At dock in “Tomis” marina in Constanta on the Black sea.We are waiting for a few days to cross the Black sea to Istanbul Turkey for the sea to be a bit more friendly. Steven Dorin ( the fellow on the right) collected our locking fees at the last …
Checking into Romania
We checked into Romania in Cernavoda. This is also where we left the Danube and entered the “Danube Black Sea Canal” which is 64 km long with a lock on both ends. We were at the canal ready to go through the first lock at 15.00 hr but could no…
It was very nice to share….
special moments with special friends! Words can’t express how grateful we are to everyone that came to celebrate with us.A good friend, Ray Martin, stopped in to celebrate with us yesterday. Ray is one of the most talented chef’s I’ve ever had the plea…
Manistee to Grand Haven MI Aug 21 -26th
Most towns have their own special flavor or a certain theme, Grand Haven is noted for the water and light show set to music it was fabulous, we had the best seats in the house, right off our sundeck.Manistee Fountain this fountain is very similar to th…
The last part of the Danube
We checked out of Bulgaria in Silistra. Right after we leave the dock we were in Romania and this is our last country along the Danube where we have to check into. We saw wild horses grazing along the river bank as well as a gy…
August 23, 2011
Sharon, Jim, Lynn and Susan On Our Way to Dinner – There is a Water Fountain in the Little Lake in Downtown Peterborough which You Can See in the Background to Keep the Water Moving
Scott Mills (Lock 19) to Peterborough, Ontario – The trip to the marin…
Aug. 27 – Baltimore, MD
Day 162 – Hurricane IreneAnchorage MarinaWe spent the morning visiting with people and awaiting Irene’s arrival. The rain started around noon and was pretty light most of the day. As the evening went on we got bands of heavier rain and the wind becam…
Waiting For The Eye
We’ve had a squally night, filled the water tanks, but no major excitement. Michael Jones took this shot of Steve checking and adjusting the snubbers.
The big Fortress anchor is ready to slip under the lifelines if needed.
Do you think Gene Kelly (Singing In The Rain) would be jealous?
We have been trying to capture the feeling […]
#16 Bella Coola, Namu to Lewall Inlet
Sunday, August 21, 2011: Bella Coola to Rocky Inlet (Namu)Rain and southeast winds are predicted today. The Wild Blue and Maritime will slowly cruise westward, down Burke Channel, towards the building winds and rain. There are several place…
Hurricane Irene Anchor Position Logic
We’ve moved a short distance to the east and reset the anchor. Winds so far are east to northeast, at anything from a few to 25 knots. The drawing upper left represents the circulation of a northern hemisphere depression. As you can see, the wind direction we have indicates the track is to our left […]
