I know I'm a Slacker!

Wow - it's been forever since I've posted anything. I tried to get Troy to post something, but you can see how that turned out!

We have been really busy lately with our new jobs as board members for Texas Mariners Cruising Association (TMCA). Troy is cruise captain and I am secretary for the club. We've had several meetings and been doing lots of work to transition from the outgoing board to the new board. Troy has lots of fun cruises planned this year to be sure to check out our web site when you get a chance - http://www.tmca.nu/

We took a day last weekend to drive over and help our friends Ernestine and Jimbo in Oak Island. Their bar/restaurant was severely damaged by Ike and they are working hard to get back in business. I can't wait for one of Ernestine's wonderful cheeseburgers and a cold beer.

Troy making plans!

Ernestine workin' hard


Troy, Brent and Troy

New Dock at Channel Marker 17

Channel Marker 17 Under Construction

Lookin' Good!

Meet Jr (Ernestine's grandson)

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost. ~H. Jackson Browne

Bird Pictures

A couple of bird pictures, both taken within 100 yards of our boat:

Osprey with Dinner

Night Heron Looking for Dinner

Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length. ~Robert Frost

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We celebrated the new year with our family and friends by having a party at the marina. We had lots of great food, a fire to keep us warm and everyone had a great time. It was really great to have my oldest daughter Shawn and her family there to celebrate with us.

Happy New Year - Shawn!

Rene is using chocolate expresso beans to be sure to stay awake.


Jim Kenworthy


Kat is explaining everything!

So is Steve

Patrick already has it all figured out!

Connie - amused by it all!

Fun with the camera!

Now - bring me that horizon. ~The last line from Pirates of the Caribbean

Christmas Day

We had a wonderful Christmas at my mom's house with most of the family there. It was great to spend some time with everyone. I got to practice with my new flash and take some great pictures of Kayla and Zada.

Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:10-12

Commodore's Ball

TMCA had it's annual Commodore's Ball on Saturday night. Everyone looked beautiful in their formal wear. I debated on whether to take my camera and decided against it so I didn't get pictures of all the beautiful people!

I did get a little practice using my remote control and new flash for my camera. Here we are ready to leave for the ball.

8) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10) But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11) Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12) This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Luke 2:8-12

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Snow in Clear Lake!

We actually had about 2 1/2 inches of snow in our area last night. We had fun playing in the snow and being thankful that we live in Texas where this occurrence is so rare that it's fun.

Storyville in the Snow

Dawn Treader in the Snow

Kat and Rene Staying Warm!


Our Little Frosty

Palm Trees with Snow!

Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while. ~Kin Hubbard

GREAT NEWS!

Troy just finished with an all day round of blood work and PET Scans and doctor visits. He already received the PET Scan results and the doctor has pronounced him once again - "NED" or No Evidence of Disease! No Cancer! The best news ever. Thank God once again for answered prayers.

Foggy Morning on Trinity Bay

Troy and Deana - Double Bayou 2008

Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one's self? ~Ralph Waldo Emerson