Sept. 27 – Baltimore, MD

Henderson’s Wharf MarinaOur water pump went out last night…after our showers luckily. Stan removed the pump this morning and took it to West Marine. It was still under warranty so no expense to us; in fact we made a little morning becaus…

Chef at Home

Chef at Home (Continued…)

Bargain City

(Tuesday Sept 25 – Dist: 33.9 mi; Avg Speed: 7.6 mph;  TTT: 4:45 hrs)

Paris Landing State Park, a nice Marina, floating docks, good facilities, and superb rates.  $28.70 per night; electric, cable and water included.  On top o…

Door County Adventures – Sturgeon Bay to Sheboygan

We arrived in Sturgeon Bay on the 28th around 9:00 PM after an easy crossing of Lake Michigan.  We spent the morning at the Harbor Club, took a long walk through town and then decided to head for Fish Creek.  Motivati…

Aggravations of Living Aboard

Things are not always bright and rosy when cruising and living aboard.  There are little things that happen that can make it very aggravating.We used to live in Stamford, Connecticut.   Last spring, we changed our mailing address to St. Brend…

Quiet Times

Arrived downtown Bobcaygeon last night And, with touristas gonzo, we get a couple of days of a peaceful Lock 32, all to ourselves… Gordon Yacht Harbour across Big Bob Channel  

Clyde’s Backyard

Clyde Butcher’s world is one of swamps, rivers, saw grass prairies, summer storms and black & white photography. As we had to be in Florida this week, we decided to visit his kingdom for a Sunday photo shoot in the swamps by his gallery. Fascinating places the swamps of Big Cypress, The Everglades and the […]

MEETING LIONEL AND MARY TOURING IN THEIR FORD MODEL A

All is well and we are back around Levkas Island, in company with our Kiwi friends Bruce and Lesley aboard their sailing cat, Midi. Weather is great with temps in the high 20s, but the season is ending – shops and tavernas are closing, and there are …

MEETING LIONEL AND MARY TOURING IN THEIR FORD MODEL A

All is well and we are back around Levkas Island, in company with our Kiwi friends Bruce and Lesley aboard their sailing cat, Midi. Weather is great with temps in the high 20s, but the season is ending – shops and tavernas are closing, and there are …

Pic O’ the Day 9.28.12

Foggy morning in N. CarolinaAlligator River MarinaWe had to wait for hours before we could leave. Next to a lift bridge that wouldn’t open in this fog.Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs