What is there about an island that stirs our imaginations, encourages us to dream and even to fall in love? Vashon Island off the coast of Seattle is such a place and the site for the wedding of our nephew, Kyle, to his beautiful bride, Kate. We all ga…
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Trenton, ON. Bad news on internet connections……
After reviewing Verizon’s Canadian options and talking to other Loopers, we realize we will not be able to post to the blog except where we can find wifi from a marina or other source. Therefore we won’t be able to post to the blog very often when in C…
Kingston, ON – we are finally in Canada!
Our cruise from Clayton, NY to Kingston, ON was really pleasant. We cruised with Kate and Greg on Grianan and it was one of those days you pinch yourself and wonder how you ever got so lucky! What a pleasure!The Wolfe Creek Cut allowed us to cruise bet…
Clayton, NY – Antique Boat Museum – wow!
We left Oswego to cross Eastern Lake Ontario. The water was flat and the day was incredible. We arrived in Clayton, NY and tied up at the City Dock. Our purpose was to visit the Antique Boat Museum, located almost immediately adjacent to the City …
Oswego, NY – on Lake Ontario
Today was a bit of a grueling day. We started later than we would have liked as we waited for a part for Grainan’s stern thruster. Stern thrusters give sideways propulsion. Bow thrusters give sideways propulsion as well. Grainan has both an…
Erie Canal, Brewerton, NY, EssKay Yard….busy, busy!
We left Sylvan Beach, NY ready to cross Lake Oneida. Nice day with thunderstorms in the afternoon, some severe. Better get off the dock and be on our way – with The Old Grouch from Toronto. We arrived in Brewerton and tied to the dock at the EssK…
Erie Canal Working Boats – maybe I took too many pictures…..
This simple, small tug is used daily on the Erie Canal. The operator told me it was built in 1934 …..and still running like a top!Rear view of this unusual tug. Named Governor Roosevelt – from 1928.Side view.Looks like a great boat for a tour of the …
Erie Canal, Sylvan Beach, NY. On to Lake Oneida!
Little Falls is so charming we debated about staying another day. Bike trails, charming shops & incredible weather……but we press on with two other Looper couples. Grianan and The Old Grouch. Grianan began the Loop in Oriental, NC and …
Erie Canal, Little Falls, NY….with no Little Falls, but still a cute place!
Through more locks. Passed through 7 locks today. Most take little time and there is little time between them. The Lockmasters have been extremely friendly and made the experience fun.Once again I am having trouble posting. Grrrrrr……………………
Erie Canal, Amsterdam, NY……….
Sometimes there is not enough of a signal to post. So frustrating! Weather Bug predicted rain at 40%. Usually that means a few thunderstorms. Not so! It rained most of the day and some of the showers were severe with thunder and lightening. Not BooBoo’…
