It's always hard to say goodbye to new cruising friends. When you meet other boaters you get to know each other quickly and well, since you know your time is limited. You also have an instant rapport because you have a lifestyle in common and an obvious love of boats and water. The best part of our travels is the people. With very few exceptions (you know who you are), we've met wonderful friends from all different locations and walks of life and have had loads of fun and new experiences with them.
That being said, we had a goodbye party Friday night at Sombrero Resort for the three boats leaving this weekend (September Song, Floating Stone and Sea Pearl). Our favorite performer (Tommy Santelli) was there, and since the ladies made some lovely commemorative purchases on our shopping chick trip Thursday (7 of us in Stephanie's rental car) everyone was properly adorned.
One of the evening's highlights was an invasion of gypsies. We'd heard about the crew of Gypsies in the Palace (Doug and Tammy), and it was good to finally meet them (even though we'd been warned of their tactics). They drove up from their lair in Key West to help with the sendoff, since they'd cruised with September Song for several months on another trip. A good time was had by all, with fun and dancing and lots of promises to stay in touch.
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