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It has been many years since we cruised that delightful waterway. It is a special place. Have a wonderful cruise through beautiful country occupied by fine people. Take your time, kick back, and simply enjoy. Hope your weather is good. If it gets rainy, anchor out, and relax. Our best to you...

A fine lady with strong character. You have had the good fortune of many shared years. Our thoughts go out to you, such a caring and loving person. Keep up the boating experiences and times on Lake Powell - she will be with you in spirit. Our condolences and best wishes to you -- El and Bill

What a great summer, George. You folks and Casey are doing it right! El and Bill

We are renting a two bedroom house in Narragansett, RI from May 21-28. Would love company if you wish to stop by for a visit. We will be right on the water. Our Toyota Tundra pickup has a slide-in conversion bed kit gifted to us by C-Brat Jim States. It is comfy and we have spent many a...

"The book of our lives has already been written" Not in my belief system -- we are active participants in making choices that determine the role of the future -- in my opinion we are not just observers but participants. And, as one who loves to study genealogy and observe the...

What a fine trip planned. Bon voyage, explorers. El and Bill

El and I have just had a delightful four hours, reading about cruising up Chesapeake Bay, with stops at Smith Island, St Michaels, Annapolis, and other delightful spots. We read about great shared evenings in the cockpit sipping sundowners with boaters anchored near us, and fine times at good...

Yep, Casey. Putting investments into CD's doesn't work now, since the payout interest is very low. Best to consider low cost mutual funds, we think -- if you have time and interest to study those offered by one family of funds (like Vanguard or Fidelity) fine -- look at the risk and return of...

Yep, Casey -- so true. And, to encourage young ones, sign them up for an account with Fidelity, or another mutual fund company.. You can consign with them as parents or g'parents if they are younger than 18. Head into a Fidelity office, with an appointment with a representative...

Thanks, Ed. You mention the children and grandchildren. They are really the important folk when involved with investment learning. Being young, if they learn to invest, and start now with spare money from gifts or household jobs, time is on their side. Compound interest on those...

We quit our teaching jobs at age 50, moved aboard a 22' C-Dory, and cruised her 42,000+ nautical miles on North American waters. On teachers salaries, retired early, how could we afford to do it? And can you? Start now -- the earlier the better. Here's our tale...

Sounds like the perfect boat for you, for your archeo work and rescue. Great! Thanks for sharing. Else and Bilk

Congratulations on the three years, and many more. Your thoughts of western cruises (and off to Alaska) are enticing lollipops on the horizon. Keep on cruising and enjoying life. Hooray! El and Bill

Casey- As I think we have mentioned to you, during visits, some of the best travel experiences we have had drifting around North America by road, have been with folks in Newfoundland. They ere cordial, welcoming, took in family when we had some car trouble, and shared meals, tales, and...

Our condolences -- what fine C-Dory companions you folks have been to this 'pub'. Stay aboard with us here, Joyce. Our thoughts are with you. El and Bill

Scott- As you know, you live in some fine cruising country. We sure have enjoyed chugging along Maine and the northeast in general. The front opening window is great for circulation and keeping out condensation. We had a Wallas heater -- it was great for cooking and heating. We had a small...

A great Holiday season to all in the pub! And a memorable New Year.

A great cruise awaits you. As others have said, take your time. Leave at a marina on the hard for winter, if it gets cold, and come back the following year to finish the cruise of a lifetime. Bon voyage. El and Bill

Have a great Turkey Day.

If on the route east in the fall you plan to come anywhere near Denver, drop an email and let us know. We would love to visit and share your photos and adventure from your trip north, and we have a spare bedroom for you. Might want to hang out in Colorado for a few days (or just an evening if...