Day 126 Ft Neyers Hmapton & Kassewitz

Us at West Marine in Ft Myers Beach






Jim, me and Tom at Parrot Key for lunch







Jimmy Hampton, Lunch at Parrot Key






Tom & Jim Hampton







Our looper friend Steve Kemper off "Shingebiss"





Jim, Tom, Brenda, Connie and me at Matanza Inn









Me, Brenda, Connie & Jim







I am finding if I don’t write some notes daily, I forget what happened on what day. Thursday, Jim and Brenda Hampton who are visiting Phil & Connie Kassewitz They drove to our boat and we walked to Matanzas Inn for lunch. Jim’s mouth w.as watering for some peal and eat shrimp and then grouper sandwiches were the order of the day. The women tried a beer we had not heard of brewed in Pottsville, PA. “Yuengling”. It was so tasty, I had to go buy some for the boat. After lunch we drove to Connie and Phil’s beautiful condo at the south end of the Estero Blvd. They have an awesome view of the gulf from the 2nd floor. We spent the afternoon watching dolphins from her deck. We also got to see Sue and Al Fensterbusch since they happened to be at the condominium complex.

Thursday Tom and I had an excellent dinner at Gulf Shore Grill located on the waterfront in Ft Myers Beach overlooking a gorgeous sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. On the way back to the boat we passed Jimmy B’s beach bar and were drawn in to the live music playing “Nights in White Satin”. Tom was hooked. We enjoyed listening to great sounds of the 60’s and 70’s. Fun time. On our way to the boat we rode by the Kilwins Ice Cream Store for a late night snack. Full day of activity and memorable day with Connie Kassewitz, Brenda and Jim Hampton.

Friday is the scheduled Ft Myers Beach open air farmers market 3-blocks from the marina. Fresh fruit, veg, fresh fish, shrimp and fresh bread that was actually still warm. Loaded up and brought it back to the boat. Rode our bicycles to the North end of the Island and walked the Lee County nature park. Later we rode to the grocery store for re-provisions and prepared dinner on board. It is amazing how quickly the time has flown by since our arrival here at Ft Myers. Our current plans are departing here Monday 1/18, stopping at Marco Island for may 5-7 days. But again “Noah Genda”

Saturday Jim & Brenda Hampton stopped by the boat to visit with a car. Also what a pleasant surprise to have Al & Sue Fensterbusch stop by for a visit. So nice to see Al & Sue. Hope we can connect again before departing Ft Myers. Jim, Brenda, Tom & I went over to Parrot Key for lunch and on to Walgreens and finally a stop at West Marine where Jim and Diann did some power fashion shopping. Today was a fun afternoon with some very special friends.