But alas, the powers that control the boats had other plans…anchor dropped and held just like it was suppose to…stern anchor went ashore just like clockwork…dinner of BIG salad was enjoyed…Captain and Crew showered and were cooling off nicely…..
As we approached the spot where we intended to drop anchor, we
As we approached the spot where we intended to drop anchor, we noticed that even the cows were HOT…it truly was a miserable day on the water. We were ever so glad that our generator was running and ACs were keeping the cabin cool…all day we kept t…
We keep seeing and hearing Asian Carp jumping…somehow the
We keep seeing and hearing Asian Carp jumping…somehow the sound of the boat causes them to leap … we first saw them on the Kaskaskia River in 2008…they were jumping in big numbers there…these on the Illinois River were usually singles but you’…
Then just a few miles down the river… poof, here they came
Then just a few miles down the river… poof, here they came chasing us around the bend…I think they just wanted us to know they were going to get home in time for dinner…no problem!!!! Do you think they heard us laughing at them????
Just outside the lock we spotted these fellows…who just
Just outside the lock we spotted these fellows…who just might have been in some trouble…hot and getting hotter…and wheels just buried in the deep oozy mud…seemed to be doing quite a bit of scratching, hemming and hawing…
Crew voted Beardstown Lock our favorite of the
Crew voted Beardstown Lock our favorite of the Illinois River…with no other boats or tows with barges around, they said we could just float in the middle if we wanted…hey, that’s a no brainer…no fenders to prepare…no lines to schlep…no boat h…
Pulled into Havana, Ill…Tall Timbers Marina…and plugged
Pulled into Havana, Ill…Tall Timbers Marina…and plugged in big time…all ACs up and running…it was plenty steamy…and even with the breeze we were HOT!!!! We waited until the coolness of next morning to hike up to Dollar General and get some su…
The next morning we were singing…we are passing through
The next morning we were singing…we are passing through Peoria, Peoria, Peoria…then Floyd corrected us…it is Pretoria and it is in South Africa…oh, well, that shut us up….how can you have any fun in this heat and humidity????
Heading Home and Change of Plans
Spent the last couple of days getting the boat ready to be by herself for a month. Pulled the search light off the boat (with Glenn’s help) and will take it back to the states for refurb. It somehow had gotten water in it and the electrical …
Boat Bed and Breakfasts in North America
Although uncommon the boat bed and breakfast maybe one of North America’s best kept travel secrets. Image spending the night aboard a sailboat, former tug boat or a private motor yacht and watching an incredible sunset? Or waking up to … Continue reading →
