August 14, 2011 – Double Bayou

This was the first TMCA boat trip for my sister Patty and her boyfriend Frank. It began with Frank running aground on the approach and clogging up and burning out his AC pump. Try an August trip to Double bayou without air conditioning! Fortunately we …

The Maskelyne Islands, South Malekula

After about a week, Kim and I were feeling a little better and decided to press north to Malekula Island. The Maskelynes are a group of low lying islands with extensive reefs and mangroves off the southeast tip of Malekula. We had a calm trip and dec…

Knoxville, TN–Our Northernmost 2011 Cruising Destination

Before departing for Knoxville, we rented a car and rushed to Columbus, Ohio.  Daughter, Colleen, who has had ongoing complications from a c-section in May required another emergency surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center. This w…

Knoxville, TN–Our Northernmost 2011 Cruising Destination

Before departing for Knoxville, we rented a car and rushed to Columbus, Ohio.  Daughter, Colleen, who has had ongoing complications from a c-section in May required another emergency surgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center. This w…

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-08-14 11:52:00

Day 348Benjamin Islands, North Channel,Ontario, Canada Monday, August 8, 2011 Jeremiah, Seamoore, and Dream Catcher anchored in Benjamin Bay Looper dinghies lined up for our get togetherLoopers at Benjamin Bay Jim finds a natural r…

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-08-14 11:52:00

Day 348Benjamin Islands, North Channel,Ontario, Canada Monday, August 8, 2011 Jeremiah, Seamoore, and Dream Catcher anchored in Benjamin Bay Looper dinghies lined up for our get togetherLoopers at Benjamin Bay Jim finds a natural r…

Just a few pics

Last night was a big one… got lots of pics to process then post. Our friend Josh threw an incredible party to celebrate his brother’s wedding. What a night!In the meantime, a few pics that came out well.These are the barrel houses on Wild Tamarind. W…

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-08-14 11:04:00

Days 346 – 347Little Current, Ontario, Canada Saturday, August 6 – Sunday, August 7, 2011  Strawberry Island Lighthouse Docked at Little Current Little Current boardwalk Little Current main street Linda’s gourmet pizzaSteve (…

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-08-14 11:04:00

Days 346 – 347Little Current, Ontario, Canada Saturday, August 6 – Sunday, August 7, 2011  Strawberry Island Lighthouse Docked at Little Current Little Current boardwalk Little Current main street Linda’s gourmet pizzaSteve (…

A Very Sad Day on Drift Away

Smudge, the 20 year old, old lady cat died last night.  For the equivalent of a 140 year old woman, she was in remarkably good shape until just a few months ago.   Her kidneys started to fail, and her thyroid was so messed up that she at…