None of the rains predicted for the last three days have arrived...but that hasn't stopped the island breezes from blowing...and from almost every direction. We had thought the lake would settle and we could cross on Thursday...but then Friday's prediction is better and Saturday looks beyond good...words we've never seen in reference to Lake Michigan..."relatively calm"... so guess what!??? We're holding out for Saturday...crossing to Leland...then Sunday scoot into Charlevoix...stay awhile ...see what the Bemis bunch is up to...then we'll see. We have lots to accomplish boat-wise before we put her back in storage...and we'll be back next year!
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Should have posted this weeks ago...folks docked next to us in Green Bay gave us this little string of lights for a wine bottle...she said didn't cost her more than $2....we've certainly enjoyed it....
Story though is don't leave it outside in the rain...water accumulates in the bottle and then shorts out the batteries when you turn it on...$12 worth of watch batteries later, it works again!! Lol...a little romantic ambivalence aboard the TUMBLEWEED...
Story though is don't leave it outside in the rain...water accumulates in the bottle and then shorts out the batteries when you turn it on...$12 worth of watch batteries later, it works again!! Lol...a little romantic ambivalence aboard the TUMBLEWEED...
Washington Island is delightful quaint little place...marina is very small and right at the south end where the ferry boats and the tour boat dock...from our aft deck we can easily watch them come and go...
Our electric cords don't quite reach the connector box...so we have to choose...A/C or lights and appliances...so far haven't needed A/C...and have enjoyed having boat opened up! Planning to play tourist tomorrow...cherry train tour ride and see the sights....we think we've got a while to wait..
Our electric cords don't quite reach the connector box...so we have to choose...A/C or lights and appliances...so far haven't needed A/C...and have enjoyed having boat opened up! Planning to play tourist tomorrow...cherry train tour ride and see the sights....we think we've got a while to wait..
Photos from Fayette....it was very enjoyable...and really not nearly as crowded or hard to get into at this time of year on a weekend as folks had claimed...several big boats arrived without reservations and were easily accommodated....though maybe they didn't have electricity either! Brochure claimed over 5 miles of hiking paths...RV and camp sites...in what was once a busy, noisy smelt town....interesting!
Notice in one photo our loyal and faithful Dakota, waiting outside in the shade, ever so patiently for Mommy and Daddy to look things over inside. People would often pet or talk to him...but he never moved off his stay spot. We were so impressed...Several parents commented he was better behaved than their children....I agreed!
Notice in one photo our loyal and faithful Dakota, waiting outside in the shade, ever so patiently for Mommy and Daddy to look things over inside. People would often pet or talk to him...but he never moved off his stay spot. We were so impressed...Several parents commented he was better behaved than their children....I agreed!
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Left Fayette this morning headed to Washington Island...once again Captain Floyd called it...less than 1's ...wind and waves on the bow...just the way we like it....managed to maneuver between two ferry boats and dock at Kap's Marina...and then the wind kicked up big time...we were ever so glad we arrived when we did. We changed clocks back to central time and then enjoyed a delightful prime rib sandwich at the Ship's Wheel restaurant....napping and watching the ferry boats has about worn us out. Looks like we'll be here til Friday waiting for perfect weather to cross back to Leland...rains are coming...and wind direction is always an issue....photos at 11. I hope!
Arrived Fayette Historic State Park right on schedule...and can I take a moment to brag about the Captain? His weather/wave predictions have been spot on all summer....and today was even better than he predicted! Yeah, Floyd!
Fayette was once one of the Upper Peninsula's most productive iron-smelting operations...all company owned...and the State took over the property in 1959. It's very scenic...and offers a wide variety of recreational options...we'd been warned to not try to get in the dockage over the weekend...but had no trouble making on-line reservations....getting shore power to work was another issue. New docks are equipped with extra sensitive breakers and we could never get it to work. Weather was okay so we weren't too worried...just opened up the boat. Dakota was allowed on all the grounds so he went with us to explore. Cell phone and internet connections were nonexistent...and other than a little late night scare with the inverter, we enjoyed a delightful day in Fayette (which may be the end of the earth). Photos haven't downloaded...so you'll just have to wait for that! Sorry!
Fayette was once one of the Upper Peninsula's most productive iron-smelting operations...all company owned...and the State took over the property in 1959. It's very scenic...and offers a wide variety of recreational options...we'd been warned to not try to get in the dockage over the weekend...but had no trouble making on-line reservations....getting shore power to work was another issue. New docks are equipped with extra sensitive breakers and we could never get it to work. Weather was okay so we weren't too worried...just opened up the boat. Dakota was allowed on all the grounds so he went with us to explore. Cell phone and internet connections were nonexistent...and other than a little late night scare with the inverter, we enjoyed a delightful day in Fayette (which may be the end of the earth). Photos haven't downloaded...so you'll just have to wait for that! Sorry!
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