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POSITION UPDATE – FLORENCE, ALABAMA

As you know, we broke down the day before Thanksgiving.  We got out of the yard yesterday, December 2.  The total time for repairs was only 4 days. The pricetag could have been worse.  Well, there you go.  We are done with that epis…

POSITION UPDATE – FLORENCE, ALABAMA

As you know, we broke down the day before Thanksgiving.  We got out of the yard yesterday, December 2.  The total time for repairs was only 4 days. The pricetag could have been worse.  Well, there you go.  We are done with that epis…

The Great Australian Bight


We left the beautiful Arid Bay, Scarlett was still sleeping. We plan our passages to leave in the early hours before the wind gets up! In most cases this happens.   Above: Anchored at Arid Bay The many islands and bays of the archepeligo of the Recherche are well worth exploring!  After yesterdays’ large seas, we decided to stay well offshore and it has paid off! The swells are large 3-4m with the occasional one higher. The nose comes up and over the swells, but when the nose dips down the …

The Great Australian Bight

We left the beautiful Arid Bay, Scarlett was still sleeping. We plan our passages to leave in the early hours before the wind gets up! In most cases this happens.

Above: Anchored at Arid Bay

The many islands and bays of the archepeligo of the Reche…

ELVIS IN TUPELO AND IN MEMPHIS (GRACELAND)

We have seen Houston Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian, the Liberty Bell and several other “monuments” of national stature.  However, as far as Brenda is concerned, these must necessarily…

ELVIS IN TUPELO AND IN MEMPHIS (GRACELAND)

We have seen Houston Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Smithsonian, the Liberty Bell and several other “monuments” of national stature.  However, as far as Brenda is concerned, these must necessarily…

Captain’s log:12-1-11

     It’s December…..I’m grilling……I’m barefoot …. :)

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-12-01 15:32:00

Day 391       Andalusia Slough Anchorage Andalusia, ILTuesday, September 20, 2011  Fuel dock at Fairport Landing Looking upstream from our anchorageLooking downstream from our anchorageIt was another good day for…

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-12-01 14:59:00

Day 390  Big Muddy’s Restaurant Burlington, IAMonday, September 19, 2011  Sections of the new Burlington Railroad Bridge under construction  The free dock at Big Muddy’sBurlington Bridge from Big Muddy’s RestaurantWe fueled up at the K…

Dream Catcher’s Great Loop 2011-12-01 14:05:00

Days 388 – 389     Keokuk Yacht ClubKeokuk, IA Saturday, September 17 – Sunday, September 18, 2011Keokuk Yacht ClubDream Catcher docked in front of the clubhouse It was another 9 hour day, and again we were lucky to boat…