Thursday, April 22, 2010

This is a boat that was at anchor when I stayed, at anchor, at Long Beach. It is a steel hull, approximately 50 ' long and the name is THATSME. This guy came in, from the Gulf, dropped anchor and fished until dark. He left shortly after sunrise and went back into the Gulf. I like that boat and it's name. If you will notice he has planners to help stabilize it while underway and at anchor, if the seas are rolling. This is almost as pretty as the two girls I saw clamming today that were topless and one was bottomless also. Shortly afterward I ran aground, wonder why??? As I indicated earlier my next stop is Sarasota. I have a friend, that was a Legal Administrator in Raleigh 10 to 15 years ago, that now works in Sarasota. I called him and we had dinner Wednesday night. I stayed at Marina Jack's, which is a high end and quite expensive marina in Sarasota. The Sailor and Nurse Statue is just outside the marina.
This is a picture of the entrance, by car, to the Marina. Real class act.

This is the dock I was on. No other boats like the Pelican. However it was amazing how many people stopped by and wanted to see her. She is quite an attraction, even among the big dogs and I want to add has been DAMN GOOD TO ME on this trip.
After leaving Sarasota I went through another canal that was similar to parts of the Erie Canal.

Tonight, Thursday, April 22, 2010 I am anchored just off Manasota Key at Englewood Beach. This is a pretty place and I've fished this afternoon. I caught a couple of sea catfish and a snoop, I think that is what it was called. It pulled good and I let it go.

Just as I was getting ready to do this update a couple of dolphin came swimming by and splashed the boat.




The picture below is a 34' Marine Trader that is anchored next to me. Check out the dolphin fin.

As I've said over and over, this is a great trip and I'm have a fantastic time.
Later,
Carl








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