The Downside of Electronic Engine Controls

Failed Main Engine wiring harness SIM module connectorLast week we decided to go to Victoria, BC for a few days since the Fall weather has been so nice. Joe and Sarah Dreussi were going to go with us and had placed Gracie, their black lab, into doggie…

The Minor Delay Problem Seems to Be Resolved

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The issue preventing the truck from leaving Los Angeles with the boat seems to have been resolved.  Unfortunately, it would appear that the window of opportunity to leave and get into Rockport before the weekend has closed.  Thus, a…

Starting Main Cabin Floors

With the aft cabin floor finished, we are moving on to the main cabin. Began some basic framing and lay out work this week. Our friend, John Simpkins came down from Seattle for a visit so we put him to work. He brought some damp northwest weather with …

Seabright 2010-10-19 15:49:00

 Here are a few shots of the demo of our  faithful, yet sadly, Old dock. Multiple pilings were rotted and the whole thing was in bad shape.  It was an interesting process to watch and while an unplanned improvement we are thrilled with t…

Where has the summer gone

Where has the summer gone, I mean really.It was only yesterday we had arrived home in Kilmarnock Va with a big list of things that needed to be done. Now we are talking of heading south again next week. The summer days seemed to melt one day into the n…

San Domingo to the Potomac River

Tuesday October 5th – Honey I’m not enjoying this”,,, hmmmmmmmmm never thought I’d hear those words coming from my lips. Let’s back up for a moment. Early in the morning, NOAA predicted that the seas would be manageable 1-2 ft, and the winds would…

Great Loop Date: 10.13.2010 (Wednesday): Wolf, Wolf …

Day #62: 1553.3 total miles (52.0 miles)Locks: 12 total (today: 0)Port #29 – Wolf Island (Anchorage; Crump, TN)OB and NII Wishin left Mermaid at 7:40AM getting back on track toward the second scheduled anchorage, Wolf Island. Sea Estate left about an…

Lake Michigan

Perhaps it should be called Lake Michigos! (sorry as I remember it, that is Yiddish,  for “Crazy” or maybe it should be Mishouganah – whatever)People may complain about the Delaware Bay, but it is only one day. Lake Michigan was 22 days, of wh…

Vacationing with Rick and Lynnie

We’re in Cary NC (near Raleigh) at Rick and Lynnie’s house which, as Norm says, has a whole room just for laundry!  We’re enjoying being in a home with lots of room and being with our friends whom we haven’t seen in person for a year.  We’ve …

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2010-10-18 10:19:00

Day 53       Joe Wheeler State Park, Rogersville, Alabama,  MM 277 Tennessee River        Sunday, October 17, 2010          Gold fla…