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gpa1950
STEEMIT SAILOR
Old gramps pursuing bucket list dream
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September 19, 2017
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gpa1950
adventure
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WOW, I'VE BEEN AWOL!!!
Eight months since my last sailing adventure post cuz I've been having waaaaaay too much fun. God has actually spoiling me BIG TIME. So allow me to catch up. After going back home for CHRISTmas and New
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challenge
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#"RABBIT HOLE" CHALLENGE
Up until now, my posts have mostly been about my river adventures and the race with winter. Well, I seem to have lost the race, and God seems to be saying "take a break, old timer" *-) In light
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MY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
I cant help but notice how prevelant it is today for parents to treat their children like projects, trophies, or, sadly, burdens. This story is shared especially for those people, as it sends chills up
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popcontest
7y
AN EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY LIFE
When you've read a good book, seen a great movie, or been on a fabulous vacation, you just have to share it with someone. Such is the case with my life. I am a 67 year old gramps who feels like an 8 year
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gpa1950
life
7y
Dumb question
How do i set my profile pic and cover image and whats the difference ?
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life
7y
HOLIDAY HOME STRETCH
My last day on the river before going home for the holidays was absolutely my best ! The weather was beautiful with sun, temps in the 50s, and a light tailwind. Getting an early start, i easily made it
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familyprotection
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gpa1950 reblogged
The Ministry of Children & Family DESTRUCTION (FamilyProtection Series -- Anna's Family Story Part III)
Families all over are being left in shattered pieces because of government-funded Terrorists widely known as "Child Protection Services." This is the fourth episode of TRUE EVENTS that my dear
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gpa1950
travel
7y
GO TO A LAND I WILL SHOW YOU, PART 2
48 miles to Cairo and the mild currents of the Ohio river ! I couldnt wait to get out of the crazy flow of the Mississippi and, although the Ohio travel would be upstream, everything i read said the current
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travel
7y
"Go to a land I will show you"
Well, 3 days in Grafton and I'm well rested and my engine is fixed. Time to head down the upper Mississippi. 218 miles to the Ohio river, then 50 miles upstream to Kentucky, and everything I read says
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travel
7y
MY GALILEE EXPERIENCE, BIG TIME !
Its Friday, December 1, and I'm leaving Peoria and pumped to be back on the river. Seven miles later, the engine just quits in the middle of the river ! ( forgot to mention that it had happened coming
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travel
7y
FIRST TIME SOLO !!!
Well, tuesday morning brought more cold and head winds of 8-10 mph. Man, do I miss my little brother. Cruised to Starve Rock lock and dam, where they had a barge STUCK, so i had an hour wait in the cold
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7y
"BE STILL AND KNOW....."
Well, sunday morning brought more cold, but much quieter water. Winds at 12-15 mph. Showered, fed, and rested, we continued the journey (and the marina had pity on us and didnt charge for the extra night).
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7y
"I'VE GOT YOUR BACK"--GOD
Well, its 7:30 on thursday morning, November 16, and the long awaited trip finally begins. My little brother decided to be my first mate for a few days ( much appreciated ) and turned out to be the first
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travel
7y
Another wink from God *-)
This is awesome ! My youngest son works all over the country erecting fabric buildings, so i rarely get to see him. He doesnt even make it home for holidays. So he just happens to be in Illinois working
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travel
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God overs another small detail *-)
While waiting for a good weather window to depart, I was debating on investing in a Magma grille for the stern, as its kind of pricey and the optional mounting hardware is almost as expensive. Rummaging
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7y
K, HERES MY INTRO !!!
I've already posted a few times (what a hoot), but was advised to formally do this, so here it is. 67 year old gramps from minnesota about to have the time of his life (gkids excluded) and thought i would
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gpa1950
travel
7y
A LITTLE BACKGROUND
So I've thought about escaping Minnesota winters to live on a sailboat in the Caribbean for three years. Watched way too many youtube videos and got the fever. Problem is, a wife, six kids, and 12 grandkids
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travel
7y
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Hey, first time poster, beginning the dream of a lifetime. Bought a sailboat and am going to sail it down the Mississippi River to the Carribean ( ALSO A FIRST TIME ) and decided to share the adventure
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gpa1950
adventure
7y
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Hey, first time poster, beginning the dream of a lifetime. Bought a sailboat and am going to sail it down the Mississippi to the Carribean (ALSO A FIRST TIME) and decided to share the adventure with others.
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