Month: June 2011

Pop tarts and cereal are how we often start the day on the Conch Pearl.  Sea Base sets the menu and provisions the boats—I am not to blame!  And that is how this day began.  The menu is designed for easy preparations and mass appeal (to teenagers, woe to us old farts).  Everything tastes better … Read moreJune 27, 2011 / Day 2 for Troop 1 from St Helena, CA

Another Sunday, another troop aboard the Schooner Conch Pearl.  This week we welcome Troop 1 from St. Helena, CA (Napa Valley country).  It looks to be a promising week—I’ve seen evidence of artistry afoot!  Young Will has his sketch pad out already, and just before bed I noticed someone with a guitar (or ukulele, not … Read moreJune 26, 2011 Troop 1 from St Helena, CA / DAY 1

This blog software doesn’t let me place the pictures very accurately. So here is just some more photo’s I think you’ll like!

Andrew demonstrates how to impress a girl! Though the last day aboard was yesterday, I did not get a chance to post.  But closure is necessary, I feel, for such a great week, and cannot go without acknowledgement!  It started off as some of the others, a quick breakfast eaten underway.  After an easy cleanup, … Read moreBoats and Bros!

Through the grapevine, I hear this blog is actually getting viewed, at least back in Pennsylvania—the home of Troop 31.  Awesome!  My hope is to give all you folks left back home a sense of the adventure your troop is experiencing.  Feel free to give me some commentary, even requests.  I’ll accommodate if I can! … Read moreLast Full day for Troop 31

Last night’s dive on Looe Key was a hit!  Conditions were great, with good water clarity and flat seas.  Everyone enjoyed the dive, some saying “It’s one of the coolest things I’ve ever done!”  Evan was the only one to admit a little anxiety before going in—and being nervous in the water, though more for … Read moreMegan’s birthday

We finally caught a keeper while fishing offshore today!  A mahi-mahi bull 27 inches long, will grace our dinner table tonight! Evan reeled in the fish, and learned how to fillet from Captain Denny.  Unfortunately I did not capture the moment on film.  We are currently sitting on Looe Key reef, awaiting time for a … Read moreTroop 31 from PA

So after much brow beating from various friends, I have decided to try to blog more often!  It should be a good way for folks to follow what’s going on during our hectic summers of boy scout charters. Today was our first full day with Troop 31 from Pennsylvania.  The day got off to a … Read moreSummer 2011 is Underway!