Tag Archives: DeFever Motor Yacht

GRAND RIVERS, 10/10/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

Six Degrees of Separation – yes, it’s true, Kevin Bacon, and it happened with us. We met (soon to be) Federal Judge, Alan and his wife, Doris, here at GTB, through a long-time Houston friend, Bill (better known to them … Continue reading →

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BUDDY BOATERS, 10/04/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

Since we arrived here in Green Turtle Bay, we have gotten used to watching from our aft deck the early morning departures of Looper boats moving on down (or up) the rivers to explore new territories and experience new adventures. … Continue reading →

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GOLD BURGEE CELEBRATION, 10/02/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

After a good scrub-down, Spirit Dancer got “re-dressed.” Down with the old, up with the new – she now proudly displays her AGLCA Gold Burgee on her bow. I could blog about the highlights of our learning experiences and the … Continue reading →

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CROSSING OUR WAKE, 10/01/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

Well we actually did it! We have been living the Great Looper dream aboard Spirit Dancer for the last 2 years, five months and 1 day. Don’t get a headache doing the math of approximately 8,000 miles (including side trip … Continue reading →

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THE SUPERMAX, 09/30/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

You’ve heard the term, supersizing? Well, we are SuperMax-ing our way down the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. I admit, I did give Bob a hard time when he ordered such a big anchor (a SuperMax) – my mistake! It has … Continue reading →

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WINGDAMS, WIERDAMS and WICKETS, 09/29/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

For this part of our journey, we are developing a whole new vocabulary – all related to obstacles along the rivers. First, there are wingdams. These are various-length man-made stone walls that run along both banks more or less perpendicular … Continue reading →

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KIMMSWICK and THE MILE HIGH PIE, 09/25/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

Many of you Loopers think that stopping at Hoppies is the destination, but have I got news for you! The town of Kimmswick, founded in 1875, is right up the hill and a visit is well worth the short walk. … Continue reading →

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HOPPIES, THE LEGEND LIVES ON 09/24/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

As we said our goodbyes to Robert and Patty (best Harbor Hosts ever!) and pulled away from Alton, we looked forward to our upcoming adventure navigating the Mighty (muddy) Mississippi. It was a beautiful blue- sky day and we looked … Continue reading →

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MERCY, MERCY, 09/23/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

I attended a Mercy School of Nursing in Fort Scott, Kansas – yes, a lifetime ago – and have kept in touch with many of the nurses I went to school with and many of the Sisters of Mercy who … Continue reading →

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FALL EQUINOX, 09/22/11

Posted on April 24, 2012 by myspiritdancer

Thursday was the last day of summer 2011, and that means another fall (or autumnal) equinox is here. But what is the autumnal equinox? Most people don’t quite know, so let me share the following info with you. Equinoxes fall … Continue reading →

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