After leaving Florence, we took advantage of some reasonable weather to anchor out for a couple of nights. There was rain in the forecast, but it was not expected to get that cold.
It usually works as follows: the weather will be …
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Captain’s log:12-8-11
OK, sorry about that last post. But seriously , weatherwise it doesn’t get much better. It does get a little chilly though. This is a picture of us toughing it out on the dock last night.Keep in mind that as I write this …
Life’s2Short 2011-12-07 14:42:00
Swallowing the Anchor: The Final Blog Update
The Admiral has informed me that it is my duty to write the final blog update, and it deeply saddens me to put these final words and photos together. 
After 5+ years, 22,000+ miles, 149 locks, and too ma…
Gulf Intra-Coastal Waterway
After completing some routine maintenance chores at Dog River Marina in Mobile, we waited in port for a good weather window to cross Mobile Bay. Although the forecast was for continued brisk winds, November 11th dawned almost eerily calm.A chat with lo…
Joliet to St. Pete (Oct 8 to Nov 21)
We left Joliet early the next morning. During a nearly 11 hour cruising day, we went about 67 miles, but also through 4 locks for a total drop of about 120 feet. It was a nice October Saturday and we were far from being the only boat on the…
POSITION UPDATE – FLORENCE, ALABAMA
As you know, we broke down the day before Thanksgiving. We got out of the yard yesterday, December 2. The total time for repairs was only 4 days. The pricetag could have been worse. Well, there you go. We are done with that epis…
POSITION UPDATE – FLORENCE, ALABAMA
As you know, we broke down the day before Thanksgiving. We got out of the yard yesterday, December 2. The total time for repairs was only 4 days. The pricetag could have been worse. Well, there you go. We are done with that epis…
The Great Australian Bight
We left the beautiful Arid Bay, Scarlett was still sleeping. We plan our passages to leave in the early hours before the wind gets up! In most cases this happens. Above: Anchored at Arid Bay The many islands and bays of the archepeligo of the Recherche are well worth exploring! After yesterdays’ large seas, we decided to stay well offshore and it has paid off! The swells are large 3-4m with the occasional one higher. The nose comes up and over the swells, but when the nose dips down the …
The Great Australian Bight
We left the beautiful Arid Bay, Scarlett was still sleeping. We plan our passages to leave in the early hours before the wind gets up! In most cases this happens.
Above: Anchored at Arid Bay
The many islands and bays of the archepeligo of the Reche…
ELVIS IN TUPELO AND IN MEMPHIS (GRACELAND)
We have seen Houston Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian, the Liberty Bell and several other “monuments” of national stature. However, as far as Brenda is concerned, these must necessarily…
