Pictures From the Trip October 3, 2001 Last Cruising Update - Summary October 1, 2001 Cruising Update - From Annapolis September 26, 2001 Home Strech September 19, 2001 Last Of The Erie Canal September 15, 2001 Back on the Eastern Erie Canal September 12, 2001 Finishing the Western Erie Canal September 10, 2001 Lockport to Fairport September 7, 2001 Western Frontier of the Erie Canal September 6, 2001 Back in the Canal System September 4, 2001 Leaving The Great Lakes September 1, 2001 In our 7th State August 29, 2001 Ohio Has Libraries August 27, 2001 Vermilion, Ohio August 26, 2001 Fox Haven Marina August 22, 2001 In Put-in-Bay August 17, 2001 The End Of Lake Huron August 15, 2001 Down Lake Huron August 13, 2001 North Channel and Lake Huron August 3, 2001 Gore Bay August 1, 2001 Keel-Haulings July 31, 2001 Rocks Everywhere July 28, 2001 On To The North Channel July 17, 2001 Wouldn't Change A Thing July 13, 2001 Speed Limit July 9, 2001 Thousands of Islands July 5, 2001 Out Of New York July 3, 2001 Typical Day July 2, 2001 Cold Mornings July 1, 2001 Phoenix NY And Beyond June 26, 2001 Through The First Lock June 25, 2001 Up Around Manhattan June 15, 2001 Daily Routine June 12, 2001 Strolling The Vineyards June 11, 2001 Sag Harbor June 9, 2001 Block Island & Beer Can Music June 5, 2001 Lessons Learned June 1, 2001 The Tides Increasing May 25, 2001 Up The Coast Of New Jersy May 21, 2001 Getting To Know The Cruisers May 17, 2001 And So It Begins!

 September 10, 2001 

The cruising world is really a small world! While we were in Holley, NY, a 32' Grand Banks ("Lee") pulled up behind us on the wall. As it turns out, we had talked to her Captain on the VHF and then followed "Lee" in through Absecon Inlet (Atlantic City) back in May! "Lee" is now working her way down to Florida for the winter from her home port of Vermilion, OH. We really enjoyed talking with them and will take to heart the recommendations they provided.

Holley was a very pretty town, especially the canal facilities - - new, clean showers and restrooms and a beautiful canal wall for docking - - and free electric and water. There was a Bayliner tied at the wall when we got there ("Beach House" - sailors turned power boaters - nice people), but when they left early afternoon, it was just us until "Lee" pulled up in the evening. We can definitely say that this is the time to travel the Erie Canal if you like it quiet!

We stopped in Brockport for football Sunday. Brian also did an engine oil change that morning. Brockport is a college town with everything a cruiser or traveler could need. As a side note, we would recommend Jimmy Mac's Bar and Tavern to anyone who gets to Brockport - - good local place and great hamburgers.

After waiting out a rain shower this morning, we went through 2 locks and traveled 4 1/2 hours today to Fairport, NY. We are exhausted - - we haven't traveled that far in days! We've kind of gotten to like the short 2 hour trips - - us? spoiled? You bet!

Fairport has lots of shops and businesses along its walls and it looks like a fun place to explore. Besides, the weather has cooled off again so it is much more comfortable.

The Fairport library does not permit use of its floppy drives so we will send pictures the next time.

Hope all is well with each of you.

Jeri and Brian