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Old 05-09-2011, 11:07 AM   #12
Moonstruck
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RE: SW FL to Chesapeake---OWW or Keys?

Here is an update on the cruise.* There have been new developments.* Below is a copied section from our blog.

Now here is where the story takes a new twist.* Saturday was a beautiful cruising day.* As we exited the Cooper River into Calabogue Sound the sun was shining brightly, and the water sparkled.* We called around for a slip, and found one at Shelter Cove Harbour on Broad Creek.* This was probably a mistake.* We have had four extended stays at Shelter Cove.* When we walked in the office, Pam was on duty, grinned and said, welcome back.* We have loved staying at Shelter Cove.* The harbor is the best.* The area is the best. The facilities are the best.* 8 or 10 restaurants within walking distance.* I have recommended it to others.

Many of you know of the recent storms that have torn through the South.* In one of the early ones, a very large white pine tree split and fell across the roof of Lous cabin.* This whole trip she has been on the phone and e-mail with the insurance company and contractor.* It is not settled.* We have been having a problem to get the four grandkids together for a time long enough to take them to the Chesapeake.* It looks like the only time their schedules will allow all four together is Memorial Day weekend.* With getting the mountain cabin put back together and less time to spend on the Chesapeake, it seems that another time would be better to go on to the Chesapeake.* We love it up there, and want to spend allot of time when we go.* That all being said, we asked about another seasonal stay at Shelter Cove.* They didnt have a slip that we wanted, so it seemed like that was out-but wait, theres more.* They said they would move a boat if we will stay again.* This is truly unexpected, and above normal service.* So, we caved and said sure.* We will be at Shelter Cove until November when we plan to go back to Ft. Pierce, FL for an extended stay.

We were checking out the Ft. Pierc e City Marina*to see if we wanted to stay there for a seaon.* The Ft. Pierce inlet is a good one,*and it is a good jumping off point for the Bahamas.* It will save the 400 mile round trip from*Boca Grande to the east coast.* So, there you have it folks.* New plan!* Shelter Cove is a 6 hour drive from home.* Maryland*is an 11 hour drive.* This will allow us more short trips.* It will give us time for taking care of some things and, hopefully get the cabin painted.* We have been wanting to do that.* What was it Jimmy Buffet said?* I got too much stuff.*** Well*stuff happens.* We could have been happy either way.

Not only that but my sons boat is down here now.* It is great for offshore fishing.* The dinghy is great for fishing along the marsh grass at the edges of the creeks.* This will give us more time to see them,* There is also entertainment around the harbor at night.* Sometimes 3 live bands going at different places.* The kids love it.* There are bicycle paths everywhere.* No need to get on or cross the main road.* We can be happy here.
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