Irony

The norm along the ICW along Estero Island has large amounts of rental pontoon boats, seemingly in a highly competitive race to get,  uh... Well?  Wherever it is they're racing to.
Occasionally there are the small go-fast boats with 2-3 350hp outboard motors at idle speed with dancing girls wiggling away on the bow to some kind of rap\reggae\techno dance music emanating from a multi-thousand dollar sound system causing more water disturbance than the vessel itself.
Now today I was witness to a first for me, Granpa and 8-10 of his ol buddies pokin along well below the normal flow in his half-a-mill 60 footer to the sound of a 40 piece marching band playing the anthem of his favorite football team loud enough to make the shutters rattle in beat to the kettle drum,at Sanibel island (about 10 miles away)!
As I stared with a grin, laughter broke free, with the thought of,
                       You GO Granpa!!
He sure showed them whippersnappers 😀

Hazardous conditions

Isn't it amazing how tourists generate more hazardous wake, in a no wake zone than a 50 mph wind?
I'm sure the dolphins, manatees and sea turtles that inhabit the area would agree. 

Progress

Removing the overhang on the stern of Rook is a definite improvement. More to come......

Charity

Helping the girl next door. I'm amazed at how short a life a prosthetic leg has. There has to be a better way to make these things.....

A view from my bed

Taking a break, I found the view from the bedroom on Rook has it's positive side.

Hmmm

Eny meni myni MO amazing amount of camel toe.....

Remodeling

Remodeling is well underway aboard Rook!
Recently added a compression post, compliments of the mangroves! This is a 7" pole approximately 7' tall and green treated, which is sitting upon a stack of epoxied green treat planks which rests on the lower stringers.

Back porch pooch

Kitty's still not sure what to do about the dolphins,  especially when they come to be friendly!