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Working our butts off at Bald Eagle Lake

We had a great time visiting Rick’s sister and her family in New York, but , then it was time to hit the road – arriving back in Minnesota on the 15th of June, just in time for Brad’s Birthday and Father’s day.  Our gardens looked like an overgrow…

Merrickville, On

Cooking dinner, easier on the dock, saves heating up the boat, also saves using all the power in our batteries when we are not plugged in.Several downed trees along the water heading toward Merrickville, even one cottage which looked like a tree had co…

Merrickville, On

Cooking dinner, easier on the dock, saves heating up the boat, also saves using all the power in our batteries when we are not plugged in.Several downed trees along the water heading toward Merrickville, even one cottage which looked like a tree had co…

Bravo Zulu ole girl.

Havin’ a rum ‘n coke to celebrate the final voyage of the KnottyBuoyz II. She’s a good ole’ boat and amazes me how well she runs . I hope her new owners look after and enjoy her as much as we did!  :-)

Croton on Hudson

 We departed Liberty Landing in NJ and headed up the Hudson, 37 miles to Croton on Hudson. My cousin Liz accompanied us and again was our tour guide.  She took a train back from Croton, to Grand Central, walked to Penn Station and then boar…

Whoo Hoo!! 100,000 visitors to our site!!

100,000 visitors to the Opal Lady website, and for us a celebration!!! At 2.44pm today, Friday the 13th July we wish to thank all of you that follow our journey, its encouraging for me to see the visitors page and get the feedback, sort of makes the ho…

Whoo Hoo!! 100,000 visitors to our site!!

100,000 visitors to the Opal Lady website, and for us a celebration!!! At 2.44pm today, Friday the 13th July we wish to thank all of you that follow our journey, its encouraging for me to see the visitors page and get the feedback, sort of makes the ho…

Whoo Hoo!! 100,000 visitors to our site!!

100,000 visitors to the Opal Lady website, and for us a celebration!!! At 2.44pm today, Friday the 13th July we wish to thank all of you that follow our journey, its encouraging for me to see the visitors page and get the feedback, sort of makes the ho…

Keeping Goop (Poo In New Zealand) Fresh Over Time

You are looking at what Ponce de Leon was seeking, the secret to long life. Think you we exaggerate? The tube of adhesive in the photo could be several years old, or more. The formula for this elixir is hidden in the Saran Wrap, under the screw on tube cover. The Saran Wrap creates an […]

Hastings, ON, Lock Wall – 7/1/12

Farmer’s Market We didn’t have far to go today only 20 miles, so another  trip to the donut shop was in order before we left.  Ricki & Michelle made the trip and stopped by an outdoor market on their way as well to pick up some fre…