Sturgeon Bay, WI – August 23, 2008

Darrell’s glasses broke yesterday. Bob and Margaret lent us their car so he could get them fixed. Since we had wheels we also stopped at the grocery store and picked up a few more items.

Darrell spent the afternoon working on the radar mast so we can easily lower it when we go under the 17’ fixed bridge in Chicago. That is the lowest fixed bridge on The Great Loop and it stops many people from going through downtown Chicago. Those who can’t get their height below 17’ may take the Calumet River as an alternate route, however bridge clearance is limited to 19.1’ on this route. If you can’t get under this one you must turn back.

Bob and Margaret had us over to Bellissimo for dinner. We had an enjoyable time, as always. We will miss them, but they will be in Burnt Store Marina this fall when we finish our trip.

The tasks which needed to be done today took longer than anticipated, so we have postponed our departure until Monday. That will give us time to finish everything without rushing.