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Moor $tuff 2012-09-10 08:03:00

By on September 10, 2012 in Moor $tuff
Saturday, September 8, 2012

88°00.14’ W

41°50.52’ N

Home

Lombard, Illinois



Dock in New Buffalo



We have officially returned to our home in Lombard, Illinois! Since arriving in New Buffalo, Michigan – August 24th, our time has been well spent. In addition to the routine things an absentee boater must incur upon returning home, such as paying bills, making doctor appointments, visiting family members and many other less important things, Barb and I have decided to store our boat on Lake Michigan for this winter season. January, February and March are filled with travel plans and after that we will consider the 2013 boating season!



Looper gathering



We attended a great looper gathering in Chicago on September 1st hosted by Ellen & Woody Sutton. On our way to their lake front condo we picked up Jim and Belinda traveling on Rickshaw and drove them to the event. Later that evening we returned them to their boat before driving back to our boat in New Buffalo, Michigan!



On the train



We did a quick trip to Delaware City, Delaware to retrieve our car that was left there when we returned to our boat in April! After our 21 hour AMTRAK train ride, we got on a city bus that took us to within 3 city blocks of our car. The Buick started on the first turn of the key and we were good to go. We stayed the night, and in the morning we said good bye to friends at the marina before driving to New Buffalo to spend the night on our boat.

Now that we fly the Gold AGLCA burgee I feel that I am ready to start another adventure. Will we keep the boat and switch to an RV is the big question! I think a little of both would be great! Until such time that we make a decision, Barb and I want to thank all that followed our blog over the past five years and to all the LOOPERS that we cruised with – you have filled our lives with the most outstanding memories anyone could experience!

This is MOOR $TUFF signing out!



Moor $tuff 2012-09-10 08:03:00

By on September 10, 2012 in Moor $tuff
Saturday, September 8, 2012

88°00.14’ W

41°50.52’ N

Home

Lombard, Illinois



Dock in New Buffalo



We have officially returned to our home in Lombard, Illinois! Since arriving in New Buffalo, Michigan – August 24th, our time has been well spent. In addition to the routine things an absentee boater must incur upon returning home, such as paying bills, making doctor appointments, visiting family members and many other less important things, Barb and I have decided to store our boat on Lake Michigan for this winter season. January, February and March are filled with travel plans and after that we will consider the 2013 boating season!



Looper gathering



We attended a great looper gathering in Chicago on September 1st hosted by Ellen & Woody Sutton. On our way to their lake front condo we picked up Jim and Belinda traveling on Rickshaw and drove them to the event. Later that evening we returned them to their boat before driving back to our boat in New Buffalo, Michigan!



On the train



We did a quick trip to Delaware City, Delaware to retrieve our car that was left there when we returned to our boat in April! After our 21 hour AMTRAK train ride, we got on a city bus that took us to within 3 city blocks of our car. The Buick started on the first turn of the key and we were good to go. We stayed the night, and in the morning we said good bye to friends at the marina before driving to New Buffalo to spend the night on our boat.

Now that we fly the Gold AGLCA burgee I feel that I am ready to start another adventure. Will we keep the boat and switch to an RV is the big question! I think a little of both would be great! Until such time that we make a decision, Barb and I want to thank all that followed our blog over the past five years and to all the LOOPERS that we cruised with – you have filled our lives with the most outstanding memories anyone could experience!

This is MOOR $TUFF signing out!



Sept. 9 – Chesapeake City, MD

By on September 10, 2012 in The Pearl

Back to MarylandChesapeake City Free DockSea Tow brought a sailboat into the marina around 2:30 this morning…docked them right next to us. Of course the commotion woke us up, but we could tell then it was going to be a good day for headi…

Are You a Cacher or a Muggle?

By on September 10, 2012 in Drift Away

I bought a little handheld GPS. I need one so I could enter the coordinates of the four corners of the property we’re buying in upstate NY. When we clear it, I want to make sure that we stay on our own land.I really didn’t care what kind of a GPS I b…

Year 2 Day Day 163

By on September 9, 2012 in Queen Kathleen

Today is Sunday, September 9th and we've been here at Grafton Harbor Marina since last Wednesday.  This is a very nice marina and a great little town.  We had dinner Wednesday night with several other boaters and then had to say good-bye to them …

9 September 2012 Cape May, NY

By on September 9, 2012 in Kindred Spirit III

We set a record for us on Friday, the 7th, that I’m not eager to repeat. We ran (or poked) from Atlantic Highlands via the Atlantic Ocean, arriving at Cape May 130 miles and 15 hours later making for a weary captain and last mate. Weather tonight look…

Block Island, RI

By on September 9, 2012 in September Song

Block Island was just a short stop, but that didn’t mean we couldn’t do a little exploring, and have a little fun. We took the family car (tender) into town, and most of the stores are the same as many we have seen, t-shirts etc, so we didn’t do a whol…

September Song 2012-09-09 17:56:00

By on September 9, 2012 in September Song

I love these signs.The ferry terminal on Block Island.They love to display their collection of lobster trap floats.Another lobster shack. Great places, and delicious lobstah!

September Song 2012-09-09 17:55:00

By on September 9, 2012 in September Song

Fun with the girls at the beach.Cassie, playing with her new toy.We have 25 foot leashes for them if it’s required, but it gives them plenty of line to play in the sand, chase their toys, and swim. HAPPY GIRLS!We left Block Island, and headed to the &n…

Double Rainbow takes our breath away!

By on September 9, 2012 in Masterplan

Check out what we got to watch unfold tonight! Click on the link below to see all the photos from our evening in Oak Bluffs.  Just magnificent. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3370851965159.114264.1685041929&type=1&l=3942aaa62c Here is a taste to wet your curiosity.