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What knowledge are you seeking about call signs and what search engine are you using? I just googled “call sign” and got definition, explanations, examples and lists.

Minnie Swan

So, is there a lesson to be learned here? Man plans…God laughs, maybe? Every present has a price? Everyone Complains about the weather but shouldn’t do anything about it?

Lots of good advice on equipment but what surprises me about the thread is that not more attention is being paid to the “coziness” that 2 adults, 2 kids, a dog and all the necessities will result in. V berth for 2, dinette for 2 and sole for the dog maybe? Even with cockpit space I would think...

Cigarette butt was actually my second but more appropriate metaphor choice.

In my first reply on this thread I was going to advise you not to “float the Middle” if offered the experience. I did it…once. I didn’t think they allowed it with a group of boats so I skipped mentioning it. The locks have currents during filling and draining that can make you feel like...

Prescott, Wisconsin at the confluence of the Mississippi and the St. Croix scenic river.

They passed through Prescott, Wisconsin around noon and paused in front of my condo for some pictures before continuing down river on their grand excursion. I emailed the photos to Jim so they may be showing up on the trip album soon. Happy bunch making memories!

If you make Prescott, Wisconsin at lunch time there are several good restaurants but the town will be busy on this weekend. Prescott Daze features small town car show on Main Street (one block up from the municipal free dock ( which may or may not be full), street food and concessions as well...

If you make Prescott, Wisconsin at lunch time there are several good restaurants but the town will be busy on this weekend. Prescott Daze features small town car show on Main Street (one block up from the municipal free dock ( which may or may not be full), street food and concessions as well...

I live on the Mississippi , in Prescott, Wisconsin, 100 yards from where the St. Croix enters. Maybe 20 miles from Watergate. If you need some on-deck assistance from up here before, during, or after the trip, just let me know. I’ll PM you contact info.

Well, pardon me. The link in your post goes to a listing dated June18,2010. I thought that was a bit outdated…my bad.

Well, pardon me. The link in your post goes to a listing dated June18,2010. I thought that was a bit outdated…my bad.

Fooled me for a while. Lol.