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…
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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…
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…
Captain’s log:12-1-11
It’s December…..I’m grilling……I’m barefoot …. 
Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-12-01 15:32:00
Day 391 Andalusia Slough Anchorage Andalusia, ILTuesday, September 20, 2011 Fuel dock at Fairport Landing Looking upstream from our anchorageLooking downstream from our anchorageIt was another good day for…
Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-12-01 14:59:00
Day 390 Big Muddy’s Restaurant Burlington, IAMonday, September 19, 2011 Sections of the new Burlington Railroad Bridge under construction The free dock at Big Muddy’sBurlington Bridge from Big Muddy’s RestaurantWe fueled up at the K…
