What to my wondering eyes...

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 24, 2020, 9:00 pm

The sound of waves gently breaking on the sand is wonderfully soothing and I feel emotionally, mentally, and physically refreshed by the experience -- something I desperately needed. So, shortly after first light, I headed out for quiet time at Lake Huron. But, before I even got to Port Huron, ship traffic distracted me. Come along on my morning adventure, and stay for the final two ships this afternoon.

Paul A · Unread post by **Paul A** » May 23, 2020, 10:20 pm

Well you sure get a great group parading by home! Thanks for bringing your great shots of the river to all of us that are far away Dawn!

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 23, 2020, 7:45 pm

No chasing ships for me today. Stayed close to home and allowed the river traffic to come to me!

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 21, 2020, 10:34 am

Early morning St. Clair River traffic.

Guest · Unread post by **Guest** » May 20, 2020, 8:14 pm

Thanks Dawn

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 20, 2020, 7:14 pm

An absolutely gorgeous day along the St. Clair River -- so gorgeous that I split my day between photographing ships in the morning and working in my flower beds all afternoon.

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 18, 2020, 2:19 pm

Raindrops keep falling...and falling...and falling... St. Clair River traffic is definitely the bright spot in my day. Hopefully, yours too!

c ships · Unread post by **c ships** » May 17, 2020, 9:06 pm

Very nice bookworm! Without u we would not be seeing how many mariners ply the St Mary's river. Thank u for your excellence.

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 17, 2020, 7:50 pm

Anyone living near or sailing on the St. Clair River today was in rain of varying intensity all day. Tomorrow is another day. Maybe the sun will come out from under its soggy cloud blanket!

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 16, 2020, 8:59 pm

Spectacular weather along the St. Clair River today. Noticed, especially along Marine City's riverwalk, the water level is definitely on the rise again and much of the walkway, south of the lighthouse, us already under water!

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 15, 2020, 3:25 pm

Fog horns at 06:30 and fog not only on the river, but increasingly on the highway, as I drove south -- mistakenly thinking I'd get out of it. So, you have to imagine seeing Edwin H. Gott (Two Harbors), Paul R. Tregurtha (Nanticoke), and Robert S. Pierson (Windsor) and noting their presence by only that fog horn! Rain came and went throughout the day.

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 14, 2020, 7:41 pm

A rainy morning and foggy evening led to some photos with mood.

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 13, 2020, 8:08 pm

Photographing ships from my favorite places (without including the ever expanding number of personal watercraft) is becoming a challenge. For just one ship I started at the closest location (1/2 mile from home) and, as it moved into range, a fishing boat drifted toward it and moved along with it. So I went two miles down river, and the same thing happened there. Finally, I was able to get a clear shot of the ship -- 5 miles from home -- but I did!

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 12, 2020, 5:11 pm

With dreary skies all day yesterday, I didn't have hopes of catching Callaway in good light, but...the skies parted (somewhat) as she approached Marysville. The forecast frost arrived overnight and we expect more tonight. Most of today's traffic was through here within the past week, so I was selective when going to the river.

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 12, 2020, 8:04 am

Guest in Toledo, thanks so much for your detailed and illustrated reply to my question. Go safe and stay healthy.

Guest in Toledo · Unread post by **Guest in Toledo** » May 12, 2020, 5:18 am

The Alouette Spirit has 18 foot high steel walls, Dawn. The front hydraulic ramp, with front and port side doors, make possible the use of end-loaders, and other equipment, inside the steel walls. The canopy is 31 sections of heavy-duty tarpaulin that can retract forward or aft. In Toledo, the barge cargoes include slabs, coils, and grain. Your trips and pictures are greatly appreciated.

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 11, 2020, 6:28 pm

After a night of snow and rain...and more snow and rain.....totally weird, and limited (more or less) to Marysville and St. Clair, the day remained damp and overcast. Tonight and tomorrow night hold the possibility of frost but after that, it looks like Spring may have gotten the upper hand!

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 10, 2020, 2:12 pm

Guest wrote:Dawn, If you have fun today, just imagine what it was like in the 60’s & 70’s with so many more boats and some of the real old time vessels still around. Keep at it!

Guest, I may have experienced a bit of what you referred to, this morning. Robert S. Pierson, who was way behind Federal Leda and Sten Hidra as they crossed Lake St. Clair, was in the lead at Marine City, and down-bound Federal Dart met the parade -- all within eight minutes!

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 9, 2020, 4:40 pm

Saltie traffic has kept the water moving on the St. Clair River, and speaking of water, the level is rising again.

Bookworm · Unread post by **Bookworm** » May 8, 2020, 5:01 pm

Winter and Spring are fighting for prominence along the St. Clair River today. Sunshine, then snow squalls with bone chilling winds from the north alternated all afternoon, but these photos may warm your spirits -- if viewed with a mug of something hot to drink!