Larry's Lobsterboat: Rockport/dawn delivery. My daughter and I stayed at the Captain's Bounty in Rockport over the Labor Day weekend. I chase the gorgeous sunrises of Rockport from our balcony and had been on the balcony as Larry came in to the bay. I watched, and photographed, as he pulled alongside the Melodean then continued to photograph as he pulled away and began checking his traps. The Melodean had captivated me from the moment we saw her anchored early in the weekend. I turned my camera on her frequently in an attempt to see if I could determine anything about her. Finding this blog is an absolute delight! Thank you for sharing about this awesome vessel!
Stay Put C, F and G :
We've been watching the bad weather hitting the maritimes and wondering if you are in a safe mooring. The Newfies are are getting hit today by the storm. Lots of flooding in NS as well. Take it easy don't be in a rush to return. Wait for the calm. Be safe. Check your pumps. Practice your bailing skills.
G
Retirement Your last sentence about designing retirement careers is interesting. I am working on a theme of "Reflective Retirement" that gives us creative things to do in those years.I have been watching the weather and Newfoundland gets hit today. I know they are having heavy rain and seas in NS too.
This too shall come to pass... your getting close!
Cheers, Mike
Keeping an eye out Dear Chris & Frank:
Keeping an eye on your blogs and looking forward to seeing you! It's exciting that you will be in Nova Scotia soon. That's almost home!
If you get here in time for ground cherries, there should be lots - the plants are coming up all over the garden (everywhere that my seeds did not germinate thanks to a drought here).
So see you soon! Love you, Eliz xoxo
Stuck in the mount of the port, are you? Glad for the update. We're finally getting rain (actual on Tuesday, and in the forecast for the next four days). We need it desperately. The Bay/Lake and the Moira R. are very, very low (as are the other Great Lakes and rivers flowing into them...as I understand). But we don't need hurricane winds and neither do you guys out on the edge of the Atlantic. Take care. Stay safe. (And keep enjoying those delicious-sounding bagels!) K.
Love Para 1. Can't say I have ever heard of a TS or larger called 'Michael" afore.Reading 'Witch in the Wind" - The true story of the legendary Bluenose by Marq De Villiers; a good read at the half-way mark. He talks about the 'Outer Automatic' buoy at the entrance to Halifax harbour... remember it well i am sure it is still there... watch for it.
Smooth Sailing, Mike
Waves! Chris and Frank, you'll have stories for the rest of your lives! Love the pix, expecially "artists' material." Stay safe on your northward journey. K.
why not take time to enjoy the ride. Sorry to hear about the bruised ribs. Hope you are healing. jerry has decided to make the trip on Cloud Chaser next year. Takes a lot of stress off. hugs Jude
Fundy Good move this time of year. We were close to Grand Manan in St. Andrews this summer. I would love to be sailing into Halifax Harbour in September.
Smooth Sailing, Mike
Ginger-the-Navigator It all sounds great. I have been with you in spirit along the way and enjoy all the updates. August is going to finish nicely here and i suspect we will hae a good Fall. Everything is early in the harvest area.
Good Sailing, Cheers, Mike
Great, super great !!!! I had two blogs to catch up on. Been down watching whales in the St. Lawrence and spending time in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. The two weeks were spent camping with Niece and Nephew. I would have rather been boating; but camping is good too for meeting interesting folks and story telling.
Cheers, M&M
From the Mayor's table in GB Enjoyed reading your blog! Some day you'll have to spin your travels into a book for those of us that can't make the journey.
Wishing you calm seas and fare winds.
Great stories &pix This might just be your best blog yet. Loved every word...it feels as if you're sharing a cup of mint tea from the garden and sitting beside me!
Special Story Hook Keep the blog and pictures (in any order) going. I feel like I am right there enjoying everything with you. Loved the stories, especially the fish hook expulsion one! Fair weather.
With a crew of 3, Frank, Chris and Ginger Bear, MELODEON left Fraser Park Marina in Trenton, Ontario, Canada in 2009. Like many aquatic snowbirds heading south, MELODEON voyaged through the Erie Canal, the Hudson River, the Atlantic ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway until reaching sunnier shores in Florida and the Bahamas . 2011-12 is MELODEON's third cruising season, with the last two trips spent lingering in the sparkling waters and peaceful havens of Grand Bahama Island.... full info
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Larry's Lobsterboat: Rockport/dawn delivery.
My daughter and I stayed at the Captain's Bounty in Rockport over the Labor Day weekend. I chase the gorgeous sunrises of Rockport from our balcony and had been on the balcony as Larry came in to the bay. I watched, and photographed, as he pulled alongside the Melodean then continued to photograph as he pulled away and began checking his traps. The Melodean had captivated me from the moment we saw her anchored early in the weekend. I turned my camera on her frequently in an attempt to see if I could determine anything about her. Finding this blog is an absolute delight! Thank you for sharing about this awesome vessel!