One More day at Manistee - August 30



Manistee Lighthouse



SS Milwaukee

This is a typical "Charter Fishing Boat"!

We had made plans to leave early Manistee early for Pentwater but had to change them in the morning.  The forecast called for 4-6 foot waves.  They were to eventually subside, but we had no idea when.  SO we hung out in Manistee for another day.  No problem.  Finally, I got a haircut!  Mike worked about the boat and we just pretty much relaxed.

A couple from New Zealand stopped by for a visit.  They had completed the Loop a couple of years ago and saw our Looper flag.  They were a great couple with wonderful accents!  They are now doing the Loop by RV and are visiting the little towns by land.  What a neat idea!  They also plan to do the Loop again in a year or so.  Here's a big shout-out to Peter and Lynn from New Zealand!  It was great to meet you.  Hope to see you again sometime when you're on the Loop. 

Also, another Looper came in yesterday evening - Tourist.  Rick and Pam from Illinois.  We went to the Elks Lodge (#299) for drinks and had dinner at the Boathouse just up from the marina.  Good Food and Good Company!  They are from Ilinois and it was fun hearing their stories.  We are finding that everyone is meeting one another at different times and places.  Our paths had to have crossed before, but we just didn't meet.  Tourist is a 48' SeaRay.  They plan to cross over to the Wisconsin side from here.  It's about 60 miles.  I think we'll just stay on the eastern shore and move on down south. 

Again, we plan to leave out early in the morning for Pentwater - about 40 miles.  The forecast is for light winds and one foot waves.  Hmmmm!  I'm for that!

Till next time!

Admiral "C"