Gumdrop on Lake Guntersville
In addition to Captain Tom and Admiral Deb’s chores last week on Lollipop, we took Gumdrop for daily runs on the lake. It is good to run Gumdrop’s engine. It is also fun to be on the lake, especially at…
Admiral Deb
I’m the Admiral, First Mate, Crew or Geek Squad aboard the “Good Ship Lollipop”. I’m also known as the “reluctant spouse” among “Loopers”, (people who cruise The Great Loop). Most every Looper vessel has a reluctant spouse.
Admiral’s first projects – on Lollipop
While the captain was working on his projects, I was busy with my own. I’ve been busy trying to organize the drawers and cabinets on Lollipop. Of course, everyone has their preferences with household items and where they are stored. …
Lollipop arrives at Lake Guntersville
Thomas, Bronson, and Lollipop arrived at her home marina on Lake Guntersville today. The journey from Ruskin, Florida, started on June 24, 2021, and ended today on July 6, 2021. During this time they traveled 1050 miles and put 170…
On the Tennessee River
Thomas and Bronson are cruising on Lollipop on the Tennessee River this morning. Still, about 2 days travel from Lake Guntersville in Alabama. Yesterday they went through the lock at the Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam on the Tenn-Tom canal.…
Cruising up the Tombigbee River
Not much to report, but I felt an update was in order. Thomas and Bronson have been cruising up the Tombigbee River and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway the last few days. So many firsts, including passing through locks, overnight anchors, lowering…
Made it to Mobile Bay
Lollipop made it to Turner Marina in Mobile Bay, Alabama, yesterday. She is docked and hooked up to shore power. Tom is thankful for the air conditioning and a good nights rest. Another Great Harbour boat called JADIP is at the…
Mercy Stop in Pensacola Florida
Lollipop changed course to Destin, Florida, yesterday because of some sea-sick crew on the Gulf of Mexico. From Destin, she made it to Pensacola, Florida, via the Inter-coastal Waterway. They tied up at the fuel dock at the Santa Rosa…
Across the Gulf of Mexico to Mobile Bay
Today Captain Tom, Son Seth, and Bronson set off from Ruskin, Florida to Mobile Bay aboard Lollipop. At Lollipop’s cruising speed, this should take about 70 hours to complete. They are all very excited. Safe travels.
Provisioning and Preparing
Today Captain Tom and Son Seth set out for Ruskin, FL in a van with provisions for Lollipop. They are preparing to cross the Gulf of Mexico from Ruskin, Florida to Mobile Bay Alabama sometime in the next few days,…
Reluctant Spouse
So I am a reluctant spouse when it comes to cruising The Loop. Tom has talked about making The Loop for years. I thought (hoped) that this was a fantasy. Our son and daughter-in-love moved back to the farm in…