We’ve got a few photos (from the hundreds we get every month) to share. Assuming you have seen much of this before (or can if you go back in the archives) we’ll concentrate on a few unusual details, beginning with how to remove a prop shaft without dropping the rudder. The first two photos are […]
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What To Do On A Rainy Day?
Well, here’s the situation. Pam and daughter Megan drove to Louisiana to deliver Pam’s car to son Sean and his wife Amira. They’re just starting out in life and need wheels. Since we live on a boat and don’t work, we can get by with m…
Aug. 4 – Ottawa, ON
We’re Having a Heat WaveDowntown DockThis morning started out as a beautiful day, but we knew it would be very hot by the afternoon, so we took advantage of the nice morning and went for another bike ride. This time we rode along the Ottawa River pas…
2012 Cruise, Part II
On the 29th of July, Big Run was gracefully slipped back into the water. This past Friday, August 3rd, we did a short sea trial and I am proud to say everything checked out okay (or not). The work on Big Run continu…
De Tour Marina, De Tour, MI – 8/4/12
Since we have decided to stay another day or so due to high winds on the water, we decided to explore the town. De Tour is located in the upper peninsula of Michigan and the folks here are known as Yoopers. St. Marys RiverLooking out from th…
GLEE
Yesterday was a great day. I got to the market and do some groceries, the first time in over a month. I got delivered to SMOL for a visit. Then I got picked up and came home and actually prepared a meal for my friend Deborah G. and me. She made a f…
Saturday, August 4, 2012
There is a pattern forming here. I am skipping days of posting, not because there is nothing going on, but because we are busy with our family and friends. Friday night we went to the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club’s “Barbecue Bash”. We …
Southbound
We are approximately 350 nm north of Brisbane wandering south. After 6 weeks of windy rough weather in the Cairns area, we have had near perfect conditions for the last week. Most days we have traveled 50
Southbound
We are approximately 350 nm north of Brisbane wandering south. After 6 weeks of windy rough weather in the Cairns area, we have had near perfect conditions for the last week. Most days we have traveled 50
From My Galley Window
From My Galley Window (A perfect “after sunset” in the Whitsundays, Australia) Water, shimmering navy blue satin, shot with streaks of dark silver grey. Distant mountains, gun metal grey and closer dotted islands, velvet black, in stark rel…
