Key West 2010 – Day 2

Up at 6.11 am and it was all hands to the pumps loading equipment and making sandwiches. The weather forecast was not good so I asked Chief Purser Keith if I needed my rain gear. “No problem Roy it wont rain today”, yeah right I thought I’ll take mine with me. Robin, Geoff and Myself [...]

Key West 2010 – Day 1

It was day 1 and we were all exhausted following yesterday’s long trip, but made it to the dock. I was with Captain Bill who we nicknamed Captain Birds Eye. Keith our chief Purser and organiser joined Captain Pelican Jack Kelly and Harry the Scab Warren was with Captain Dan. It was going to be [...]

One Week Late But We’re Here At Last

Finally welcome to our 2010 Big Adventure in Key West. It will be a short adventure this year due to volcanic ash delaying our departure by seven days. The team of aging scribes has finally assembled at Garrison Byte marina prepared to do battle with the resident monsters so we’ll make a few introductions. Keith [...]