The Great Loop

This web site is an attempt to provide a quick and easy way for our family and freinds to keep up with us on "The Loop"

The Great Loop is a 6000 mile jouney down the Tennessee River and the Tombigbee Waterway to Mobile, Alabama. From there around the coast of Florida via Key West with a side trip to the Bahamas. Back to the coast of Florida we head up the east coast to the Chesapeake Bay. From the Chesapeake we continue up the east coast through New York Harbour, up the Hudon River, and across the Erie Canal. Through a series of canals we go across Lake Ontario into Canada. We will spend a month in Canada. Back to the US, we will cross Lake Michigan to Chicago. Following the Illinois, Mississippi, Ohio, and Cumberland Rivers back to Tennesse.


LOOP CLOSED: 8/12/09: 310 days, 6170 miles, 107 locks, 3 countries, 16 states, 85 different marinas, 10,050 gallons of diesel fuel, thousands of photos, countless new friends, and priceless memories...

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Key West Week 1



Hello from Key West! We enjoyed the visit to the beach locally known as Ft Zach with Emmie and Bill. We rode our bikes thru the streets as we posed with one of the many lifelike sculptures in the city. Lunch was a hit at Santiago's .....flavorful salad and tapas...but great sangria! Time for our friends to leave....we so enjoyed your visit...

A calm beautiful day we took the dinghy around the island, stopped for a swim on the beach, saw a couple of sting rays, and had lunch at the Hurricane Hole on Stokes Island. We got a photo of the Southernmost Tip Buoy from the ocean side...only 90 miles to Cuba.

Here at A&B Marina...we are 3 boats away from several good seafood eateries....and ice cream shoppes. Early morning walks thru the city ring of constant rooster crows, a DJ does a morning fishing show from our dock, and our boat neighbor gets a haircut on the dock... We are meeting wonderful people here at the marina... great tips on shopping, boating, and life on board. Today is windy and chilly (60 degrees). Another 3 weeks here to see the real Key West...
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4 comments:

Brenda said...

Hey Guys! You look so full of life and Sangria in your pics! Rick and I are looking forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks in Key West! We are ready for some warm weather. I have been to Grandma Dots and the LIghthouse Cafe in Sanibel. What fun and great food! Rick and I have been to A&B for food, drinks and cigars. Ahhhh, Key West. Much love and fun, Rick and Brenda

February 1, 2009 at 8:12 AM
Anonymous said...

Hey Guys! It's 34 and snowing here. You're livin' the dream! Love all the pics from Key West (Michelle's birthplace-we lived on Seminole Ave). Keep up the great journal and photos. Who says we can't live vicariously through you. Much love and be safe!

Michelle & Lance

February 2, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Anonymous said...

Hey Guys!
The only two phrases I can think of are: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! and WOW!!! It looks like you are having a great time and the beard is so you!!! It really looks great. Are you planning to be in Miami for the boat show or are you going to take up permanent residence in Key West? I am looking forward to joining up with you somewhere in the near future, but for now I will have to settle for your updates on line. My very best wishes to you both, and take good care.
Dan

February 2, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Anonymous said...

That was my kind of day. :-) Laid back and lazy. I hope it warms up soon!

February 3, 2009 at 10:23 PM

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