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As we finished our journey in the Dismal Swamp Channel we crossed state lines from North Carolina into Virginia. Soon civilization started to appear in the form of the town of Norfolk as well as the waterway was much wider. Our first order of business was to take a hard right south on the ICWContinue reading “Virginia”

Oriental-We left Beaufort at 7am along with many other boats headed north. We had a little episode getting out of our slip, but were soon out in the channel and headed north. There was a line of boats which we followed out of Beaufort on the secondary canal. We were passed by many faster andContinue reading “North Carolina – Part 2”

Heading back to Southport via TVR–We drove from Marion, IN to Plumtree, NC. We spent 3 days at TVR setting up the camper, mowing, fixing tractor and many other jobs. While we were at camp about 150 campers (mostly families) had a retreat from Fri-Sun. It is very different being at camp when it’s almostContinue reading “N Carolina – (Part 1)”

Port Royal-Beaufort – This was a quick stop on our way to Charleston (to beat the weather). This wasn’t a great stop as we were docked on the outside of the floating dock and it was a really long walk to the marina office/bathhouse. We did find a really good Mexican restaurant (Agave) recommended byContinue reading “South Carolina”

Fernadina Beach–met up with the crew from Boundless, Pony & Blue Moose for dinner at the marina restaurant. Always fun to share stories from the journey and get to know our looper friends better. This is when the no-seeums joined our festivities—NOT!! Dinner became very uncomfortable as we were seated outside on the porch. TheseContinue reading “Georgia On My Mind”

Jacksonville: We are back in Jacksonville at Pier 32-Ortega Marina. It is very much an upgrade from most of the marinas on the river. The best part is the pool, especially on the hot Florida days. We plan to stay at this marina for 4 nights (we took advantage of the special-pay for 1 nite,Continue reading “We turned the corner (or) change of seasons. WE ARE HEADED NORTH”

Jacksonville: We arrived in Jacksonville on Sunday March 5 after spending time with Kailey, Brady & Maya, visiting many people in Grand Rapids (and getting our paperwork in for tax preparation Ugh!!!), and stopping at TVR for a brief visit with Bri and an electrical project. What a whirlwind trip. The boat had been leftContinue reading “Jacksonville/St. Johns River”

What a whirlwind of events!!! Most parents have 9 months to prepare to be parents–Kailey & Brady had 4 days. Just imagine the emotions, the upheaval of their everyday life, the uncertainty and much, much more. Kailey & Brady were able to see Maya that Sunday for a brief visit as well as visit withContinue reading “We are Grandparents!”

Friday we had a nice short cruise to Stuart Florida. We got settled in and went for dinner with our friends from Last Chance. Saturday we made plans for our trip to Jacksonville with the goal of arriving on Saturday the 18th and driving up to Nashville on Sunday. We relaxed some on the boat,Continue reading “February 12, 2023 – What a Day!”