This Spring, while preparing for our trek to Michigan, we were treated to a sweet surprise. Supreme Commander Scully had a brother named Mulder who had stayed with Sue, Craig's first wife. But recently Mulder needed a new home and Sue asked if we could adopt him. Heck, yeah! It only took Roswell about a …
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) …
As my father always quoted during our travels, And we bid a fond farewell to... Petoskey. The triple header cities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Charlevoix in Northern Michigan are just stunning. Here are some drone shots to prove the point. Just wow. Harbor Springs Marina Little Traverse Bay https://youtu.be/DU_bYIpTxak We can't get enough of …
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 …
Today we were asked by our dear friend and #1 fan, RJ Hanna, if we were (hopefully) going to share our upcoming adventures on the blog. RJ, your question/request gave me the swift kick in the transom I needed to get into gear and write this post. As a quick update, last Fall we traded …
Hello again, friends! It's been awhile. We hope everyone is well and happy. Joy Girl Update... First, for those who don't know, let me summarize what happened after we finished the Great Loop in March 2020. (If you know the story, skip down.) When we entered our slip at Shelter Cove Marina on Hilton Head, …
We finished the Great Loop and earned our gold burgee! After 7238 nautical miles, 167 marinas or anchorages, 96 locks, 18 states, 2 countries, 48 friends & family visitors, 22 months (14 actually under way), here are our final thoughts as we close this chapter of our lives. Niki: I traveled the world as a …
As much as Fort Myers Beach was a crazy, loud, party town, beautiful Captiva Island, just north of Sanibel, was the exact opposite experience. What a relief to bask in its private serenity and wander along the lovely, quiet, shell-filled beaches. The historic 'Tween Waters Island Resort was built in 1931 and has a relaxed, …
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