Day 197 & 198- October 30 & 31

  DAY 197 & 198

October 30-31


Snow Goose is safely tied up at the Bayou Grande Marina
which is located at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Paul took Grady to the vet for his annual check up and rabies shot before Grady gets a new home. Paul had rescued Grady from "the needle" about a year ago. He knew that after the loop his lifestyle of frequent traveling would not be conducive to having a full time pet but wanted to give Grady a chance while he/we found a better place for him. Mission accomplished!


We will miss you Grady.
(but not your shedding and kitty litter)

My mother is celebrating her 95th birthday in November, so of course, I am heading back to South Dakota to help her celebrate.
This also provides some time for Florida to clean up and reopen some of their marinas after the hurricanes before we complete our journey.

This means that the blogger, Cheryl, will be on hiatus until November 12.
Check back after that for the next and final chapters of our Great Loop.

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