Our Nauti Time on the Great Loop

February 20-22, 2022 -Ft. Myers, FL HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! He’s getting better but there are still questions of medications and what to do next. When I returned to the boat there was a beautiful fireworks display very close.   Tuesday, February 22, 2022 After 1 full week at Gulf Coast Medical Center, it took an extra 6 hours to get his discharge papers prepared but I BUSTED HIM OUT!!!!!!!! I personally want to thank everyone who kept me grounded this past week.  All of your texts and phone calls helped me keep a positive perspective so that I could be positive for Jim.  The outpouring of love from so many friends and family made Jim and I so very thankful.  

Monday - Friday, February 14-18, 2022 (Legacy Harbour Marina) Ft. Myers, FL Monday, February 14, 2022 We are on our way to Legacy Harbour Marina, Ft.Myers.  We have been looking forward to meeting up with Barefoot Jones again.  This is one of the bridges from Cape Coral to Ft.Myers.   The wind was gusty with white caps on the river, but I was amazed at the picture of our wake and the churning of the water. The current was challenging getting into the slip but we did it!!!  You just never know what to expect on the water.  However, we decided to toast our success for getting it done.    LOL!!!! The view from the dock is absolutely breathtaking…… Tuesday, February 14, 2022 Well…..  this was not what we expected!!! Jim has been experiencing shortness of breath and a cough.  Of course, we tested for Covid numerous times as we were with our friends in Key West and always tested negative.  He finally was convinced to go to urgent care……………wher...

Sunday, February 13, 2022 - Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral, FL IT’S SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!!!! It was a lazy morning but the boys came to pick us up.  While at the boat, Jim asked Kirk to check something out in the engine room.  LOl!!!! It took all 5 of the guys to get involved…………. All is good below!!!! Back to the Hoffarth home waiting for the big game to begin.  Our very own Sunday Sexy Salmon Shirt Super Bowl guys….  LOL!!! So much food and our team won.  I even brought home $50 from one of the boards.  But it really is time to say good bye to our friends.  Jim and I leave Tarpon Point Marina in the morning and most of the Minnesota gang fly home to the tundra.   Thank you our TI B Dock friends for so much fun, laughs, and many, many memories.

Friday - Saturday, February 11-12, 2022 - Key West, FL Rise and shine early Friday morning in order to drive to Ft. Myers to board the Key West Express.  The high speed (doesn’t even care about crab pods) boat will get us to Key West in 4 hours.  All lined up and ready to board.   Plenty of room to stretch out, play cards and take a nap. Key West here we come. Leaving the dock and traveling through the river into the gulf was so calm. Lunch at Key West….. The group walked Duval Street, stopped at many bars, listened to great music and tried to spend our money at the shops.  LOL!!!!   Jim and I were able to break away and meet up with Dave and Karen Ellis (Karisma) from Tennessee.  So good to catch up with them again.   It’s always a must to visit the Southernmost Point U.S.A.  It’s always sad to say good bye after having such a fantastic time but all good things must end.  I must say, we are all tired and ready to relax on the 4 hour ride bac...

Thursday, February 10, 2022 - Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral, FL The rest of the Treasure Island Marina boaters arrived so we drove to the Hoffarth home to start catching up.  Our first adventure with the group was to take a distillery tour.  We toured the Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery and sampled the many, many different flavors.  LOL!! Catching more Vitamin D…… Another beautiful sunset at the marina and the end of one more awesome day.  

  Monday - Wednesday, February 7-9, 2022 (Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral, FL) We have so many wonderful friends.  Scott and Liz met us for lunch at the marina on Monday.  They drove one of their extra cars to leave for us to drive for several days.  It was another sunny day to have lunch outside on the patio. This was our courtesy car from the Zib’s. Out to dinner meeting with the first of the Treasure Island Marina boaters on Tuesday evening. Wednesday, February 9 We ran more errands and checked out more of Cape Coral.  It is such a beautiful area.  The Bohn’s, Darin and Lisa, from Treasure Island Marina arrived at the Hoffarth household and ended up going to Nice Guys Pizza and Grill.  Such a great pizza and maybe several drinks.  LOL!!! Yes another fun night connecting with friends. We are looking forward to the rest of our TI friends arriving.  

  Saturday - Sunday, February 5-6, 2022 (Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral, FL) The fun and sunshine just keeps coming!!!!  On Saturday we drove to downtown Ft. Myers to meet with Eugene and June Jones (Barefoot Jones) from Arkansas.  We first met them at Clearwater Harbor and have continued to keep in touch.  We walked the Art Fest and enjoyed checking out the unique art.  It reminded me of the Uptown Art Festival at home.  I was proud of myself as I only purchased a T-shirt.  LOL!!!!  After walking the downtown area we stopped at The Lodge for dinner.  It felt like we were Up North in Minnesota. Mid February we will be moving to the same marina so we will be seeing Barefoot Jones again soon. Sunday, February 6 It’s a busy weekend.  Taste of the Cape opens for one day right here at the Marina.  It’s a celebration of the culinary arts and live music.  It did not disappoint us.  We ate lunch and listened to great live music. ...