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Penny and George, Yes, central NY can be brutal in July and August. At least thunderstorms can be coped with on the canal. You're never out in the open. As far as RVing and C-Dorying go, I think the North Channel of Lake Huron, and Manatoulin Island would be perfect for both. I hope to do that...

Thanks for the great pictures George and Penny. We'll miss you at the canal in September....but Nova Scotia in a Born Free....well that sounds pretty good to us. We did Newfoundland and Nova in 2000 with ours and it was a blast. Some day I'd like to try the Bras O'or lakes in our C-Dory. Now...

Hi Fred, It looks like Sept 10 thru the 17th is the preferred time for everyone. Any dissenters? Also, I guess launching at the Finger lakes (Seneca Lake State Park) worked well for El and Bill and is fine with me. Then those of us that want to go West can do so, and some may want to head EAST...

Well, October is very tempting...we'll see how the fall goes. We have family gathering in Maine in August so we'll be up there anyway, and hence the side trip to Moosehead which is only two hours from Trenton. Dave and Valerie (Widget) will also be there, so we now have three boats. Sorry you...

Also, you can get a Delorme map of Moosehead at the local Hunting and fishing store as you come into Greenville. I'm told it shows depths.

I just spoke with Maine Inland Fisheries, and the officer said it was OK to anchor in Moosehead lake if you are "so many feet off shore", but she didn't know what that number was. :crook . I get the feeling that the lake is so remote, nobody is going to check, and nobody cares. :wink . I think...

I have reservations at Lily Bay State Park for Aug 14-18. There are only a few sites left for that week. Go to their web site to sign up. Rick and Carol may stay in town(Greenville), and there is a good ramp there. I don't know if it is ok to anchor on the lake, but if t is, we want to do that...

Hi all, Rick and I have been talking and it looks like September 10th thru the 17th works best for most people. Rick said the canal towns close up later in the season, and we might not have full access to facilities if we go in October. We're still up in the air about whether to start in...

Hi All, Rick from Maine (Hunky Dory) and I (Crescent Girl) have tentatively decided to get together on Moosehead Lake in Maine from August 14th through the 18th for a mini New England gathering. Moosehead is the largest lake in New England, deep in the Maine woods, and is still one of the last...

Thanks for the history Pat. That phrase was driving me crazy for the first few days until Tom finally told me what "National Boh" ment. I still find myself humming the tune at odd moments...like in the shower! :wink: Dun

Roger and Fran, We too look forward to seeing you again on the Erie this fall. El and Bill will be checking out the launches and places to stay, etc. Check out the Halcyon site and the Wanderer site (www.2wander.com) for more great pictures. Mine were not nearly as good as George's and Bill's...

Could Tyboo mike or Da Nag Bill set us up a sign in sheet for this cruise? Many Thanks! Dun

Hi All, There were several discussions at the Chesapeake gathering about the Erie Canal cruise. El and Bill and perhaps George and Penny are headed for the Finger lakes soon and will scout out possible launch/parking/camping sites there. The Western end of the Canal seems to be the preferred...

Yes Bill, I think the Chesapeake's heat is taxing. It will be good to get to cooler climes. I hope you enjoyed the "Mainstay" concert tonight. Wish we were there. Did you get my email about Maine? I got your address from the C-Dory site and it might be wrong. Let me know the correct one if it...

El and Bill, This post is copied from the GL list, which I think you are members of. It might be helpful. Dun Ron Rogers asks about anchoring on NYS lakes. The Finger Lakes are desirable vacation destinations in themselves and many Great Loopers decide to interrupt their trip in the Lakes...

Well, the New England contingent is back home in Connecticut. We said goodbye to the Halcyon and Wanderer crews on Friday, and the Chesapeake Bay Sat morning. What a great time we had with all you C-Brats and Bratettes. Special thanks to Terraplane Tom and his committee for providing the...

Thanks Charlie. The directions are perfect. See you all soon. Dun(CTYankee)

Tom or Charlie, You mentioned in a previous post that you could post directions to the place to buy the ramp permit and to the ramp itself. Did I miss this post? Also Tom, is it hard to find your field? How far is t from the Marina? Thanks for your help. Dun (CTYankee)

Thanks Chuck, I'll call them!

Hi All, I know this has been discussed before, but I can't find the thread. I often see a stainless protective bar across the motor well opening into the cockpit in a number of your photos. Some have had them custom made. I wonder if there is a ready source for a pre-fabricated bar that fits a...