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About The Hermes

We are starting our adventure and dream of the past 35 years. We'll keep you updated as to where we are, what we are doing and the places we have visited. We hope you enjoy the site.

The Wedding Plans

One of our good friends up in Minnesota had a son that was getting married.  Now we have known these people for over 25 years, heck, we were willed their two kids if something happened to them, so of course … Continue reading

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Muscle Cars

Who doesn’t love the muscle cars?  We were told about this place from a friend of ours in the boat club.  He said it was free. It wasn’t, but it was still pretty impressive ;). Before I go any further, … Continue reading

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Solar Eclipse of the Sun

Ok…who saw it?  Who burned their eyes out looking directly at it?  Who was smart and bought the glasses?  Who was cheap and just wore 5 pairs of sun glasses?  Who used alternative methods to look at it?   Who … Continue reading

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July

During July, in between doc and dentist appointments, we were still working on painting the house and baby sitting the kids.  One day out in the garage, I saw this big ugly bug   I know, it is a bad … Continue reading

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June

My, My!  Here it is August and two months of our summer is gone already.  What have we been doing beside the normal everyday stuff?  Weeeeelllllll, Gary installed an umbrella for the pool That will help keep the sun burn … Continue reading

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A Trip to Snook Bight Maria

This is our first trip to Snook Bight Marina by boat and our final trip before we head home. This particular marina is located on the back side of Fort Myers Beach.  We have visited here a few times by … Continue reading

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What’s Happening on the St. Croix?

I know it is spring up there, and it has been a while since you have driven a boat, but what the heck happened here? Do you think alcohol was involved or just stupidity? LOL.  At least they made it … Continue reading

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April Boat Trip

This time we were traveling to Fisherman’s Village which is located in Punta Gorda on the north end of Charlotte Harbor.  It is about a 50 mile trip from our place.  Fisherman’s Village is also a good destination by car, … Continue reading

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Improving the Galley

Our “galley” is soooooo, like, 19777777!  We really need to get it updated to like, at least this decade.  Hahaha! In all seriousness we do need some work in that room.  We do have relatively new granite counter tops, and … Continue reading

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Pink Shell Resort

A couple of our boating buddies asked us if we wanted to go and visit Pink Shell for a few days.  Of course we agreed. Side Note – the boating club we belong to has each member take a month … Continue reading

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