Some times I think Gary and I are a little crazy!
Thursday 8th of August, we left Frankfort and headed to Pentwater, well we actually ended up in Grand Haven, 14 hours and about 150 miles further.
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| The early mornings on the lake can be chilly |
Crazy hey! BUT the weather was good and the waters were calm (ish). We had following seas and by the time we got the entrance in the Grand Haven we were surfing 4-6 footers following seas. That was interesting!!
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| Big Sable |
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| Little Sable beach |
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| Little Sable |
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| Muskegon |
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| Parasails |
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| Beach full of Para Sailors |
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| Tired but happy-Sundown Grand Haven |
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| Grand Haven Sunset |
But overall it was a good day, but we were very tired after such a long day on the water and were very happy when we finally tied to the free wall in Grand Haven. I was still tying lines to cleats when the first person stopped by to chat. The friendly people of Grand Haven like to ask questions about Canada, The Loop, the boat and the South African flag that flies from our Starboard radio antenna.
We met a nice couple who plan to start their Loop in the next year or so, and we look forward to catching up with friends we met here last year on MV Blue Angel.
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| Cool things around GH |
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| Broadwalk |
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| Grand Haven Beach |
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| Boats of all sizes |
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| Loves icecream |
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| Haarrrrrr |
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| Pirates in front of Time&Tide |
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| Mermaids |
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| Some of the beads I got from the pirates |
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| Mermaids |
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| We went to the Legion for burgers |
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| ...with Sharon and Jim |
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Sundown, time for the flags to come down at
the Coast Guard station |
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| Sundown and getting ready for the musical water fountain |
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Since the 60's during the summer months
Grand Haven has put on
a musical fountain |
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| From the deck of the boat we have front row seats |
On Saturdays they have a farm market on the waterfront.
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| Farmers market |
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Fish cleaning station.
This charter fisherman's clients didn't show up so he went out
by himself and got some gorgeous salmon |
On Saturday Jim
( MV Blue Angel) took us and the crew from
MV His Idea shopping for supplies. Having the use of a car to get supplies is wonderful , especially if you have to buy heavy things like cat food and cat littler, oil and anti freeze.
We ended our evening with a lovely BBQ on
MV His Idea watching the parade of boats past Grand Haven . These pictures are compliments of the Admiral. Thank you.
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| With Jacob |
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| Sandy dunes of Frankfort |
Tomorrow we hope to move on to the anchorage in Saugatuck. Perhaps we will spend a couple of days there before heading to St Joe. Before you know it we will be back in Chicago!!
to be continued..............
Love the mermaids and pirates....glad you guys are enjoying the life.
ReplyDeleteMadonna & Sean
you guys rock, hope we can see you in Florida again, hugs :)
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ReplyDeleteLoving the updates!
Derek Phillips
In Grand Haven, there is a really good ice cream shop right along the water near the municipal marina. From the free bulkhead its just a short walk.
ReplyDeleteDairy Crème 301 N Harbor Dr Ste 13, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Get a large TURTLE sundae,look here
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So what did yo do to "earn" those beads???
ReplyDeleteWe too enjoy the updates. You have me wondering if Great Lakes cruising should be on our bucket list.
ReplyDeleteHi from Guy and Bobbi-Lyn, we had a little chat with Gary while you were anchored in Byng Inlet. We came by on our red canoe with our white puppy Tanika. Just checking out your blog for the first time-very cool! Can't help feeling a little envious. Safe travels from Kokopelli.
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