Sunday, July 10, 2011

Fwd: LAKE ERIE

 
 

From: abjarlet@csolve.net
To: Treadnwater@aol.com
Sent: 7/10/2011 10:06:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Re: LAKE ERIE
 
Hi treadwater,sorry we were unable to see you in Lake Erie. I had a change of crew occur in Windsor O.N.,so I had to continue on. Lake Erie sure gave us the toughest day on the trip.
We changed Crews in Myrtle Beach ,Jack, Janice Swick and Linda, replaced by my daughter Sharon & her gilfriend Barb.We just got 10 miles on and had to replace our bilge pump. We had had some salt water leakage and it turned out to be a loose engine filter cap ( which could not be seen when stopped).The girls were a great crew,we continued on to Oriental, where we had to detour off the I.C.W. because of the forest fire. 
Norfolk certainly showed of all cat. of U.S. warships. Visited the B/S. Wisconsin stayed @ the Municipal Harbour downtown .Naval power was sure impressive. Next into Chesapeake Bay,stayed at Solomon Island and then onto Annapolis. Great little town. Visited the U.S. Naval Academy. I am not sure many of us realize the sort of discipline the students go though. 
 Next onto Cape May and lobster dinners,a picture perfect town,with great beaches. Left early on the outside track to New York City .What a skyline; girls took lots pictures.This was special to me,
In 1947 I arrived from England on the way to Canada, AND seeing the Statue of Liberty is always a highlight.
 Change crews 30 miles North on the Hudson, Winter Harbour. New crew son David and grandson Harrison,with friend Miles.Up the Hudson in heavy rain. Missed the military establishment due to heavy rain. Radar on to find entrance to the Erie canal.This was a visit everyone should make; very friendly people ,old towns it was visit in the past(most of trip was at 10mph). Lots debris caused by heavy rains. Arrived the Niagara River and followed under the International Bridges.This was Blue water not muddy like the Erie Canal.
Into Lake Erie and good weather, decided to push onto Astabula O.H. Next day as per forecast the wind came and the next 65 mile was unpleasant. Next into Detroit and Windsor. Changed Crews, Jack Swick again and Vern Kettlestayed at the Lake view Marina (had a nice restaurant,noticed the fuel price 25% more per gal. Boat has averaged .9 miles pg. Cleared Canadian Customs & checked out with U.S. Customs and border protection,as we were clearing the U.S..
 Onto the St. Clair River. This was a first time look at the Oil refining and chemical industries on both sides of the border. Seemed like one of the more prosperous places on the trip. Lots of million dollar homes. Onto Goderich O.N.(salt mining capital of Canada).  Over nite there and had lunch at Tobermory,at new restaurant Crowsnest (1st day open 2hrs for service) Overnight  at Lionshead, Bruce Pen.. Georgian Bay Friday July 1st Canada Day, lunch at Hope Island and home port midland at3.00pm, in time fo the Fireworks Display later at9.30pm.
Altogether a great trip with the GHYC to the Bahamas with great memories & a very interesting trip home. We averaged apprx 110 miles per day or more. 
 
Perhaps you could pass the info to the blog. Pictures from crew to come. Again sorry we could not see you,if you would to visit us in Midland,we would be pleased to have you here-large house lots of room. All the best. Alex Jarlette.                                          
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Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 9:43 AM
Subject: LAKE ERIE

Don't know what your progress is, but wanted to keep in touch and hope to link up when and if you visit the Lake Erie Islands.
Keep in touch.
Craig and Mary Lou Anderson
 

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