• Tuesday-What'sUP August 19 - 05:04 pm

I'll admit here, right off the bat, I'm a bit envious of today's adventure from Bob Gilreath. He and his wife, Liz, spent an incredible 5 days as guests of her brother, Bill Giddens and the Interlake Steamship Herbert C Jackson, cruising their route from Marquette to Detroit and back again on the Great Lakes. Bob said, "From the stateroom, to the antique deck chairs, to the food and great weather, the trip was fantastic."

Looking at the pictures here today, I'd have to agree. Bob told me that he took over 1800 photos along the way, so you can understand why I had a hard time paring down the group of them for today. I decided to feature more of the "inside" shots, their stateroom, the lounge, the lunchroom and in between for today. And since there were so many other great scenery shots he captured from the deck of the Jackson, I decided another day of the adventure was in order, so stay tuned for tomorrow's continuation of 'Bob and Liz sailing the Great Lakes'.

Good morning pastycammers!!!! It's a cloudy, humid,
hot day here in MN. Chance of rain later on. Of
course, I only have to work a 1/2 day today so
that's usually how it goes :-(

Hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Wow! I am so jealous! What a great experience! I look forward to seeing more photos...

Wow! Now that would be an experience of a lifetime! Glad you got to have the opportunity!

Bob...did you get your photos mixed up with a 5-Star hotel? Where do I sign UP! :-)
Great pix!

Awesome pics..bob !!!! lucky you....certainly a
dream come true for any diehard boatnerd..!!!!.been
getting raffle tickets for years in hopes of someday
hitting the boatnerd lottery someday..what an
awesome adventure for you and liz..PRICELESS.!!!!

You do realise that when Danielle Adams sees these Bob, you're going to make her cry?? ;-)

Great shots; can't wait for tomorrow...

My brother-in-law, the late Raymond DuTemple, was
the Chief Steward on the Jackson. My brother Mike
and I got to tour the ship and eat dinner on it when
the ship was ice bound on the Detroit River. The
food was great and abundant! I miss Ray.

ohhhhh- I feel a bit envious also! What an awesome
experience. At least we get to share in the
enjoyment through the great pics,Mary!

I am jealous. I sailed for 3 years and saw similar
views and these bring back good memories.

All I can say is WOW!!!!

What an absolutely wonderful adventure. I hope you had all smooth sailing.

WOW!!! Those are terrific pictures!! Wish I was
there!!!

What an interesting view of a freighter, and what a
great experience. I can only imagine how much fun
that was! Thanks for sharing your pictures, Bob.

Love those Great Lakes freighters.

that stateroom looks nicer than a hotel room..

The stateroom must be for guests, the crews quarters look nothing like that. My very first deck hands job was on the Jackson in 1986. It was a good job on a good boat with a good crew.