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CRUISING ANDROMEDA



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https://youtu.be/AQnMhQVDcfk S6E14-GREAT LOOP -LEG 13-Paducah KY to Grand Rivers KY Today we head to Grand Rivers KY. To one of our favorite stops from our first Loop. Green Turtle Bay Marina! We will travel the Ohio River to the Cumberland River then to Barkley Lake. This is a cool stretch of the Loop. Tonight is Halloween and the crew has a little surprise for me! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cru
Robert Gibson
2 days ago1 min read


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https://youtu.be/BmVsfwKBG7Q S6E13-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 12-Scott City MO to Paducah KY This morning we share a first hand look at just how messy it is to take the dogs to shore on a river anchorage. Ugh! We are traveling down the Mississippi River then up the Ohio River as we make our way to great town of Paducah Kentucky. YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingand
Robert Gibson
Apr 191 min read


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https://youtu.be/oHatAdIn5Ys S6E12-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 11-Kimmswick MO to Scott City MO Today we have a long way to go! We are leaving Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick Missouri and heading to the Little River Diversion Canal in Scott City, Missouri to anchor for the night. It is pouring rain and we are leaving very early. Visibility is low. Will it rain all day?! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandr
Robert Gibson
Apr 121 min read


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https://youtu.be/LCyI16cccjY S6E11-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 10-Farewell to Hoppie's Today we are making the long run from Grafton Illinois to Hoppies Marina in Kimmswick MO. Dreamer has a crew change in Alton and we are trying to rendezvous at just the right time. We will pass through St Louis and we have a VERY memorable stop at Hoppie's Marina in Kimmswick MO! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandrom
Robert Gibson
Apr 61 min read


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https://youtu.be/Htx3gG3Sako S6E10-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 9-Beardstown IL to Grafton IL We are on our way to one our favorite stops...Grafton Illinois! The Key West of The Midwest. It is a bit of a chilly day on the river on our way to Grafton. Once we are safely moored in Grafton Harbor, thats when the fun begins! We ride the Alpine Coaster, explore Grafton and try some custom martinis at Bobby G's! Grafton never disappoints! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon
Robert Gibson
Mar 291 min read


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https://youtu.be/4wUVgArzmEQ S6E9-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 8-Peoria IL to Beardstown IL Today we are traveling from the IVY Club in Peoria IL to an anchorage right next the the La Grange Lock and Dam in Beardstown IL. There is low water and mud at the IVY cLub and there is fog on the river early this morning. It will be 90 miles today and every minute counts. We are not happy about how this day starts out! We hope it ends well.... YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patre
Robert Gibson
Mar 221 min read


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S6E8-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 7-Ottawa IL to Peoria IL https://youtu.be/v86c54gUzXo This morning we are finally departing Heritage Harbor Marina after being here 8 days! We are looking forward to only one lock and getting down to Peoria Illinois and checking out the Ivy Club. We are also excited to be traveling with two new boats today! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US...
Robert Gibson
Mar 151 min read


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S6E7-GREAT LOOP 2-The Heritage Harbor Experience https://youtu.be/lZRGlxW77IU This turned out to be a very interesting week. We had looked forward to staying at Heritage Harbor again as we planned our second Loop. It is one of our favorites stops. What we didn't know was just how long we would be here, and how crazy this week would be! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US
Robert Gibson
Mar 91 min read


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https://youtu.be/HWp2L3cVzVc S6E6-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 6-Joliet IL to Ottawa IL We are up early this morning. We are leaving the Free Wall at Joliet, Illinois and heading to Ottawa Illinois. We have to time this first drawbridge just right to be sure we get through 3 locks and make it to Heritage Harbor Marina in Ottawa before dark! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US...
Robert Gibson
Mar 11 min read


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https://youtu.be/FxZbUjMq2OI S6E5-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 5-Chicago IL to Ottawa IL We are entering the River System once AGAIN! This morning we will leave Navy Pier, reconnect with Scott and Sulley on Dreamer and enter the Midwest Rivers via the Calumet River. We have 2 locks today and we will go under the lowest bridge on the loop! We will end our day on the free wall in Joliet, IL. We can't believe we are doing this AGAIN! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.c
Robert Gibson
Feb 221 min read


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https://youtu.be/4-qkJBiEvlc S6E4-GREAT LOOP 2-LEG 4-Hammond IN to Chicago IL This morning we are leaving Hammond Marina(thank goodness!) and heading to Navy Pier in downtown Chicago! We will be right in the heart of the city. We have a great weekend ahead and a don't miss the architectural tour of the Chicago River at sunset! It is a must see! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com C
Robert Gibson
Feb 171 min read


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This morning we are heading to Hammond Indiana. Again. Last time we stayed in Hammond we got stuck for quite a long time waiting out high winds and trying to organize the Flotillas of 2023. We are hoping this time will be a better experience??? Maybe not! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! https://www.cruisingandr
Robert Gibson
Feb 81 min read


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https://youtu.be/ovS6dbUAXz4 S6E2-GOLD LOOP-LEG 2-Saugatuck MI to New Buffalo MI This morning we are making the run from Saugatuck, MI to New Buffalo MI. Ollie is not happy with the height of the docks at Singapore Yacht Club. We enjoy a nice run down the coast of Lake Michigan in some rolly waves and are surprised by how nice our next port is! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com C
Robert Gibson
Feb 11 min read


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https://youtu.be/hX6mAjqpM6o HERE WE GO! All of the planning, hard work, and anticipation has come down to this day! We are departing at dawn with our buddy boat Dreamer and making the trek down the coast of Lake Michigan from Ludington MI to Saugatuck MI. YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GEAR! https://www.cruisingand
Robert Gibson
Jan 261 min read


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https://youtu.be/4AuAOT3V0DA S5E25-GREAT LOOP 2 PREP-We Leave At Dawn! We will depart on our Gold Loop tomorrow morning. Today is the last day of prep and provisioning. We were supposed to leave today but the winds are too high. So, we are ready. We are excited and we leave at dawn! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruisingandromeda.com GET Cruising Andromeda GE
Robert Gibson
Jan 181 min read


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https://youtu.be/s3NmI2MTcKE S5E24-GREAT LOOP 2 PREP-One Long Day Preparing for the Loop! Today we are starting at sunrise and we will go until sunset to get as much done on Andromeda as we can. Will we finally solve these ECMS? And for all who have been asking we will share a little insight in to our camera gear as get our rig ready to document our next adventure! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cru
Robert Gibson
Jan 131 min read


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https://youtu.be/Sz1Bn0HvxT8 S5E23-GREAT LOOP 2 PREP-Ollie and Sulley Reunion Today our friends on MY Dreamer arrive in Ludington and mark the unofficial start of our Gold Loop! We have a busy dawn to dusk work day planned as we welcome our friends on Dreamer and enjoy watching Ollie and Sulley reunite! We are days away from departure and the excitement is definitely building! Enjoy! :) YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR W
Robert Gibson
Dec 24, 20251 min read


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S5E21-GREAT LOOP 2 PREP-Deep Thoughts https://youtu.be/OZbsaZhPrjk We are rapidly closing in our Gold Loop Departure. We will finalize the water heater repairs(hopefully)...We are busy cleaning and getting some last minute tasks done and some things stowed away. Bob takes a little time to reflect on our Gold Loop and Looper sentiment from the Loopers we meet in our port. YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE...
Robert Gibson
Dec 7, 20251 min read


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https://youtu.be/KEgNSfqGZNM S5E20-GREAT LOOP 2 PREP-How Does the Fresh Water System Work? We are 14 days from leaving on Great Loop #2. Today we are fixing an ongoing leak in our air horn and we are servicing our fresh water system. We need to get our fresh water system service on a better schedule. Maybe you have the same sytmen on your boat? Check it out! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingan
Robert Gibson
Dec 2, 20251 min read


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S5E19-GREAT LOOP 2 PREP-Zap or Fry? https://youtu.be/rOCfiaf_joQ We are about three weeks from departure. We have many projects to complete on Andromeda and balancing home life and boat life is becoming difficult in the final stretch. We have made a big decision to get rid of our microwave and try using only an air fryer! YOUR SUPPORT MEANS THE WORLD TO US! https://www.patreon.com/CruisingAndromeda VISIT OUR WEBSITE https://www.cruisingandromeda.com CONTACT US info@cruising
Robert Gibson
Nov 25, 20251 min read
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