Clearwater is one of our favorite stops, and we weren't disappointed. William Mayberry, a boating friend of over 30 years and cruising companion on our last trip, drove up from Bradenton to take us to lunch at the world famous Frenchy's. William's second favorite thing in the whole world is a fried grouper sandwich and a cold beer (or two), and Frenchy's is definitely the place for that...delicious! William and Jay discussed the weather predictions, and it began to look like Tuesday was departure day.
Monday evening, friends Paul and Gail Carroll (s/v Puffin; we met in Marathon 4 years ago) took us to their home for a wonderful dinner, evening, and visit. We always enjoy their company, and wish they'd cruise with us. Paul and Jay looked at the weather predictions too, and it was decided...Bradenton on Tuesday (where we'll leave the boat when we return to TN for the holidays).
William is in Bradenton, having lived on his boat there for two years with his lovely wife Poor Old Judy. He arranged a wonderful slip for us...right beside him! It's a great marina (Twin Dolphin), and we look forward to exploring Bradenton before we head back to Tennessee.
