Morning Bell Feb 22

Good morning Everyone,

Well, it's been a week since my last blog. So sorry but we have been so busy around here with the daily construction challenges and season is upon us so boat rental business is crazy. Anyway, we've had some pretty interesting weather since my last. A good bit of rain and some breezy days but staying very warm.

Today will be a perfect April day (I know, it's February) with temps in the mid 80s and high humidity. No rain and clear skies. Seas should be less than 3 feet so good boating weather. The water temp is already in the eighties and that doesn't boad well for hurricane season but the way the weather is these days we could have a mini winter before June and, who knows, ice forming in the Gulf!

Lots of pics today as construction moves along very well. The pace of activity has increased dramatically in the past days. Here's a few to keep you up on progress.








In spite of all the work going on operations around the marina continue. Here you can see Jennifer and Gary Schmidt's boat, Holy Schmidt, getting a facelift. We have a great crew of detailers to do your boat over from top to bottom.

On to other things. I am pleased to announce the addition of Kim deGuerre to the Team. Kim comes to us from another marina and will share the duties of the Ship Store and also maintain inventory of the Parts Department.

Here Kim and Tiki pose for the camera. Tiki has a weakness for pretty women and always gives them a whistle as they go by. Tiki loves the camera.

Yesterday we had the pleasure and priviledge of a visit from Kathy Oerter and her friends. They rented a pontoon boat and had a great day on the water. You will remember that Kathy is the wife of Al Oerter, 4 time Olympia Gold Medalist. Although Al has left us he is remembered as a great guy with a bright personality and also proved to be a pretty good artist. Want to learn more? Go to http://www.aloerter.com/

Ok, time to get to work. Check out the "Timeline" section of the website to see all the recent and older photos of our progress.

Good boating! Joe