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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.

Shopping for Smokie

Posted on August 23, 2016 by The Hermes

We did go shopping for Smokie.  He got a few toys and a new pooper scooper.  Gary on the other hand got a new hat!

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Smokey’s New Friend

Posted on June 1, 2016 by The Hermes

Meet Smokey’s new friend from Russia I think I am going to have to do a little shopping for the Smoke Man :).

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A Boat Trip to Legacy Harbor

Posted on May 30, 2016 by The Hermes

This week we went to Legacy Harbor.  Now Legacy is really close to us, like about 15 minute quick ride, so we thought we stop in at First Round Draft Sports Bar to have some lunch.  We had seen this restaurant … Continue reading →

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A Field Trip

Posted on May 28, 2016 by The Hermes

We had to drive one of our condo neighbors to Punta Gorda Airport the other day so we thought we do a little sight-seeing while we were there at the Fisherman’s Wharf.  Fisherman’s Wharf is not only a marina but … Continue reading →

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Cardboard Boat Races

Posted on May 8, 2016 by The Hermes

Last weekend (time flies, it was about a month ago now 🙂 ) they had the Cardboard Boat Races just down the road from us.  Seeing as one of our friends was going to be participating, we thought we’d go … Continue reading →

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Just some Pictures

Posted on April 13, 2016 by The Hermes

We met some people while we were at Chattanooga and they were leaving to do the Loop.  These are some pictures they posted on their blog while they were by Fort Lauderdale This very large boat, like over 120 feet, … Continue reading →

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2nd Boat Trip

Posted on April 11, 2016 by The Hermes

So the second place we went to was Marco Island Marina.  Apparently this is a very popular place to visit and the earliest we could get in was the 2nd week in April.  We trip was from a Monday thru a … Continue reading →

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Our First Trip with Boat Club Shoreleave

Posted on April 3, 2016 by The Hermes

We have some friends down here that belong to a boat club called Shoreleave.  They invited us to join the club.  We decided we could always meet new friends and go on boat rides, so we joined. Our first outing … Continue reading →

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Boat Show

Posted on April 1, 2016 by The Hermes

We went to an in water boat show on the 12th.  They had boats on land and in the water.  The first one to catch our eye was a 28 foot, wood panel, 3 tube pontoon boat.  SMRP? A cool … Continue reading →

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Final Leg to Home Port

Posted on March 30, 2016 by The Hermes

The final leg of the journey was much more civilized.  We could tell we were closer to cities.  We saw some nice homes And interesting lawn art  Wonder if this is really rock??? I guess not too civilized, this person … Continue reading →

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