Setting the Main Sail

On  the Mystic River, CT  2016

The Crew

Captain Amy

First Mate Eric

We were in very capable hands during our voyage down the Mystic River out to Fishers Island Sound.  We all received the mandatory safety instructions from Captain Amy, while First Mate Eric pointed out the sights of interest as well as some local history.  

Approaching the Mystic River Bridge

Mystic, CT  2016

All cruises going down the river out to Long Island Sound and Fisher Island Sound have to time their departures and returns to coincide with the raising of the Mystic River Bridge.  This happens at 40 minutes past the hour during the summer months.  We set sail at 5:30 PM, which gave us plenty of time to get past this bridge.

The Schooner Argia

Mystic, CT  2016

Readers of this blog might know of my fondness for boats and sailing.  Although I've never owned boat, I rarely pass up any opportunity to get out on the water, no matter what the vessel.  The Schooner Argia is a popular tourist attraction that offers three daily cruises during the season.  Seen here, she's returning from a mid-afternoon cruise just in time to pick my wife and myself up for the 2-hour early evening cruise.  I will be featuring pictures from our sail this week on my blog.

Holmes St

Mystic, CT  2016

Goodspeed's Station Again

Haddam, CT  2016

Indian Sculpture

 Haddam, CT  2016

I wonder who might purchase something like this? This sculpture isn't even wooden, so I doubt any cigar store owners would be interested.  He looks a little weathered, so perhaps someone with a sculpture garden might like him.  I didn't notice the asking price. 

Country Goods

 Haddam, CT  2016

Art and Wisdom

 Haddam, CT  2016

Olde General Store

 Haddam, CT  2016

If you can't find what you need at a general store, you probably don't need it.  

Goodspeed Yard Office

 Haddam, CT  2016

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there.  We are all truly blessed.  

l-r Jen, Mary, Clara ( who celebrated her first birthday this week), Billy (Mary's husband) and Colin

Goodspeed's Station II

Haddam, CT  2016

Goodspeed's Station

Haddam, CT

Just before crossing the Connecticut River on the swing bridge pictured  in my previous post, there is this old train station which now serves as a general store/antique store/collectible gift store.  It made for some interesting photos, both inside and out.

East Haddam Bridge

East  Haddam, CT 2016

This bridge is conveniently located about half way between Old Saybrook and Middletown, the two other cities south of Hartford that have bridges crossing the Connecticut River.  This swing bridge was opened on June 14, 1913 and said to be the longest swing bridge of this type in the world.  The ornate building across the river is the Goodspeed Opera House, home to some very fine Broadway caliber musicals.