May 2026 – Exhale on the Water

Somebody’s Watching Me

This is for Cat Eisele- here’s why! She was spying on Captain Rick today as he was in repair mode for Tonto’s Reward at SCYC. Thanks for looking out, Cat.

Go ahead, click here and sing along with Michael Jackson: “Sometimes I feel like, somebody’s watching me.”

Zooming in …

This blog post will wrap up Part 1 of our Florida tour, focusing on the west coast of Florida. In this post we traveled from Longboat Key to The Field Club, to Pelican Bay, to Cabbage Key, then Fort Myers.

Longboat Key

Rick and David B. TRIED to help our dockmate, Sapphire – a 52 Beneteau – relocate the washer/dryer to the bow of the boat. But the cozy hatch opening was a bit of a struggle.

After several tweaks and determined tries, the appliance was lowering, but not enough, then the heavy rains came. Quick thinking, our dinghy cover did the trick, protecting the appliance from the deluge.

The next day Rick and David B removed ALL protruding nobs and hardware, and detached the hinges on the tight fitting hatch.

Finally, the appliance was lowering!

Unfortunately, there was another impediment inside, so they could not complete the job, a disappointing moment.

Quest for the Perfect Hamburger

Capt Rick LOVES a good burger. Longboat Key delivered.

Field Club

Boater’s Tip: We had to book nearly one month ahead to secure docks at The Field Club – it’s that popular!!

It’s an old club, sort of. Originally a mansion for the Field family (part of the Chicago family behind Marshall Field & Company), the main structure dates back to 1927. It was converted to a club in 1957, when the Fields, in their 80’s, moved back to the Chicago area full time. Sarasota Yacht Club was the first to be given the opportunity to purchase, but some short sighted board members passed on the chance. Capt Rick loves to say, “You can’t fix Stupid.”

The 16-acre waterfront property is absolutely beautiful!

Pelican Bay

The waters of Cayo Costa State Park include our favorite anchorage. We anchored out for two nights.

Cabbage Key

We docked at Cabbage Key for one night. First a shout out to Ray and Caryl – who are cruising the Greek Islands – we know you love Cabbage Key. For those of you who have visited, you know there is a LOT of money hanging from the ceiling and walls.

Did you know that Cabbage Key donates the money that falls from the walls to local charities? To the tune of roughly 20,000, annually. SOO cool.

Capt Rick knew this was a good place to honor Michael Gillespie since he and his wife Susan Gillespie absolutely LOVED this place!!

We miss you, Gonzo.

Fort Myers

We returned to Fort Myers on May 27. Here’s a little nod to my firstborn. Celebrating your recent birthday, on Memorial Day.

Breaking News: So far we have 14 Florida Council Yacht Club signatures, qualifying along with Tonto’s Reward for the annual Founders Award. Stops so far include Bird Key, Bradenton, Carlouel, Charlotte Harbo, Clearwater, Davis Island, Field Club, Isles, St. Pete, Sarasota, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, and Venice.

Hey Carl, Gary, Cat and Jim – YOU CAN DO IT! Keep Boating, Safely.

What’s Next – Part II

On June 5 we will head to SCYC, then we will join Tonto’s Reward to commence Part II of our Florida tour. First stop is Naples City Dock followed by Marco Island Yacht Club, then Marathon and Key West. Weather permitting we will anchor out at the Dry Tortugas.

Celebrating Milestones: Birthdays – May 25 – Zach Silverstein; May 28 – Scott Ginsburg, Brennyn turned 10; May 29 – Doug Belknap; May 31 – Pamela Ledward; June 1 – Craig Adford, Mark Marlow, Amanda Saylor, Skyllar Tanner; June 2 – Susan Gillespie.

May 25 – Anniversary Gail and David Bernstein; May 26 – Jeff and Patty North

Thanks everyone for following our travels!

Who ordered the french fries?

With Gonzo, a typical Fort Myers Beach day began with the shade of a perfectly placed umbrella, chairs facing the water, sitting next to his best friends – Rick and Joe Occhino – and a cooler full of cold beer. As the day progressed you would find him eating a grilled hot dog from Lani Kai, with a side of fries. Getting hungry yet?

It’s hard to express the pain of losing a dear friend. So hard to say goodbye. So hard to face your own mortality, and impossible to imagine life with a gaping hole in your heart. All in, this sucks.

Since some of you never met Gonzo, let me share just a few special things about the man, the myth, the legend.

Gonzo was one of Rick’s VERY best friends. Along with Joe Occhino they were the three amigos, the three musketeers. Mike, Joe and Rick met around 1989 when they were dockmates at Lakeside Yacht Club in Cleveland. Joe (M/V Benedict), Mike (M/V Sea Prince) and Rick (M/V Bodacious then Insanity) eventually moved their boats to Catawba Island Club (CIC) in Port Clinton, Ohio. Rumor has it the boats had well stocked liquor cabinets, aka ship’s stores.

In July of 2010, Gonzo was the Best Man at our wedding.

Mike Gillespie, aka Gonzo, HATED change, so he had a flip phone – the Original Motorola Razr – with maybe six duplicate phones, just in case he lost or damaged one. While all his friends had smart phones, he refused to upgrade. BUT, the choice was made for him when the carriers permanently shut down their 2G and 3G networks, making his precious phone obsolete.

Alas, when he switched to an iPhone we all moaned. Quickly adapting, he wouldn’t put the phone down as he talked to Siri continuously, “Siri, who won the 1985 World Series?” “Siri, what is the score of the Brown’s game?” “Siri, when is the next full moon?”

You may wonder, why was he called Gonzo? Inspired by the muppet character who first appeared in 1970, Mike’s beloved nickname began long ago. It’s all about the nose.

Rick and I were at CIC with Joe and Mike in 2014 – celebrating Mike’s 70th birthday. The party continued at the Crew’s Nest in Put-In-Bay, a familiar spot for many of you!

Rick Ginsburg, Joe Occhino, Mike Gillespie at CIC, June 19, 2014

Da Boys – their friendship is the truly deep kind, that only the very lucky few ever experience in life.

Mike, Rick, and Joe in Fort Myers, December 2017; Rick’s Surprise Birthday bash

Quite simply, it is because of Mike and Joe that we live in Fort Myers, FL. Mike loved the weather, especially compared to snowy Cleveland. His wife Susie found our condo at Lucaya, and the rest is history.

Mike, Susie, Rick and I traveled together to an eclectic mix of destinations, including Alaska.

Moose’s Butt shot, Anchorage, AK, August 26,2015

Mike and Sue also joined us at Mackinac Island, during our Great Loop adventure

Sue and Mike, Mackinac Island, August 12, 2018

As part of the SFYC Commodore’s Cruise to the BVI’s (Rob Howard) we chartered a 4-cabin catamaran, along with Maureen and Craig. Some of you were there as well.

there was so much more … we also spent MANY holidays together.

And he was at Rick’s SFYC Commodore’s Ball in 2020, just before COVID hit.

Sue and Mike Gillespie, January 18, 2020; SFYC Commodore’s Ball

Mary S and Commodore Rick Ginsburg, January 2020

Back to the opening story, Gonzo loved to ask, “Rick, who ordered the french fries?” even if there were no fries on the tab. The joke never got old.

Not enough can be said about this great friend, about the great loss that is felt by fellow musketeers Rick and Joe, by his many friends and by his extended family. Rick’s daughters, Jamie and Danielle, have known him their whole life.

His wife Susie is one of the strongest people I know. She has been by his side for over 40 years, unwavering. You are amazing Susie!

Mike and Sue, Girdwood, Alaska, August 22, 2015

Gone too soon, Gonzo, such a sweet friend. We hope you found peace.

Mike Gillespie, Put-In-Bay, June 20,2014

Born on June 23, 1944, on May 22, 2026, surrounded by family, Mike passed away. He was just shy of his 82nd birthday. Feisty and quirky, his dancing presence is already missed. Wishing you peace Mike, and wishing Susie and Michael’s family the best of everything. This special sunset from Put-In-Bay is for Susie, Lisa, Andrew, Mike Jr., Amy and the Gillespie grandkids.

The early bird gets …

to see the sunrise!

Okay, it’s actually a red sky at night sunset. Capt. Rick OFTEN gets up in the wee hours of the morning, so he is definitely an early bird.

We anchored out in the Manatee River; it was a beautiful, quiet night.

Stopping a second time in Bradenton, we like this Florida Council club. PC Greg, they have LOTS of fresh popcorn and soft serve ice cream. No columns.

It was a nice time to swing. Gail B and Capt Rick; David B and Mary S.

Glorious Sunset over Exhale

While the men did boat chores, Gail B and I toured the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, a manatee rehab facility. The museum was spectacular, clearly millions of dollars have been invested in the well designed displays.

On the first floor you find the dinosaurs. Check out the fangs on this ancient alligator skeleton.

A giant armadillo, definitely not the tasty kind Capt Rick has offered to carve,

plus a little otter for Leigh,

not the vicious kind we encountered in Canada with Jim and Susan Merritt, they climbed onto our dinghy while we were eating fresh caught fish on Gypsy.

TRIVIA QUIZ

Time for a little trivia. Can you match up the years with the following four events? For those who are too embarrassed to try, the answers are at the very end.

Years

1877, 1893, 1905, 1912

Events

Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

Albert Einstein proposes theory of relativity

World’s Fair in Chicago, dubbed the White City

Alexander Graham Bell establishes Bell Telephone Company

A nod to Sandy Grosvenor and Iron Bear!

Anna Maria Island, FL

Thanks to Tom and Faye Turke, M/V Treble in Paradise, who made a small detour to connect with us in AMI, at Galati Yacht Sales Marina. Best of Luck with your boat troubles!

If you love the beach, go to Anna Maria Island (AMI). The free Island Trolly, operated by Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT), traverses the entire length of the island between the Anna Maria City Pier in the north and Coquina Beach in the south. It arrives every twenty minutes. Hey Craig Adford, inspired by your love of the hop on hop off buses, we did the complete loop in about an hour.

Pizza with the Teenage Mutant Turtles – oh yes

Our lunch stop was exceptional. We strongly recommend Pizza Social!! Fabulous local restaurant at 308 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Island. They have FRESH pizza ingredients and delicious salads.

Back to the early birds topic, at Galati Yacht Sales Marina, you might be overwhelmed. Exhale and Tonto’s Reward were docked next to the mangroves, surrounded by trees that were densely populated with birds, it was soooo noisy (a good wordle start word). The most common bird was a black cormorant, it’s also crazy messy, note the white in the trees – it’s lots and lots of bird poop!

The white snowy egret is less prevalent, but shockingly chatty.

Best of all was the great blue heron.

Love the birds? Most likely Gail B will have more photos in her blog!

Fun facts: Perhaps you are familiar with the term “rookery”. As defined by Google: “A rookery is a large communal breeding ground or nesting colony for gregarious animals.” Further defined as highly sociable, outgoing, loud, and generally annoying – akin to a bachelorette party!

If the gathering of birds are mainly herons, the proper name is Heronry. But, if the loud, smelly spectacle has multiple species pooping everywhere, it’s still a rookery.

Hi San Diego turtle, Juliette, so excited to learn about this young turtle who was just named after our great granddaughter.

Here’s a fun boat name, Knot on Call, home port, Dallas Texas (that’s tricky – unless you have alien connections or are transported – Scotty, beam me up!).

Longboat Key, FL

Here’s one more boat, for PC Greg Rocque with a familiar name – BTW, you should be here. Don’t fret, we will post more popcorn and “column free” club photos when we visit the next FCYC stop.

Timeline Trivia Answers

1877 – Alexander Graham Bell establishes Bell Telephone Company

1893 – World’s Fair in Chicago, dubbed the White City

1905 – Albert Einstein proposes theory of relativity

1912 – Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

Well, did you correctly guess all four? Thanks for following us!

Celebrating Milestones: May 19, Chris Moles birthday

Next Stop – Field Club, Sarasota

Celebrating our Mothers

Happy Mother’s Day everyone. Although this national holiday is heavily commercialized, it is still REALLY great to connect with family.

And flowers are wonderful, year round.

Havana Pleasure, Nancy Cunningham, 2017, Oil on Canvas

In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson officially declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Founded in Kansas City (for Craig and MO) in 1910, now that’s fortuitous timing, Hallmark continues to be largest manufacturers of greeting cards in the United States.

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”

— Princess Diana

We are very impressed, grandson Tyler (age 10), makes breakfast!

Miss you mom.

Carlouel (pronounced Car-Lou-El) Yacht Club.

Yes, the name is weird, although the history is sweet – a clever blend of three founding women: Caroline Hobart, Louise Palmer, and Eleanor Randolph. It’s another social Florida Council Club, thus, you don’t need to own a boat to join. PC Greg – they did have the best popcorn display so far!

Mary S, Carlouel Yacht Club, photo by Gail B.

Private Dining

Reservations are mandatory at Carlouel, it reminded us of Hotel Kenney on the Canal Rideau Canal, when the owners called the kitchen staff to make sure food would be prepared! Again we were the ONLY patrons in the space. Hey Sharyn Morgan, sharing good memories of some delicious ice cream, right??

The food was exceptional – here’s Capt Rick enjoying what he professed was “the tastiest Old Fashioned, ever”, along with his mouth-watering Osso Bucco.

It truly was a private experience – we confirmed with the staff, we were the ONLY diners for the evening.

Sponge Mania!

Tarpon Springs has proclaimed itself the Sponge Capital of the World. Who would dispute that? Why? The city does have the highest percentage (not population, percentage) of Greek Americans in the US – hovering around 10% of its 25,000 residents. Median age is 53. Opa!

The Greeks transformed the sponge industry by using divers to efficiently harvest the deep water treasure. Back in 1908 the Sponge Exchange in Tarpon Springs started as a storage and auction site for sponges, supporting ties to the growing Greek community. More than 100 years later, divers continue to harvest sponges from the Gulf of Mexico. Yep, the G of M.

Stock Photo: Hickory Point, Tarpon Springs

In case you are curious, Tyler, there were ZERO sightings of SpongeBob.

However, there were plenty of opportunities to buy sponges along the main drag. By far, the best local vendor is Lori’s Soap Shop, where I definitely bought a few sponges and locally made soaps. Click here – they ship.

Today the area is famous for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country. Thanks for the recommendations, Tom and Faye. We ate soo well. Yes. we went to Hellas – boater’s tip, it’s a sprawling tourist destination, so expect both the restaurant and bakery to be busy and noisy.

Our very favorite was Niko’s Grill House, a small family business, slightly off the main drag. MOST of the staff are Greek, likewise, a lot of the customers spoke Greek – a very very good sign. Click here for the menu.

Recommended: Greek Salad, with my very favorite soup, Avgolemono (chicken, rice and lemon soup),

and don’t forget the Grilled Lamb. YUM.

This sponge boat on Anclote River is for our Commodore, Kim. Zoom in!

Next Stop is a return to Clearwater Yacht Club for one night, then we will anchor out in the Manatee River.

Buttercup says thanks for following us! Happy Mother’s Day.

The Pace of a Turtle

We left SCYC in Fort Myers three weeks ago. Perhaps you have noticed this trip has been VERY different from past journeys, as we SLOWED down the pace, traveling relatively short distances and often stopping for three days at a time, rather than the typical one or two day visit. It is amazing to enjoy the pace of a turtle. Fun fact – Capt. Rick named the boat engines Myrtle and J.D. Turtle. Like my brother Sam‘s tractors, John Deere is strong and steady.

Here’s a throwback photo I took on our 2019 Bahama cruise with Tonto’s Reward.

The three musketeers were reunited in Saint Petersburg, FL. Check out this night shot! Yes, a similar photo is in Gail’s blog. It was a beautiful evening.

Front to Back: Treble in Paradise, Exhale, and Tonto’s Reward.
Photo by Mary S.

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club house dates back to 1917.

Notice the figurehead at the entryway – to me it’s a little creepy. For Finny: that’s the female carving that could be found at the bow of a wooden sailing vessel; it was common in the 18th and 19th centuries. This club is going to demolish and replace the clubhouse, will they keep the old girl?

Say Hello, Dalí

St. Pete’s is home to an exquisite museum. I loved it, but it’s okay if you are not so keen on his art.

Salvadore Dalí (1904-1989), a Spanish surrealist artist, was incredibly prolific with his original works. We can thank Reynolds and Eleanor Morse for their obsession with his works, dating back to 1942. In the early 70’s, Dalí cut the ribbon on their original museum, displayed in Beachwood, Ohio. With approval from Dalí, the extensive collection moved to Clearwater Florida in 1982, a very good year for Mija.

The Florida collection includes 96 oil paintings, over 100 watercolors and drawings, 1,300 graphics, photographs, sculptures, and objets d’art, plus an extensive archival library.

I have always loved this piece! Right, Zach!?!

*The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory*, 1952-1954
Oil on Canvas

For me, his early work was surprising.

Port of Cadaques (Night) (c.1918) by Salvador Dali

Clearwater Yacht Club

Saying goodbye to the Turkes in St. Pete’s, our next port was Clearwater, yet another club under renovation.

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo, live music and good food!

Look Past Commodore Greg, Double popcorn – this club has two machines, upstairs and down!!

Throughout the downtown area we found dolphin statues.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

While the boys hung out poolside, Gail and I explored the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA), the primary organization for sea turtle rescue, rehab, and release in the Clearwater, FL area.

Since 2010, the CMA has rescued over 1,600 sea turtles. Florida’s sea turtle nesting season generally runs from March 1 through October 31.

Fun stuff for Heather and Maaaack – If you want to know more about the strength and resilience of a turtle, check out Turtle Odyssey (2018), a 45-minute Australian documentary, narrated by Russell Crowe – now that’s a delightful Aussie voice! The film, shown at the CMA, tracks the movements of a green sea turtle named Bunji; it was estimated, over the span of 25 years, she produced more than 1,000 baby turtles. No birth control for sure.

More fun exhibits at CMA included these neon Glofish Tetra.

A massive Kraken for Caryl

and a little columbian red tailed boa for all you snake haters, you know who you are!

We now pause with sad news from our boating friends Tim and Tracy Harris – 2022 NP 45 Pilothouse, M/V Golden Ours,

and Jeffrey and Dr. Patty North – 2023 NP 49 Euro, M/V Lady North.

Both couples have decided it is time to let someone new enjoy their beautiful North Pacific yachts. Parting is such sweet sorrow. If you are in the market for a boat check this link – they are both GREAT trawlers.

Celebrating Milestones: May 7, Ray and Caryl’s anniversary; May 8, Danielle Ginsburg hit the big 40!; May 11, Michele May Jackson.

Sunday, May 11 is Mother’s Day. Tyler, are you making breakfast for your mom? W know you know how! :-) Flowers for Morgan and Gibby.

Our next post will include Carlouel Yacht Club – for those of you counting Florida Council Clubs that equals 11 so far!! Then on to Tarpon Springs to find some sponges. Thinking of you Jim and Susan :-)

“Life happens, ice cream helps.”

Regular foll0wers know that Capt. Rick loves his ice cream, preferably soft serve, so it was a banner day when he found the all-you-can-eat machine at the Bradenton Yacht Club. Of course he had two servings. Silly questions.

They also have a popcorn machine, PC Greg Rocque!

This yacht club did a marvy job of displaying the club burgees. Glad to see the columns are only found at the perimeter of the room.

River Dunes Harbor Club and Marina

Bonus sighting – it’s Exhale II – NP 4911 – now known as Above Expectations.

She was docked at River Dunes Marina. It was great to see Dr. Karen and Ron Oldano. Looking forward to your retirement, doc!

Dinner with the Oldano’s at Sofra Kitchen Bar and Bistro was amazing – both Karen and I ate every morsel of the Cacio e Pepe – Mija’s favorite – so great to see you both. Apologies for not snapping a group photo.

The run to Tampa included a little excitement, as we witnessed a training exercise by the Coast Guard.

Zoom in to see the man lifted from the boat into the helicopter – impressive!

Vibrant Tampa

Tonto’s Reward and Exhale docked at the Tampa Convention Center, thanks to a great boater’s tip from Tom and Faye Turke. The city was energized. Our location boasted a live concert from Florence + the Machine. There were a plethora of restaurants nearby, oh, and so much more. Gail’s blog will introduce The Florida Aquarium.

If you are a hockey fan you know Tampa Bay Lightning plays at the Benchmark International Arena, just a short walk from where we docked. Our visit coincided with Game 5 of the playoffs, against the Montreal Canadiens. Yes my editorial friends, Paul and Donna will confirm the official team name is correctly spelled. As of Game 6 – played in Montreal – the teams were tied 3-3. Game 7 is Sunday, May 3, Go Bolts!

A quick Google search revealed that Tampa is the third largest city in Florida, with about 3.4 million people in the broader metro area. With a median age of 35-36 years old – compare that to roughly 106,000 in Fort Myers where the median age is 43, although it feels like it is 65+.

We noticed a significant amount of construction around the city, some of it quite stunning. For example, this eye-catching gem, known as Heron towers, is an Architecture Masterprize winner! It’s marketed as “a luxury apartment community with rooftop pools and a market cafe, set along the Tampa Riverwalk”. Hey Ryan M, the 420-unit complex is not affordable, but it is LEED Gold Certified.

A brief dinghy ride took us to Davis Island Yacht Club, another Florida Council Club, for a nice lunch.

Back in Tampa, an exploration of the riverfront by dinghy revealed more architectural beauties including the “Giant Slinky”, a 21-foot tall sculpture by artist Marc Fornes, founder of The Very Many.

Officially dubbed Form of Wander, apparently the aluminum structure has seven trunks made from 3,123 individual parts that are riveted together. Now that’s a LOT of pieces. Most impressive, this super sturdy hunk of metal withstood category 4 winds of Hurricane Michael. Well made. Here’s a photo from the artist – I think it’s more spectacular in the evening.

We also explored the beautiful walking trails found in Cotanchobee / Fort Brooke Park. David G was amused as he pointed out a hooker, Meroba Hooker Crane to be precise. Fun Fact for Dr. Karen Oldano: Born in Tampa, the 6th of 11 children (ouch), Meroba Crane was the first President of Emergency Hospital, the forerunner of Tampa General Hospotal.

BEST of Tampa included Bern’s Steakhouse, thanks David and Gail for a memorable evening.

Clockwise: David B, Gail B, Mary S and Capt Rick

More than a meal, Capt. Rick said. “it’s an experience”. Boater’s tip – arrive hungry, and don’t panic at the prices. When you order a steak, the entree includes french onion soup (yum), a generous salad, fresh bread, a loaded baked potato, onion strings and the veggie of the day! You also get a private tour of the kitchen and the chilly (50 degree) wine cellar!

For PC Greg Rocque – Bern’s wine collection contains over half a million bottles and 6500 labels from all over the world – it was overwhelming to see just a small portion of the cellar. If you are curious, click here.

Although we did not finish our meals, we enjoyed a light dessert in the unique ambience upstairs. Delicious!

Creamsicle: white chocolate mousse, orange cream, and orange sherbet.

Tampa Yacht Club (TYC)

We spent just one night at TYC, where the swimming pool was the perfect temperature! There are actually two connected pools, one is for laps, this one is for relaxing. Dinner at the club was 4-star worthy.

Here’s a wall of flowers for my Jasmine. It smelled soooooo good.

St. Petersburg Yacht Club (SPYC)

At St. Pete’s, Tonto’s Reward and Exhale reunited with NP45 Treble in Paradise.

Buttercup was quite content to hang out with Tom Turke!

Gail B and Faye Turke on Tonto’s Reward.

Yes, Faye made the adorable blue purse, she’s crafty that way!

On Saturday morning, Faye, Tom, Gail and Mary S went to the Farmer’s Market. Look at this produce! Yes, those are kumquats. Sooo good.

Meanwhile Rick G, David B, and Ron Oldano were working on a wide array of boat stuff on Above Expectations. Looking good!

Look at this Loopers – there was a confirmed spotting of Phanthom at River Dunnes! Jim and Susan, Ray and Caryl, here’s to Herb Seaton’s Back Porch – Good memories :-)

Now I am sending happy thoughts for my Kraken fan. Wait, is that cerulean blue? If you know the reference, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is in the theaters now!

Hey Sideways, happy to hear your repairs and upgrades are almost finished, hoping she will be on the water soon!

Closing this entry with an opportunity for more ice cream! Because when life happens, ice cream helps.

Celebrating Milestones
Birthdays: May 2, Celeste Amish; May 8, Danielle Ginsburg

Anniversary: May 7, Ray and Caryl.

Next up: More details from St. Pete’s – chilling for three days.