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Riviera Dunes ! Bucket List crosses her wake

We crossed our wake about 2:00pm on Wednesday November 21. About 25 of our friends were at our slip to meet us as we arrived home. Truly a trip of a lifetime, many ask would you do it again. I say yes I would leave tomorrow and just do the east coast and Canada and come home via the east coast. ( sk...

Clearwater

Our first night back on the gulf coast! So excited to get home tomorrow.

Carrabell-The Crossing

Ron was waiting for me with the boat running as i got out of the cab, 1 line to release and off we went. Jubilant had made the turn to the gulf before Carrabelle and were going only about 5 mph until we caught up to them. A beautiful night crossing with almost a full moon, clouds so it was not as br...

Bluewater Bay Marina- Carrabelle

We stopped here as they have a "courtesy" car that they reserved for us to get me to the airport on Monday. Hmmmmm we drove it to the store and on the way we called Enterprise and rented a car. Not sure that car would have made the 90 mile trip to Panama City and back for Ron. At this point in the t...

Pensacola Yacht Club

Spent 4 nights at the Pensacola Yacht Club, more good food. Our friend Mick was staying with friends on the ICW and came to pick us up to go to the National Naval Aviation Museum. WOW what a fabulous place, it takes the history of aviation to another level. Presidential helicopters, Blue Angels plan...

Homeport Marina

Homeport Marina home to LULU's Jimmy Buffett's sister. Enjoyed time with friends we met at Green Turtle Bay who winter here. We relaxed an caught our breath. Enjoyed good food and friends as Mick on Phantom caught up with us here. We are working our way as close as we can get to Panama City as I hav...

Grand Mariner

That darn time change! So it gets dark now at 5 pm so the last 1 1/2 hours of the trip we did in the dark. Good experience my captain says. For what not sure but we made it. These are not our best photos of the trip but after 118 miles +, 1 1/2 hours in the dark and it started to rain as we docked....

Bobby's Fish Camp mm 118

From here to Mobile is about 118 miles and we will leave early tomorrow and make the longest run of the trip. Bobby's Fish Camp is a staple on the loop nothing more that a floating barge to tie up to much like Hoppies up on the Mississippi River. About 8 boats were there when we arrive and we rafted...

Demopolis

A quick stop for fuel and to wait for the lock to clear a couple barges. A quick anchorage tonight at about mm185. A foggy morning from our anchorage. Waited for the fog to clear, the river has many tree stumps & debris so you really need to see the water. In a few of the photo's you can see 2 deer...

Heflin Lock

We are traveling with Mick on Phantom., and a anchorage tonight right after the Heflin Lock. A nice quiet spot about 

Columbus Marina mm335

Storms brought us in for the night to Columbus marina, we had planned to anchor but a covered slip sounded great. We are moving quickly through this part of the trip as we are ready to see the blue water of the gulf. We must admit it is chilly and longing for the warm breeze of the Gulf of Mexico. A...

Midway Marina

As we start our journey down the Tenn- Tom Waterway, the waterway was built to connect the Tennessee River with the Tombigbee River. There are 10 locks our last 10 of the trip, 234 miles long. At Demopolis, AL the Tenn- Tom will connect with the Tombigbee River, to the Mobile River, Mobile Bay and t...

Aqua Marina second time around

As you can see from the map a fast trip all over the country. We are back on the boat and ready to start our trip down the Tenn- Tom Waterway. We will backtrack through the last 2 locks and back to Iuka, Mississippi. Turn south and head towards the Gulf of Mexico.

Atlanta

As we saw the wildflowers in the middle of the Highway, we realized we have never driven through Atlanta at this time of year. So pretty.

The Gauss's

A quick trip with Ann to see my niece Caitlin, Matt and Liz. Liz is growing so fast! Fun to spend time with them all.

The Murphy's

Fun to spend time with Pat & Brenda we have missed them on this trip. As always at the Murphy home you are feed very well!

AGLCA Fall Rendezvous

The final night of our rendezvous we enjoyed our friends, after this meeting we will all scatter as many of of have trips planned home, others will head to the warmer weather of Florida as fast as possible. Ron and I will leave in the morning and drive to Bradenton, I will then fly home to Michigan...

Joe Wheeler State Park

2 locks today and yes of course we had to wait. Didn't have to travel much more that 15 miles, although we could not leave Florence until about noon waiting for the commercial traffic to clear the locks so we arrived Joe Wheeler about dusk with a flurry of friends to meet us. Always fun pulling in w...

Florence

The Tennessee River was beautiful as we made our way to Florence. We met up with TXAU ( Texas Gold ) and Jubilant to enjoy of course more food and beverages. We are all headed to the AGLCA fall meeting at Joe Wheeler State Park. It will be great to see friends we have not seen in awhile and enjoy a...

Aqua Marina

Pulling into Aqua Marina for 3-4 days. Scheduled maintenance, transmission fluid etc. As we pull in we see our friends from Bradenton - Riviera Dunes our home marina on Babe, we have not seen since Canada. We are right at the corner where Mississippi, Alabama, & Tennessee meet. Not much around here...

Pickwick Lake

We continued down the Tennessee River towards Pickwick Lock & Dam. Traveling with a group of about 5 looper boats. Ok can we talk about spiders. The mess they create is horrific! Every morning webs and stains from the spiders Never saw this in Michigan or Florida. They do make a spray to clean up th...

Clifton Marina

We pulled into Clifton Marina after a beautiful day of traveling the Tennessee River. The colors are just starting to turn here and reminds us of home in Michigan. Clifton Marina cooked a great spaghetti dinner for us for a small fee and we enjoyed meeting new loopers and catching up with old friend...

Lick Creek

A beautiful anchor in Lick Creek, a steak on the grill and nature. We were joined by Jubaliant and Otter and we all took our corner of the lake and enjoyed.

Pebble Isle Marina

We are starting to slow down on the number of miles we do per day. We don't have to be at Joe Wheeler State Park for the AGLCA fall rendezvous until October 15. We left Paris Landing with a few other looper boats on our way to Pebble Isle Marina. The Tennessee River banks are beautiful limestone. We...

Paris Landing State Park

Made a quick stop here after our long day to Nashville yesterday. Caught up with TXAU and Jubilant and off we go down the river.

Grand Rivers,TN

One more time with passion. We left the Ohio River at Paducah to head to the Cumberland River. About 1/3 of the way down the Cumberland we found out that the Barkley Dam has been closed since last night. Electrical problems on the Dam door. So we all slowed way down. We arrive about 2:30 and it was...

Paducah

Another 97.7 mile day to Paducah, KY my mom says I have been there before when we lived in Sikeston, MO I rushed to hook Ron up so he could watch our grandson Max on hockey TV. He scored a goal as a defenseman Grandpa was so proud. A fast dinner and off to sleep. To the Cumberland River tomorrow and...

Little Diversion Channel

Bucket List at Little Diversion We anchored out in a very sweet spot that most loopers anchor as we found out. We ran 110 miles that day with our fleet of looper friends. Met back up with the 2 boats that could not get into Hoppies as they did not have enough room. Dead tired and ready for food and...

Kimmswick

A fleet of about 7 looper boats left Alton together headed for Hoppie's - a looper landmark. As we passed the Gateway Arch we took pictures of each other. Back to Hoppies, in the day Fern would give a river update to loopers while smoking a cigarette under the no smoking sign, next to the gas pumps....

Alton

So happy to see my friend Teri Deering. Teri and I go back to by day's as a Account Executive for Clinique she trained me. It was fun catching up and experiencing Fast Eddy's a burger/ bque place in Alton. You order your food and they take only cash! 3 cheeseburgers, 2 dozen peel and eat shrimp & a...

Hardin

Mel's Illinois Riverdock Resturant - a interesting place at best. Pay your $25 to tie up to barge and run your generator. GREAT catfish and all homemade desserts. Ron had brisket and we had enough food for 2 more meals. You can tell by the photo's that it was a day of dodging logs and stuff on the r...

Havana

A stop for the night at Tall Timbers Marina in Havana, Ill. A beaver joins us for docktails with a couple other looper boats. We will be up early as we decide to run about 100 mile day tomorrow to Hardin, ILL and Mel's Illinois Riverdock Restaurant. This will be interesting.

La Harpe

We enjoyed the day trip to LaHarpe IL. I finally was able to meet Aunt Orma, Ron's mom's sister. Ron spent summers here when he was a young boy working on the farm and visiting his grandparents. He was born in LaHarpe so special memories. Lunch with Aunt Orma. Aunt Orma & Uncle Bob's farm that Ron s...

Peoria

We spent 3 nights in Peoria and will get a rental car tomorrow to visit the town where Ron was born and his Aunt Orma. Asian Carp jumps on the swim platform. A group of white seagulls as we wait for Starved Rock Lock. River boats are abundant on the Illinois Waterway Good morning Illinois Waterway R...

Illinois Waterway

We left Joliet City Dock traveling with a group about 6 looper boats on our way to Ottawa - Heritage Harbor, The first lock Dresden the wickets are down and we sail right through. The amount of rain has made the river very fast, and the logs and debris floats by us faster than we are traveling so it...

Chicago River

Our trip down the Chicago River was wet but beautiful. Looking up at the buildings we have walked by on so many occasions. Seeing a town we both love from a totally different point of view. Enjoy!

Chicago

This will be officially the last post for the Great Lakes. We pulled into Chicago a few days early and not the best idea. We were lucky it was after Labor Day. I could not make phone calls as we crossed the lake due to no service. We had a reservation at the Chicago Yacht Club arriving on Thursday....

South Haven to Chicago

We had planned to run to New Buffalo, a storm came up and we took safe harbor at South Haven. As you can see from the skies the darkness came quickly. We took a quick walk to town to stretch our legs. Tried to connect with our friends Chris & Lon Connery, they were in Saugatuck looking for our boat....

Saugatuck

Spent Labor Day weekend in Saugatuck. A favorite destination of ours. Coral Gables celebrating 60 years, Saugatuck celebrating 150 years. Coral Gables was a dance bar that was popular in 60's and 70's Ron went to the one in Detroit and I visited the one in Kalamazoo. Walked around the very artsy tow...

Grand Haven

Our stop in Grand Haven , accomplished several things on our "todo" list. The clutch plate in the port engine needed to be replaced. Cummins was coming out from Grand Rapids to do the repair. While the boat was out of the water, we discovered we bent the port prop, since we now have spare props Ron...

Pentwater

Great to spend time with mom, 89 and still walking almost everyday. I took full advantage of her washer and dryer, car to provision. It was a busy 3 days. I think mom needed a rest when we left. Marilyn and John Ward came down for a visit it was so good to see them. Enjoyed having lunch with mom, Ma...

Ludington

Traveled with Texas 2 Step to Ludington and enjoyed a wonderful dinner at PM Steamers. When I was a young teen our family vacationed every August in Pentwater, which is our next stop. Pentwater really didn't have much back then so we would come up to Ludington for a dinner or 2 during our stay. I re...

Frankfort

This is Sleeping Bear Dune country up here. The beautiful white sand dunes that line the Michigan side of Lake Michigan are something to see. Our stop in Frankfort was very social! We ran into Texas 2 Step, Misty Pearl, Second Wave, Oar Knot, Island Girl, & Gypsy. We want to thank our harbor host El...

Leland

Leland, A National Landmark District "Fishtown" is home to an authentic Great Lakes fishing fleet. We had a great time here and Ron enjoyed a Chubby Mary which has a smoked chum in it. Ron said he has used chum to fish with before but never eaten it. I took a taste and the smoked meat tasted like ha...

Charlevoix

Charlevoix is just charming. We anchored out in Lake Charlevoix and enjoyed a afternoon and evening of quiet. Next stop Leleand!

Harbor Springs

Our next surprise, Kim, Gracie & Russ Reynolds were in Harbor Springs visiting friends. Had a great day catching up with what's happening in the hood at home and enjoying adult beverages. Then we get a call from Lori & Gary Zimmerman old friends from Detroit who now live in The Villages in FL. They...

Beaver Island

We wanted to visit Beaver Island ( don't ask us why) we had never been so this was the opportunity! 1 day is enough. The water was smooth and a very comfortable ride. Yes that is a water snake, they happen to like the marina and the rocks along the shore. No swimming here! We walked through town and...

Mackinac Island

A beautiful day on the island. Had a wonderful lunch at Hotel Iroquois such a beautiful view. The flowers are so bright it reminded us of Seattle. We walked up to the Grand Hotel ( and yes paid the $10 each to go inside) We had never walked through the hotel before, just gorgeous! We sat on the porc...

Mackinaw City

We stopped in Mackinaw City for a couple days. Ran into Cake Walk. We were shocked on how it had changed since the last time we were there. I think Carley was maybe 9 or 10. It's been awhile. We will take the ferry to the island tomorrow. Detour Light House

DeTour Village

Stopped unexpectedly in DeTour Village. A storm came up and we decided to go into port instead of the anchorage we planned. Took a short walk into town and ate at Mainsail reminded us of home. On to The Straights of Mackinaw!

Drummond Island, MI

A quick stop at Drummond Island! Glad to be home in the USA! Ron had registered for Small Vessel Reporting and did his interview in Norfolk, VA when were were there. So we were able to do a video call with customs to report back in! So cool!

Gore Bay, ON

Spent a couple nights in Gore Bay! the best whitefish spread sold at the marina. Ran into Texas 2 step. Gore Bay was not a planned stop. We had planned to anchor in the Benjamin Islands but the anchorage area was full of boats. As we made the run to Gore Bay, The North Channel decided to show us her...

Kagawong

A mid day stop in Kagawong to pick up a bike part that Ron had mailed there. We caught one of the pedals of his bike on a lock strap and had to replace pedal and the part it is connected to whatever that is called. Kagawong for such a little town so much history including the Wet pulp used for the S...

Little Current

Strawberry Island Lighthouse is in the Manitoulin Islands, we passed as we headed into Little Current to do laundry and provisions.

Baie Fine

We anchored out in Baie Fine is a wonderful 10-mile cruise laden with fantastic photo opportunities around each rocky bend and cliff as you work your way up to a little cove called the “Pool.” Baie Fine is one of the largest freshwater fjords in the world. We anchored just before "The Pool" as we he...

Killarney

OK so what is the white board? Ron heard this noise about 4 am., got up to look out the windows and a black bear and her cub, made scrap wood of the container for the trash. He tried to take photo's on the Nikon camera and we will see if that worked., but this is how she chewed the end of the trash...

Pointe au Baril

We found our spot not far from the Pointe au Baril lighthouse. I could spend an entire summer anchoring out in the Georgian Bay. People as us if we would do the trip again. I always say " yes" !!!! I guess that tells the story. My captain did a great job of navigating the Georgian Bay! this was the...

Sans Souci ( Henry's)

Came into Sans Souci Island ON overcast and raining. Henry's FishHouse

The Trent Severn Waterway #2

Away we go ! Went through Port Severn lock # 45 and the smallest lock in the system. Here we are in Georgian Bay! On to the Great Lakes.! Spent the night at the Big Shoot Marina, wanted to see how it works, traveled with Texas 2 Step/ and ran into Nova Jornada (JB & Kirt) walked over and watched how...

The Trent Severn Waterway

We stopped for a little retail therapy and lunch in Bobcaygeon Lock #32. Bigley's I think ownes the town, as they have about 5 stores, with the most famous being the shoe store. I walked through the stores and Ron got us a table for lunch. Didn't buy a thing but it was fun to be in a "busy" town wit...

Trenton, ON

Here we are in Trenton, ON the entrance to the Trent Severn waterway. A must stop for any looper. The laundry is free, the bath/showers are spotless and the grocery is next door. What more would you want on the loop except if the LCBO was just a little closer. But not a bad walk. We are stocked up a...

Kingston ON

As we finish the Rideau Canal, happy but sad it was an amazing trip. Here in Kingston we stop at Treasure Island Marina which is out of town as the harbor host recommended a diver to see if we had bent out props. Good new props and shafts are perfect. Bad new our port transmission needs to be rebuil...

Ottawa, ON

Two days in amazing Ottawa. I will try and do my best to capture it all! We entered the Rideau Canal from the Ottawa River in Canada's capital. The first set of locks raises us up 79 feet with 8 stair step locks, 45 lock in all. It was 90 degree's and sandwiched in the lock with 5 large boats. No br...

Chateau Montebello

We stayed 2 days at Chateau Montebello, a Fairmont Resort. We rode bikes to town and around the trails in the resort. The property is beautiful. Over 65,000 acres, Built in 1848, and calmed as the largest log cabin in the world. Enjoyed pool time, barbecue dinner with ice cream bar. Ron enjoyed a ve...

Carillon Lock

From St Anne de Bellevue we continued on the Ottawa River toward Montebello. We joined 6 other boats going through the Carillon Lock. Which was first built in 1830's raising us 66 feet. Ok that was a first!!!! A police officer at the lock checking out our safety equipment and permits. We passed with...

St Anne de Bellevue

The best lock staff so far!!! We discovered I ordered the worn lock pass. I ordered a Trent Severe when I should have ordered a seasonal pass. they helped us figure it out and got us on our way. We have a nice Breakfast and walked the town to continue up the Ottawa River!!

St Lawrence River/Ottawa River

Traveling with the BIG DOGS!!! We left Montreal to enter the St Lawrence River. Lockmasters in the St Lawrence don't answer a radio you have to dock and walk up to the phone booth. ( yes see photo of phone booth) They will tell you when you MAY be able to get into the lock as the commercial traffic...

Minneapolis

As I headed to Michigan, Ron went to Minneapolis to meet our grandson Max. Invited to try out for the Fairbanks Alaska Ice Dogs. Grandpa and Max had a great few days together. It did not turn out as we would have wanted but there is always next year and new goals and horizons. We love you Max!!!!

Devil's Lake

While Ron goes to Minneapolis with Max for Hockey try outs. I headed back to Michigan to see my sister Ann & family. A great few days at Devils Lake, even though Ron & I spent over 25 years on Union Lake you forget how special Michigan summers on the lake are. A walk down memory lane was a wonderful...

Montreal QC

We hopped on the double decker bus for a tour of Montreal. Notre Dame Basilica was just beautiful. We walked the old streets downtown Montreal. We watched the World Cup ( Soccer) with a Japanese couple from Toronto at a Pub. Enjoyed 2 days of exploring Montreal. From here Ron and I will go 2 differe...

Sorel-Tracy QC

Traveling with the BIG DOG'S !!!! Traveling the St Lawrence River is interesting at best! The freighter's have the king of the water role here. The one thing we learned quickly is they need a Power Squadron here. Boats passing so close to us and going so fast! jet ski's jumping our wake. Talk about...

Chambly

We entered Canada around Rouses Point, NY cleared customs easily they didn't board our boat, Ron went in with the passports and we were on our way to Chambly, Our first experience with the Canadian locks. We were amazed at the hand cranking of the locks. Figured out I purchased the wrong "seasonal p...

Lake Champlain/Burlington VT

Hello everyone, a little catch up here. After June graduation parties, Niagara Falls, Woodstock, we returned to boating. Leaving Albany area, we headed to Lake Champlain. 12 Locks in all! We spent the first night in Mechanicville on the wall with all the bug in NY!. Now we know why we see all the po...

woodstock

We stopped at the Woodstock Museum on our way back. What an amazing place! Back to the boat and onward to the Troy Lock!

Graduation Party

Amber & Chelsea college grad, Max high school grad, can't get much better. Carley and family, Arin & Andy we all celebrated. Grandma Judy and Monte did a great job on the food! fun had by all!!!! We did have to wait for Max to "do his hair" long story! Grandpa entertained Max's friends while waiting...

Highland House

Can you believe it our beautiful Hannah is turning sweet 16!. Had a great dinner at the new Highland House with Hannah & Jessie. Love you both!!!!!! It was wonderful to spend time with our nephew Tom, - Brad & Ann were at Devils Lake so we enjoyed Tom & Wilson's company for a couple nights.

Pentwater, MI

Our trip to Pentwater was fast great to see mom and took her to dinner at Pentwater Yatch Club were dad was the Commodore in 1997. A great smelt dinner for all. Back to DTW and the graduation party of the decade. !

Niagara Falls

Yes we are eating again! Drove from Coeymans to Niagara Falls, NY. Haven't been to the falls since my senior year in high school. So beautiful. Had a great Italian dinner in a small bistro only about 6 tables. ok Mushroom & Brie soup! Amazing!!!!! on to Michigan and the graduation celebration!!!!

Coeymans, NY

Met up with the Misty Pearl again. So yes of course we ate! Yanni's famous for calamari and it was good!. Getting in the marina was interesting. There is a rock breakwater and then between that an the shore a 20' silt island, and if you don't catch at high tide you sit in the silt. Yes we did! the g...

Catskill, NY

Stopped for fuel and to avoid the thunderstorm. Walked downtown to breakfast. and then on our way. The city has mosaic cats all over the town. Cute.

Kingston, NY

The Mid Hudson Maritime Museum was very interesting with all the paddle boats that used to cruise the Hudson in the early 1900's. A week + to travel what we did in a day.

Half Moon Bay, NY

We loved our stop at Half Moon Bay, A beautiful ride up the Hudson, Oh did I say the 79th Street Boat Basin in NYC is very shallow who would think that? we must have sucked up something as one of our engines ran hot and alarms went off and we were in the current of the Hudson, we dropped anchor and...

NYC

A great 2 days in NYC!. We saw Beautiful " Carole King Musical" we had no idea she wrote so many songs for others. Enjoyed a nice dinner at Bobby Van's. I took a quick trip to the Company Store and stocked up. Bryan & Tatiana Hogan came over on Friday eve and it was great to see them. We stayed at t...

Great Kills Harbor, NY

The Atlantic was ruff as we headed out at 6 am with our 7 boat fleet. One of the boats turned around and went back to Atlantic City, the rest of us went out the to 3 mile mark and the ride was smoother ( not smooth but smoother) as we arrived in Manasquan the Atlantic was flat and it was only 2 pm s...

Atlantic City, NJ

Traveled with 7 other boaters from Cape May to Atlantic City, Beautiful day on the Atlantic. We could see the skyline of Atlantic City from over 20 miles away. Traveled with Oar Knot, Second Wave, and 5 others. Got into Atlantic City and stayed at Kammermans Marina interesting place with a biker bar...

Cape May NJ

Our ride down the Delaware Bay and into the Cape May Canal. A horseshoe crab was there to meet us. Met a fleet of other loopers that were running the Atlantic to Atlantic City- 7 trawlers and us. On to Atlantic City.

C & D Canal & Delaware City

Overcast Day on the C & D Canal, raining by the time we arrived in Delaware City. A tricky Marina to get into, but the owner is great gives boaters a weather meeting every evening at 5 pm with the next days weather for the Delaware Bay and the travels down to Cape May. We decided to run early in the...

Georgetown MD

We left Baltimore and the dinghy, headed to Havre Grace, MD storms put us into Georgetown, MD. Best thing Pizza delivered to the boat, long day on the water.

Baltimore,MD

So much fun in Baltimore!!! Visited the old ships they were amazing!! Can't imagine traveling like that! Enjoyed a lovely meal at La Scala in Little Italy, Bocce ball in the restaurant. Well we left the dinghy in Baltimore. Ok here it goes. The auto tilt switch is bad, and that is burning our the cy...

Annapolis, MD

A great few days in Annapolis, over the Memorial Day weekend. Our neighbor Lathan Waters connected us with his roommate from the Naval Academy - Don Carlson- he took us on a wonderful tour of the Academy, Memorial Day Parade in Annapolis, Football Stadium and we enjoyed his company at lunch. Thank y...

Detroit, Howell, Utica, Birmingham

Needed to get back to the boat to rest a crazy 48 hours in DTW. Our friend Gisa's mom passed and we attend the memorial service. Spent the night with Bob & Dee Murphy and Brenda Murphy had also flown in for the memorial service. A great Mexican dinner with Bob & Dee's daughter Sam and her family. St...

Annapolis, MD #1

We will leave the boat a Bert Jabins Marina for a few days. It was nice that the Blue Angels practiced over the boat. We are headed to Michigan. Stay tuned for trip 2 to Annapolis.

BWI

The biggest and best crab cakes ever !!! on to DTW G & M Restaurant!!!!

Chesapeake Beach, MD

Chesapeake Beach, MD very interesting little town! in the early 1900's The Chesapeake Beach Railway Company rain a train between Washington DC and Chesapeake Beach. The closest way people in DC could get to the Beach. There was a boardwalk with a over the water wooden roller coaster " The Great Derb...

Solomons

Solomons, MD Another cute eastern city and of course it is raining. So we did the laundry! Zahniser's Marina was great just muddy! They have the Calvert Marine Museum, just was raining so hard we could not get there. We will be on to Chesapeake Beach, MD.

Cristfield

So not much is open during the week in Crisfield. Many of the crab companies have moved. The museum at Crisfield was very interesting and told the story of the watermen and the harvesting of blue crab and soft shell crab. Ok for all you Oyster & Blue Crab lovers. I decided to cook my first soft shel...

Tangier Island

So Cute ! Parks Marina- Mr Parks (87 years old and very hard of hearing!) met us as we pulled in. We according to Mr Parks we didn't do much right I dropped the fenders too fast, Ron wasn't goosing the throttle correctly. He was funny an of course he was yelling as he can't hear. We have our headset...

Reedville

The fog lifted about 11 am and we pulled into Reedville. Our friends Jerry and Diane said is was a really cute town so we wanted to see. I should have know when I called the marina and the man that answered said "just pull into any slip and I will catch up with you later" We pulled in no a person in...

Yorktown, VA

A beautiful ride up the York River on Mother's Day! We now have successfully completed the triangle, Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorkville. We are full of history, and I feel like I am in 11th grade with US History!. We must say all 3 cities have done a great job with visitor centers /films/ reenactme...

Portsmouth, VA

Happy to be back on the Bucket List!!! Stopped in Portsmouth! Happy Anniversary!

Jamestown, VA

The first settlement! Glass blowing, the Jamestown Settlement, & historic fort! They are still doing archeology digs here and have 2 active spots they are currently working. We had a surprise here! As we toured the museum and watched the films we discovered that there was a May-Hartwell home here at...

Williamsburg, VA

We are amazed about the amount of history in this area!. Spent the day in Williamsburg walking the streets and visiting the Capital where it all happened. Williamsburg does a great job recreating our history! We both got our first cold of the trip, being with other people an germs instead of the sec...

Mount Vernon

A beautiful day at Mount Vernon!

Sheraton Waterside Norfolk, VA

Great time with the AGLC members! Learned so much about the balance of the trip. Made new friends, ate great food and visited a Guy Fieri's smokehouse. Oysters at Virginia Beach. and on we go

Atlantic Yatch Basin

N ot the prettiest place so far. But they do great work. We left the boat here for prop work and to see if the shafts were bent while we went to the AGLCA rendezvous in Norfolk.

Dismal Swamp Canal

2 Locks and 2 swing bridges and a 4 hour ride at about 4-5 MPH. The swamp was beautiful and if you don't know the history of the Dismal Swamp George Washington was part of a group that financed the Dismal Swamp Canal in 1790. It was used in the Civil War to transport supplies and men. Later all the...

Elizabeth City

Our longest day yet 86.3 miles weather coming in tomorrow and this will set us up to do the Dismal Swamp on Saturday and into Norfolk, VA. Pelican Marina is not the best docks by far. But for $35 a night with power it was a good location. Took a nice bike ride into town and had lunch at Groupers. Re...

Belhaven NC

Marina had golf carts to loan to boaters Visited the Ace Hardware ( they have everything!) colorful crabs around town. Beautiful homes!

Beaufort NC

Loved this town & historic district. The North Carolina Maritime Museum and the salvage from Blackbeard's ship "Queen Anne's Revenge" harvesting gold and other items. Stayed for 2 days due to weather. A courtesy car for breakfast and a trip to the Piggy Wiggly! Don't you love Driving Miss Daisy?

Swansboro, NC

a quick stop and cute town. on to Beaufort NC

Wrightsville, SC

Ocean Isle Beach NC

Cute stop for the night, owners Kim & Kim also have a place in Ft Myers on the river. Clean Clean Clean! Everyone was so nice!

Georgetown SC

Charleston,SC

A quick overnight stay!

Sea Island, GA

Ran to Sea Island, GA after Hilton Head just needed time in motion. On to Charleston!

Harbor Town Marina, Shelter Cove Marina & Skull Creek Marina

Medway River, GA

Stopped for one night at Sunbury Crab Company a sweet spot about 5 miles up the Medway River. Met other loopers Robert & Kay, they will speak at the meeting in Norfolk. Sunbury Crab Co was ranked one of the top 10 seafood restaurants by Coastal Living Magazine. Not sure when that was but the food an...

Brunswick GA

We were so excited to be on the water ran 93 miles to Brunswick, GA wanted to stop at Fernandina Beach but they were full so we kept going. Weather on our stern and wanted to get in. Wind picked up and we just made it the Brunswick Landings and road out the storm. North we go. !

St Augustine#2

2 weeks in St Augustine WOW! So here is the skinny! Somewhere about Palm Coast we saw Black smoke coming out of the vents from the engine room. We were towed into St Augustine, and talked to the makers of the engines. That was a Thursday, (3/22) Cummings came down to take a look on Tuesday 3/27 and...

St Augustine

We are trying to make this a fuel efficient trip but this is not what we had in mind!!!!!! It started as a great day leaving Daytona, I went to galley to make some lunch and start the generator, BLACK smoke started to billow out from the vents on the side of the boat from the engine room. Ron shuts...

Daytona Delay

Titusville

Had a great trip to Titusville, "tightest slip ever"! Captain did a great job. We toured the Sea Ray Factory and visited the Kennedy Space Center. The space center was amazing, and we both wished we had move time there. Had a great dinner at Cracker Jacks.

Daytona Beach

Had a great day in Daytona, Bike Week & St Patty's day over 180,000 bikes in town. Ron used to have a Triumph like he is standing next to in the pictures. The bike with the large tire rims, has a Rolls Royce engine. Traveling this coast the damage from the storm, is everywhere. Many marina's still n...

Suntex Marina Vero Beach

quick stop for a couple nights, Not close to town so we are just hanging and catching up on stuff.

Sailfish Marina - Stuart 3/3-3/10

Went to KW for work and Ron handled the dinghy repairs. All good and on our way!

Stuart 2/23-3/3

So much fun in Stuart no pool at the marina, but a close walk to town, enjoyed Art Fair, theater with Larry & Kathi, bike rides, even a mani/pedi yippie for me.

Hutchinson Island, FL

Crossed the big Lake O today! 3-4' waves, yes I was glad to be done! Windy over here! 15-20 coming out of the east. Arrived at Marriott about 4:45 no dock master, other say he goes home about 4 or whenever. Hmmmm! Here for a couple days then on to Sunset Bay Marina and getting Dingy and new 2018 Mer...

Moore Haven

Interesting little spot, the pool was 1/2 mile walk. Quiet and peaceful!

Clewiston

Started off this morning by locking through Moore Haven locks. Interesting as we were in the lock with a new Potomac Water taxi, on its way to DC from Louisiana. She took more than her share of the lock!. The winds were about 15-20, a little rough clearing the lock, but all is good and we just made...

South Seas Plantation

Stopped at one of our favorite spots. I relaxed and read by the pool and of course Ron & I shared a Bucket. On to Labelle tomorrow.

Crow's Nest

A great visit with Jerry and Tina! We are off.....

Bradenton

Bye Bye

MSPS Luncheon

Harbor Walk - See ya later!

Great to spend a evening with great friends we will miss! Thanks Kate & Dale for hosting in your lovely home.