I paddled out the narrow canal and alongside the row of thirsty mangrove roots and then crossed the green water of the basin and headed towards the rickety dock at the mouth of the inlet. A light breeze had stirred a gentle chop in the channel and the saltwater slurped against the dock’s splintered pilings [...]
Posts from ‘June, 2009’
Put the Rum in the Coconut
I blame Men’s Journal for arousing my latest craving; fresh coconut water and booze.
Twice in the magazine’s past twelve issues has an interviewee said that his favorite liquid concoction involves mixing fresh coconut water with alcohol.
First, it was Ozzie Guillen, manager of the Chicago White Sox, who shared that his esteemed drink of choice, in [...]
The Ballad of Innis McNubbin
Occasionally I discover a few bizarre (that may not be a strong enough word) song lyrics floating around in my head and this morning I found myself singing an Irish ballad about the new puppy my wife and I brought home a couple weeks back.
“Innis,” as we named him, means “island,” or “isle” in Gaelic, [...]
Daytime Swordfishing Florida Keys- Take 1 (2 & 3)
I wish I could report that I have a freezer full of swordfish steaks and a thrilling fish story to share about a 400-pounder the Permit team brought up from the deep depths of the Atlantic; but unfortunately, the truth is that our first attempt(s) at daytime swordfishing left us scratching our heads- not reeling [...]
Muttons and More!
Between battling a sinus infection and cleaning up after my Australian Shepherd puppy (he’s not house-broken yet), I haven’t gotten out on the water as much as I’ve liked to.
Fortunately, I was able to get out Sunday for a quick fish/snorkel trip- and I had the opportunity to go mutton snapper fishing for a couple [...]
Wildlife Photos
Catch and Release
Tarpon
Iguana
Sea Birds
Mutton Eye
Osprey
Florida Keys Wildlife
Just about anywhere you look in the Florida Keys you will find animal and sea life on display for you to appreciate.
Just this past weekend I watched two manatees lounging in my canal- enjoying a lazy Saturday and probably thinking that it was way too hot to do anything else that afternoon (I don’t blame [...]
Skies Over Grassy
Ty & Tara’s: Grassy Key- Marathon, Florida 6/10/09