Sunshine Chapter’s April, 2004 cruise up the Saint Johns river on board the Rivership Romance.

The Sanford boat dock. Home to the rivership Romance.

Sunshine Chapter members start to gather for the trip.

A view along the dock.

We have left Sanford.

Following the channel into Lake Monroe.

Inside the cabin is seating for 200 diners.

Along the top deck.

Ann, Pat and John on the top deck. Lake Monroe in the background.

A nesting Osprey on a channel marker.

Approaching the new Interstate 4 bridge spans.

From under one bridge looking at US17 & 92 bridge followed by the CSX railroad bridge.

Homes along the river’s edge.

A safety inspection performed by our sheriff’s department.

A speeding boat passes.

On the second floor of the rivership is a lounge and dance floor.

Our host on this trip is also the entertainer.

Outside the tranquil river flows along.

Cypress trees along the bank.


There is an alligator in the water in the middle of the picture.


The yellow water lily only grows in 5 feet of water or less.

The cruise over, we head for John’s house.

As if we didn’t get enough to eat on the cruise…. Pat presented a lovely layout.

Socializing before the meeting

“Hamming” it up.

The meeting gets started.

Relaxing after a wonderful day.

The group photo of the Sunshine Chapter - BCIS