Author: olivemywhiskey

Teri is a retired CFO and Nick is a partner in a private equity firm. We are both very irrelevant in the business worlds. We jumped up to a 52 foot boat because we were in need of more adventure. We are on the Great Loop around the East Coast of North America. It's been a wild ride!

Day 121 @ Thunder Bay Shores Marina, Alpena, Michigan – Great Loop Boat Trip

Good morning to beautiful Michigan! I’m so happy to be here! It was a busy morning! First we helped Dave get his GT back in the garage by pushing it. He took it out and the electricity went haywire on him. He’s restoring this car and it’s almost completely done but apparently it needs more… Continue reading Day 121 @ Thunder Bay Shores Marina, Alpena, Michigan – Great Loop Boat Trip

Day 120 @ Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Hills, MI – Great Loop – Boat Trip

The boat is waiting for us at Alpena Michigan. We are enjoying the beautiful scenery of Oakland Hills CC. This morning we got up and headed over to practice while Dave sold his ski boat to a Ohio buyer. We ran into Dr Jerry Burke who had been with us on day 2 in Marco… Continue reading Day 120 @ Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Hills, MI – Great Loop – Boat Trip

Day 119 @ Thunder Bolt Shores Marina, Alpena, MI USA – Great Loop Boat Trip

Early morning today! We got up at 6:30 am to prepare for an early departure from Tobermory. Here are some sights as we exited Tobermory. It was quiet on the bay. Then we got near the car ferry. How cool is this? The bow of the boat opened to let cars in. Lake Huron is… Continue reading Day 119 @ Thunder Bolt Shores Marina, Alpena, MI USA – Great Loop Boat Trip

Day 118 @ Tobermory Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario – Great Loop Boat Trip

No rest for the Aquasition if we want to make it to Michigan soon! We got out of our slip and to the fuel dock to be the first ones there and we beat the employees! After fueling up we saw Coventina – our NY friends with the little green tug. The community and friendships… Continue reading Day 118 @ Tobermory Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario – Great Loop Boat Trip

Day 117 @ Queens Cove Marina, Victoria Harbour, Ontario – Great Loop Boat Trip

What a day! What a day! I woke up too early, but enjoyed the sunrise with my morning coffee. After a few checks we packed up and headed out for our last 4 locks on the Trent-Severn Waterways. We quickly caught up to fellow loopers and our NY friends. Jealous Mistress, Mimi & Me and… Continue reading Day 117 @ Queens Cove Marina, Victoria Harbour, Ontario – Great Loop Boat Trip