Our Back Yard

Living on the water in Panama City Beach is wonderful. Whether we are taking the boat out or sitting on the patio watching the birds and other wildlife (we occasionally have dolphins and otters around our boathouse), life is good in the Florida Panhandle.
I keep a birdbath filled at all times for the finches that have nested in our mature bushes and most days it sees quite a bit of activity...

The weather has been wonderful recently and I took a few photos of our canal as we left to cruise the bay.

Butterfly Garden

Our home is a 1950's bungalow complete with an original swimming pool (nothing fancy, just a huge rectangle) that I am trying to landscape. Right now it's a mess with only a concrete border and various weeds and plants fighting to take it over.
One plant (or weed) has turned into a butterfly/hummingbird magnet. I don't know what this thing is, it's loaded with small flowers and draws hundreds of butterflies as well as the occasional humming bird.
When I re-landscape the area I'm going to have to move this colorful weed next to the pond. I was able to snap a few photo's of some butterflies yesterday.

Miller Marine Yachts

Captain Ric Corley, our good friend and Panama City Beach Marine Surveyor, invited Todd and I out this past weekend for the launching of Miller marines sleek new 70' yacht. Todd had to go into the office but I was able to go and snap some images of this fabulous vessel.
Miller Marine is located in the heart of the panhandle near panama City Beach. This full service marine facility and custom boat builder is here to meet all your needs. As a family owned business they strive to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction. Miller Marine employs the most experienced and highly trained professionals in the area to provide quality work at competitive prices. They also offer an onsite prop shop and Ship Store.
We have been taking our 35' Bertram to Andy and the guys at Miller for the past 3 years, they maintain the exterior as well as perform all the annual maintenance needed to keep her in great shape. Whether you are in need of someone to maintain and service an existing vessel or you are shopping for a custom yacht, Miller Yacht is the facility for you.

Panama City Beach Pets

Brandi, the newest addition to our family, has proven to be a wonderful pet. We now have 3 dogs that we have taken in (Brandi was about to be taken to the pound and put to sleep when we rescued her).
Our house is never boring nor is it quiet. We wouldn't have it any other way...

If you are looking in the Panama City Beach area for the perfect pet, please check out the Pet Harbor searchable database and rescue a new friend.

Panama City Beach Marine Surveyor

Capt. Tom Corley & Son Marine Surveyors Inc. is the company to call for all your marine consulting and survey needs as well as expert witness services. They provide services from row boats to ships, both pleasure and commercial vessels.
In addition to being an All Lines Adjuster, Captain "Ric" is a Senior Marine Surveyor, an Accredited Marine Surveyor, a Certified Marine Surveyor, a Certified Marine Investigator, a Master Mariner (Oceans) and an Airline Transport Pilot. Established in 1954, Captain Tom Corley & Son is prepared to handle your marine investigation and surveying needs.
I have just completed Captain Ric's new website and hope you take a moment to visit it.
He is both a friend and teacher (the brave soul that taught me how to navigate our 35' Bertam).
He's a great guy and the expert in his field.

Pop Art

Well, I've run out of my own pets to Photoshop and have taken to "pinching" other photo's off the Internet to manipulate.
One of my favorite dogs for sheer ridiculous appeal is the French Bulldog. A current favorite in films, the French Bulldog has a wonderful face that just can't stop making me laugh.
Below is a Photoshopped Frenchie (Filter/Artistic/Cutout)