I Almost Forgot….

That I had more favorable reviews! I’m not about to have one disgruntled guest/brother define the Schuyler experience without putting up some countervailing (pretty big word for me) opinions.

First, from Roger:

Jo and I boarded “Schuyler” in Chicago on our arrival from England on the 4th September, a triumph of navigation and timing as our flights were booked many months before based on Pete’s best guesstimate.

The voyage to St Louis was a delight. Sailing through the heart of Chicago, visiting different marinas and types (and qualities) of restaurants. Dealing with massive barge tows and huge locks, seeing the Asian Carp jump (once into our boat), meeting other ‘Loopers’ and always time to chat and generally put the world to rights.

Unlike the reported experience of one previous passenger, start times were civilised and breakfast fulfilling. We were also never asked to sleep on the dining table but installed in the owners suite, although with the hospitality offered there was occasionally the risk of sliding under the table! We suspect the previous one star rating to be libelous and probably actionable and have no hesitation in giving our passage five stars.

Thanks Pete, it was a blast!

And from Jo:

When I decided to join the ‘Schuyler’ with my husband and Pete recently I did briefly wonder whether I might be consigned to woman’s work, clearing up, washing up, tidying up, in other words being a housewife. But no, I had my task, the ropes and fenders at the stern of the boat, coming into mooring or at the huge locks we passed through. An important task which I took on safely and happily and with care. Yes of course I did wash up a few plates, but I did so willingly and with love. I also put together a couple of meals, one we ate together with my homemade paper candles and I wore a long dress for the occasion but they were not ‘work’ they were a way of saying ‘thanks’ to Pete for allowing us to be part of his amazing adventure. So Pete, here are my thanks for a wonderful time visiting different places, seeing unusual things, gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, and special people we met along the way, and of course not forgetting magic music from ‘Bridge’ ? Also doing jigsaws on your computer. It was an unforgettable time, and I loved it and admire you. With much love and hugs Jo xx

Thanks to both Roger and Jo (the agreed payment for the good reviews is in the mail).

Chattanooga, Here I Come!

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