Category Archives: V – 2013; Back Onboard Again

On December 30 at 0600, the sky was overcast, the winds were light and variable and the temperature was 41 degrees.  Just after sunrise we raised the anchors and turned downstream.  The day remained overcast as we motored toward the … Continue reading →

Because of a river’s meander, one doesn’t refer to the various banks as north, south, east or west, but rather as left descending bank (LDB) or right descending bank (RDB).  This cuts down on confusion as one generally knows (or … Continue reading →

It is the winter migration habit of American White Pelicans to climb to catch a thermal current to take them to warmer climates.   These large birds rise in an upward spiral searching for the best altitude to carry them … Continue reading →

Christmas morning was clear and crisp.  After a leisurely breakfast to temperatures in the low 30’s, we radioed the lock master to to check his schedule.  He said that there would be a wait and at 10:30 we raised the … Continue reading →

Morning at Anchor It was truly a three-dog-night but we only had the ship’s cat, Beulah, to boost the BTUs of the Traveler’s heater system.  It was 20 degrees at daybreak and frost blanketed the boat.  We waited until 0900 … Continue reading →

An Explanation Bob and I took a three year hiatus from the Loop while we attended to work and family responsibilities.  The good news is, that in the end, we are responsible adults.  The bad news is that during the … Continue reading →