What makes cruising so much fun? For us, it’s the adventure of exploring new places, making new friends, as well as introducing old friends to familiar, favorite island spots. We love sharing with guests the many joys of simply being aboard, giving t…
Back in Brewerton
Thursday 6/30/11 We’re back at Tourist following a whirlwind visit home to catch up with family and friends and of course the required doctor, dentist, optometrist, etc. visits that seem to be part of the aging proce…
Cruising Behind Schedule
Working while cruising, especially if you are compulsive, can be difficult. Throw in enticing small towns like Georgetown, South Carolina, where the marina office features a veranda with rocking chairs – locals use them – and the schedule quickly goes out the window. We stopped here to have the folks who make our controls, Glendinning […]
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Sue, Norm and John. The neon bar at the Blue Grotto.The neon tables at the Blue Grotto. Sue and the funky sink in the restroom.After cleaning up the breakfast dishes, we put the dinghy in the water to go exploring. We went to West Marine. There was a m…
Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2, 2011
Friday, Harbor Beach Marina to Harrisville Harbor Marina, MI: It was another calm and smooth ride on Lake Huron today. It was sunny with a breeze; can’t ask for any thing better. I was a little nervous about crossing Saginaw Bay becau…
June 30, 2011, Thursday
A few more pictures from Harbor Beach Marina:Sun rise at Harbor Beach on 7-1-2011Walking path on the break wall at Harbor Beach on 6-30-2011Entrance to Harbor Beach Marina 6-30-2011
Mystery Duck, Tennis Balls, and Messy Wires
I saw this guy paddle by Drift Away the other day. He was alone, even though he appears to be a juvenile. I looked all through our bird book and couldn’t figure out what he is. If anyone knows, I’d appreciate a…
Teos Ruins
The Teos Ruins were originally built in the 2nd Century BC. Through the centuries the various inhabitants have added to the many temples, amphitheaters, etc. We hiked the area, walking through fields that have not yet been excavated and have goats, cow…
FPB 115 Cruising Pilot House
We have been hard at work and a little behind schedule on our web posts, and it is time to catch up. Previously you saw the commercial version of the FPB 115 pilot house. This is what we would term a conventional layout, albeit with quite a large volume.
As this is a working area at […]
