A funny thing happened this morning when we were leaving for Erie, Penn. When we got to the mouth of the harbour the wind completely died. We decided instead of taking 30 miles to motor to the east we would take 8 miles to the west and that would land us in Genevea Park. There is a state park and a village much like summer in Grand Bend. There is a path carved though the brush that runs down by the water. We went downtown to have lunch and ended up at a place from the 50 ies. called Eddies Restaurant. The food was good and the service as well. It was beastly hot all day and we ran to shade all along the way. I found a new bathing suit at one of the shops. The label said it was a Longitude and I love the fit. It is designed for longer body portions so it does bind on the leg or shoulders. Fantastic idea. On board tonight with three fans to break the heat.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Summer Vacation in Lake Erie - FINALLY
Summer Vacation 2012
FINALLY a two week vacation on Lake Erie. WE have waited for this option for many years of sailing. The trip started on Sunday July 29, 2012. We left Port Stanley early Sunday morning at 6:30 am and headed to Ashtabula Ohio. The winds were light and we motored the whole trip. Later in the day we put the sails up and with a following sea were consistently doing around 7 knots which put us in the harbour at 1:09 pm. We cleared customs and made it through the bridge. We headed yp the river to the AYC and looked for a dock. There was no one we know from the Lake Erie race so the told us to go to the visitor's dock by the main clubhouse. When we arrived at the dock we discovered the boat ahead of us was Alaistair and Bev Robertson from Port Dover. I had completed a dodger for Alaistair in the winter, fitted it in the pouring rain in May and discovered a few places it needed a tweeking. We had dinner together and discovered that Bev and Alaistair were here because they had lost a shaft key. They had been suppose to come to Port Stanley a week ago but had been prevented due to the weather. It was wonderful to connect again and spend time together.
First day of vacation - Monday July 30, 2012.
We actually slept in until 8:30 am. The evening had cooled down to great sleeping weather and with the gentle motion of the boat I had been rocked into a deep deep sleep. So love being onboard and enjoying the carefree, no stress day of a layover. Alastair called a mechanic at the Marine store just 200 feet away. This is a great place to break down. We meet a couple that sail out of Ashtabula and live in Cinncinati Ohio. While Bev and Alaistair looked after the repairs, we took a walk uptown to get groceries. When we got back they had departed for Fairport. We called them on the VHF and said good-bye. Dick kept himself busy all day visiting and I had a long afternoon nap and got into a book I brought. Around 5:00 pm the marina guy came down and asked me to help tie up a boat that was coming in a couple of hours. We meet a couple from Lake Michigan that are heading south to do the dream. They shared their blog with us and we hope to keep track of them during the winter months. The blog address is www.canterburysails.blogspot.com. We had a rest full evening recanting stories of the trip in 2008-9.
FINALLY a two week vacation on Lake Erie. WE have waited for this option for many years of sailing. The trip started on Sunday July 29, 2012. We left Port Stanley early Sunday morning at 6:30 am and headed to Ashtabula Ohio. The winds were light and we motored the whole trip. Later in the day we put the sails up and with a following sea were consistently doing around 7 knots which put us in the harbour at 1:09 pm. We cleared customs and made it through the bridge. We headed yp the river to the AYC and looked for a dock. There was no one we know from the Lake Erie race so the told us to go to the visitor's dock by the main clubhouse. When we arrived at the dock we discovered the boat ahead of us was Alaistair and Bev Robertson from Port Dover. I had completed a dodger for Alaistair in the winter, fitted it in the pouring rain in May and discovered a few places it needed a tweeking. We had dinner together and discovered that Bev and Alaistair were here because they had lost a shaft key. They had been suppose to come to Port Stanley a week ago but had been prevented due to the weather. It was wonderful to connect again and spend time together.
First day of vacation - Monday July 30, 2012.
We actually slept in until 8:30 am. The evening had cooled down to great sleeping weather and with the gentle motion of the boat I had been rocked into a deep deep sleep. So love being onboard and enjoying the carefree, no stress day of a layover. Alastair called a mechanic at the Marine store just 200 feet away. This is a great place to break down. We meet a couple that sail out of Ashtabula and live in Cinncinati Ohio. While Bev and Alaistair looked after the repairs, we took a walk uptown to get groceries. When we got back they had departed for Fairport. We called them on the VHF and said good-bye. Dick kept himself busy all day visiting and I had a long afternoon nap and got into a book I brought. Around 5:00 pm the marina guy came down and asked me to help tie up a boat that was coming in a couple of hours. We meet a couple from Lake Michigan that are heading south to do the dream. They shared their blog with us and we hope to keep track of them during the winter months. The blog address is www.canterburysails.blogspot.com. We had a rest full evening recanting stories of the trip in 2008-9.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Drive Home - Saturday February 25, 2012
We got up around 6:45 am and headed out on the road by 7:30 am. The roads were dry and we made good time. The entire trip took about 11hours to the boarder and we stopped in Windsor for dinner at a Tim Horton's. We both had a gift certificates from Christmas we had an opportunity to use them. There was a kind border attendant and she waved us through with a smile. :)
There was a Patsy Cline show at the theatre and Eve saw the lights on and came by to check the house. Now that is a great person to leave to manage your property.
We are home.
2 more days left before we go back to work.
Love Ruth and Dick
Mom and Dad
Nana and Poppa.
There was a Patsy Cline show at the theatre and Eve saw the lights on and came by to check the house. Now that is a great person to leave to manage your property.
We are home.
2 more days left before we go back to work.
Love Ruth and Dick
Mom and Dad
Nana and Poppa.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Touring the Coast
We found a new spot to vacation in Tybee Georgia, or perhaps I should of said perhaps it would have been if we were in our teens. The place is a huge beach resort and lots of shops, water front hotels. We went down to the waterfront and checked out the Marine Science Centre.
We headed back to Savannah and got lost trying to retrace our steps to a Fabric store I had seen but did not have time to go to when we were here before. The finding your way around in the traffic was so frustrating for Dick and he decided we were getting out of there. Tonight we made it to Spartanburg and will head home tomorrow. The end of a short but sweet trip.
We headed back to Savannah and got lost trying to retrace our steps to a Fabric store I had seen but did not have time to go to when we were here before. The finding your way around in the traffic was so frustrating for Dick and he decided we were getting out of there. Tonight we made it to Spartanburg and will head home tomorrow. The end of a short but sweet trip.
Heading north
Thursday
February 23, 2012
Before we left St. Augustine we drove to the Quilt Store but they did not
open until 10:00 am and it was only 9:30 am. Being as I have a number
of project still to complete I decided not to wait. On the way up the
coast we were informed about the St. Augustine Premiere Mall and I
wanted to find a place to get some new running shoes. This mall
features a Sak Fifth Avenue outlet and it was a blast to find blouse
on sale for $300.00. I did find a Famous Shoe Store and got the shoes
I needed.
The
weather is getting really warmer and warmer everyday. We decided
instead of going south we would head back north and enjoy our
accumulation of food at a picnic on Jekyll Island, Everytime we check
out the weather it says rain and winds but when you get up and out
the sun is shining.
By
the time we got to Jekyll it was windy but the sun was beautiful and
we headed to St. Andrews Picnic area. The island has evidence of
hurricanes and the trees are pulled up by the roots and turned over
on the beach. One of the most beautiful ones had been totally
undermined by the shifting sand and was still standing with the huge
root system exposed. I had headed down the beach to get a piece of
driftwood, but it was all attached. Not one piece was loose so I
could not bring one home. We toured the mansions and made it to the
Goodwin where the potters guild is in the basement but it had just
closed.
We
stayed at a Days Inn at New Brunswick and the wifi was down so no
post today. The building is under a huge renovation but the room we
had was already done. One of the features of the place we stayed was
there was an IHOP restaurant so that is where we had dinner.
February 23, 2012
Before we left St. Augustine we drove to the Quilt Store but they did not
open until 10:00 am and it was only 9:30 am. Being as I have a number
of project still to complete I decided not to wait. On the way up the
coast we were informed about the St. Augustine Premiere Mall and I
wanted to find a place to get some new running shoes. This mall
features a Sak Fifth Avenue outlet and it was a blast to find blouse
on sale for $300.00. I did find a Famous Shoe Store and got the shoes
I needed.
The
weather is getting really warmer and warmer everyday. We decided
instead of going south we would head back north and enjoy our
accumulation of food at a picnic on Jekyll Island, Everytime we check
out the weather it says rain and winds but when you get up and out
the sun is shining.
By
the time we got to Jekyll it was windy but the sun was beautiful and
we headed to St. Andrews Picnic area. The island has evidence of
hurricanes and the trees are pulled up by the roots and turned over
on the beach. One of the most beautiful ones had been totally
undermined by the shifting sand and was still standing with the huge
root system exposed. I had headed down the beach to get a piece of
driftwood, but it was all attached. Not one piece was loose so I
could not bring one home. We toured the mansions and made it to the
Goodwin where the potters guild is in the basement but it had just
closed.
We
stayed at a Days Inn at New Brunswick and the wifi was down so no
post today. The building is under a huge renovation but the room we
had was already done. One of the features of the place we stayed was
there was an IHOP restaurant so that is where we had dinner.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Touring the St. Augustine Lighthouse
This morning we got up and planned a day of shopping but the sun was out and the temperature was in the high 70's so we headed down to Sailor's Exchange and I got some more Sumbrella and accessories for my projects. After we came back we headed out to the beach and discovered we were not able to get access as it is closed for now. There was a group of outdoor vendors, at the beach so we picked up some fresh produce. While driving out there we sighted the Lighthouse Museum so we decided to do the tour.The Lighthouse had 219 steps and when we got to the top there was a 25 mile view today.
Poppa tying Knots at the Lighthouse
There are mirrors set up to show the top of the Light housewhen the little ones look in the mini Light House.
We spent the afternoon climbing the 219 sets to take pictures at the top.
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