OUR PLAN

We are writing this blog for one reason and one reason only. To provide a vehicle to make it easier to remain in touch with our family and friends back home.



Our plan is simple. Depart our home port of Goderich, Ontario in the Summer of 2011. Cruise Georgian Bay and the North Channel of Lake Huron while visiting some of the ports and anchorages we have missed over the years. As well as revisiting some of our favourite haunts hopefully with some of our very good friends with whom we have cruised with many times before. All the while adding up the miles and gaining experience with our new trawler. Our first and only self imposed deadline is to be in the Chicago area around Labour Day. South of Chicago, weather and circumstances will guide us!



Friday, July 8, 2011

JULY 7, 2011 - DEPARTING GODERICH

                                                   GODERICH OFF OUR STERN
7/7/11
Well! The day of days has arrived. We are fueled up, pumped out and depart Goderich at 0845. The trip up the lake was rather uneventful and all systems performed as designed. We have arrived at Port Elgin, Ont. Glenn W calls it "The Dock Gawking Ice Cream Eating Capitol of Ontario!" Hey G, Terri convinced me to try one. Not bad and we are none the worse for wear.
Terri commented that the journey was a bit of a slog. Puppy did not like it for sure but she will adapt. I was pleased as we traveled at roughly 9 knots. I did re-familiarize myself with this Marina ahead of time and docking was a breeze. Compliments were thrown our way regarding said maneuver.
Candice, Brad we remember your wedding now as your song comes up in queue.  Something about saving horses and provoking cowboys blaring on the fly-bridge stereo while I write this. Watts, Volts and Amps of vocal authority exploit P.E. Marina as much as Terri and gawkers will allow. Don’t go there Mike. Hmm! reminds me of a Nightclub DJ gig I used to have. I met Terri there in fact. Port Elgin is sharing in the remembrance of your wedding. God bless!
Danielle, you and Al are married 4 years today. Awesome and may your love grow and mature. Say hi to Little Missy.
We are tired now and must get ready to turn in as we have an early morning rise for the trip to Tobermory.
Mark

1 comment:

  1. I remember that view!!! Only, come two weeks later, the next time we saw that view, it would mean that vacation/summer was virtually over! Best of luck Mom and Dad :) You've waited what I'm sure feels like a lifetime for this moment. Enjoy every minute of it. We will miss you <3 LC&B

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