We left Waterford today. If you ever get a chance to visit Waterford from the water is a great place to stay for a weekend. You can stay on their dock for 2 days for $10 w/Electric. They are friendly. There is a laundromat & grocery store within walking distance. Florence had to take the … Read more

Today the great adventure finally started.  We left Blains Bay Marina and  only went through the flight of 5 locks to Waterford for the weekend.  Ethan joined us for the flight.  It was so hard to say goodbye to him.  I know it is not forever, but we are going to miss him so much. … Read more

Starting Engine Hours:  929.8 Ending Engine Hours: Going to Cove to test battery hours and solar setup.  Returning no later than Sunday, September 22, 2013.

We finally go the Carver back today at 5PM.  We had lots of cleanup to do.  We got some of the stuff moved on to the boat.  We have more to bring down before we leave on our great adventure.  The kids are so excited about this whole plan.  Victoria hugged the boat and told … Read more

Took the Sylvan up to Lock 7 today to do some fishing.  Why is it when the weather says it is going to be good you should never trust it?  Well about an hour after getting there a Thunderstorm came in.  We were too far away from the Marina to get back before it started, … Read more

Took a  little ride up the “The Cove” today so the kids could go swimming.  They had a great time.  Midnight is getting better about the water and actually followed the kids in the the water today by herself.   So much fun to watch them having a great time.  They are so excited about … Read more