9/3/12 Monday (Labor Day) A little rain last night but not anywhere close to what the forecast led us to believe. Seems that every time I look at it it changes. Go figure!Congratulations to Marc & Michelle on Marc’s Ark who …
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We Moved……..Finally!
Wednesday we got a visit from Rick & Deb (M/V Broulee) and Bob & Sharon (M/V Big Run). Rick & Deb, who were on their way back from cruising the waters of New England met up with Bob & Sharon somewhere upstream and decided to stop in Del…
Another Week in Deltaville
Another week-end means another week has passed here in Deltaville. I have to admit I’m getting a little stir crazy. A guy can only do so many boat projects in one sitting and I think I’ve reached my limit.To break up the work detail we dropped the dink…
Still in Deltaville
That’s right. We’re still in Deltaville. When we arrived it was hotter than my final resting place so we signed up for a month. Plugged in and under cover with a West Marine nearby it’s been a good spot to get some maintenance items ticked off the list…
Quick Trip
After our last anchorage we headed to Deltaville, Va. and Dozier’s Marina. Why you ask? Two reasons. 1. Because it’s so hot & humid. 2. To make a quick trip home for my Dad’s surprise birthday party & mini family reunion.Her…
Sweating Our Way up the Bay
The plan was to leave Atlantic Yacht Basin on Sunday July 22 after cleaning the boat and replacing the sea water impellers on the engines. Of course plans are always fluid and our departure was delayed a day because of a closure of the Gilmer…
Visit Home (Part 3)
The food frenzy continued throughout our home visit. So much so that I had to exchange my new shorts before I got a chance to wear them! We had a chance to get together with Mike & Nancy for pizza one evening. I’d like to post a picture but because…
2012 Drought Could Stall Mississippi River Barge Traffic
Found this on Accu-Weather and thought it might be of interest to some of the readers. Of course a lot can change between now and then but it never hurts to be aware of potential problems.2012 Drought Could Stall Mississippi River Barge Traffic
Visit Home (Part 2)
It’s been busy this past week. Baptism, Birthday, Socializing, and a Holiday.We started out with the baptism of Granddaughter Elliette on Sunday. Of course this required my physical presence in a church. Fortunately God was watching over ever…
Our Visit Home (Part 1)
Our goal coming up the East Coast was to make it home for Father’s Day which we accomplished with a couple of days to spare. We celebrated that special day at Star Restaurant in Dubuque, Ia. with our parents.OK. So maybe we just drank our meal!Of cours…
