After helping daughter #2 move today, we got to work on our list of things to do before we start our Loop. Not all of the things are critical. Some of them are. Today we: Measure out our anchor rode and marked it every 25 feet with a different color tape so that we can … Continue reading The work is never done…
Month: July 2021
Familiar Quote
We went to dinner at The Steerage Dining Saloon in Port Washington with Daughter #2 the other day and saw this insightful placard. It seems familiar...
Chicago Preview
Last night, we went to Chicago for dinner and an architecture tour. We wanted to check out the river before we head down there next week (!) with the boat. This time, there was comedic narration. We expect nothing less next week. $14 mojito. Smh.
Davit Done
After a bit more wrangling... it's up! Now we are debating whether or not to use standoffs instead of just letting the dinghy sit against the back. We bought the standoffs and it would provide a little access to the swim deck, but it would still be very tight. We may try it for a … Continue reading Davit Done
Coast Guard, Open House, and the Toilet
It was a busy day in the Port Washington Marina. This morning, the Coast Guard Auxiliary did free inspections for anyone who was interested. They checked for fire extinguishers, proper safety equipment, lighting, and paperwork. It only took a short time, but the guy who did it was super friendly and just wanted to make … Continue reading Coast Guard, Open House, and the Toilet
Dinghy, davit, and dang it!
As we prepare for the loop, we bought a dinghy. Some people go without, but we really want the ability to explore some of America's nooks and crannies. After searching for a used one because our yacht dealer admonished us to "never buy a new dinghy," we gave up and bought a new one. We … Continue reading Dinghy, davit, and dang it!
Milwaukee to Port Washington: Home Sweet Home
The day began with joyous news: our air conditioning was working and ready to go. A light shown down from heaven, angels sang, and there was a parade through town. Wait. The parade was the day before for the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks. But the other stuff really happened. Not really. We were eager to … Continue reading Milwaukee to Port Washington: Home Sweet Home
Milwaukee: We May Be Here Forever
Well, we thought we'd be home by now. Unfortunately, our repair job will take us into Thursday. Tuesday night/Wednesday morning were a bit rough here on the wall. The wind changed direction, and we were rocking and rolling all night long. You'll be happy to know we survived. Today brought another day of work for … Continue reading Milwaukee: We May Be Here Forever
Milwaukee: Bucks Championship!
The Hoan Bridge at Sunrise. Our half-day air conditioner installation turned into a longer project than expected. The worker removed our compressor (with difficulties) and the fan. Owen worked in his office, and I went for a walk to get out of everyone's way. Milwaukee really is a beautiful city. From our spot at the … Continue reading Milwaukee: Bucks Championship!
Milwaukee: A New Air Conditioner
We're not officially on the Loop yet, but we're getting ready for it. Today, we headed down to Milwaukee to have one of our air conditioners replaced. We are definitely on boat time here: this was 8 months in the making. We left on a picture perfect afternoon for the short cruise from Port Washington … Continue reading Milwaukee: A New Air Conditioner
Bowlines Thrown 