We left Merrickville at 9:30 AM for our next stop, Smith Falls. The dock there does not take reservations but I called them and they had several docks left so we locked up the final 3 locks, a total of 5 locks today and 14 miles. W…
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FPB 97-1 Aluminum Plate Shipment Arrives – Plate Cutting Begins Soon
A milestone in the FPB 97 program – the first shipment of aluminum plate has arrived from the distributors where it has been in storage. This is of course 5000 series alloy, with certs on its metalurgy. A small part of the inventory, which will soon be on the bed of the computer driven cutter. […]
North Channel fun – Little Currenr to Gore Bay
We stayed in Little Current for a total of three days due to rain, high winds and high seas on the North Channel. This gave us the opportunity to explore the community.Anchor Inn at the top of the business district. Note the clouds.Little C…
Newport and Cuttyhunk– Pictures of our travels
Last week found us in Newport RI among the BIG boats and the 20+ birds that pooped all over our forward decks. What a mess that created and to try and cleanup was no easy feat. The salt water wash down decided not to work and we are running low on fresh water. Stan and … Continue reading »
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The rental car had to be returned today. Boo hoo! It started out a little warm today, but as the day went on, the wind picked up and the temperature dropped. We are expected to have 20 to 30 mph winds and heavy rain tonight and tomorr…
Green Bay and Caterpillar Engines
Muriel June’s beautiful Caterpillar engines are referred to as “The Ladies.” Alan talks to them every day, encourages them, and treats them with care and kindness. Today, after a visit to Caterpillar in Green Bay to buy just the right fluids and filters, the Ladies have been treated to cleaning and changing of their […]
A few more images
of our recent cruise on the Trent Severn Waterway
Touring Jekyll Island
Yesterday, we took the Navi-Nut (patent pending) head of Research and Development, Kent Boatguy, for a well deserved holiday to Jekyll Island. Joining Pam and I was our daughter Megan, and Rod and Patti from Second Chance. Jekyll…
Tiger
Our Tiger, posing in front of what used to be an antique store in Rosedale Ontario. As many of the towns along the Trent Severn Waterway, this little hamlet has seen better days…
Aug. 14 – Grand Isle, VT
Still Catching UpNichols Point – AnchorageWe had a short cruise this morning to an anchorage in Vermont. We spent the day on the boat catching up on paper work, emails and a few boat chores. The day was mostly overcast…so it was a …
