Cadillac Mountain in the distance.20,000 years ago, the area was just rugged landscape. 15,000 years ago, a glacier started to move across it. 10,000 years ago, the glacier was 8,000 feet thick. As it moved, that’s what made this beautiful area. 8,000 …
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September Song 2012-08-08 16:01:00
Tina Hinckley’s Horse barn. Those of you who know Stephanie, know that she was big into horses years ago. She loves to go into a barn and take deep breaths. She loves the smell. Smells like you know what to me!They have huge tides up here. That’s Septe…
God’s Providence of Timing
In March when we were traveling through the Kansas City area I was able to see my friend Jean. Jean talked to me about retiring from Little Treasures sometime this summer. (of 2012) At that time I did not think too much about returning to Olathe anytime soon as Ron and I had just traveled […]
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Since we have been at home, we have been running around like crazy. We had dinner at John’s parents’ house on Sunday. Joan and Jim (John’s sister and brother) were also there. It was really nice to see them all and the food was excell…
Just a Sunset
Overslept, tired, still grouchy. Here’s a Brunswick sunset for you, though.Taken from the flybridge.
Mackinac Island!
We have arrived! Last April I booked a slip for three days (maximum they allow) at the Mackinac Island State Marina. Who would really know if we would make it this far and in the right amount of time? But, we did. We are docked to the bow of the Yorktown small cruise ship, […]
Milford to Queen Charlotte
Departing Milford late in the afternoon, it was roughly a 470 mule run up the Tasman Sea along the west coast of the South Island, around Farewell Spit, across Tasman Bay down the Cook Straight and then down Queen Charlotte … Continue reading …
Montreal to St Anne de Bellevue
We left Montreal at 8:00 AM as the lock schedule showed availability for pleasure craft at 9:00 AM. Short distance with a brisk 6 knot current which is visible on the buoy to the right. Our destination was St Anne de Bellevue, 37 mile…
PIRACY
August 8, 2012Portobelo, PANAMAPiracy is alive and well in the Caribbean. On August 30th, Capt. Cliff Vaughs lost his ship The Amistad to a crew of well-organized pirates. I am posting here his report to the American Embassy.Portobelo Bay: …
Mackinac Island Harbor, Mackinac Island, MI – 8/7/12
We had a slow start today by sleeping in a little so we didn’t get moving until late morning. Since Ricki had a hair appointment later this afternoon, we decided to just walk around a little and then have lunch.Hotel Lobby For lunch we stopp…
