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June 21st, 2009 | Author:

We left Sassy Marina around noon. There was a break in the weather and we wanted to get going.

Guest Dock at Port Huron

It was a pleasant trip, about 27 miles up the St. Clair River to Port Huron. There weren’t any ships on the river and very few boats. It took 3 hours – we tied up in the same spot we were when we visited last September.

We really like this yacht club. It is run by the members – no employees. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. If you want a drink, a member goes behind the bar and makes it for you. And the prices are so cheap!!!!! It is an active racing club. The members that race a lot are given wells near the entrance to the St. Clair. Others are in another spot farther up the river.

Father’s Day

Going for a walk through Port Huron

We walked through part of the town of Port Huron. There are many old homes. Many are in beautiful condition, but there are a few that are falling apart.

Love the paint choices

As you walk down Military Street there are speakers that have a radio station playing. Some of the music was pretty good.

A Log Cabin at the Museum

We went to the Port Huron Main Museum. There really isn’t much there, but there was an exhibit about ships that have encountered difficulties on the Great Lakes (read that to mean: sank). Ships, I say, not pleasure craft. There was also a log cabin on the grounds; it will be open on the 27th, should you be in Port Huron.

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June 20th, 2009 | Author:
Just hangin' out!

Just hangin' out!

Kelley could hardly wait to get to Sassy on Monday. When we arrived the boat was being waxed, zincs were being put on and the dinghy was about to be hoisted onto the T&T.

The sun was out and there was a promise of “summer” coming.

But, the weather faked us out. Most of our stay at Sassy was overcast and we had thunderstorms and, of course, rain. Rain, we are wondering if rain equals summer here.

I feel like all we have done since we arrived is drive, shop, buy, load, stow, meet workmen, call workmen and then repeat from the beginning. But soon, there will be cruising.

Ain't she pretty?

Ain't she pretty?

Prime Time‘s engines started right up. The generator also is working correctly. And the lift works. Yippee!

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June 15th, 2009 | Author:

We landed in Detroit and made our way out to Algonac. We are staying at Linda’s Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast. We made a quick visit to the boat and then had dinner at Lega’s. The adventure is about to begin again.

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April 13th, 2009 | Author:
St. Claire River in winter

St. Claire River in winter

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It is now mid April 2009 and we have been back in So. Cal since the end of September. Originally we had planned to complete the Loop in one year but by the time we got to Lake Champlain, we were having such a great time that the decision was  made to make this a two year trip rather than just one. We set about find a suitable place to keep Prime Time safe for the winter and we found Sassy Marine off the St. Claire River in Algonac, MI. which offered indoor heated/dry storage to protect the boat from the harsh Michigan winter.  It is now time to  finally think about returning in mid June to continue the journey. The plan is to launch and head up towards the Georgian Bay and hopefully Lake Superior before we head to Chicago and down the river systems. We have added a link to pictures taken last year on the trip and the plan is to post new pics this year as we progress. Look for our Photo link in the sidebar, or go straight to the gallery.

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