This morning we were greeted by some winds and current in the Waterside Marina. This created problems in departing due to the packed conditions. We would be required to back out to port against the current and wind and then quickly spin on our own axis counterclockwise before we are swept into our friends on […]
Cbay Joins the Navy… Read More »
The marina is overflowing with boats as the Loopers begin to gather in earnest for their Rendezvous. We have elected not to attend this one due to the high cost of registration. But we are getting to renew acquaintance with so many of the people we started out with on this great journey.
No, not singing the University of Wisconsin school fight song here though we did do that once in San Antonio when we attended the Alamo Bowl by accident. But that is another story for another day on another blog. Now back to Cbay where we visited the Battleship Wisconsin among other sights. After a day
On Wisconsin, On Wisconsin… Read More »
Old Tennessee Ernie Ford said it best. …A mind that’s weak and a back that’s strong. Today I needed both my weak mind and my back. Yesterday we eased out of the primitively beautiful Dismal Swamp and within a couple of miles entered the highly industrial shoreline of Norfolk where we were met with Navy
…A poor man’s made out of muscle and blood. Read More »
No Alex and Lucas and Princess Maggie, Mimi has not started playing your video game so don’t get excited. DS stands for Dismal Swamp. The name does not reflect the place however, because it is just natural and beautiful and quiet. Our first President, George Washington, created it. He wanted a faster way to move
Before we go on to the next phase of our journey, I thought it best to catch you up to our present position. When last you traveled with us we were tied in Belhaven for the night after a harrowing day of repairs. Now we are in Elizabeth City, NC and much has happened including
…away from home through no wish of my own. Today we crossed the treacherous Albemarle Sound with building winds and seas. I will be writing about it tomorrow night. It was a bit exciting though we probably set a speed record for Loopers. But right now I cannot wait to tell you a tale of
…or the sequel to Lord of the Flies. This morning we departed early from Belhaven as many boats were on the move. Yes dear friends we were officially at war. The biting Yellow Flies or Deer Flies began their unprovoked attack early on. When we left Oriental we had
The Columbus Flycatcher and the Miami Mauler… Read More »
Sorry folks but we had serious mechanical problem today necessitating emergency anchoring, turning back 7 miles for a part and fabricating a part while tied up at a seafood company dock. You will read all about it when the Columbus Flycatcher and the Miami Mauler return to their adventures tomorrow. If you want a preview
Blog postponed until tomorrow. Read More »
Finally a day where nothing really serious happens, no problems to worry about and an easy docking in Oriental, NC. I could just post this and go to bed but you know I would not do that to our loyal readers so let’s review the day. By 0800 we were backing
