Our friends the Heimers arrived this morning. They drove from Minnesota and will travel with us the rest of the trip home. Kirk left for home in their car. Worked out pretty slick.Pretty quiet on the river today for the most part.Our one bit of excitem…
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SATURDAY JUNE 2ND, 2012
Our friends the Heimers arrived this morning. They drove from Minnesota and will travel with us the rest of the trip home. Kirk left for home in their car. Worked out pretty slick.Pretty quiet on the river today for the most part.Our one bit of excitem…
FRIDAY JUNE 1ST, 2012
Today took us from Ottawa to Peoria, Illinois. The trip was uneventful. Kirk took his turn at the helm. Ross looks a bit terrorized, but Kirk did fine.We had to wait at the first lock of the day for a towboat to lock through. We were allowed to tie up …
FRIDAY JUNE 1ST, 2012
Today took us from Ottawa to Peoria, Illinois. The trip was uneventful. Kirk took his turn at the helm. Ross looks a bit terrorized, but Kirk did fine.We had to wait at the first lock of the day for a towboat to lock through. We were allowed to tie up …
THURSDAY MAY 31ST, 2012
Cold this morning and rainy. Check out this fashion statement! Think it will catch on? I know what you’re thinking. This from the person who was making wise cracks about the guy with the striped shirt and plaid pants? Don’t worry, I won’t go out …
THURSDAY MAY 31ST, 2012
Cold this morning and rainy. Check out this fashion statement! Think it will catch on? I know what you’re thinking. This from the person who was making wise cracks about the guy with the striped shirt and plaid pants? Don’t worry, I won’t go out …
WEDNESDAY MAY 30TH, 2012
Ross’ brother Kirk arrived late last night. It made for a short night but we’re anxious to get moving and be done with the temperamental Lake Michigan. Am I right about the skyline of Chicago, or what?After about 11 miles on lake, we entered the C…
TUESDAY MAY 29TH, 2012
A cold front passed through and it is a perfect day to walk around the downtown. I can’t help but look like a tourist as I gawk up and down at the incredible architecture of the buildings. Not many cities are able to combine the old with the ne…
WEDNESDAY MAY 30TH, 2012
Ross’ brother Kirk arrived late last night. It made for a short night but we’re anxious to get moving and be done with the temperamental Lake Michigan. Am I right about the skyline of Chicago, or what?After about 11 miles on lake, we entered the C…
TUESDAY MAY 29TH, 2012
A cold front passed through and it is a perfect day to walk around the downtown. I can’t help but look like a tourist as I gawk up and down at the incredible architecture of the buildings. Not many cities are able to combine the old with the ne…
