On to Lake Michigan

We recently learned that the Newtown Bee published an article about our Loop journey,  We had corresponded with Nancy Crevier so she was very familiar with the trip and us.  We would like to thank her for her beautiful article.  She took…

Forging ahead with Plan "C"

Not a whole lot to report. Bad weather an 50th. b/day celebrations pretty much wiped out the weekend. I have managed to hobble together a couple more bows for the shed.I’ve figured out a system to put them together pretty quick. Now all I need is time …

Port Clyde, ME

Click here to see our progress map.  Our current location is at the top of the list. We have been in Port Clyde Harbor on a mooring ball since Sunday, 8/22, (today is Wednesday).  We will be here until at least Friday when we hope this storm…

June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 21 – 25

Day 21 – Sunday, July 4 – Port Aransas 4th of July fireworks! Port Aransas Marina provided a roasted pig for the 4th celebration. Everyone who attended brought a side dish.Day 22 – Monday, July 5 – Port Aransas to Costa Grande, Port O’Conner, TX Port A…

June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 18 – 20

Day 18 – Thursday, July 1 – Day after the storm, well deserved rest day!Day 19 – Friday, July 2 – Island Moorings back to Port Aransas City Marina Cleaning up marina after storm! Daniel hanging out!Timing is everything! Some of the tallest sailing ship…

June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 15 – 17

Day 15 – Monday, June 28 – Storm Alex coming our way! Need to move boat inland to Island Moorings Marina. Confirmed reservations with marina and car rental.Day 16 – Tuesday, June 29 – Moved boat to Island Moorings Marina for storm protection.Day 17 – W…

June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 11 – 14

Day 11 – Thursday, June 24 – Aransas Pass Yacht Club to Port Aransas City Marina. Went out in dinghy just before dark to see dolphins but didn’t see any. Day 12 – Friday, June 25 – Layday in Port Aransas. Took dinghy to (Barry’s) shell beach, jumped ov…

June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 9 & 10

Day 9 – Tuesday, June 22 – Corpus Christi to Aransas Pass Yacht Club. Day 10 – Wednesday, June 23 – Spent an extra day with the Aransas Pass Yacht Club.

June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 7 & 8

Day 7 – Sunday, June 20 – Layday in Corpus. USS Lexington! Day 8 – Monday, June 21 – Layday in Corpus. Trip to the USS Lexington. Kids!

June & July 2010 – Our Big Trip – Day 6

Day 6 – Saturday, June 19 – Key Allegro to Corpus Christi Marina.Today we took the inside cut, a route that we’ve never done before. This allowed us to reduce the amount of time in open water. Open water has not been fun as it has been windy causing …