Till next time….Santé,

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Henderson Beach Walk


Date:       October 24,2009
Location:  Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, Florida
LatLong:  30° 38′ N, 86° 44′ W

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Captain Gar


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Beautiful skies!

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Fall is a wonderful time of area to visit our beaches.  We had quite a bit of company for an October day.


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So blessed to live in such a beautiful area.  We have many miles of beaches and because of the large military presence often it is undeveloped.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Vineyard Haven Beach Walk

Date: June 29, 2011

Location: Vineyard Haven Harbor, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

LatLong: 41° 45′ N, 70° 60′ W

Website: http://www.vineyardhaven.worldweb.com/  



Vineyard Haven Harbor

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Love all the dinghies

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Hope to anchor Dreamchaser in this harbor one day!

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Captain Gar

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Dinner is served

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Friday, February 10, 2012

Gay Head Beach Walk



Date:        July 1, 2011
Location:  Acquinnah Headlands, Gay Head Beach, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
LatLong:  41.33° N
                 70.80° W
Website: http://www.mvmuseum.org/gayhead.php








Gay Head Lighthouse


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