Work and Play in Stuart



Loggerhead Marina in Stuart, FL



The view of the bridge from our boat at nigh in Stuart.



We made it to Stuart where Loggerhead Marina will be home to Blue Heaven for the next three weeks. It was The Harborage two years ago where we spent two months. Since being in Stuart we have been prepping the boat for the crossing to the Bahamas. Al received a new (used) single side band radio which he installed, changed the oil in the engine and thoroughly scrubbed the waterline and salt encrusted sides of the boat. I went for more staples and packed them away as best as I could. 



We did spend an afternoon with Al’s Aunt B.J. and cousin Leslie having a great lunch at Sailor’s Return the restaurant across the river in the new Sunset Marina which used to be the municipal marina. It was nice catching each other up on our lives and travel.  We also met Al's fraternity brother and wife for dinner another night in Stuart so it was not all work and no play this week!

I asked a woman on a boat if the marina had a courtesy car. I was hoping that had been added with the change of management. She said no, but offered to take us wherever we needed to go. So stops at a tackle store for lures, K-mart for various items, Lowes and of course West Marine. She said she has cruised and people took her around when needed so she was just passing the favor on. We are very thankful to Michelle because it would have been at least a twelve mile bike ride. We are not used to that!

We fly home tomorrow so the next blog won’t be until December. Have a great Thanksgiving