The Cruising Adventures of Wild Blue and crew...
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Well, it wasn't from lack of trying. We made it to the Today Show outdoor set in good time... but there were already several hundred people in front of us. While we didn't make it on camera, here's a shot one of the crew took to show that we were there...
We had another fun day in the big city... breakfast at a diner near Rockefeller Center, then some walking around the area. We did the NBC Studio Tour, then got on a bus to see Uptown, north of Central Park, and Harlem. It's like this place never ends! We walked around in Central Park, then back to the Times Square area for an early supper. Another bus back to the south end of Manhattan, walking through the crowds from the financial district to the water taxi, and then finally back to the boat. Our feet are worn out, but we have seen so much. Leonard (our friend with the Ranger Tug) called and said, "You've been there almost a week now... ready for some quiet and a slower pace, yet?" He certainly knows us. :wink:
The Big Apple has been BIG FUN! :thup
Best wishes,
Jim B.
We had another fun day in the big city... breakfast at a diner near Rockefeller Center, then some walking around the area. We did the NBC Studio Tour, then got on a bus to see Uptown, north of Central Park, and Harlem. It's like this place never ends! We walked around in Central Park, then back to the Times Square area for an early supper. Another bus back to the south end of Manhattan, walking through the crowds from the financial district to the water taxi, and then finally back to the boat. Our feet are worn out, but we have seen so much. Leonard (our friend with the Ranger Tug) called and said, "You've been there almost a week now... ready for some quiet and a slower pace, yet?" He certainly knows us. :wink:
The Big Apple has been BIG FUN! :thup
Best wishes,
Jim B.
For some nice pictures of circumavigating Manhattan in a C-Dory see Dave Deem's recent photos on Will-C,
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php
Jim,
I just saw this I thought it was funny, not directed at you or Joan in anyway.
Elevator Magic
A hillbilly family took a vacation to New York City. One day, the father took his son into a large building. They were amazed by everything they saw, especially the elevator at one end of the lobby. The boy asked, "What's this, Paw?"
The father responded, "Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life. I don't know what it is!"
While the boy and his father were watching in wide-eyed astonishment, an old lady in a wheelchair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of lights above the walls light up. They continued to watch the circles light up in the reverse direction. The walls opened again, and a voluptuous twenty-four-year old woman stepped out.
The father turned to his son and said, "Go get your maw!"
D.D.
I just saw this I thought it was funny, not directed at you or Joan in anyway.
Elevator Magic
A hillbilly family took a vacation to New York City. One day, the father took his son into a large building. They were amazed by everything they saw, especially the elevator at one end of the lobby. The boy asked, "What's this, Paw?"
The father responded, "Son, I have never seen anything like this in my life. I don't know what it is!"
While the boy and his father were watching in wide-eyed astonishment, an old lady in a wheelchair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room. The walls closed and the boy and his father watched small circles of lights above the walls light up. They continued to watch the circles light up in the reverse direction. The walls opened again, and a voluptuous twenty-four-year old woman stepped out.
The father turned to his son and said, "Go get your maw!"
D.D.
Dave,
We've seen a couple of them there elevator thingies you were funnin' about... pretty amazing - the whole room moves up and down!
Yesterday we was on one of those movin' stair things, I think they call 'em an esculator. The darn thing stopped when we was only half way up, and I says to Joan, "Oh, great. Now we'll be stuck here all day."
Now that we have all the hick jokes out of the way, Wild Blue will be heading west... we have some of the western Erie we still need to see. Then? Maybe we'll make it back to Seneca Lake in time to meet some of the wandering C-Brats?
Best wishes,
Jim
We've seen a couple of them there elevator thingies you were funnin' about... pretty amazing - the whole room moves up and down!
Yesterday we was on one of those movin' stair things, I think they call 'em an esculator. The darn thing stopped when we was only half way up, and I says to Joan, "Oh, great. Now we'll be stuck here all day."
Now that we have all the hick jokes out of the way, Wild Blue will be heading west... we have some of the western Erie we still need to see. Then? Maybe we'll make it back to Seneca Lake in time to meet some of the wandering C-Brats?
Best wishes,
Jim
Papillon":1k5aexru said:
It was an old joke before I told it today. Since you mentioned sailboats and Central Park, here's a look at some sailboats that were in the marina today...
I heard one guy who was looking at the boats say, "Look at the winch on that thing! I'd bet that is about 15 grand." I think he might be right. So, Mike, any idea what these boats are all about?
Best wishes,
Jim
Jim --
Those sailboats are some of the new class of sailboats from the US Naval Academy. They are only a couple of years old. I forget the designer but they were designed especially for the Navy. They get around the East Coast in the summer as they are part of the summer program in the early years at the Academy.
Those sailboats are some of the new class of sailboats from the US Naval Academy. They are only a couple of years old. I forget the designer but they were designed especially for the Navy. They get around the East Coast in the summer as they are part of the summer program in the early years at the Academy.
You got it, Jim. They are called Navy 44s. Specially designed for the use they will get (about 3 times the typical wear most production sailboats see). They are a "one-design", used for training, crew building, and racing for the Naval Academy.
They are impressive boats. At this time, there were 7 person crew on each boat. Some of these young men/women were sleeping out on deck... it was pretty warm here last night. The sailing may be enjoyable, but this was not easy duty. Things are tight in this marina (makes me wish I had thrusters); I watched while the instructors showed the crew how to maneuver the boats in tight quarters by using dock lines to rotate.
Here's a link if anyone wants to know more...
http://www.usna.edu/Sailing/training/bo ... avy44.html
Best wishes,
Jim B.
PS - Mike, you got off easy on this one. :wink:
They are impressive boats. At this time, there were 7 person crew on each boat. Some of these young men/women were sleeping out on deck... it was pretty warm here last night. The sailing may be enjoyable, but this was not easy duty. Things are tight in this marina (makes me wish I had thrusters); I watched while the instructors showed the crew how to maneuver the boats in tight quarters by using dock lines to rotate.
Here's a link if anyone wants to know more...
http://www.usna.edu/Sailing/training/bo ... avy44.html
Best wishes,
Jim B.
PS - Mike, you got off easy on this one. :wink:
Hey..just late getting here..but after zooming in...and before reading any further..i had reached the conclusion that the NA on the sail cover and the color of the boats...that they were Navy issue...I was heading in the right direction.
Now about directions...you started out in upstate N.Y...and went east and south...now you are trailering back upstate N.Y.and heading west....you know that boat your on and the river system runs both ways...and you could have seen the bank on the other side had you just turned around.
Compass ...Compass the thingy on the dash...use it.
Now about directions...you started out in upstate N.Y...and went east and south...now you are trailering back upstate N.Y.and heading west....you know that boat your on and the river system runs both ways...and you could have seen the bank on the other side had you just turned around.
Compass ...Compass the thingy on the dash...use it.
Ah, the joys and advantages of a trailerable boat, Mike. The trip into NYC was a last minute decision. It just sorta worked out that we could do the "truck swap" situation and have our truck/trailer wind up near us. It is less expensive to make the miles on land, plus we'll get to see some things we haven't seen before... never been to the Poconos. :wink: I understand the nature of these boats and their ability to turn around and cover the same water again. New horizons, my friend. Stop cutting up boats and point the bow towards someplace you haven't been before and you'll see what I mean. 8)
Best wishes,
Jim
Best wishes,
Jim
Captains Cat
New member
Hi Jim and all,
Gosh we really enjoyed your trip to NY. It almost made me think that we may go to see the Rocketts this fall and eat a Hot Dog from a street vendor.
I am glad you are going to cruise the Western end of the system. I know you will like the prices--Free to about$10.00. I was going to tell you about all of the wonderful places we have visited out there, but you will find your own way around. One place not to miss is the Newark Diner. One of the most unique diners in the USA. Good food good prices. You will probably get 2 eggs with toast and potatoes for under two bucks. Tell Jim (the owner0 that Pat and Fred said Hi.
Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)
Gosh we really enjoyed your trip to NY. It almost made me think that we may go to see the Rocketts this fall and eat a Hot Dog from a street vendor.
I am glad you are going to cruise the Western end of the system. I know you will like the prices--Free to about$10.00. I was going to tell you about all of the wonderful places we have visited out there, but you will find your own way around. One place not to miss is the Newark Diner. One of the most unique diners in the USA. Good food good prices. You will probably get 2 eggs with toast and potatoes for under two bucks. Tell Jim (the owner0 that Pat and Fred said Hi.
Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)
What a beautiful drive today. We were interested in getting back to Seneca Lake and getting Wild Blue back in the water. We just pulled in this evening.
There is a very decent ramp at Liberty State Park. Definitely under used as far as we could see. Also, in that same area, there was a sailboat anchored... very protected, and away from the hustle and bustle... you have to know it's there, though. And nearly in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.
I took a few more shots of Lady Liberty as I brought Wild Blue around to the ramp...
Joan pulled the truck/trailer around and backed down the ramp, I drove Wild Blue up onto the trailer. Easy. No fresh water to rinse the brakes and trailer, so we used our fresh water washdown. It wasn't long before we were ready for the road...
The roads in New Jersey were nice once we got out of Newark. Pennsylvania was beautiful, especially the Poconos. We found out that "Poconos" is an old Indian term meaning: road construction...
We lost a couple hours due to the lane closures, and jammed up traffic.
Coming back into New York, we were treated to rolling hills and farmlands. Honestly, the scenery we saw from the road was prettier, in a pastoral sorta way, than what you see in the eastern Erie Canal.
According to the computer, the trip should have taken less than 6 hours... it ran about 8. The office was closed at Seneca Lake; we launched Wild Blue and picked a vacant slip... we'll go check in in the morning. We'll spend a day or two here getting resupplied and cleaned up and head back into the canals.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
There is a very decent ramp at Liberty State Park. Definitely under used as far as we could see. Also, in that same area, there was a sailboat anchored... very protected, and away from the hustle and bustle... you have to know it's there, though. And nearly in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty.
I took a few more shots of Lady Liberty as I brought Wild Blue around to the ramp...
Joan pulled the truck/trailer around and backed down the ramp, I drove Wild Blue up onto the trailer. Easy. No fresh water to rinse the brakes and trailer, so we used our fresh water washdown. It wasn't long before we were ready for the road...
The roads in New Jersey were nice once we got out of Newark. Pennsylvania was beautiful, especially the Poconos. We found out that "Poconos" is an old Indian term meaning: road construction...
We lost a couple hours due to the lane closures, and jammed up traffic.
Coming back into New York, we were treated to rolling hills and farmlands. Honestly, the scenery we saw from the road was prettier, in a pastoral sorta way, than what you see in the eastern Erie Canal.
According to the computer, the trip should have taken less than 6 hours... it ran about 8. The office was closed at Seneca Lake; we launched Wild Blue and picked a vacant slip... we'll go check in in the morning. We'll spend a day or two here getting resupplied and cleaned up and head back into the canals.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Captains Cat
New member
Jim, glad to see you got your bottom wet again! And so quickly.. :roll:
Thanks for the tour of NYC, I've never done that and probably should at some point.
Roger, I suspect that documentation for the Navy 44 was put together by the govt, probably some midshipman as a class project or something. Sure is good though.
Charlie
Thanks for the tour of NYC, I've never done that and probably should at some point.
Roger, I suspect that documentation for the Navy 44 was put together by the govt, probably some midshipman as a class project or something. Sure is good though.
Charlie
That's it... we need a "class project" to write better documentation for our boats. :wink:
Yes, it was good to get Wild Blue back in the water where she belongs. It was nearly dark by the time we got her into a slip.
Izzy had been a trooper all day. Most of the time, she slept in her carrier, occasionally coming out for some rubbing and a look around. When she sleeps all day, it means she has LOTS of energy all night. I opened the cabin door to put our SPOT tracking device out in the cockpit (it tells our kid where we are each night)... Izzy was out in the cockpit in a flash! I coaxed her off the transom, scooped her up, and put her back in the cabin. Joan opened the door and Izzy was again out - that cat is FAST! This time, she hopped off the boat and up onto the dock. Joan got out of the boat and brought her back. I went out to get the SPOT, and Izzy went out the door, onto the dock, down the dock, and into the grass. Yes, I was watching for her... the little $#!) is like greased lightning. Joan ran after her. Izzy wasn't trying to run away, she was just playing. Playing is good... running off into the dark in an unfamiliar location - not so good. Joan brought her back to the boat, put her in the cabin, and we both vowed to watch her closer than ever. The SPOT tracker was still laying on the table in the cockpit... I opened the door while watching the sneak, quickly closed it behind me, turned off the SPOT, and reached for the cabin door once again. I think it was only open 1/32" when Izzy came flying out. She was loving this game! Joan and I were worn out... I ran barefoot down the wooden docks and into the wet grass... and into the gravelly parking lot... ow, ow, ow (tender feet). I scooped up the cat, carried her back to the boat, handed her to Joan in the cockpit, then Joan held her in the cabin until I got in there and closed and locked the door!
Two of the three of us slept good last night.
Best wishes,
Jim
Yes, it was good to get Wild Blue back in the water where she belongs. It was nearly dark by the time we got her into a slip.
Izzy had been a trooper all day. Most of the time, she slept in her carrier, occasionally coming out for some rubbing and a look around. When she sleeps all day, it means she has LOTS of energy all night. I opened the cabin door to put our SPOT tracking device out in the cockpit (it tells our kid where we are each night)... Izzy was out in the cockpit in a flash! I coaxed her off the transom, scooped her up, and put her back in the cabin. Joan opened the door and Izzy was again out - that cat is FAST! This time, she hopped off the boat and up onto the dock. Joan got out of the boat and brought her back. I went out to get the SPOT, and Izzy went out the door, onto the dock, down the dock, and into the grass. Yes, I was watching for her... the little $#!) is like greased lightning. Joan ran after her. Izzy wasn't trying to run away, she was just playing. Playing is good... running off into the dark in an unfamiliar location - not so good. Joan brought her back to the boat, put her in the cabin, and we both vowed to watch her closer than ever. The SPOT tracker was still laying on the table in the cockpit... I opened the door while watching the sneak, quickly closed it behind me, turned off the SPOT, and reached for the cabin door once again. I think it was only open 1/32" when Izzy came flying out. She was loving this game! Joan and I were worn out... I ran barefoot down the wooden docks and into the wet grass... and into the gravelly parking lot... ow, ow, ow (tender feet). I scooped up the cat, carried her back to the boat, handed her to Joan in the cockpit, then Joan held her in the cabin until I got in there and closed and locked the door!
Two of the three of us slept good last night.
Best wishes,
Jim