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Bob and Nancy.
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November 14, 2014 at 2:45 pm #7399
Phil
ParticipantWow!
Sadly, it turns out that the boat is all booked up until……forever.
November 14, 2014 at 2:54 pm #7400James
ParticipantDarn it………just my luck. 😥
November 14, 2014 at 2:59 pm #7401Phil
ParticipantThanks, Margo. Yes, we feel pretty lucky. We haven’t actually started camping in earnest yet, but the plans are in place to get a 5th wheel in the spring and head West. We have several sailing friends who have either moved from boats to RV’s or are doing both. Maybe there are some in the Happy Hour group who are current or ex sailors.
Yes, I was SCUBA certified several years ago and we do carry the diving equipment on the boat but haven’t really used it much at all. I’m not sure why — too much other stuff going on, I guess. We have done a fair bit of snorkeling, though. SCUBA seems kind of labor intensive compared to just putting on fins and a mask and jumping in.  OK, maybe I’m just too lazy to SCUBA.
Phil
PS: I’ll dig out some photos of the boat and upload them. Thanks for asking!
November 14, 2014 at 3:58 pm #7403Margo Schabel
ParticipantGreat.  Would love to see the boat.  Do you sail far?  We have scuba in Caymens and Bahamas.  Might go back to the Bahamas in a couple of years.  Very nice and warm. B-)
November 14, 2014 at 4:22 pm #7404Larry
ParticipantI used to dive 30 yrs ago,just took a refresher course 2 yrs ago,then did a couple dives in florida .One was at wechi wachi.
November 14, 2014 at 7:05 pm #7407Margo Schabel
ParticipantWe usually dive out of Key Largo. Â Anyone know of a good campground near there? Â Last time we camped in that area was over 15 years ago. Â Been about 5 years since we drove down. Â Stayed at a hotel. Â Will be better in the trailer.
November 15, 2014 at 7:20 am #7410Norma
ParticipantNovember 15, 2014 at 8:24 am #7411Anonymous
InactiveThat just ain’t right James 😆
November 15, 2014 at 9:22 am #7416Lauren
MemberOK James , is that you closest to the front? Got a good chuckle.
November 15, 2014 at 10:18 am #7417Larry
ParticipantPennekemp park might have camping?
November 15, 2014 at 10:48 am #7419Anonymous
InactiveYes, I was SCUBA certified several years ago and we do carry the diving equipment on the boat but haven’t really used it much at all. I’m not sure why — too much other stuff going on, I guess. We have done a fair bit of snorkeling, though. SCUBA seems kind of labor intensive compared to just putting on fins and a mask and jumping in. OK, maybe I’m just too lazy to SCUBA.
I’m not to fond of boats, (motion sickness), but love snorkeling. Scuba seems to equipment intensive and noisy, much prefer snorkeling. Our favorite area is at Akumal, not overly developed and excellent underwater, with a protective reef.
November 15, 2014 at 11:50 am #7420Phil
ParticipantMargo:
A few miles north of Key Weird is a campground right on the water. Its name escapes me now but, if you like, I’ll dig it up. We’re never camped there, but have passed it on the boat a few times. It looks like a great place from the water.
Phil
November 15, 2014 at 5:42 pm #7422Margo Schabel
ParticipantThank you Phil, if you would. Â Might go down there within the next 2 years. Â I can look it up on Earth to check it out.
November 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm #7473Bob and Nancy
MemberHaving lived at the shore for our entire lives,(so far), we are looking forward to exploring the forests and mountains and deserts and bad lands and hot springs…….. well, you get the idea! We have family with boats and can go on them anytime. Surf and turf sounds awesome especially for dinner! :good:
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