The Grand Time

Tom's Journal

June 2 - 11, Day 18 - 27

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For ten days, there have been two goals:

(1) get across Lake Powell and (2) pack and re-supply for the upcoming segment through a certain canyon in northern Arizona.

By far, achieving the first goal was more fun. After a short ride on Shannon and Troy’s brand new boat “Wet Pay”, I boarded my brother Dan and his wife Joan’s “Lacy Daze”, a luxurious cabin cruiser with three separate sleeping cabins, two V-8 engines and more gadgets than I can name.

For days, we cruised in style across the whole reservoir. We had many great times and were reminded many times how much Dad loved to enjoy this magnificent place on his comparatively little houseboat, “Joe’s Toy”.

Memorable times included a fun impromptu bash at Bullfrog Marina, over-the-top hospitality from the fine folks at Antelope Point Marina including Alicia and Dave Robertson, Steve Carothers, Mark Wilson and Jeff Stephens.

We finally got to within about a quarter mile of Glen Canyon Dam, the point beyond which boats are not allowed. After snapping a few photos, we headed back upstream on our return trip.

While there were so many great times, the one I will remember the most fondly was when we stopped at the point where Escalante Canyon joins the main channel. We put on a CD of Dad’s favorite songs and had a full-tilt boogie, including dancing, singing and swimming.

As we motored back up, Dan pointed out that this stretch was the very same Dad last traveled in his beloved “Joe’s Toy”.

I also found it interesting that my-four-year-old called this place “Lake Power”. That name could be interpreted in many ways, but I like to think of it in connection with memories of Mom and Dad.

As I write this, we just crossed the border into northern Arizona. I’m hoping to send this across the internet from a place called Kayenta. If you are reading this by June 13, it worked; otherwise please stay tuned-the time is going to get really Grand!

Thanks to the many of you who have emailed to let me know you are enjoying this event. Just when I thought it couldn’t happen, you have made it even more fun for me.
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Mile by Mile Photos

June 2 - 11, Day 18 - 27
Mile 525 through Mile 629

May 16 2007 - Day 1May 17 2007 - Day 2May 18 2007 - Day 3May 19 2007 - Day 4May 20 2007 - Day 5May 21 2007 - Day 6May 22 2007 - Day 7May 23 2007 - Day 8May 24 2007 - Day 9May 25 2007 - Day 10May 26 2007 - Day 11May 27, 2007 - Day 12May 28, 2007 - Day 13May 29, 2007 - Day 14May 30, 2007 - Day 15May 31, 2007 - Day 16June 1, 2007 - Day 17June 2 - 11, Day 18 - 27June 12, 2007 - Day 28June 13, 2007 - Day 29June 14, 2007 - Day 30June 15, 2007 - Day 31June 16, 2007 - Day 32June 17, 2007 - Day 33June 18, 2007 - Day 34June 19, 2007 - Day 35June 20, 2007 - Day 36June 21, 2007 - Day 37June 22, 2007 - Day 38June 23, 2007 - Day 39June 24, 2007 - Day 40June 25, 2007 - Day 41June 26, 2007 - Day 42June 27, 2007 - Day 43June 28, 2007 - Day 44June 29 2007 - Day 45June 30, 2007 - Day 46July 1 - 13, Day 47 - 58July 15, 2007 - Day 59
The last day; The river’s end