Two lighthearted stories detailing how, even during those beautiful days on the water along the gulf coast of Florida, everything can be turned upside down. This change in circumstances can be due to Mother Nature and her whims. This time, however, these misfortunes are due to a few of author Douglas Hoy's wrong decisions. Although caution and careful plans are laid down before he launched the boat, events dramatically altered those plans. ..

Instinctively we know when it is time to act, to move past doubts, the fears and uncertainties; to face the hostility and resolve the situation. So it is with Jake. He is a man who appears accomplished in many ways. Now nearing his latter mid years he remains agile of thought and body to handle life's chance encounters. Life is now changing rapidly. He recognizes answers to unknown demands must be found before all that remains of his time is the regret of never knowing. Jake found a good life in the Sierra Mountains surrounding Lake Tahoe. Exploiting his background in criminal investigations Jake became weary of various types of individuals and peculiar backgr ..