The Martin County area is an artsy kind of place, with exhibits and art festivals most every weekend. We were already in the mood but used our time here to become immersed in all there was to offer.
Robert continued with his watercolors, and visited with some of the premier watercolorists in the area to get some expert advice. Thanks should be given to Kim Rody, Robin Makowski and a few others we met at the Stuart Art Festival. It is refreshing to have the positive critiques, encouragement and suggestions from the more advanced artists, rather than everyone being so competitive and hush hush about what they are doing. Everyone seems to be on the road to achieving perfection, and are willing to drag everyone that is interested along with them.
Carolyn completed her first pine-straw basket with the help of our long-time cruising friends, Peggy O'Neil and Judy Law. Those two are experts in a lot of art endeavors, and Carolyn appreciated the encouragement and has already started her second basket.
The cruisers held an art show at Loggerhead Marina where we have been staying, which gave everyone a chance to show off their art. It was a fun afternoon, and the marina staff went overboard presenting wines, cheese and fruit for those attending. What a nice surprise that was!
Coming as a big surprise we have bumped into some of our former Lakeside friends from Lake Lanier who are now living in this area. It was especially nice to see and visit with Jean Bayman, Bill and Ugne Wennerstein, and Lynn and Lois Peck. We share wonderful memories with each of them, and getting back together after so many years seems to make the heart grown fonder.
But all good things must end. We have cleaned up, packed up and will be leaving Stuart Mar. 7th, heading onto other stops along the way. Included in that will be a quick visit to Vero Beach, and a months stay at Cocoa Village Marina in Cocoa where more good friends await our arrival.
We will update you from there.
