Capt. Steve's Cruises

Heading into Port Clearwater Fl.

Clearwater Beach Fl.

Dad's next boat...Capt. Steve Pirate Cruises

Had and angel on my shoulder for Halloween!

The "Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar"!!

"Ummm...do ya mind? Kind of in my personal space!"

Hello everyone!!

Ummm...Wow! Clearwater Florida is a little bit surreal with its white sands, 80 degree days IN NOVEMBER, resorts, and beach side Bar & grills. Captain Steve and I have definitely enjoyed our Clearwater Beach port. This will definitely be a beach I come back to for vacations in the future. Speaking of beachside restaurants, I have to give a huge shout out to Kimberlee, Lisa, and Ken Hamilton at the Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar! We so appreciate the hospitality that was given to us while we enjoyed our stay in Clearwater. The food is amazing and your staff falls right into that category as well! Make sure you keep musician Jeff Gurney playing on Wednesdays; he was hilarious during early afternoon cocktails!!

As I mentioned in the last blog, family is picking us up tomorrow (Sunday) for some Orlando fun. We will be back on Friday the 11th to continue our journey South down the Intercoastal Waterway. Next big port...Tampa! To be able to enjoy the holidays with family, we have made the decision that we will be docking the boat in Jacksonville Fl. in lieu of going all the way to Grand Dunes SC. Per a rough navigation estimate (weather and travel time through the locks of Okeechobee pending) we would hope to be in Jacksonville by the 26th/27th and have a late Thanksgiving when we get back to NC. Captain Steve will then round up the crew for a 13 day trip in the spring to finish out the journey from Jacksonville Fl. to the original destination in South Carolina. I of course would love to be part of that crew and continue my duties as ship navigator, galley chef, drinker of beer and rum, and driving this bad boy when Dad needs a break...obviously driving duty BEFORE the beer & rum! Safety first.

Well everyone we will catch back up with you on the 12th when we get back on board. Dad is ready to head over to the Palm Pavilion again for dinner. Fine by me; there is a sea scallops in white wine sauce item on the menu calling my name! Cheers everyone; enjoy your Saturday night!!!