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Francoise and Talula's trip to Key West

Francoise tells of her charter to Key West

Francoise is an old friend of Marty's from way back. She is from Paris and here is what she said about our trip from Maimi to Key West and back.
"We sailed the first day to Elliot Key and enjoyed a fantastic sunset all alone. The next day we sailed a very long day on Hawks Channel to Long Key at Channel 5. We spent some of our day learning about Simply Sugar Systems a hair removal product that Marty and Cal are selling.
Marty loves to make people look good and feel good both inside and out. Sharing her experience and knowledge with her Spa and Salon background. She sugared the hair off my legs and did an amazing eyebrow arch and a new updated hairdo to go back to Paris with, I’m so happy.
We anchored as the sunset just south of the Bridge. We waited for low tide to clear the bridge the next day at 2 pm. The anticipation of clearing the bridge was amazing for me. To see us go under with only inches, we were clear and safe. We proceeded north.
It made me realize the importance of the Captain, Cal made me feel secure knowing what ever happened we would be ok. He did what needed to be done, changing the belt on the starboard engine, fixing the jib and main sheet, what ever it took to have us sailing as fast as we could. Most of the time we were going around 4 to 5 knots. That is an important part of being on the ocean and enjoying the experience.
We anchored the next night at Lorelei in Islamorada where we had dinner, listened to island music and had a Margarita while watching the sunset. The next morning because I wanted to see Key West we jumped on 3 buses to get there, but oh, the breakfast with chickens and roosters at Blue Heaven made it all worth it. Talula was so good on buses, she loved Key West and yes people thought she was just the cutest little white fluff ball in town.
We walked down Duval Street, and vistited Archaio Gallery, Marty and Cal photographed Wendy, the owners wedding in 2007.
We went shopping all day and had a drink at Sloopy Joe’s and Margaritaville. What a day, the people we met……….a memory not to be forgotten.
We left the next morning dodging all the lobster pots.
I had a head massage while having a shampoo off the sugar scoop of the starboard side of the boat. It was a relaxing moment.
I loved when Cal navigated through the sand bars and the mangroves while coming north. I loved to see the wildlife here, we saw dolphins by the boat, cormorants on the channel markers, different birds in the mangroves like egrets, blue herons, osprey nests, and pelicans.
We anchored that night at pumpkin key. It was the most beautiful sunset with the moon and stars reflecting in the very still water. That night we had lobster on the grill and champagne with candlelit on the veranda.
While we were sailing Marty and I practiced some Yoga we did Sun-Salutations on the front next to the Sails. What a place to do yoga!!! Marty likes to nurture and make you feel loved.
We arrived back in Miami, sailing for the whole day to Coconut Grove, the weather was so perfect while we had the sun and the wind to sail our catamaran right into the mooring field where we anchored Carp’e Vita.
We went to Key Biscayne to finish the adventure and walked through Bill Baggs State Park. We climbed to the top of the light house, it was just the best view of the whole Miami area When we came back to the boat we stopped and bought snapper at the fishing boats in Crandon Park where I saw my first Manatee(sea cow). We had a squall on our way back to the boat wind and rain so we stayed in for the night and watched movies.
Catamaran’s lend to a very private area to live for a week giving you your own space. It also has an open area to entertain, Carpe Vita is a very nice boat to spend time on.
It was both and happy and sad to have had a fabulous week on the Florida water that I didn’t know before. I’m going home with my mind full of intense feeling of gratitude. The best souvenir."

Pearson Family Portrait

Pearson-Chandler Family Jan 18

For those who have followed my blog, you may recognize Karen, Chris and Ella from my "Life on Water" series. They live on their large sailboat in Coconut Grove and they just had another baby, Charlotte.
They asked me to photograph Karen's family and I was blessed to do so. We did the shoot in Deerfield Beach.
Thanks Pearson and Chandler Family!

Introducing Talullah!!!!!!!

I am sure many of you have had lost something as special as Chloe was to us. We struggled for sometime. Still, we knew that someday we wanted another dog to fill some of the void. Marty and I decided that our Christmas present to each other was going to be another Maltese.

Boy, did we pick a winner. Talullah was born on Sept 26 08 and she is so full of fun and energy.

We are staying at the condo for a week or so, so she get's used to us before we introduce her to the boat.

Talullah is a real ankle biter, really, that's what she is doing now while I try to write this. Looks like I have to spend another half hour playing when I am done here!

Jamie and Eric's Wedding Jan 3

Jamie and Eric where married at Fairchild Gardens in Coral Gables. It was great to stay on the boat after the New Year party and I could have walked to Mutiny Hotel, where Jamie and the girls where getting ready, across the street from the dingy dock.

The weather was very comfortable and of course the Gardens are beautiful. We had a very leisure time taking a few pics of everyone before the wedding. It was good to do it then since it was dark shortly after the ceremony which was held in a heavy wooded area.

After the ceremony, the partying and dancing started and I was beginning to wonder if they where going to skip dinner! They didn't but they sure got back to the action after dinner!

Thanks Jamie and Eric!

Happy New Year!!!

We sailed Carpe Vita down to Miami with Elise, Marty's daughter and her friend Stephanie. The conditions where not the smoothest, but there was no complaints. We even caught a Blue fin Tuna on the way. Made great sushi and dinner for 4 for two days!
Last year we met Lisa and Gary on their new Admiral Catamaran in Miami and had a great time. We hoped we would see them again and when they told us they will be in Miami for New Years with a couple other Admiral owners, we couldn't resist.
We rafted our boats together and caught up on the latest. Lisa and Gary's boat was hit by lightning over the summer and ruined the electronics. After a serious amount of money, it is all back together and working great. We also told them we just got another Maltese dog named Talula. We are picking her up on this Sunday. I will post pics.
Marty took Lisa to see the dog the other day at the Doggie place and Lisa fell in love with another Maltese named George. I guess you know what happened, Lisa is on her way right now to pick up George as I am writing this. George will be going to the Bahamas with them when 2 of the Admirals cross on Sunday.
We wish we could be there but we are quite busy and won't have a break for a little while.
The pictures are from the party on the boat on New Years. Also there are a couple pics of Marty doing Lisa's hair and makeup.
Happy New Year!

Marcy and Jared's wedding Dec 27

I first met Marcy and Jared at Jared's brother's wedding, Sarah and Damon. Both weddings where a hoot. A great sense of humor and just great fun to be with. I love to work with the families of former weddings. It's nice to catch up.

Marcy and Jared's wedding was in Greensburg, Pa. I was a little worried about the weather especially since I was coming from Fla. But I got to spend Christmas with my mother and family and inpite of some nasty weather when I got there, wedding day was a miracle. 68 degrees!

After the ceremony, it became dark rather quickly so we went to a fairgrounds with Christmas lights and had alot of fun making some unusual images.

Marcy and Jared are going to Vegas on their honeymoon. Have fun!!