Things are getting thin at Banana Bay
and thinner
and thinner.
We are leaving things to the original occupants. .
We have had a whirlwind 2 1/2 weeks! We began by driving our car home with an overnight rest stop in Savannah, Georgia and another in Richmond, Virginia at the lovely home of George's sister, Pat, and brother-in-law, Al. During our visit we also got to see our 5 year old great- nephew, Charlie, play in a soccer game! It's amazing to see these little guys chase the ball and attempt to make goals. Pat also got to play "dolls" and sing with our darling great-nieces, Allie and Anna, and we enjoyed a pizza dinner with all our Richmond family at the home of their parents, Chris and Angela.
When we got home George undertook the outside tasks of cleaning things up and mulching around our house after a particularly severe winter. Pat spent the time not only visiting her mother at her apartment, but also taking her to several doctors' appointments. We also were able to all have a family dinner together with Pat's brother, Father Tony. Unfortunately, her Mom's leg condition had worsened again recently and in consultation with her doctor, her mother agreed to go back into the Harrogate Healthcare Center where she will be monitored more closely until her condition improves. Our nephew, Ken, and his wife, Nancy, were also able to visit with us as well as some of our terrific neighbors and friends.
After 10 days at home we flew back to Fort Myers, Florida, and then met our next-door neighbors, Ernie and Kay, and former neighbors, Larry and Joyce, for lunch in Naples. Ernie and Kay invited us to stay over-night at their home before driving 3 1/2 hours south to Marathon, and we took them up on their offer. We returned to Banana Bay on Monday afternoon. It was great to see "Reflection" bobbing happily in her slip waiting for us and ready for the continuation of our journey!
We spent the rest of the week doing paper-work, cleaning the boat inside and out, shopping for groceries, planning a tentative itinerary for our "Loop" completion, and contacting some of the friends we will visit along the way, as well as George and Linda who will meet us in Savannah, Georgia and travel with us to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Most of the boats in Banana Bay have already left for other destinations, and the population in Marathon has declined substantially from the numbers who were here this winter. It is now time for us also to leave "Paradise", and both we and "Reflection" are ready to cast off our lines and start the last leg of this tremendous trip which we began on 6/6/09. We will begin the final segment tomorrow, and are looking forward to the adventures yet to come along the way!
When we got home George undertook the outside tasks of cleaning things up and mulching around our house after a particularly severe winter. Pat spent the time not only visiting her mother at her apartment, but also taking her to several doctors' appointments. We also were able to all have a family dinner together with Pat's brother, Father Tony. Unfortunately, her Mom's leg condition had worsened again recently and in consultation with her doctor, her mother agreed to go back into the Harrogate Healthcare Center where she will be monitored more closely until her condition improves. Our nephew, Ken, and his wife, Nancy, were also able to visit with us as well as some of our terrific neighbors and friends.
After 10 days at home we flew back to Fort Myers, Florida, and then met our next-door neighbors, Ernie and Kay, and former neighbors, Larry and Joyce, for lunch in Naples. Ernie and Kay invited us to stay over-night at their home before driving 3 1/2 hours south to Marathon, and we took them up on their offer. We returned to Banana Bay on Monday afternoon. It was great to see "Reflection" bobbing happily in her slip waiting for us and ready for the continuation of our journey!
We spent the rest of the week doing paper-work, cleaning the boat inside and out, shopping for groceries, planning a tentative itinerary for our "Loop" completion, and contacting some of the friends we will visit along the way, as well as George and Linda who will meet us in Savannah, Georgia and travel with us to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Most of the boats in Banana Bay have already left for other destinations, and the population in Marathon has declined substantially from the numbers who were here this winter. It is now time for us also to leave "Paradise", and both we and "Reflection" are ready to cast off our lines and start the last leg of this tremendous trip which we began on 6/6/09. We will begin the final segment tomorrow, and are looking forward to the adventures yet to come along the way!
Hey Uncle George and Aunt Pat thank you again for a lovely dinner at your home. It was great seeing you both and catching up on things. Sorry to hear about Miss Ann being under the weather. Will continue to pray for her and your travels.
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