August 27 and 28, 2012; Monday, Grand Harbor Marina to Bay Hill Marina, Athens, AL: Got going about 07:00 again this morning. We had 2 Locks today; Wilson Lock with a 93′ lift and Joe Wheeler Lock with a 48′ lift. We got to Bay Hill Marina and gassed…
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Ancient Stratonikeia
Merhaba,
It seems as if every time we turn around this past week we bump into cruising friends from other parts of the world. Last night was the first Cruisers Happy Hour at Pineapple Restaurant. About 30 people showed; some ne…
Leaving Chicago
Muriel June has been parked near the Chicago Police Boat center. We had some good conversations. However, when they put the red lights on hang on because they do not follow the big “No Wake” sign next to us. Our time in Chicago has been outstanding, from the many athletes and friends on the Muriel June, […]
Obsession is normal
Because that’s what the Yarnharlot signed in my book.. (Continued…)
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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…
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 …
