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Monthly Archives: July 2016

Our Three Sisters Adventures! – Day 7

Another great day at band camp. The kids just keep getting better and better! We just arrived into dock from a great snorkeling place called Three Sisters near the north end of the island! We sailed all the way there with no help from our motors! Everyone needed that smooth sail after having such a … Continue reading »

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Adventures at band camp – Day 6

Today our good friends, the Govatos/Willis/Nell families, joined us and helped us run the band camp. We’ve now had 2 days of band camp with approximately 50 Bahamian kids playing trumpets, trombones, saxophones, clarinets, and recorders. They are simply amazing. At the end of day 2, we had two songs ready to go for the … Continue reading »

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Band Camp in Bimini – Day 5

This morning we cleared customs and headed to band camp by pickup truck. We were very glad to be on land and very glad to see our young musicians at band camp. We started the morning with some tuna and grits for breakfast. Then we distributed instruments to all the kids and began teaching them. … Continue reading »

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Arrived in Bimini – Day 4

We are all safe and secure in Bimini. We are moored at Weech’s Dock, owned by our friend, Hank Weech. The crossing was a bit rough with the wind on our nose the whole way. We said “hello and safe journey”, via VHF radio, to the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship. We were close enough for … Continue reading »

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Gulf Stream Crossing to Bimini – Day 4

After a great night at Point of View RV Resort in Key Largo, our boat was ready for us and we were ready to sail! We loaded the boat, fueled up at Sharkey’s, and headed out of Port Largo for open water. It was rocking and rolling out there, which made for great fun for … Continue reading »

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Early Start! – Day 3

Letting everyone sleep in this morning, after a fun filled movie night! Dan decided that breakfast on the road sounded good! We are on our way to Key Largo!

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Late Night Pingpong – Day 2

We have made it to day two of our journey! We are currently spending the night at an RV park in Lake Panasoffkee! This morning we toured the Florida Caverns. Pictures will follow soon! For dinner, it was make your own pizza! Everyone is really enjoying themselves! Pictured are Matthew and Brendon on our makeshift … Continue reading »

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Florida Caverns – Day 2

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And… We’re Off!!! – Day 1

All ten of us and our stuff made it into the RV no problem! We want to thank all the parents, grandparents, and anyone who offered some assistance either with food, supplies, or packing! We are stocked up! Our next stop is the Bass Pro Sports in Mobile Alabama to pick up some expert fishing … Continue reading »

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First Load Of Food Making It’s Way To Ocean Springs!!

Only three days out from our departure date and Dan and Danielle Zwerg and Parker Quandt just picked up the first load of food from Bay St. Louis. Some of the money we raised from playing at the Starfish Cafe gave us the ability to purchase some of the food! The load they took consisted … Continue reading »

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