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 Enjoying the beach with 

MY LOVE OF LIFE,  My SOUL MATE  Thank you for all you do, your hard work, researching, inspiring me, keeping people notified and engaged in my healing, the long days and nights that you did not sleep while taking care of me, changing bandages, checking my temperature, rubbing my back, the amazing amount of time you spend preparing incredible nutrition for me.. BUT MOST OF ALL

BEING MY WIFE!!!

 I TRULY LOVE YOU!  

Captain Walt & 1st Mate Jan

Sailing on ANYTIME!

Thank you both for all you have done for me and my family while I was going thru many surgeries and healing.

A BIG THANK YOU

For being part of 

Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center

I truly appreciate your support and your love of sailing!

BUGZY - you're AMAZING!

Without You - this incredible Journey would never be able to happen 

THANK YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!

I'm super proud of you! It's amazing the strength you have with the

Heart of a LION

unconditional Love.

Ahoy - they call me Swaby

Yes, Thank you! 

Captain Walt,

1st Mate Jan and "CREW" of ANYTIME

I sure miss the days of Racing in the "ELF Classic"

and the fun trips we had on

 "Anytime" & "Samos" thru the Chesapeake and great northeast

Definitely the Best "Sea FOOD" 

I ever ate Phil!

haha 

Meet "Johnboy" - 'The Best"- 

 Sausage Makin MAN 

 "EAST of the Mississippi"

Ya did GOOD Buddy

 drinkin your beer - 

HAHA - JK

 Thank you for all of your love and support as I was going thru the many surgeries and recoveries.

 You are Amazing!

Just drop everything, leave your house to take care of our house and the cats, Jack and Ace 

Love yas!

Thank you Pops!

 BUT, Ya can't anchor in the Channel..

HAHA, that's OKAY, it was late at night and I know you wanted off that boat! Thank you for all your help & wisdom in the journey of life and to the

 "KEYS"

What FUN and BEAUTY

Thank you Nana for all you do to make life full of fun,

 adventure & never boring 

and for taking care of the CATS.

Jack & Ace

and so much more!

THIS is ONE B-A

 Lobsterman

Extraordinaire

Thank you Bill for your

Service to OUR COUNTRY!

 your friendship  and wisdom.

They don't call him

 FIH MIKE for nothing!

BUT ONLY BECAUSE OF

Helena!

The Fish Handler. 

Yes, You know it, Helena sets the HOOKS! 

CONGRATS ON "THE ROYALTY"

it was a long time coming

My Friend!

 Another AMAZING WOMAN... and Yes FISH MIKE, I know the real truth about how you catch so many fish!! The Secret Weapon - Helena

Thank you Helena for always being there for everyone, I have no idea how you find the time in your day, 

There is a saying.

Some people take time for you, other people make time for you...

Thank you for making time! 

TMA WINNER

YES THATS RIGHT!

TIKI MUSIC AWARD WINNER

Who needs the GRAMMY'S?

Thank you Skiff Jack for all your help with Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center. You truly are an

AWARD WINNER in my BOOK &

The Conch Republic

  The Search and Recovery TEAM

My Wife The Amazing Woman, 

Patrick,  Skiff Jack & Swaby

 (that's me)

This has to be a record!

I was using a boat, the prop spun off, I had TOW BOAT tow me in to port. Then with The Amazing Woman, Patrick and Skiff Jack, we borrowed Bullynets lobster machine, went out and recovered the prop in the Florida Bay - 6 feet of water, sand & grass 

in 32 minutes we had this photo  

Rodney and his twin sisters. The repair of the 671 Detroit's

A GREAT MECHANIC and

 TRUE FRIEND

This sisters sound amazing and I'm proud to have you on the team.

 THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Dave, cheers mate!

To all the good times we had with the Cheech and Chong skit!

Happy Days!

Thank you for all your support to me and my family as we set sail on our cancer journey.

I'm not sure if I ever told you that Cheech Marin and I have more in common than just good looks and an odd sense of humor! But, we love life and that is what it is all about!

 Happy days and Thank you for being part of "The Crew"

 AHOY MATES
Do ya know "The Green Parrot" in Key West!
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Or,  Send me NOTHING &Walk THE PLANK!
ALL OF YOU HAVE HELPED ME in many ways!!haha, Cheers everyone! 

This is my Baby Sister only,

(well, who counts is 1/4 centuries anyway, haha, LOVE YA SIS!)

Steve and Ernie, - the hey this boats cool, does it go FAST pooch!

Thank you Sis, for being part of the medical team while I was in my many surgeries. And now, the time you spend helping me with 

Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center!

  Bob  the "FUN MAN" 

with the "SEXY" boat

 Wishing you the best of travels!

 The tender saved the trip! 

Looking forward to when we can catch up! I want to hear about your latest adventures.

I know you are having a blast and up to something, it's the grin!

 Who says you would never 

Paint a BOAT!

Thank you for your amazing abilities, your joy for life, happiness & friendship!

I would not want anyone else helping  me make this LADY BEAUTIFUL

Sherwin Williams Extra White Enamel  

Ahoy Mates, 

Thank you for bringing 

longevity into LIVING on a BOAT!

How many years is it now?

All Kidding aside, Mike and Velma have a very long history at Mangrove Marina, 

30 plus years and many more

 in the 

Conch Republic

Ahoy Stacy,

From Bucking Broncos to taming wild stallions, you have corralled the joys of life. Wishing you the best in all your travels. Thank you for your support!

Cheers Mate!  

You are probably saying, why would Buster be part of 

"The Crew"

Well, not only is Velma his friend but, nature is a BIG part of HEALING.

WHY?

Let me explain, go outside, it does not matter where, stop and look around. do not move, find a seat and sit there, watch the ground and sky. Now, Take a deep breath, hold it until you count to 4, then exhale until 7. 

You just helped your  body.

Penny Press of York 

is a small locally owned 

Commercial Printing & Design business in York, PA

I have used their service since 1989. The are very professional, honest, easy to work with and deliver on time. 

Wade,  Coral and Meleah,

Thank you for all of you hard work and the donation of the Flyers, letterhead and envelopes! 

Thank you to 

ONEHOPE LEADERSHIP

for understanding the importance of nonprofits and the financial help nonprofits need to support their mission.

ONEHOPE is holding a fundraiser for Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center

click on the link below to order your favorite wine and help support our mission.

 www.onehopewine.com/event/94543   

They Don't call him six pack for nothing !

What ever your doing Ed - keep it up! 

Ed handles the pump - outs here at Mangrove Marina

A VERY IMPORTANT JOB!

THANK YOU, ED!

President Donald Trump 

Thank you for your service to our Country!

Then Mr. Donald Trump, once told a large group of people attending a gathering at an Atlantic City Hotel - I could fire the current President of our organization and nobody would even say one word or complain about it. But, if I fire Jose the person in charge of our waste management, everyone of you would be notice and be very upset at me because he is a very IMPORTANT part of out TEAM!   

and the story continues, Jose had a child that needed medical treatment. Mr. Donald Trump paid for all of the child's health care. There is not enough room on this page to tell the other good things he did for his employees. Thank you Sissy!

 Patient AirLift Services

a nonprofit that arranges

 free flights

 for medical patients

Please donate!

To help support this much need

SERVICE!

it is amazing the  expense is to maintain an aircraft and all that goes with providing this service!

Thank you PALS , as a cancer patient, I truly appreciate the service, time and energy you give to help many in need. 

To the pilots, Thank you for the ENDLESS HOURS of TIME that you give to your continuing education & training, the flight planning, prechecking the aircraft. checking instruments, keeping track of weather systems and the list goes on!

Amazing Technology

You Know Microsoft Thank you for your support. Although we have not had much of an opportunity to use all of the great services you offer nonprofits. With are just really getting started,  December 2020 was the day we received our 501 c-3 approval , we are small but explosive. Keep track of our growth, it is coming FAST! 

 Everyone knows GOOGLE

But, not everyone knows the GREAT work Google does to support nonprofits. 

Your help is truly 

helping to make my dream come true! With the

Google Ad Grants Program 

, 

  Amazon Smile is an incredible way for people to make a donation to nonprofits just by purchasing products from AMAZON.  

Yes, that is correct, when you buy products using the the link below Amazon will donate a small percentage of the purchase price to Ocean Dreams Cancer Healing Center

THANK YOU AMAZON!

AND THANK YOU,

 FOR CLICKING THE LINK! 

Together we can help many!

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-3982122  

, 

AHOY MATES

Send me your comments, some of you I have helped?

ALL OF YOU HAVE HELPED ME!!

With your permission, I will post them under a NEW Page

Or,  Send me NOTHING!

Walk THE PLANK

haha, Cheers everyone!

Check back next week... We are working to lease a small hotel. We need CREW to help.

Together we can help many! 

, 

 What is that thing and why is it leaking water Honey,  my wife asks? 

Calmly, explain, well "Darling" that little thing can sink us..... For those that don't understand -  this is a shaft seal - YES -  to keep the water OUT of the boat, Not flood your boat, overflowing the bulkheads all the way to the bottom!

 If your near Cape Canaveral 

YOU GOTTA STOP

 HARBORTOWN MARINA

An EMERGENCY HAUL OUT!

CHRISTMAS EVE

Thank you, your staff is on the job, dedicated, friendly and very professional! 

Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.

 You Saved The DAY!

&
You rescued the Tender
Single Handedly!!!

 Guy's TELL ME - 

AM,  I THE LUCKIEST GUY? 

YOU KNOW IT!!

My Lovely, AMAZING WIFE of

 35 YEARS!

and she paints the bottom of

 THE BOAT! 

It Must Be TRUE LOVE 

 The BOTTOM IS DONE!

My WIFE IS MORE THAN AMAZING!

Not ONLY can she figure out

 HOW TO KEEP ME ALIVE!.

SHE PAINTS BOAT BOTTOMS?

This is 55 feet  X  7 +/- feet

That's A - LOT of BOAT BOTTOM  -

& with a 6 inch roller... Your husband is cruel. What is wrong with that man? 

Total Boat Antifouling Paint, Beautiful

Many people do not understand the importance of the

US Coast Guard!

 THEY ARE AMAZING!

These men and women go thru extensive training to save our lives, capture criminals, protect our borders and

 lend a hand when in need and 

so much more!

THANK YOU for your 

SERVICE!

So as the story goes, after Flipper was purchased, my incredible understanding wife willingly jumped into the shot gun seat - destination trout creek off of 

"THE ST. JOHNS RIVER"

it is a 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 with the bullet proof  5.9 Cummins Diesel, towing the 1989 Bass Tracker 18' Sport Jet

and hauling 

the 1980 Honda XR 250 motorcycle

Ya gotta have an emergency plan!

UGHHH... NO WORRIES

Captain America to the rescue.

He brings a 4 x 6, tie down straps and angel Iron to us as we were broke down at a road side rest on Interstate 95 just south of Baltimore. 

We can FIX THIS!

Just like you said Hank -

A shot gun, rifle and a 4 wheel drive...

A Country Boy can SURVIVE!

THANK YOU FOR BELEIVING

and the SONG!

We gotter done.  This is an on the spot repair that took us all the way to  Myra and David's House where Flipper was docked in Florida and the to Tavernier Florida. The trailer even survived being towed behind a roll back provided Boat US Towing. 

They hauled the Beauty 100 miles South to Richmond on Interstate 95

YES, The plot thickens   

Remember that slight detail I just mentioned about the Boat US Towing. 

Yes, it pays to have the triple gold platinum Towing Package from 

BOAT US.

TOW BOAT was to our rescue on Land and Sea many different times 

Thank you Hyatt for allowing me to repair the truck on the spot. And Cummins Diesel,  your Richmond VA parts department was 1st Class

The GARMIN gps 182C  is on FLIPPER of course. It's an oldy but, I'm old fashion!

As a Boater, it is always good to have back up equipment. 

Flipper is also equipped with 2 - 

RAYMARINE CHART PLOTTERS

This little leak can cause some

 BIG PROBLEMS

 What a surprise when I went to back into the slip and the boat would not pivot! 

Bigger problem, the Hydraulic hose broke and the rudders were hard to Port.

2 - 18 FOOT - HYDRAULIC HOSES 

Do I replace BOTH?

Thank you  Bridgestone HOSEpower

Your staff was friendly, fast and very easy to work with, The hydraulic hoses were perfect!

This looks like a good spot for the refrigerator.

Some minor modifications required.

BUT YOU GOT TO EAT! 

Being my wife LOVES to cook nutritional, taste amazing, meals for us, commonly known as the refrigerator dump. 

You gotta have a real refrigerator to generate - you gotta be kidding me meals, SO GOOD!!

You are more than AMAZING!

 So, this LITTLE crack can turn into - see the next frame to the right 

 THIS .... smaller ----- lets say, area

 Well yes, a small crack can let a lot of water under the...Let's call it the

 SKIN of the boat

 The Tender "Lost Course"

Thank you Sam, we used the tender several times on our journey from

 "The Saint Johns" to Tavernier

 - it made anchoring much easier and a ton of fun, unless your "Pops"..

 AND - BY THE WAY

DO NOT leave a T-Dock in a heavy cross wind, pushing you into the dock and  only having one engine.. maybe a little TOUGH --

ALTHOUGH VERY EASY WAS

 immediately returning to the dock slow like a PRO! 

 Are you familiar with the GREEN PARROT?

Check back soon to reveal more crew and characters.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

TOGETHER WE CAN HELP MANY!

CHEERS TERRY