Thursday, January 6, 2011

2011: January - May - Boot Key Harbor, Marathon, FL

 My first ever attempt at blogging - please bear with me.
Solar panels & Wind Generator

Our plans to spend winter in the islands came to a screaming halt when our friend and renter passed away. We spent weeks cleaning out the trailer then a difficult decision to sell it. We sold it in one day - the price was right. While waiting to tie up a few loose ends Wayne thought it a good time to pursue a few projects on his wish list which included: 4 new solar panels; wind generator; high-powered WIFI antennae; get the two-year old Multiplexer to operate correctly; purchase and install new paper charts and digital charts on a laptop dedicated just for navigation;  Sounds simple doesn't it? ..NOT.  Research alone takes weeks.  Installing the required wiring  is a nightmare. Results are above.

Jen & Wayne at Marina Tiki hut party
However, we did have a great time while here. Met many great people and made new friendships, attended lots of parties and happy hours, beach time, Domino games, fishing and just plain veggin out! 
Dolphin catch-39"- 16" girth

Special outing for lunch @ Sunset Grille with Margey and Mike...here's the sign that greeted us the day Osama bit the dust. 
      


                                       Let's roll USA!!!