Yesterday, I decided that I should actually tackle a boat project. Why, I don’t know, but I did. It’s been brutally hot here in Georgia with the heat index well over 100 degrees every day. But along with that heat comes whomping …
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Rosedale
Tied up in Rosedale
This is one of the few still remaining unserviced government wharfs on the Trent Severn Waterway. A quaint little spot and if you are self sufficient, it can be a welcome brake from tying up at those “full service” e…
The Lambert gene
My mom was 1 of 13, and raised in a poor family where it was necessary to grow and preserve your own food. As a result my summer memories are of helping to harvest, wash, peel, sterilize Mason jars and preserve. Oddly as a young teen I enjoyed this. …
Mackinaw City Marina, Mackinaw City, MI – 8/11/12
Today was a day of rest to try and get rid of all the sore and aching body parts as a result of our trip over here yesterday. Ricki has both knees with hot patches on them trying to get them to work again and I am just sore all over. Later …
Ottawa
We moved a mile from Hull Marina across the Ottawa River to the blue line to enter the locks at Ottawa. The first lockage is at 8:30 AM. since there are 8 locks to traverse and a lot of things to see in Ottawa we wanted to be tied up …
For You NFL Fans
and you David Bowie fans…I know; nothing to do with boats or cruising, but you have to admit it’s very clever. Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Mystic Seaport, Here We Come!
Monday dawned a bit overcast but with enough sunshine to do our engine check with confidence. Our planned departure was around 8, when the line handlers came on duty. Once Tom looked at the weather, we hurried up our pre-departure routine a…
Parallel Bars of the non-Olympic Variety
Yesterday Al took 8 steps in the parallel bars. He is doing amazing with his balance, during standing. His sitting balance is very good. Unfortunately I missed his milestone because I was discussing him with his covering physician. (Continued…)
Mackinac: Geology, Gardens and Scouting
Today, our last day on Mackinac Island, gave us a chance to walk to the top of the island to see the famous Arch Rock. The Island is basically limestone uplift and the edge of the island with limestone cliffs created a beautiful arch in the cliffs by wind/water erosion. Walking through the natural […]
Pulpit Harbor – It Weaves A Web
Pulpit Harbor, Maine is one of those destinations that can catch you in its web. There is room to anchor, it is well-protected from all but one direction, wild life a-plenty is in residence, interesting boats to study come and go, and there are friends new and old with whom to discourse. Add good communications […]
