FT. MYERS / Monday thru Wednesday, January 25-27 (Day 4-6)

On Monday we went fishing with Barb and Joe in Joe's Sport fish. The water was really dirty from being churned up by all the winds, so fishing was pretty tough. But Barb and Joe each caught a Red Grouper, which was enough to feed six of us that night, cooked in white wine, butter, garlic and balsamic flavored capers.

Our captain caught this great photo of a dolphin playing in our wake.

Tuesday was Mike's 60th Birthday. It was not the most exciting day, but this boat trip is his Birthday Bucket List, so everyday is special! We washed the boat because it was caked with salt from the last few days.

Then we went to "Docktails" and a boat tour on the Shell Belle from Missouri. We met Jim and Mandy Conley at the Looper Rendezvous in October. We were happy to hear from them because we did not think we would get to see them on the Loop. We also met the local Harbor Host and two other Looper couples.

                                                
That night, the Huber's took us to Pincher's for a Birthday Dinner. The three of them had the "off the menu" Captain Alex Burger; the captain we used the day before. It was a 1/4 pound patty 
topped with three fried shrimp cover with melted cheese.  They all agreed it was delish! Mike got a piece of Key Lime Pie with a candle as a special Birthday dessert.

It rained all day Tuesday and Wednesday! Which led to the discovery of a couple of leaks.  Mike had to go to Tiffany's for some caulk. Now we wait for the rain to slack off before he can use it. The Conley's came by to see our boat Tuesday, then we went to Joe's cousin Phil's condo in Bonita Springs then to a lovely Italian dinner. Mike was in heaven when Phil showed us his custom stretch Jeep. It's a 2004 and only has 3500 miles. He rarely drives it, just likes to polish and crank it. He is going to take it to his first car show next month.