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thataway



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 20778
City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking a Blue Chablis's map--great idea to put the places out there--and then those of us who live in the areas, can make comments about other areas to see, and things to do when in "our neck of the woods". For example in the Pensacola/Orange Beach area--places to see, include "Pirate's cove"--where there are often more dogs than people in the "Joint"--but where Jimmy Buffett hung out, and is suspected to be "Cheeseburger in Paradise" inspiration. The North Hill part of Pensacola, where the old lumber barons built their mansions--many restored. Down town Pensacola--the real first city in America. The Forts dating back to the early 1800's. There is going to be a river trail, along with the board walk in Badgad, there are rivers to float (all less than class i). Just a sample of local places which are often missed in cruises. It might be interesting to have a section on "Destinations and places of interest"

I was just looking at the forums, and "data" about the site; 5 registered members, 3 hidden, and 17 guests on a Sunday Morning! Certainly an interesting mix!

Maybe it is a little "Scary" to give up the home, and most of the physical possessions, but as ghone notes, it gives you a lot of freedom. The cost of living goes way down. "oh you have to be rich" to do that. The reality is that over half of the "cruisers" we met were anything but rich, in material possessions. Looking at the boats, and talking to the owners currently in Boot Key (Marathon), confirms this is just as true today as it was 30 years ago. Many times the folks in the small boats are having more fun, than the larger "Yachts" which require more technical assistance to keep the systems going!

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Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL
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