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4/28/2013

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58 Comments
Connie
4/28/2013 08:18:50 am

Enjoy reading about your trip so far and look forward to reading more.

Can't wait to elaborate on Roger buying 4x black sweatpants to make into fender covers!

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Polakiewicz
7/21/2013 04:25:51 am

Mike and Veronica, I am glad you are enjoying yourselves. The photos are outstanding. What a way to let it all happen. Mike it was great having ice cream with you and your mother. Enjoy Alexandra Bay and maybe I will see you up in Canada. Red skies at night, a sailors delight and red skies in morning, sailors take warning.

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Jim Polakiewicz
9/16/2013 06:25:12 am

I have not seen any September news. What is happening. The forecast is for frost so where are you. In the sun and warmth I hope?

Jim Polakiewicz
10/18/2013 12:31:03 am

I now found my job in life. Being a bouncer and looking out for 50' yellow banana's. Mike I hope you didn't get your Polish up????

Jim Polakiewicz
10/18/2013 12:31:57 am

I now found my job in life. Being a bouncer and looking out for 50' yellow banana's. Mike I hope you didn't get your Polish up???? Enjoy and behave yourself.

polakiewicz
11/17/2013 07:08:27 pm

Mike great reading and I am glad I know someone that has done this. What a hell of an opportunity. What is up with the phone booth. Do they still work? How much are they now a days? Enjoy and I look forward to more reading

steve tallman
7/24/2013 08:22:39 am

just talking to Jim P .. Lead me to your site.. This trip sounds like a bucket list item. Hope its on both of yours it will be much more enjoyable. Boat looks great , where is the sail ? Have a great time ..
cheers

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Jim Polakiewicz
12/9/2013 12:40:36 am

As I site and reminisce, this time of year usually has Mike drinking a pint of something with me. The snow is great and I really know Mike misses it as he plans on New Years in Florida. Mike and Roni will you meet your goal? What is new and exciting? Where you at and how is the weather where you are at? Talk to me. Thanks.

Jim Polakiewicz
10/18/2013 12:33:35 am

I keep getting errors sent back but I guess I am now your bouncer and I am on watch for 50' yellow bananas.

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Roger Shaul
4/28/2013 11:58:58 am

Nice pictures and stories, well written too. you are a man of many talents. Sounds like you are having a ball. I think Roger has a great idea for fender covers. Can he sew too? Sounds like a looper with a business.

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Bro
4/29/2013 07:30:02 am

Nice job! What's this about Roger's fender covers? Nice photo of the Bascule Bridge. Send it to me and O'll take out the spot.

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Mary
4/30/2013 01:45:16 am

Looks great Dad and V! Hope y'all are enjoying it! Love you, miss you!

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au t katie
5/1/2013 03:35:05 am

Looks wonderful miss us see you soon

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Roger and Connie
5/4/2013 10:10:11 pm

We're glad we could join you for a couple of hours of your adventure (while in Naw-fok). Remember the Maine; and cinco de mayo!

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Dan White link
5/9/2013 12:54:41 am

Hi Mike and Veronica,
What an wonderful excursion!!!! Looking forward to the time you arrive in "a freindly, conservative country" Canadia. It appears that you will be docking in Kingston. Depending on the time of the year, it might be the location to meet and have a few beers eh! They have a great blues fest in July. I'll keep you posted on all of the local events at that time.
Cheers

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Michele
5/9/2013 10:16:25 am

We are picking up the boat in Hilton Head this weekend and then will be in Charleston this weekend. We are going to miss you guys.

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Roger Shaul
5/9/2013 10:40:00 am

You may sell me on doing the loop. Nice times.

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John Bisson
5/10/2013 05:57:33 am

Mike,
You just called me telling me your north of Norfolk! What an exciting trip you two are doing! We both have sailed together to a few places, but this seems to top it all!
Cheers,
John

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Roger
5/13/2013 05:26:25 am

Hello Mike and Veronica, We have not heard from you in a few days. Are you being challenged by the Chesapeake Bay or are you so relaxed that you have forgotten about us?

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Lona Vest
5/15/2013 11:25:51 pm

Miss you!! Hope you are having the time of your lives!

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Connie
5/17/2013 08:57:59 am

We hope you got to Solomans ok. It is quiet around CHM without you guys here! Miss you and looking forward to reading about your continued journey!

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Dave
5/19/2013 12:29:18 pm

Michael, will you be docking at the inner harbor?

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Mike
5/19/2013 09:28:38 pm

Dave,
We'll be pulling in to Baltimore Inner Harbor East Marina in Little Italy sometime this afternoon, Monday, 5-20-2013.

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Jack K
5/20/2013 08:59:34 am

Glad to finally check in and catch up. Looks like trip is off to a good start. Will be sure to follow from here on out. Out on several trips myself through most of June. Sketchy in July and August but will try to link up where ever you are. Sept and October should be a lot easier. One way or another will be seeing you. all the best. ...... Like the beard!

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Gloria DeLone
5/24/2013 10:12:42 pm

Mike and Veronica, I'm so happy for you two - this is fabulous (and I'm a bit envious). I would love to "catch up with you two. This is so fun to read and keep up with what you two are doing along the way.

Keep the sun shining!

Gloria

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Connie
5/30/2013 03:02:43 pm

Hello from SC! That fried battery cable looks scary. Could that have caused a fire? I think I need to beef up our checklist, so many things to check ...

Hope all is well. Miss you guys at CHM and eating out!

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Gloria DeLone
6/3/2013 10:14:11 am

Mike and Veronica, thank you for sharing this fabulous adventure with everyone! It is absolutely fabulous! Where will you be July 4th week?

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Tony
6/4/2013 12:15:04 am

Great time with you guys! Nice job on the website. Looking forward to seeing you in syracuse.
Tony

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aunt katie
6/4/2013 10:23:48 am

hi mike and vi. the scenery is just beautiful, looking forward to joining you, west point is beautiful

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Sandy
6/11/2013 07:29:46 am

Sounds like you guys are having a ball! Nice to have a portion of the locks done. Gives you more courage for the rest of them. We are enjoying reading your journal. Keep up the good work.

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Jack
6/28/2013 06:10:01 am

Mike and Veronica,

Looks like a great trip so far. Wishing you guys well.

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Ed B.
7/3/2013 04:13:46 am

Hello Salty Sam.... Hope you and Ronnie are doing well. Hard time keeping up if you are not posting. Pictures and news are always a treat. Envy is always to follow. Safe trip. "Fair winds and Following Seas"

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Sandy Diaz
7/8/2013 03:56:39 am

Glad to hear you will at last be able to move on. An exciting trip with a few hiccups. Good cruzin to you and stay healthy and happy.

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Shannon Bordeaux
7/14/2013 06:25:01 pm

Hi Mike and Veronica, Your trip log is such a treat to read that I forget we are not actually talking with one another! I love all the history facts. Veronica, the patients miss you dearly and are very happy you are on this trip of a lifetime. I have given the "loopy loopers" website to several people so far. The office is very busy. Samantha had a better job oppotunity to come up and is no longer with us, neither is Yancey. We have a 3rd hygienist and are very busy. Matt is with us for the summer and he is spread thin. Everyone is very stressed due to the now transition of going "Chartless". Yep, no charts. They are still in the office, but no longer will charts be made for new patients and existing charts won't be pulled from the wall. Crazy- lots of overtime. I miss you dearly but everything is great.
Shannon

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Gloria DeLone
7/19/2013 06:54:40 am

Hi Mike and Veronica! I'm so enjoying your excursions vicariously"-) Continue to let everyone know your adventures. I hope to join you in the not-too-distant future.
Gloria

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Roger Shaul
7/19/2013 09:25:36 am

The pictures are great. The narrative better. But nothing will top your experience. We miss you this summer. Looks like a great time. Roger & Michele

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Roger
7/20/2013 06:56:08 am

Glad to see that you are underway and making progress again. Love the pictures. Sounds like you have experienced a lot of rain. Try to stay dry and safe.

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aunt katie link
7/26/2013 11:51:46 pm

it was a wonderful day,it was great seeing you and vi have a great day i love you . aunt katie

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aunt katie link
8/4/2013 11:02:47 am

scenery is just beautiful,. wish i was there to enjoy it with you, have a great day.

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aunt katie link
8/19/2013 12:09:16 am

scenery is just beautiful, how exciting when i read what you write i feel like i am there with you love aunt katie

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Jim M.
8/28/2013 11:57:30 pm

WOW... Pictures are great... Glad to see you enjoying yourself.

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PatvTremayne
8/30/2013 12:14:31 am

Loved hearing from and reading your blog also fun seeing your pictures. I miss you...it has been too long! Your trip looks fantastic and it looks like you are having a great time. So happy for both of you! Let's keep in touch. 😘 love, Pat

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Mike Farrell
9/2/2013 05:34:16 am

Wanna be cruiser and looper here. What a great site. Well done and most enjoyable to read. Enjoy the rest of your adventure.
mike

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Dennis Mykols
9/2/2013 01:30:38 pm

Thanks for inviting my aboard tonight, had a blast, reliving my half loop trip over 15 years ago. Love your blog, and I will follow you on your journey. I will also get my article to you when the next issue comes out in Nov.
Have smooth sailing, and call me if you need anything, Denns

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Karen Kohnke
9/4/2013 12:07:08 am

Hi Michael and Veronica,

I spoke to Mary Kris last night, and asked about you, since I hadn't been updated in awhile, and found out about this amazing trip you are taking! I love, love love Michigan! And of course Chicago is amazing. I will start following this blog, and enjoy living the dream, vicariously! Enjoy, and safe travels!!

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Fred Klaben
9/11/2013 09:25:27 am

Mike,
It was nice to hear from you. Your pictures are great. Please let me know when you get to Tarpon Springs. Beth and I would really like to have a dinner with you.
Fred

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Karen K.
9/19/2013 03:09:58 am

I hope all is well! I see last post was 9/2. Hoping you are having so much fun and are so busy, no time to blog!

Wishing you guys all the best on this most excellent adventure!

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Gloria DeLone
9/27/2013 07:52:05 am

Hi you two! I am having a glass of red - on my deck with a "face from the past" - George Allison - from Bolsover, Ontario, Canada (adjacent to the Kirkfield Liftlock) You were approximately 10 minutes from his golf course! What a small world! He is here on my deck now "passing thru Charlotte to Naples, Florida." How time has flown.

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Big Pollack
10/3/2013 04:38:50 am

It has been a while. Interested in what you are doing and new photos. Last I seen was had a few vodka and tonics then the screen went blank. I think I seen you in that position before??? LOL. Hi Veronica and talk to you soon.

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AUNT KATIE
10/18/2013 09:32:43 pm

so glad your having a wonderful time, glad you got the package, the scenery is beautiful, you both look great. have a great day

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Connie Berardinis
12/26/2013 10:49:02 pm

I am missing you guys! And I am missing some peppermint bark about now .... Would go well with the coffee I am sipping. :)

Can't wait to see you!

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Karen Kohnke
1/2/2014 05:00:47 am

Happy Belated Birthday to Michael!!! Hope all is well, and looking forward to further reports from you Loopy Loopers! Enjoy!

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Gloria G DeLone
2/11/2014 11:32:40 pm

Hello Mile and Veronica! Where in the world are you?
I miss your updates:-)

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Eddie B
3/12/2014 09:44:04 pm

Stashu Pendowski............!!!

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Mary
4/10/2014 01:00:26 am

Hey Dad, you haven't gotten lost in the Bermuda Triangle, have you?

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James Ajac
9/9/2015 02:00:37 pm

One of the better blogs I love all the photos and detailed descriptions!!

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David
6/2/2017 10:08:25 am

Well written , some of the best described I've seen..Hope all is well, looking forward to more..I hope to do the loop someday. Take care.
David

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Angelina link
1/8/2021 02:24:08 pm

Thank you foor sharing

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