Tuesday - June 16

 We had breakfast and finished getting Flo ready to travel.    Left Port Clinton (and the Mayflies) around 11:00 and headed south  (126 miles) to Jackson Center (headquarters for Airstream) with one stop for fuel for Big Red in Lima.   And about 35 miles later, we were in the land of Airstreams - they are everywhere - new ones for delivery to dealers all around the country, some like us for yearly check-ups and some here for repair work or whatever needs fixin'.    We are parked in a "terraport" (3 circular paved areas for 8 Airstreams each).   They are 36  bays for workers to do their thing.

Mark went to check in and I walked to Sip Stream for some coffees and a turkey/bacon/cheese wrap to share.    Beside the Airstream coffee trailer is The Sipping Station  "Sip, Snack, Shop" - cute little place which goes with the coffee trailer.

Sip Stream

The Sipping Station

It is very windy today and low 70s.    When Mark checked in they gave him a printed copy of what to do in case of severe weather (do not stay on Flo).     We sure hope for no storms but tomorrow, we keep hearing about possible bad stuff coming to IL and IN.

We walked around the Airstream grounds and then left for Wapakoneta (the locals just say "Wapa").   We remember one year ago after Flo's check-up, we stopped here at Krave Creamery for ice cream.    Wapa is a cute little town and has very few empty storefronts - always a good sign.   Some nice shops and several antique places, skin care/salons/spas, coffee, yoga, old-time movie theater, etc., etc.   It started raining just as we were coming into town so sat in Big Red for a bit and then took the umbrella and found "J Marie's" for dinner.  What a cute restaurant (since 2015) in an old building in the heart of downtown.   I had a wood-fired taco pizza and Mark had a wood-fired chicken pot pie - all delicious and so reasonable!

My taco pizza - yum!!!

The rain had stopped when we went back outside so walked around downtown - Auglaize Street is where it's all happening.    And then back to Flo and walked some more around all the Airstreams to get our steps.

Wapakoneta is the birthplace of Neil Armstrong and here is a very nice landmark honoring him with the large mirrored astronaut helmet.  

Neil was the first person to touch the moon on July 20, 1969 (3 weeks after our wedding).    We remember watching this exciting event.

When Neil came back to Wapakoneta for celebratory parade

Neat architecture of downtown buildings

Lots of red/white/blue all around downtown with flags, flowers, bunting, clothing and decorated windows.   

  And then back to Flo and walked some more around all the Airstreams to get our steps.

My boat sister, Chris welcomed a baby granddaughter today in Colorado - what fun she'll have buying pink after 2 grandsons!

 

Tonight we boaters are back to being campers!   😄    We had some very heavy rain tonight and more coming tomorrow!

Monday - June 15

 Well, they came back (very unwelcome) but here it is June 15th, and the Mayflies found their way to Port Clinton blowing in from the north with strong winds.   Tis the season!

We worked between Flo and Catrina getting things ready for tomorrow when we take Flo to Jackson Center for her yearly check-up.    We'll spend the night as they will take Flo away at 7 AM Wednesday.

Teri and I walked downtown for our mile and on back home.   As always, the Mayflies were everywhere and oh such a mess!

In front of a store downtown 

Anne called on her way home from visiting Liam.   She had a great weekend....dinner with Liam's host family, Isles Bun and Coffee Co. (best cinnamon rolls in the country according to Google and right downtown Minneapolis).    Anne and Liam agreed.   They drove around seeing the sites, went to the Cardinals/Twins game (Cards won 9-6), Mass at the Basilica, hit some coffee shops, Mall of America, Farmer's Market, Minnehaha waterfall, Lake Minnetonka (great recreational area for Liam to run and bike).   And now she's back home!

It's a beautiful day after the storm yesterday - to be in the 70s for the next 10 days!

Our friend Michael this morning

My boat sister Chris and Michael are at Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake this week

Our new printer came today so Mark was enjoying getting that all set up.

We walked downtown and wanted to eat at Brickhouse (pizza) but it was packed.   So we went a few doors away to Poseidon (where we ate Saturday night).    We had drinks and an appetizer at the bar - love this place.

Blair's "Grand Bob" took this pic from the dance recital a few weeks ago....

Growing up so fast....

Almost 13 but sure looks older

Sunday - June 14

2026

Teri and I walked our 1st mile this morning.    Mark and I went to 10:30 Mass with Father Jonathan at Immaculate Conception.    Some generous parishioner is donating the $ for new padded kneelers to be installed over the next few days.   How nice.

Then to A la Carte for breakfast - very busy place and always delicious.    On home.   Mark went for a walk.

                                           

These scary clouds were hovering over Superior Marine around 2:00.    And then the wind picked up and blew like crazy along with heavy rain.    The temperature dropped and feels like the 60's.

Zoom tonight included 8 siblings.   Another week at McCormick's Creek for Theresa and Karen.   Cost of stamps is going up July 12th to .82 (.04 increase).  😔   Doris treated Sharon to her birthday lunch yesterday and today, she visited Mike (Theresa's hubby)  Sharon has been enjoying the  World Cup soccer games and we talked about how neat that the other countries are so enjoying our American culture, hospitality, food, etc.

The Cruisers

Philip, Annette, Ryan, Brooke, Michael

Hungarian Parliament Building

Budapest

Have a great week!

Saturday - June 13

 Gorgeous day.     Teri and I walked downtown and back - 1 mile.  She is walking 3 miles a day slowly, but so proud of  her and 2 more miles coming later. (1 at a time).    I know she's hurting - can't believe all she's been thru and still all that's ahead of her.

Our boat sister Chris gave Teri this T-shirt....

Humpty Dumpty

We'll put her together again (forever and forever)!!!!

Our printer died so Amazon to the rescue (as always) - new one should be coming Monday.

Liam and his Mom at Target Field in Minneapolis for the Twins/Cardinals game

Teri and I did our second mile after lunch - it is really warm today!    But we got it done and then back to "Jaws" (her boat) to stretch and rest.    She just can't get comfortable and sleeping is a real problem - feel so for her and all the pain.    But her attitude is soo upbeat and she cracks me up with her funny comments!   What a trooper!

Tonight we walked downtown with Dennis and Teri to Poseidon for dinner and met Chris and Dave (met them last year) and Kim and Jane (1st time).    We had such a good time.   Poseidon used to be Rosie's and was sold and empty for a long while, but new owners came and did a major remodel (WOW) and all new menu.....we all loved our meals and a big boost to the Port Clinton restaurant scene!    Can't wait to go back.

Left:   Mark, Dennis, Chris, Jane, Teri, Pat, Dave, Kim

 

Friday - June 12

 Windy day but sunny - sure thinking of so many folks in the Midwest affected by the tornadoes and storms last night.

I made eggs/sausage/toast for breakfast and then we worked on getting Catrina more organized.   Still bringing stuff over from Flo.

Mark ran some errands - hardware store, West Marine, WalMart.   He worked on some fix-it jobs on Catrina.

A beautiful big yacht was launched this afternoon here at Superior - 85' Italian beauty headed to Windsor, ON.

Iron Man

Such a nice surprise to see boat sister, Teri back up here for 1st time this year.    We had a nice visit and heard her many woes with all her issues (fractured her hip in a fall on March 21 and now will need 2 knee replacements.)   Yikes, but she's a trooper (all 98 lbs of her).    The manufacturer of new knees will be designing a special smaller knee for her tiny body!  

Boat sisters - Pat and Teri

Mark and I walked downtown - it is a spectacular evening here in Port Clinton with lots of people out and about.   The downtown Madison Street party was in full swing with a big crowd enjoying their food/beverages from nearby restaurants/bars along with music.    We stayed to hear "Sweet Caroline" and then on home.     

Anne is in Minneapolis this weekend visiting Liam.   Sounds like a fun time with lots of activities planned by Liam and his host family