The Times

No, But It Could Be Life Afloat A Problem?

THE SERENITY OF THE SEA is something the Roberts family can enjoy every day on their ship, the "Calypso Queen." It's especially wonderful during the late afternoon as buttery-soft breezes sweep in and the sun sets in the west. Relaxing at the helm of the ship, left to right, are Mrs. Roberts and Laurie, 2; Chris, 13; and Kinipopo, of the several family cats; Mr. Roberts; Corky, 7. On top is Drucie, 10. By GRACE WHIPPLE Life with four children and a husband in one house could mean plenty of activity. With the same cast aboard a boat, it could mean chaos - unless it is the family of Mrs. Bruce Roberts. With her husband, four children, a cat and turtle, Mrs. Roberts lives calmly aboard the 40-foot ketch, "Calypso Queen," at the Dinner Key Marina. Sitting on deck in the relaxing atmosphere of sunshine, water and fresh breezes, she chatted enthusiastically about her sailor's life. Since becoming Mrs. Roberts 15 years ago, the attractive blond and her husband, Bruce, group creative director for the Miami Advertising agency of Bishopric, Green, Fielden, Inc., have spent most of their lives aboard. "Up until that time," confessed Mrs. Roberts, "I had never set foot on a boat." Then the sea fever caught on and the first boat, an 80 foot schooner was succeeded by a power boat and the present ketch. "The children know little else but living on the boat, but lead normal lives," explained Mrs. Roberts. "The older children go to school here in Miami. One difference in their lives is a backyard but with year-round swimming, fishing, gigging, and cruising no one seems to miss it." This too is the general opinion about television, washing machines, and a deluxe model stove - none of which is found in the Roberts boathold. Laundry goes to the laundromat, meals are managed "very well' on a two-burner stove and family ingenuity replaces "Red Skelton" or "Maverick." "In many ways we're more independent than people who live on land," explained Mrs. Roberts. "We carry our own water supply and are able to generate our own electricity. Actually we came through the hurricane a lot better than many people in houses." She laughingly agreed that it was very easy to get away from unneighborly neighbors also, but added that it seldom happens because the people around the docks are "very friendly." In fact the residents of Dinner Key Marina have formed a Cruising Club which not only serves a social purpose but is instrumental in getting improved facilities around the piers. Any plans for becoming landlubbers? "No, we have no plans for moving ashore," stated Mrs. Roberts. "We all like it here." And until something happens to change her mind the address of the Roberts family remains Slip 26, Pier 4 at Dinner Key Marina.

Son Visits The Crafts

Chester L. Craft, Jr., of Tallahassee, spent the weekend visiting his parents at 127 Salamanca Ave. Craft is an architect with the State Board of Control in Tallahassee. He attended an Architect's convention at Hollywood while in the area. Recently he returned from a four week vacation in Europe. He visited England, France and Italy.

Sorority To Entertain Cystic Fibrosis Children

A Christmas party for all cystic fibrosis children and their brothers and sisters will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10. The party will be at the Coral Gables Methodist Church, 536 Coral Way, from 2 to 4 p.m. Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will sponsor the party. Mrs. B. V. Kennedy, 7515 SW 122nd St., is chairman. Entertainment and refreshments will be furnished. Santa Claus has promised to come and bring presents for all the children.

Sweet Sixteen

Jane Franzino, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Franzino. 12101 Pine Needle Lane, will be guest of honor at a Sweet Sixteen party at the Coral Gables Country Club, Nov. 25. Johnny Masters and his orchestra will provide music.

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