Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay... Whew what a workout! :)

 Monday, October 5:

I got up and started working.  Wes had a lazier day and watched TV in bed most of the day.  It was another quiet day at port.  We went up to the clubhouse around 1730 as we had our new member orientation at 1800.  So we had a couple beverages, did our orientation, had a pizza and visited with some of the lighthouse guys.  We went back to the boat and relaxed a bit before calling it a night.

Tuesday, October 6:

We both got up and did our respective bible studies.  I then continued to work all day and Wes did some computer work.  Around 1500, he went and gathered some wood for the lighthouse guys and then helped them get the wood burning stove out of the shorter lighthouse so they could "bake" on the new paint.  We visited with the lighthouse guys for awhile then went up to the clubhouse for a couple beverages and some dinner.  We ended up watching the Brewer game at the clubhouse and closed the place down.  Aaron then came back to the boat to have another beverage.  I stayed up and had one more with the boys then called it a night as it was already almost 0100.  Wes and Aaron stayed up most of the night and Wes finally came to bed around 0545. 

Wednesday, October 7:

I got up and started working.  Wes slept until about 1000 then he prepped and made a batch of smoked cream cheese.  The fuel truck showed up around 1130 and we took on about 660 gallons of fuel.  I continued to work all day and Wes went back to bed.  Dick stopped by around 1500 so Wes could help him move the wood stove back into the lighthouse.  I went down and woke him up and he went over and helped Dick.  He packaged up the cream cheese and brought one over to the guys.  Then an MTOA member stopped by to pick up a burgee.  Merle and Tima came by and picked us up and took us to Ravine for dinner.  It was good to see them again before we leave.  We got back to the boat and relaxed a bit, watched the Brewer game then went to bed.

Thursday, October 8:

We were hoping to leave today, but the winds weren't in our favor so we pushed it back a day.  I got up and started working.  Wes did computer work.  We went up to the clubhouse for dinner and went to the membership meeting.  After the meeting, we hung out and visited and had some beverages.  We said "good-bye for now," went back to the boat, and straight to bed.

 Friday, October 9:

We got up right away at 0600.  We started getting the boat ready for travel.  We dropped the lines around 0700 and went to the service well and pumped out and filled our water.  Then we headed north up the bay to Sturgeon Bay.  It was a smooth cruise and great to be on the water moving again.  We arrived to the free wall around 1400.  We got secured and I finished working.  We took down the scooters and made a quick trip to Walmart for the water freshener and double sided tape.  We got back to the boat and were relaxing, when we got a call from Mark and Karen Wells (they were at a marina a couple blocks away) and they invited us over for docktales.  So we packed our cooler and walked over with some smoked cream cheese and crackers.  We enjoyed a nice visit and snacks (that ended up being dinner).  We left around 2130 and walked back to our boat and went to bed.

 

Saturday, October 10:

We woke up to Wes's phone ringing from a call from Mike O'Malley.  I wasn't ready to be awake yet, but I laid there and was lazy while Wes was on the phone.  Wes got up, prepped another round of cream cheese to smoke, then started the generator.  I relaxed in bed and waited for the water to warm up before taking my shower.  We went up and checked out the farmer's market that was a few blocks away.  On our walk up there, we saw a shop with several funny signs that Wes had to get pictures of.  We got some veggies, a cupcake for John Barnes for his birthday, and some hot sauce.  We stopped by the Wells boat on our way back (it was on the way basically) and visited with them and gave John his birthday cupcake.  We went back to the boat and dropped off our stuff then we scootered up to the Red Room for lunch.  Mark and Karen's friends Chase and James joined the five of us as well.  After lunch we went back to the boat.  I picked up a little bit and Wes got the smoker ready for the couple of ears of corn and the pork tenderloin we were making for dinner.  Once he had the smoker going, I prepped the zucchini dish.  Mark, Karen and James all came over.  We enjoyed an appetizer of freshly smoked cream cheese, followed by pork tenderloin, corn, baked potatoes, and cheesy zucchini.  We enjoyed the food and beverages, but the conversation was the best part!  They left around 2100.  We relaxed a bit then went to bed.

 Sunday, October 11:

We took our time getting up.  Wes was awake around 0600 and I woke up around 0700.  Wes got up and fired up the generator then we both were lazy in bed for a bit.  We got up and Wes took his shower and I went up to the salon.  I relaxed in my chair on my iPad.  Wes came up and made breakfast.  Then Wes did some computer work, we watched church, then we watched the Bear / Packer game.  It was not a good day for my Bears.  They played very poorly and the Packers finally decided to play a good game.  After the game, we both relaxed in our chairs on our tablets.  Then around 1730, we scootered up to Door County Fire Co for dinner with Mark and Karen.  We enjoyed the food and beverages.  We watched the first part of the Brewer game.  We decided to leave around 2030 and went back to the boat to finish watching the Brewers.  They ended up winning 2-1 over the Dodgers.  It was  good game.  After the game was done, we went to bed. 

Fast times at GBYC!

 Monday, September 28:

We got up and both started working.  Wes did mostly computer work.  Around lunch time, we untied the boat and went over to the service well and pumped out and filled our water.  After I was done working we went up to the club house and did all our paperwork and payments to join the yacht club and paid for most of our transient dockage.  We had a couple beverages, then back to the boat for dinner and a quiet evening on the boat.  

Tuesday, September 29:

We both got up and did our respective bible studies.  I had a busy day of calls.  Wes made a quick run to the store with Chip while I stayed on the boat and worked.  He returned and spent most of his day at his computer and also got the burgees ready to be mailed for MTOA.  Once I was done with work, we went over to the lighthouse.  Wes stayed and hung out with the OSG guys.  Tima and I stopped by a local animal shelter where we dropped off some cat food that Tima donated, then we picked up some pizza.  We took the pizza back to the lighthouse where we enjoyed dinner with the lighthouse crew.  It was nice visiting with them again!!  We stopped by the club house for a beverage which ended up being a longer visit than expected.  We visited with Jimmy and April first.  They left and then Aaron joined us.  We ended up visiting with him for quite awhile and we finally called it a night around 2300.  We went back to the boat and went right to bed.

 

Wednesday, September 30:

Another day of work for both of us.  It was a quiet day on the boat.  We both worked on our computers all day.  I made dinner (it'd been awhile since I cooked 😂), we watched some TV, then went to bed.

Thursday, October 1:

Another day of computer work for both Wes and I.  When I was done working, we went up to the clubhouse for dinner and a couple beverages.  Aunt Janelle and her friend Cathy were in Sheboygan so they drove up after dinner for a visit.  We visited in the clubhouse, then we showed them the lighthouses (in the dark, but you could still see them), then back to the boat for a quick little tour.  They decided to head back around 2100.  Wes and I watched a little football then went to bed.

Friday, October 2:

Another day of working from the boat.  After I was done with work, we went over to the lighthouse to visit a bit as they have having an open house weekend.  I wanted to volunteer for Saturday so we checked in with them to see when they would want me.  Then we went to the clubhouse for dinner and drinks.  Heather was working so we stayed a bit longer than planned, but we had a great night visiting with everyone here!  

Saturday, October 3:

We got up and Wes did some computer work.  I did the dishes then went over to the lighthouses for their open house that day.  I was there from 1000 to 1700 to help visitors with any questions and make sure they signed in at the welcome center.  Wes hung on the boat most of the day.  When I was done, we went back to the boat where I had some dinner (Wes had a late lunch).  Then we went up to the clubhouse to watch the Brewer game.  It was a smaller crowd, but we had a great time watching the game.  The Brewers pulled off a win in a close game.  After the game, we went back to the boat and went to bed.

Sunday, October 4:

We had a lazy morning, but we got up and got moving.  Wes went over to visit with the group and the lighthouse while I watched church.  Then he went up to the clubhouse to watch the Packer game while I was going to watch the Bear game on the boat.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get the Bear game, so I ended up going up to the clubhouse as well and watching the Packer game, then the Brewer game.  We had some dinner and then left there once the Brewer game was done.  It was another close game!  We relaxed on the boat for a bit then went to bed.

More fun away, and the return to Green Bay!

 Monday, September 21:

I got up and worked all day.  Wes did work around the property in TN.  I enjoyed dinner and watching TV with my folks before heading to bed.

Tuesday, September 22:

I got up and worked all day.  During my lunch break, I packed up our laundry.  Wes continued working on the property and office in TN.  Not much to report.

 Wednesday, September 23:

Another day of work for both myself and Wes.  He was able to get most of what needed to be done in TN taken care of.  After I was done working, I watched TV with my folks, then went to bed.

 Thursday, September 24:

I worked all day again.  During my lunch break, I went to the post office and mailed Aunt Gay her jacket.  Wes drove up to IL and arrived around 1900.  He stopped at Heritage Harbor on his way north and visited with folks there before arriving.  My parents and us went to the Mexican restaurant in town and enjoyed a nice dinner.  Then back to my folks house where we got their antenna hooked up and running so they could watch local TV.  We watched a little TV then went to bed.

 Friday, September 25:

We got up and did our last minute packing then hit the road around 0715 to make our way back to Green Bay.  I worked while we drove and did a couple calls on the way.  Once we arrived, we unloaded the car.  Once I was done with work, we went to the stores to provision.  We got restocked on food and beer, then back to the yacht club where we went up to the clubhouse for dinner and some beverages.  We enjoyed visiting with everyone then called it a night around 2100 and went back to the boat and went to bed.

 Saturday, September 26:

We got up and Wes did some computer work while I read.  Then returned the rental car.  We had a quiet day on the boat, then went up to the club house around 1630 for the commodore's zero K run and cookout.  We brought our smoked cream cheese as our dish to pass.  We enjoyed visiting with the various members, participated in the zero K "run" and enjoying a shot when we call crossed the finish line (we just walked over it).  Then we went inside and enjoyed dinner, drinks, conversation and even a new game (Penny Drop).  We also participated in the 50/50 raffle which we didn't win, and bid on a basket in the silent auction, which we did win.  All in all it was a fun night!  We called it a night around 2230 and went back to the boat to go to bed.

Sunday, September 27:

We got up and Wes did more computer work.  We watched church, then around 1230, Pete and Cheryl came and picked us up and drove us to Chamber Hills where we sat outside under the big tent and enjoyed some beverages while we listed to The Geezers.  Two of the band members are also members of the GBYC and they played 60's, 70.s & 80;s rock.  The Barnes, Wayne and his wife, Tom and Gary and his wife also joined us.  It was a fun afternoon listening to good music and enjoying great conversation.  The were done playing around 1700, so Pete and Cheryl dropped us off at the club house where we went in to have some additional beverages with some dinner while we visited with Heather.  We called it a night around 2100, went back to the boat and went to bed.

 

 

Waiting out Fuel Prices in Green Bay, IL, and TN!

 Monday, September 14:

We got up and I started working.  Wes did some computer work.  It was a quiet day and we didn't do much.  Wes visited some with the locals, we had dinner on the boat and relaxed and watched TV in the evening.

 

Tuesday, September 15:

Another quiet day at port.  I worked all day and Wes did computer work and visited some.  Then late afternoon, we had a drink on Barnes boat.  Then Wes went and visited with the lighthouse guys, while I made us salads on the boat.  Then I went up to the clubhouse and order us a little food to go and took it back to the boat.  Wes was on his MTOA board meeting zoom call.  I got his plate ready for him and he ate while doing his meeting.  I ate then kicked back in my chair and read most if the evening.  When Wes got done with his call, we relaxed for a little bit then went to bed. 

Wednesday, September 16:

Another quiet day at port.  I worked all day and Wes did some computer work.  After work, I started packing up everything I wanted to take with us for our trip back to IL, then TN for Wes.  We hosted virtual docktales for the AGLCA.  Wes went up to the clubhouse to have some beverages with the OSG guys while I stayed on the boat and read.  

Thursday, September 17:

We got up and I started working while Wes did computer work.  Wes took the scooter to go pick up the car rental late morning.  When he returned, he finished doing some computer work, then he started packing to head south.  When I was done working, we loaded up the car and headed to my folks house in northern IL.  We arrived around 1900.  We visited and caught up with my parents, played some cards, then called it a night.

 

Friday, September 18:

We got up and Wes loaded up to head to TN.  I worked all day with a lunch break spent with my sister-in-law Deanna.  It was so nice catching up with her!  After I was done working, Terry and Vicki (my sister and brother in law) picked me up and we went to my niece's for dinner.  I got to catch up with more family!  It was a good day and evening!  Wes arrived in TN and started working on the servers, but wasn't able to get them fixed yet.

Saturday, September 19:    

Wes continued to work on fixing the servers.  By the end of the day, he was still working on them.  I got up and drove to Tori and Noah's house (my daughter and son in law).  We hung out and caught up that morning.  Then Tori and I went to have some sushi for lunch and did some grocery shopping.  We got back and I helped them unload and put away their groceries.  Then we visited some more, before I headed back to Marengo.  It was rainy and I was going to stay home with my folks, but I got a text from a friend I hadn't seen in a long time to come see her at Oktoberfest.  So, I went up and had a beer with Angie.  It was so good to see her and catch up.  Terry and Vicki were also there, so I visited with them over a beer, then I called it a night.

 

Sunday, September 20:

It was another rainy day.  I spent most of the day reading, then for dinner Terry, Vicki and Aunt Dorothy came over for a fish fry and cards.  It was delicious and we enjoyed playing cards.  It was good to visit with Aunt Dorothy!  Wes was able to get the servers fixed!  After our everyone left, I headed up to bed.

Toscana returns to Green Bay

 Monday, September 7:

We got up and got the boat ready for travel.  We pulled our anchors around 0800 and headed to Green Bay.  It was a beautiful day on the water!  The bay was smooth as glass.  I sat on the bow in my antigravity chair soaking up the sun and reading.  We arrived at Green Bay Yacht Club around 1445.  We got in our slip (it was a tight fit).  They only had a 30 amp plug, so we made due with just one leg for power since it wasn't overly hot.  Merle and Tima were there waiting for us to arrive.  They brought us some of Merle's wine and fresh veggies from their garden.  We shared them with Gvit a Go and Morning Sun.  Scott, Joan, Al, John Barnes, Merle, Tima and us all sat on the dock and enjoyed visiting and having some beverages.  We said our "goodbyes for now" then went inside and had dinner.  Then we walked over to visit Aaron and his girlfriend Erica.  We called it a night around 2200 and went to bed.

 

Tuesday, September 8:

Wes got up and did his bible study.  I overslept!  It was an overcast/rainy morning and I slept right through mine.  I took the day off work, so I enjoyed a lazy morning in bed.  I got up and showered then went up and checked my emails.  Wes was doing some computer work.  Around 1700 we went over to the lighthouses to visit with the guys.  Al, Terri, Scott and Joan also came and did tours of the lighthouses.  We had some beverages with the guys, then went up to the clubhouse to have dinner with Al, Terri (Morning Sun), Scott, Joan (Gvit a Go), Chip, Janet (We Got This), Gordon, Jim and Tammy (Live the Dash).  We enjoyed Mexican night.  The food and beverages were good but the stories and conversation were better.  After dinner, we hung out at the bar.  Everyone slowly peeled away, and once again we got caught on that fun wheel and ended up being the last ones to leave with Jim and Tammy.  We went back to the boat and went right to bed as it was about 2400.

 

Wednesday, September 9:

I got up and started working.  Wes did some computer work.  Then he helped Gvit a Go and Morning Sun fuel up via a fuel truck.  Later in the afternoon, Wes went over to visit with John and Cathy Barnes.  I joined them once I was done with work.  Then Scott and Joan joined us a well.  Then we all got in John's vehicle and they took us to Cranky Pat's for dinner.  We enjoyed some thin crust pizza with LOTS of toppings.  After dinner, they drove us around Green Bay some and we went around Lambeau Field.  Then we went back to the marina.  We decided to go up to the clubhouse for a beverage or two.  We visited with Chip some and some other locals.  We called it a night around 2100, went back to the boat and went to bed. 

Thursday, September 10:

I got up and started working.  We relaxed some on his tablet and had more of a "down day." which he definitely deserved!  During my lunch break, I cooked up some tomato soup from the fresh tomatoes Merle and Tima brought us.  I also made up some cucumber salad.  The soup didn't turn out as good as my dad's, but for my first attempt, I thought it turned out good.  Then after I was done working, we met up with Scott and Joan at the clubhouse for dinner as it would be the last night we'd see them in a bit as they left the next morning.  We enjoyed dinner, drinks and great conversation.  Joan was a trooper, as she had limited choices of what to eat and couldn't drink alcohol as she had a tooth pulled that morning and was also on antibiotics.  It was still a great evening!  We called it a night around 2100 and went back to the boat and then went to bed.

Friday, September 11:

Wes got up and assist Scott and Joan (Gvit a Go) in getting a pump out and filled their water tanks before leaving. I got up and started working.  Gvit a Go had a nice ride up to Little Sturgeon Bay where they anchored out in front of Pete and Cheryl's house.  Once I was done working, we went up to the clubhouse and enjoyed a fish fry with John and Cathy Barnes.  They called it a night after dinner.  We stayed and hung out with Heather (she was one of our bartenders last year that we stayed in touch with).  Well, we got stuck on that fun wheel again and didn't get back to the boat until about 0200.  

 

Saturday, September 12:

Neither of us were moving to fast the next day.  We stayed in bed most of the day, then went and sat on the dock for a bit until Merle came and picked us up and took us out to their place.  We had a nice visit, saw their garden (and got a few more veggies), then we went back up to the house and enjoyed dinner.  Merle took us back to the boat around 2000, where we relaxed by watching some TV before heading to bed.

Sunday, September 13:

We got up and relaxed some, watched church and had some tomato soup and grilled cheese for lunch.  We watched the Bears game (Wes watched the Brewers on his tablet).  Then we went up to the clubhouse to watch the Packer game.  The place was full, but it was nice to visit with people we hadn't seen yet.  We enjoyed a nice chicken dinner and some beverages.  We stayed for a bit after the game ended and visited some more before calling it a night around 2100 and heading back to the boat and to bed.