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...

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Ft Myers Beach






So onward toward Ft Myers...beautiful sunrise, smooth boating thru the bridge! Breakfast is always more tasty on the boat....have you noticed how often we are talking about FOOD? The shrimp boats are standing by to start their day...and a small single boat empties the crabpots as the birds enjoy the remnants of his catch.
The Mooring Field:
Large white balls floating thruout the area.....I am suppose to do what? Lay on my tummy, catch the hook, tie us up and all with a wimpy boat hook...who is this bearded man?? He must have me mixed up? So I learn how to shift the gears as the captain preforms this great feat....I should have photos of that one...they would resemble those of a plumber under the sink ..if you get my drift...droopy pants and all. Finally we are secure and our neighbor came over....Jimmy Tant...we had met him at Joe Wheeler in October..he came aboard with info about the area! Our friends from Knoxville will join us tomorrow and we will plan our route to Key West...But not before we become friends with Ft Myers...so catch us later.
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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is very interesting! Thanks for sharing. :-) Is it only the two of you? Your breakfast looks really yummy!!

January 19, 2009 at 3:17 PM
Unknown said...

We miss y'all sooooo much!!! Who is that sexy man with the beard. I really like it. You both look great:) Looks like y'all are having a wonderful time. Take care and hopefully we will see you soon. Jennifer, David & Sarah Kate

January 22, 2009 at 8:32 PM

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