A Boat Ride

We went for a boat ride with Capt Robb, our good friend from Vandalia Il.

With his Cabin Boy Bob, we cruised for about 3 hours and stopped at Turtles Restaurant on Siesta Key for lunch.

He guided his boat thru a narrow harbor and canal to get to the intercoastal.

We drove/sailed south just enjoying the sights, mansions, and
the good life.

On the way back north we were greeted by a beggar. Yeah, they're in the water too.

Flipper came alongside the boat with his mouth open looking for his favorite food, shrimp.

Poor flipper, this time we didn't have any. He stayed along for a few minutes and then
left us cheap folks. Robb promises he will have shrimp on his next trip...

Our State Farm agent sent the following email:

I noticed that you were in my neck of the woods! The dolphin you said, is a local and very famous. His name is actually Beggar and he’s been in the intercoastal off Casey Key for years and years. The grandkids love to see him every time we are on the boat. Google “Beggar the Dolphin in Nokomis” and read about him.


We cruised very slowly toward Turtles restaurant. Filled our bellies and the gas tank...43 gals.

We continued on our trip but it had to end.

We said goodbye to the Minnow and Robb, went to our condo and crashed.

Got up in time to race to the beach and get a sunset.

Thats its today, I'll stay in contact.

talk later

Hope you enjoy the photos
If they don't all fit on this email
I'll send a second.