John got an email from UPS this morning saying that the delivery information was not complete and that he should contact them so they could deliver it tomorrow. It needed a business name. Unfortunately, John did not see this email until one…
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Alaska – Part 2
Mostly pictures this time – Mother Nature really tells the best story with a bit of our stuff thrown in. First, a few shots from around Bristol Bay Lodge – And one later in the week with a storm approaching. … Continue reading →
Los Angeles to Whangarei: Sarah Visits Circa
After a long flight and 36 hours without sleep, I am sitting in a lovely conference room in the offices of Circa Marine in Whangarei, New Zealand. As I type, I am wearing a long-sleeved shirt, a sweater over that, a scarf and my coat and I’m STILL cold. My thin Los Angeles blood was […]
One Toke Over the Line
This post isn’t related to cruising, really, but bear with me. Most people out cruising full time are now baby boomers. No, I don’t have any facts to back that statement up, but I’m guessing its true. Do you remember when you we…
Aug. 27 -1 Whitehall, NY
Champlain CanalChamplain Canal Lock 12 WallToday’s journey took us through farmland, mountains and marshes…the lake narrowed to a small meandering river and we had to begin to watch our depth again. It was a beautiful area, but different from…
DuSable Marina, Chicago, IL – 8/27/12
Mike (Queen Kathleen) and I checked the weather and wind which looked good except the wind would be out of the NW that if it picked up would hit us on the beam as we crossed the 45 miles of open water to Chicago. We left New Buffalo at 8:30 in a …
DuSable Marina, Chicago, IL – 8/27/12
Mike (Queen Kathleen) and I checked the weather and wind which looked good except the wind would be out of the NW that if it picked up would hit us on the beam as we crossed the 45 miles of open water to Chicago. We left New Buffalo at 8:30 in…
Happy Hours
M/V Broulee passing the light at Thomas Point Shoal What was supposed to be a quick one day reunion with Rick, Deb & Izzy (M/V Broulee) has turned into the start of our newest adventure as we have decided to start moving sou…
It’s all about the wind – Charlevoix to Leland, MI
We departed today (Monday 8/27 at 9:30AM) for Leland, MI after spending five lovely days in Charlevoix, our favorite port on Lake Michigan. Thanks to 5 to 10 MPH winds from the west, the 36 mile four hour run was made on seas less than 1 foo…
Anna Mae got a new paint job
We had her hull painted and some minor mechanical work done at Townsend Bay Marine in Port Townsend Washington. They did a wonderful job. We motored home to Portland Oregon and had an uneventful trip, just the way we like it. Anna Mae joined us i…
