RichardW
New member
- Joined
- Oct 13, 2005
- Messages
- 110
- Reaction score
- 0
- C Dory Year
- 2000
- C Dory Model
- 22 Cruiser
- Vessel Name
- C Eagle
Just reflecting on how our CD 22 has changed and enriched our life.
1. A great way to take our grandkids to places to explore the world in ways they would otherwise never experience. Example: From our home port (3 miles away) we loaded 6 grandkids and one parental unit into C Eagle in late December and went out to see Bald Eagles close up. Three of these visiting city mice would never have seen this. They took memories back with them.
2. Fantastic escape from every day stresses: Example: This weekend, with limited prep and provisions, we decided to 'go somewhere' and not plan it. As we entered the Tennesssee River, we flipped a coin to turn up or downstream. Ended up going into Shoal Creek, a wildlife laden area on Wheeler Lake. After taking a few eagle shots, we explored the narrow creek far up into the shallow boonies and found a lone Kingfisher hiding in a sapling (in the C Eagle NATURE album if interested http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php). The highlight photo is in Shoal Creek. We finally nosed in and tied to a sturdy tree for the night. While having a sundowner in the cockpit, we were surprised to hear and then see a Bald Eagle over the creek hunting a full 30 minutes past sundown. Then total, dead silence until morning. While having my first cuppa, saw a wild turkey fly across the creek and light on the ridge across from us - it doesn't get any better!!
3. A great place to just sit and relax tied to a dock at our home port marina (Ditto Landing). We usually talk ourselves into spending the night.
4. Gathering with other C Dory fanatics (C Brats) to explore new lakes and rivers together. One of best experiences one could possibly have.
OK - I'll stop blithering ................
:lol: :lol: :dog
1. A great way to take our grandkids to places to explore the world in ways they would otherwise never experience. Example: From our home port (3 miles away) we loaded 6 grandkids and one parental unit into C Eagle in late December and went out to see Bald Eagles close up. Three of these visiting city mice would never have seen this. They took memories back with them.
2. Fantastic escape from every day stresses: Example: This weekend, with limited prep and provisions, we decided to 'go somewhere' and not plan it. As we entered the Tennesssee River, we flipped a coin to turn up or downstream. Ended up going into Shoal Creek, a wildlife laden area on Wheeler Lake. After taking a few eagle shots, we explored the narrow creek far up into the shallow boonies and found a lone Kingfisher hiding in a sapling (in the C Eagle NATURE album if interested http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php). The highlight photo is in Shoal Creek. We finally nosed in and tied to a sturdy tree for the night. While having a sundowner in the cockpit, we were surprised to hear and then see a Bald Eagle over the creek hunting a full 30 minutes past sundown. Then total, dead silence until morning. While having my first cuppa, saw a wild turkey fly across the creek and light on the ridge across from us - it doesn't get any better!!
3. A great place to just sit and relax tied to a dock at our home port marina (Ditto Landing). We usually talk ourselves into spending the night.
4. Gathering with other C Dory fanatics (C Brats) to explore new lakes and rivers together. One of best experiences one could possibly have.
OK - I'll stop blithering ................
:lol: :lol: :dog