Pensacola is a great place to stop for awhile. There is so much to do! We have been riding our bikes to Joe Patti's for ice cream, steamed shrimp and salmon filets that we put on the grill. What a life! We also ride our bikes around downtown, to the bank, a great hometown hardware store, liquor store and out to eat at different places. Riding to the grocery store is still on the list to come because we are out of milk and running low on carrots for Teak.
Notice - Josh and Ron have the same shirt on!
The Blue Angels are practicing for their upcoming show on November 7, 8 and 9th. It's like our own little air show while sitting on our boat with a drink in hand!
Josh has replaced some parts in the raw water pump that the Cummins dealer in California told him he needed to try to correct the overheating problem. After the parts were installed, we took the boat out to see if it solved our problem, but it was a no go. Back to the drawing board we go! Josh has some more things that he can do before we start looking for a mechanic.
The US Coast Guard has brought in a big buoy tender and is in the process of turning it into a "haunted ship" for Halloween. It will be open to the public starting tomorrow evening.
We have met some really nice people on his trip. Boaters are always friendly and love to share their experiences. A beautiful, big (60+ ft!) Sabre power boat came in for the night, returning to Fort Lauderdale on the last leg of the Great Loop. We asked them how they liked it and said that they enjoyed the Great Lakes but did not care for the rivers. While coming down the Tenn-Tom, they encountered a lot of logs floating just under the surface that broke free from the bank during the recent heavy rains and subsequent strong river flow, making it hard to see them. Numerous boats were being hauled out for prop repair or replacement. A very co$tly encounter! Things happen for a reason so I guess it's a blessing that we did not explore the Tenn-Tom this time.
The US Coast Guard has brought in a big buoy tender and is in the process of turning it into a "haunted ship" for Halloween. It will be open to the public starting tomorrow evening.
We have met some really nice people on his trip. Boaters are always friendly and love to share their experiences. A beautiful, big (60+ ft!) Sabre power boat came in for the night, returning to Fort Lauderdale on the last leg of the Great Loop. We asked them how they liked it and said that they enjoyed the Great Lakes but did not care for the rivers. While coming down the Tenn-Tom, they encountered a lot of logs floating just under the surface that broke free from the bank during the recent heavy rains and subsequent strong river flow, making it hard to see them. Numerous boats were being hauled out for prop repair or replacement. A very co$tly encounter! Things happen for a reason so I guess it's a blessing that we did not explore the Tenn-Tom this time.
