We arrived in Boot Key Harbor late Wednesday afternoon, and were happy to see the familiar landmarks -- Seven Mile Bridge, Lazy Days, Panchos, Burdines, etc. One new sight was Summer Wind, our friends Rusty and Nancy's new boat, anchored outside the harbor. They were waiting to come into Dockside the next day and spotted us as we arrived. We were able to get our first glimpse of their new boat through the binoculars.
When we arrived at Dockside, we had a great welcoming committee and dock hands. William and Judy were already docked, and Bob and Stephanie (m/v September Song) and Bob and Katie (m/v Floating Stone), friends from last year in Marathon, were all on the dock to help us tie up. What a great sight (and great help)! We tried our best to catch up on what had happened over the past year, but it may take more time over the next month. Bob and Stephanie were kind enough to host happy hour on September Song so we could begin. Their lovely girls, Cassie and Godiva, were excellent hostesses, although Godiva was too sleepy to pose.
We can't wait to visit with all the friends we met last year, and begin to set up our Hospitality Station on the dock. Our table (kindly donated from One Palm Tree Court last year) is waiting for our personal touches before it can resume its job as potluck, hors d'oeuvres, and adult beverage holder. The Captain seems to think it will also be a sewing table, but serious negotiations will have to take place before that happens.
