Sunday, June 8, 2014

Part 2, Day 29: Safety Posters

Day 29: "Cadet - I think we spend a lot of money on these, so go find a place to hang all of them." 


June's safety posters just arrived and I'm not sure why they have school kids on them. 



Friday, June 6, 2014

Part 2, Day 28: Fuel time!

The fuel truck just arrived with 11,000 gallons of number 2 diesel and all of that fuel will last less than 2 days. 



Part 2, Day 27: Maritime History

94 years ago today, the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the "Jones Act," was signed into law providing protection for mariners, the maritime industry, the waterborne economy, and our national defense. 



Thursday, June 5, 2014

Part 2, Day 26: More Cadet in the Rivers

Another day with cadets in the rivers. Met the M/V Kaye E. Barker in the St. Mary's River and saw Joe Warner at the helm. Just another boat pic today...



Part 2, Day 26: More Cadet in the Rivers

Another day with cadets in the rivers. Met the M/V Kaye E. Barker in the St. Mary's River and saw Joe Warner at the helm. Just another boat pic today...



Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Part 2, Day 25: Limestone

Today we are loading stone from the world's largest limestone quarry at Calcite in Rogers City, MI. 


Part 2, Day 24: Remembering a Friend

Heaven gained a beautiful angel today and we lost a dear friend. Miss Carol was a blessing to me, my family, and everyone she met. Thinking of the Ellsworths today. 



Sunday, June 1, 2014

Part 2, Day 23: Sunrise Sunday

A beautiful start to the day over a calm Lake Superior!


Part 2, Day 22: Cadets in Command

Watch out - cadets are driving all the boats in the river today. Met Brett Cox on the American Courage while we were both calling the shots on the St. Clair river today.