2017 Jan10th

Returned to Irelands Eye to continue our 2017 adventures. Lots of work being done while Nana and Nandad were enjoying Christmas and the New Year with family and friends. The first of the 2016 boys celebrated his first birthday just before we left. How time moves on. Leaving Providence in the early morning hours with freezing temperatures and arriving into Orlando where it's in the 70's is very pleasant. Lots of work done by Tim and Captain Mike but frustrating day to learn that a part for the Volvo engine is on back order. We are forced to accept that I.E. will remain for now at Eau Gallie. Maybe this is finally our chance to take in the scenery and enjoy. Great lunch at Chefs Marios Cafe and dinner at the unusual Squid Lips. 

Jan 11th. Car ride to see Peter and Jane at Solivita in Poncitana About 90 minutes away. Nice to have friends to visit . A beautiful home surrounded by well maintained mature grounds with the occasional gator drying itself along the lake shore. Lots of activities to keep you busy with swimming, golf, tennis etc and great lunch at the grille. Nana and Nandad returned to I.E. feeling more relaxed.

Jan 12th Layday at Eau Gallie. Wonderful walk across the causeway and stroll along the beautiful stretch of beach. A surprise at lunchtime meant that  Nandad was sent to Fort Lauderdale to pick up some essential pieces for the part that somehow appeared at the boatyard today. Just another reminder that when it comes to boating you never can tell. The picture is Squid Lips back patio.