Month: March 2026

River Rendezvous

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Loopers ‘n’ Turtles from far and wide converged upon Corky Bell’s in E. Palatka FL this noon.

They came by sea.

They came by land.

Team Photo!
Plus: Amanda on the left was our waitress. Gwen was our official photographer. Thanks ladies!
Chief Instigator, Troy Hersom of Melody organized the gathering. Thanks Troy!
Troy’s Admiral, Sandy, allowed me to snag this pic of her and I at the table of plenty.
Marcel of Prospector arrived by boat. He reports that the docks were “filled to capacity” last evening at this East Palatka hot spot on the St Johns River.
Melissa represented the crew of Vahalla, as her captain was working his job running his tows and barges on the mid western rivers these weeks.
Jill of Briny Bug made the trip from Sadler in JAX with Rudy (below).
Jill & Rudy
Hollis & Gary left their 36’ trawler Island Dancer to join us!
Well connected: Ellen & Joe are AGLCA Harbor Hosts for Jacksonville FL. They invited us for a local Power Squadrons gathering tomorrow at Blue Moon in JAX.
Ben & Brenda of Last Chance joined us.
Bill left his Albin behind to make today’s meal.
Shellerina and me!
These are the guys who ushered us to our table outside on the deck… a table that kept having to expand due to today’s good turnout!
This guy was on today’s menu. Yummy!
A “must stop here” type venue on the west shore of St Johns River, in “Old Florida”.

Free overnight ‘parking’ by land or by sea.

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185 US Rte 17
E. Palatka FL

Herb Garden Gala

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Our Community Garden
Saturday March 14
Peter of Grace
Robert & Shelly
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Robert & Ruth of Out of Africa
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Shellerina & Janet of Ocean Suite
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… a time for planting!
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Pet Rocks
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Green Onion
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Sage
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There is nothing like FRESH Cilantro!
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South East… Port 32’s Secret Corner revealed!

Marigolds keep the bugs away… (and bring some welcome color too!)
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Always pitching in… Peter is seen here holding up the upper deck support. Thank you Peter, we are blessed to be able to share in your vision for this garden!
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Literally: “Outside of the box!”
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A job well done!