A few posts back we introduced you to Agent Mulder, the brother of my dear Scully who passed away last year. Mulder came to us in May, and today we celebrate his 18th birthday! He's roughly the equivalent of a 90 year old human, but in spite of having hyperthyroidism and some kidney issues he's …
Since our last blog post, our hired professional sailor (shout out to Jerry for the great job) brought N'Joy the 200+ miles up the length of Lake Michigan from northern Chicago and across to Charlevoix in mid June. For a while the trip itinerary included me joining the crew for the 3 day trip, but …
Please allow me to take a brief respite from our usual chipper travelogue to reflect for a brief moment on an event that occurred twelve months ago. For even as Niki and I cut back, kick back, sleep late, and do a whole lot of nothing but just enjoy some time in Antigua, my mind …
Continue reading A year later, a bit of sorrow still lingers…
I'm the kind of person who loves to celebrate milestones and other special events. The latest example of this passion is occurring even now as Niki and I spend a few weeks relaxing in delightful Durango in southwest Colorado. You see, it was ten years ago when, having only recently met, I convinced Niki to …
My brother Gary and I got hooked on sailing in Wisconsin during the late 1960's and I've loved the sport ever since. Back when Niki and I were looking to purchase a boat for the Great Loop, someone told me about the 5 stages of a sailor's life. They are 1) Sailboat, 2) Motorboat, 3) …
Okay, let's be fully honest, even blunt, about this. Driving across the Great Plains really ain't all that great. Especially at 65 mph in a large motorhome with a car in tow. I love driving Liscia, but it does get a bit blase after hundreds of miles of, well, not much to look at. Hence, …
As was covered a few posts back, I (Craig) am a long time rail fan. I've loved most anything on rails for about 62 of my 63 years. Passenger or freight, diesel or steam or even trolleys, standard or narrow gauge (just 3 feet between the rails so as to be more flexible and less …
For a long time whenever I dreamed of my ideal place to be or even live, it usually came down to two "D's": Durango, Colorado or Door County, Wisconsin. I've spent time in both of these places, but quite frankly, Durango is my favorite. A historic mountain town founded by a railroad, with gorgeous mountain …
After two months plus in southern Florida, Team Joy Girl was anxious to get back to a more active form of cruising. With several less than glowing reports regarding the busyness of the Keys, Niki and I felt even more content with our decision to take the Okeechobee Waterway route. Cutting through the center of …
A challenging but fascinating part of traveling as we are is the fact that one can never plan very far ahead. Weather, marina or anchorage availability, and various other things must be considered. As a result, we rarely truly know where we are going to be more than a day or two ahead. Indeed, it …
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