Underway!

Back on the water again!! After four weeks and much enforced patience, we are back underway. The schedule is tweaked a bit but since we really don’t have much of a schedule, or much of a choice, we will adjust. We did miss the AGLCA rendezvous…

#30 Lesson 1

PATIENCE- When I lost my mother several years ago, I reflected back on my relationship with her. The one regret I discovered was that I felt I lacked patience. To be patient necessitates that one gives up a certain amount of control and even…

#29 November 10

We are sitting at Ditto Landing marina just south of Huntsville AL, waiting out a cold front and taking a day off. All is well, however the transition from land life to boat life is a significant one. It really is kind of like living on another…

#28 'Twas the night before pushoff and all through the boat.

‘Twas, the night before pushoff and all through the boat, Not a creature was stirring as we were afloat. The dinghy was hung on the davits with care, Tied down so securely to go anywhere. Butch and I nestled all snug in our bed, While…

#27 Countdown to launch!

Good grief! This will be the last update before we untie the lines and shove off the dock from our slip, bound for parts (and adventures) unknown. Our planned departure date was November 4th, just a few days away as I write this, assuming all…

#26 Happy Birthday to Cheryl!

Cheryl, who is ageless and so doesn’t need birthdays, nevertheless wanted to celebrate this one with a hiking trip up to Huckleberry Knob just off the Cherohala Skyway. If you’ve never been there it’s worth a trip, especially to see the…

#25 58 days!

(As I write it's 58 days to our tentative departure date of November 1st.) It has been a surreal experience the past 16 or so months watching Butch prepare the boat for our Looping adventure. His list was a mile long and for the first several…

#24 Countdown!

Have you ever been in (or to) a drag race? I think I see two parallels between this boating adventure and my old drag racing days. Let me try to explain... Have you ever been in (or to) a drag race? Like on a regulation drag strip with…

#23 Pure Michigan!

Since the age of two, my family has camped together for two weeks in northern Michigan (my home state). For me, it is the only tradition that has stood the test of time. I cherish the memories made and hope to create many, many more. Two…

#22 KnoxPalooza 2025

Hanging out at the docks is a big part of the boating life; you get to meet the most interesting people there. This summer at our marina we ran into a couple of folks who also hope to head out on this Great Loop adventure either this year or…