yes, we are boating, but not yet Looping because the first 600 miles of the trip is on the Upper Mississippi Spur. We join the Loop where the Illinois River dumps into the mighty Mississippi, or should we say, the Loop joins us !!! We're cruising along at 9 mph (with current !!) but enjoying every minute so far. The beautiful bluffs of the river below Lake Pepin have been our backdrop today, and it's a little chilly so we have the River to ourselves. We've done 3 locks today and plan to spend the night at the Sunset Bay Marina in Trempealeau, WI and find a place to watch the Vikings battle their arch rivals the Green Bay Packers. We're also cheering for the Twins who managed to tie the Detroit Tigers on the last series of the season. One game playoff tomorrow night, maybe we'll see it, or maybe we won't.
We spent last night anchored out in front of our friend's (Mark and Jo, 2001-2002 loopers) house on beautiful Lake Pepin. It was only 49 degrees in the boat this morning, but Steve fired up the genny, and turned on the heat and the coffee, so all was well. We hit a little fog coming out of Pepin, so got some real life practice with the Radar. Today's picture is looking out the front window of the boat into that fog.
People always ask "what do you do all day on the boat?"....there's always something to do on a boat that is moving. When we're not gazing at the scenery, we're planning ahead, blogging, of course, or updating my spreadsheets of daily data and expenses. and then there's reading, always reading to do. oh yea, and driving the boat too. We let Auto drive most of the time (Auto Pilot), and wow that is really a cool gadget. Even the regular daily stuff like eating and keeping the place orderly seems to be more enjoyable on the boat.
Well, we just passed a large (about 30 feet) rowboat with a canoe tied alongside with 6 adventurous people aboard and rowing, sort of. I think this expedition passed our house about 2 weeks ago. I can't imagine how they spend the night, or prepare food, but wow, give 'em credit, eh? We're in the "lap of luxury" here on Shingebiss compared to them. Lucy, the boating cat, is adapting well too. That's enough for now.
3 comments:
Oh, it's exciting just hearing about your great adventure! I can picture the colorful autumn leaves at Lake Pepin. Thank you for taking me along!
Hi Steve and Liz, this is Annie, Sarah Shosie's daughter. I am going to print the blog for my mom to read. She enjoyed hearing me read her a bit about Lucy the boat cat. She gives Lucy her regards. :-) She wants you both know to she's glad you like the book and wanted to be sure I tell you that it's snowing here! Safe traveling to you all. Annie & Sarah :-)
Hi there, Helen and Duane here. How are you doing? We enjoy your blog. Will keep up with you as much as possible. I am going to the Vets on Thursday, and will miss visiting you there. BEHAVE. Love you both. Helen and Duane
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