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Space Shot

So far the Tennessee River has been out of this world.  As we make our way to Chattanooga the fall colors have started to appear on the mountain sides.  I must say, I was not expecting to see much in the way of leaves turning this f…

What the heck was that Noise?

So far I have to tell you that the Tennessee River is pretty nice.  We left Green Turtle Bay a few days ago and pushed on down Kentucky Lake.  So far the scenery has been out of this world.  Having spent a little over a week in a ma…

Blue’s Makeover

Upon our arrival to Green Turtle Bay, Anna and I were filled with excitement, two wonderful things were about to happen.  First Anna’s parents Fred and Janet were flying in to spend a few days with us.  Green Turtle Bay is located in an …

New sayings I have learned -Shucks, I recken, and Y’all

What a crazy three weeks it has been!  As we left the Illinois and forged our way down the Mississippi, Anna and I were so happy to have the companionship of our new Friends on Bulldog Sally, Sassy and Monkey Girl.  As a group we made li…

Beware of the Asian Carp.

Leaving Chicago Anna and I found ourselves filled with anxiety.  The next six hundred miles have been referred to as the lest favorite of those that have completed the loop.  Once through the Chicago lock, we have been warned to watch fo…

Chicago

What a great town! Anna and I have had a great time running around Chicago and seeing all the sights. From the moment we arrived we were totally captivated by the feeling of this wonderful city. We docked at a marina right across from Soldier Field whe…

Chicago Bound

The Big day had finally arrived, we were on our way to Chicago.  With the winds from the previous night dieing down, Anna and I consulted the weather and dock master and made the decision to make way.  It looked like we would have a light day…

Hold on, we’ve got big seas ahead!

If there are two things that Anna and I will take from Lake Michigan they are that Michigan has the best municipal marinas we have seen and that Lake Michigan can produce some of the heaviest seas we have ever boated in. Since leaving Mackinac Island, …

Giddyup!

It’s a rainy day today on the Lake and Anna and I are taking the time to catch up with everyone.  We have just had one of the best visits to Mackinac Island anyone could ever hope for.  For those of you who have not heard of this place, …

Thank You Canada!

Our time in Canada has come to an end. Two Days ago Anna and I crossed back over into American waters and cleared customs on Drummond Island, Michigan. On this day, our 12th wedding anniversary, we took the time to look back at all the wonderful expe…