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From: Joseph M. Chernow PC (no email)
Date: Sat Jul 08 2006 - 11:41:19 EDT
Larry Z and Listees,
Thank you to all who responded to my thought and query regarding the use of
a truck boat transport
to by pass the closed sections of the Erie and still complete the GL this
year.
However, prompted by (1) the message below from Larry Z (truly well written
and inspiring);
(2) the uncertainty when the Erie will fully reopen; and (3) the 3 month
delay caused by the
need to rebuild our port engine (3X), the Admiral and I have made the
decision to follow
Larry's advice and make it a two year Loop. It now takes all time pressure
off and we can
extend our time in each port enroute.
We are now in St. Augustine, FL heading North. Any more advice on how to
best plan our
remaining time this year, where to store the boat for the winter, etc.
would be much appreciated.
We will be looking for a used pickup, van, fifth wheel or small motor home
at wherever we store the
boat and sell it when we return to resume the GL.
Thank you Larry!
Sandy and Joe Chernow
MV Lady Sandra
1995 Carver 440
Currently lying St. Augustine
Larry wrote:
> Why not consider making a two year loop? Most boaters on the ICW rush
their
> way up from Florida to the Hudson. I know we did the first time we made
the
> trip. There is so much to explore that you can make a whole year of the
> voyage.
> Meander your way up. Spend time in the Chesapeake. Attend the Mystic
> Trawlerfest. Eat lobster and clams in Massachusetts. Explore the historic
> sites and fine
> restaurants on the Hudson. Then just as the fall colors in the Hudson
Valley
> reach their peak, store your boat in one of the many marinas for the
winter
> and take the train home. By May of next year, the Erie Canal will be
repaired
> and you can continue your voyage, secure in the knowledge that you have
> experienced the most interesting part of the trip to the fullest.
>
> Larry Z
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