Sailing Days 5 and 6 finally on the road.....

Sailing days 5 & 6...

So day five, which saw just about every bit of news , email, phone call received be nothing more then bad news finally turned out much better then expected.. Let me begin by saying i had an account closed then reopened then the number was changed through a PayPal linked interface, then my BOA was 9,000 negative with more 35.00 fees then you could count on one hand, my Citibank card was cancelled because of a mistake made by yes this true Citibank and blamed on me.. Of course my true friend Jessica which remained cool headed even after the 1 hour wait going through BOA telephone SUPPORT SYSTEM" or as i call it the twilight zone ride into the big underworld of sketch where it seems no matter what you say you end up right where you started where a seemingly nice man says befpre i can transfer you to an associate i must first get some information from you to transfer you to the right one... Over and over again and finally as you teach a living live person ithe United States and not half way across the world silence envelops your phone.. Your signal has blinked and at that moment in time well lets just say my phone is lucky to be alive..

Then on to Citibank where they decide on their own to take a payment out of your default account when none was due, not to mention the fact that we called them and let them know we had made a mistake in accidentally clicking Citibank payment from a non existent account number two seconds after it happened and we were personally guaranteed by the National of some other country that nothing would come of this and yesterday as we again talked to someone outside the United States, and please get this very carefully.. We asked why the account was on hold and their reply was oh yes sir you are a wonderful person as well have a great night.. And hung up the phone.. Hummmmm .. Makes you wonder..

Then its paypal and car payments.. Seems someone got into my. Redit file but with fast movement by my partner and friend.. I now believe everything might be ok.. Then of course there was the incident in which my best friend crashes again (twice now) while on his way to pick me up.. Claims he was in Rose something city off orlando and was waiting for hertz.. Then hertz arrives (the closest local hertz ) and instead of taking him to the closest agency decides to take him to Miami to fill out the paperwork.. Seems a little fisjy yo me.. Especially since policy is to take you to the nearest car rental place having the same brand.. But oh well .. So I am stuck once more in New Smerna Beach... However i must say one thing.. I aglad i was here to see us finally get the engine on the boat and clean it up and make it look for once like an actual niceclean sailboat, both inside and out..

So tomorrow we set sail for Miami and final,y are set to embark on our long ago promised journey through Indian River Florida, through mosquito swamp, and through the river all teh way down to Miami... Its now been over 6 weeks since we started but seeing the excitement on Jessica's face as the engine fit right into place was what do you call it priceless.. And i can see a commercial that goes something like this..

Koa being lazy in tbe morning and storing for wrong so that its useless he following morning.. 100.00

Jessica spending so much time in the bathroom it literally costs us slip time..150.00

Alex cleaning every five minutes using up  towels, cleaners, water, and other resources.200.00

The look on all our faces as the engine slid right into place and the back of the boat was free from debris... PRICELESS...

UNTIL NEXT TIME...

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Unique ideas for furniture and some other Stuff..

Modern, Contemporary ideas for around the house...

Sometimes we see things that are so unique and interesting we have to talk about them and like to share these things with some of our closest friends.. I found some very interesting home furniture while looking through the web and would like to share with all of you.. See the pictures below of some really cool items... 

Plant Planters when Space is a concern...

Modern Hydro Stack Vertical Modular Growing

Here are the modern grow plants in limited space with hydro stack vertical modular growing indoor and outdoor area. Hydro stack is a way of growing plants in a limited area, both inside and outside the home. This product is compact and easy to use allows the user to grow more plants in less space in a personalized way. The operation of the stack is based on a concept of growth Hydro plant called where the plants grow hydroponically in water containing essential nutrients.Hydro stack also uses a system of hydroponics ebb and flow, where nutrients are pumped throughout the way to the surface and the roots are kept to search for nutrients. This also leads to better performance of the plant. In addition, the battery is an accessory Hydro house and garden bright and looks great both indoors and outdoors. Hydro Stack is an innovative concept that is a solution to these problems in the garden because this product was developed after conducting a series of investigations on the correlation between the garden and eat healthy foods.

Hydro Stack Vertical Modular Growing

Absolutely Amazing Planters....

A really cool dining room Table...

cool dining table from solid ash

Here are the cool and creative dining table design from solid ash. this table inspiration for the “holes” came from eroded sedimentary rock and the effects of erosion. The tables underside and the outer face of the base have been textured and sandblasted.table design by John Lee furniture.

dining table with hole from solid ash

stunning dining table with hole from solid ash

Wjhat a table.. Absolutely gorgeous..

Unique Lounge Chair and Table.......

cool outdoor lounge chair design by Vito Selma

Here are the unique lounge chair and table design- collection baud by Vito Selma. Few languages ??capture the essence of the wave, as well as the variant Cebuano, almost perfectly mimic the smoothness and solidity of water is a strong undertow, sift and swirl of water that curls in and out of himself. This collection is a tribute to the sea has always maintained that the island city house and the house in its embrace undulating.

unique Lounge chair and table design ideas by Vito Selma

unique table design by Vito Selma

stunning table design baud by Vito Selma

Reference Selma’s – website

Photo Gallery » Unique Lounge Chair and Table Design – Baud by Vito Selma

 

A perfect Sofa and Loveseat...perfect central piece or

accent piece to any modern, contemporary home...

Here are the by Mauro Lipparini for beautiful and stunning EXTreMe Sofa for Living Room 

Design Ideas by Mauro Lipparini Italian designer for Saporiti Italia.Developed a collection of sofas, chairs, paintings whose basic characteristics are defined and key, but at the same time, whose geometry and finishes are completely free and fully customizable by the end user. Platforms huge sofas and chairs for support, can be freely configured, seats and cushions, very flexible in their shapes and structural components for the different degrees of comfort and different applications.The materials used for these sofas are refined and sophisticated, ranging from the fabric, decorated Foglizzo or laser-cut leather, fabric, exclusive collection of Saporiti Italia, to the mat or high gloss lacquered platforms. The tables also, shapes, finishes and surfaces can be fully customized. Their surfaces can be made of wood or lacquer and can be decorated with fine inlaid designs and patterns, made ??with traditional materials like wood or precious metals, but also with innovative metals such as steel, aluminum, titanium. now look the EXTreMe Sofas design 

A super modern awesome desk!!!

Here are the Modern and Creative Ideas Rounded Shapes Desk Design For Your Home Goggle Desk Design by Danny Venlet for Italian office furniture manufacturer Babini. the goggle desk design with material: glossy lacquer both inside and out, glossy lacquer outside and matt inside both in finish with contrasting colours and in a third alternative, in the event that the containment option is preferred, with drawers, modesty panel and credenza doors in olive wood.There are various color options to fit your mood or your interior, so it’s time to choose the perfect desk for your future modern office. The desk designed for future oriented managers and executives, able to mix functionality and elegance. It is an elite presidential designed for those who love to set themselves apart from the crowd, which recognises the importance of having an object of design in their office, not a simple desk, but an article of furniture which leaves visitors and guests pleasantly surprised and breathless. 

modern office furniture design - Goggle Desk Design by Danny Venlet for Babini

modern and creative Goggle Desk Design for office by Danny Venlet for Babini

cool home office table - Goggle Desk Design by Danny Venlet for Babini

Great idea for a desk and a wonderful concept.. Looks good, clean, angled, and a perfect fit for today's

modern contemporary world.. 

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Day 4 sailing to Miami from Daytona through Indian River...

Sealed up tightly last night during the rain storm

Boat Issues one after another...

I am the first to admit I hate giving up and forced to quit but in this case there was no other option. After countless tries at repairing the engine and getting to sail nothing.. Besides some business we attended to to while here we have remained in the same port, at the same dock for the 4 days we have been gone..BOY what a giant .. I don't even want to say it.. There was no mosquito swamp, no Indian River, no everglades, not even the start of the engine or lifting or releasing (I am no Sailor) of the sails, no NOTHING.. Actuall there was a lot of heat and thunderstoms, and muggy nights... You know come to think about it, this really sucked... 

Our organized Kitchen

Carpeting we purchased

Writing my blogs

Tonight before we left

Looking toward the sleeping quarters

Our little Fan friends from Wal-Mart

No in all honesty we worked hard to bring the ship around. We installed water tanks, carpet, fixed the sleeping chambers, built an engine from three other old ones that I felt were garbage but we managed to do it. Well Jessica Hale managed to do it.. You see she knows everything about boats and boat engines, and how to take them apart, put them back together and work miracles.. I have no clue what she did, how she managed, or for that matter why she insisted we wait.. But she is the Captain and what they say goes... She worked all day above and I cleaned up below and made sure the quarters became livable.. It took what seemed like hundreads of trips to Wal-Mart for supplies

I bought everything from [plastic bins, to cabinet organizers, to my best friend contact paper that works miracles when you need a quick non-permanent fix.. Bought spotlights, nightlights, and everything needed and the little boat now actually looks livable. 

While Jessica worked I just sat below complained about the heat and played with Kiva or the 10 year Macaw who took an instant liking to me and insisted on sleeping with me every night.. Can you imagine what its like to be waken up by a huge screech of a bird because you leaned over to the side to much.. no matter I quickly learned to sleep on my back and her on my stomach.. no more issues or me thinking this killer bird was about to pluck my eyes out.. In all kidding aside she is the cutest bird you have ever seen, she lays on your belly and puts her head on your chest only to fall asleep between your arms or upper shoulder not moving a wisp throughout the night... She loves nuts and beries and will love you forever and be content to sit on your shoulders for as long as you will have her.. 

Getting back to the ship, we finished all major repairs with the exception of the engine and are headed back to Miami tonight to grab some things and return in the morning and maybe then sometime Thursday afternoon or Froiday morning we will finally be on our way to Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Florida, for our exciting trek to Miami..imagine if all this has happened before we even left imagine what adventure and excitement awaits us as we cross into mosquito lagoon.. Maybe I won't come back from Miami and just.... Well stay tuned but I know I will be back as I have a date with Mosquito Lagoon...

Enjoy these pictures of Kiva, my new best friend a 10 Year old Macaw who is super intellegent and if your evef in a dark Marina at night like I was when Jessica went again to Wal-Mart to get supplies and hear a noise and all of the sudden hear Kiva say Hello, guess what, it scares the hell out of you.. I jumped higher then a kite jumping through the air.. Just a little some thing to make all of you laugh

To be continued.......

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Two very modern, contemporary homes...

Two very modern contemporary homes....

House Number 1: An Elegant New Orleans Home..

Every once in a while you see a home that catches your attention and just pops out at you. Other people will call what jumps out to you maybe to flashy or over the top. I however feel this first house is not only absolutely amazing but in fact an ideal luxury home and if you can guess my favorite part is the stainless fireplace and outside main wall of the house which looks spectacular. This house is flashy but I believe in a good way and presents a perfect example of today's cutting edge designs and ideas using the modern, contemporary style in Design... 

modern bedroom design and interior in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

This the elegant house for modern living, luxury furniture, really contemporary living room design and interior with trends fireplace and comfy bedroom and kitchen with bars table. here the Hurtado Residence American designer Mark Tracy of Chemical Spaces with Located in The Ridges, an upscale custom home community to the west of Las Vegas nearing Red Rock Canyon. The home is 10,000 square feet.create a modern, hip entertaining style art gallery, young clients and party goers. The 11 meters from the front door opens as aluminum lined Italian tiles, a towering three-story elevator surrounded by custom art, and a floating staircase with stainless steel trim. A stack of 14 meters wide is the main feature of the area of the kitchen and living room, with wooden and metal cabinets Scavolini Plata plants. Blue LED lights around the ceiling light in the second layer that extends from the kitchen and the wall of the media and the chimney, but also emphasizes the main bathroom ceiling.

cool kitchen and bars table in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

living room furniture view in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

living room furniture with fireplace in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

living room interior design in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

modern and cool kitchen design and interior in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

modern room interior and lighting desgin in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

staircase design in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

cool staircase design in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

amazing Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

modern and clean Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

modern and stunning bathroom design in Hurtado Residence Design in Las Vegas

The house above in Las Vegas is a perfect example of a flashy yet very elegant house, one that shows style, class, and a sense of design that is unique and daring and definitely sticks out of any crowd in any neighborhood. Great 

House Number 2: 

A house I simply love.. Small, practical, yet completely modern

Modern House Renovation and Extension by Neil M

Here are the stunning modern house renovation and extension by Neil M. Denari Architects in Los Angeles, CA, USA. this house owner family have asked that 1,000 sf be added to the site in addition to the existing 1,000 sf house.The system leaves the house for half the rooms of his daughter and the other half includes newer extensions in front and back in a public area and a private bedroom for parents. This strategy corresponds to a new house, 16 feet wide, linear to be inserted into existing home. Multi-tones, bright colors accentuate the new pieces that suggest a graphic expression representative of the interests of the family.

Alan Voo House Renovation and Extension by Neil M

outdoor area design at Alan Voo House Renovation and Extension by Neil M

kitchen layout design at Alan Voo House Renovation and Extension by Neil M

modern kitchen layout ideas at Alan Voo House Renovation and Extension by Neil M

room and stair layout at Alan Voo House Renovation and Extension by Neil M

wonderful stair design at Alan Voo House Renovation and Extension by Neil M

Absolutely small wonderful modern, contemporary home. The outside is stunning and sticks out of any neighborhood and the open glass windows are absolutely amazing. This house has a lot of class and elegance and shows the designers passion in his work. Great design concept and plan... 

Hope all of you enjoyed the pics...

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