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@theviewsatlakehavasu1646

Жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed watching your adventures on the Great Loop. My wife and I are planning on tackling this in 2-3 years. We will also bring our dog. Did you run into any veterinary challenges on your trip? If you did, how did you handle? Thanks!

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

@@theviewsatlakehavasu1646 We planned a vet trip before we left with all the paperwork and medicine she needed for the year. Fortunately Ollie had no emergencies and it was enough!

Dogs and rocks, what’s with that? I was in Canada one time and this gorgeous large sailboat pulled in and docked near me. At the bow was a gorgeous, black Labrador retriever. The pooch dove off of the bowsprit into the water, and came up with a rock. Dogs and rocks.

Ferry’s are on a schedule, if they slowed down for everybody, many people would be left at the dock.I am a retired ferry captain, and in the open lake you have to keep up your speed to accommodate the many trips required to service everybody. Great video though.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense! Maybe it isn't the Captain's fault but if the schedules were made with an extra 2-5 minutes then the Ferries won't have to blast it within the confines of the harbor 😁

When we stayed in Mackinaw City we spent a day on the beach in town and the waves from the ferries provided a fun distraction for the kids.

Having sailed the Mackinaw area for many years, I know the situation you are describing. You get used to the ferries coming and going. It becomes routine after a while.

Ollie is so dang cuuute and such a great rock retriever. Really enjoyed the video and sorry for those ferries!

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

haha thanks Suzanne!

What a beautiful pupper!❤

Great video. Also, thanks so much for sharing your expenses. My wife and I are considering the loop when I retire in a couple of years.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great to start planning and "dreaming" now!

I know what you mean about the wakes!! We went into the C&D canal from the Chesapeake Bay entrance, and the boaters there are so inconsiderate!! We have a Mainship 390 and those boaters are nasty!!

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Oh geeze... sorry you had a rough experience there! Hope all is well!

I've known plenty of dogs that are obsessed with shoes, tennis balls, Frisbees and just general "Stuff." I can't think of a dog so fixated about ROCKS! Its so cute, just like Ollie.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

It is a bit weird haha

@tomreid5184

Жыл бұрын

I was going to make a similar comment, instead, I'll agree with you. Ollie is a first when it comes to rocks. GO OLLIE!

We loved Mackinaw Island! Great to see you guys again.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Great to see y'all too 😁😁😁

We watched this video using our Starlink in Canada! 🙌🏼 Last year we also experienced all the same issues y'all had with connectivity in Canada and remote spots. It is tough when your livelihood relies on service! But it has been a game changer in just our few weeks using it and so stoked y'all got it too!

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

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Interesting enough, I'm sitting at slip 69 in Mackinaw City Municipal Marina as I watch this. I've thought for some time that the fragile loop crowd will get a rude awakening in this area with the ferry wakes. It does get to be annoying at the island with the ferry boats on plane well into the harbor. I've questioned the USCG about it in the past but they do little if anything to control the situation.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

It just is what it is! Hope you're having good weather up there 😄

Has anyone informed you guys about rocks wearing out the enamel on dogs teeth? Love you guys, appreciate following you guys around. I will be looking up your European travels after you complete the big loop. Wishing you both the best 💓

@paton57

Жыл бұрын

New Zealander here, it's true I had a black lab, fantastic retriever but just had a thing for rocks and trout when I was fishing, he could freedive 3-4 ft no problem and retrieve the exact rock I had tossed, after a few yrs of this he started drooling badly and not wanting to eat so off to vet and he had worn the enamel off and worn som teeth down very badly and had to have them removed. Love you guys and your boatlife and look forward to your vids every week.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Yes! We have been monitoring her, and just had her yearly vet visit and got the all-clear. We won't be "rock-fetching" for the next few years though to give it a break!

Ollie.........Rock Star

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

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Dogs that love rocks, I know form experience. 17 K in surgeries ( 3 in ten days) to remove rocks from the GI track and the dental issues later ... she is cute give her a hard ball.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Just went to the vet and she was given the all clear! Fortunately Ollie doesn't "eat" the rocks... It was not a problem for Ollie but that was for the Loop, no more rocks for a long time so we don't make the problem worse 💪

Being new to boating last year I hired a captain to bring me and the boat from Long Island to Delaware. Day 1 was 5-6 ft seas and winds at 25 knots in the Atlantic. Day 2 was calm with little wind. So Day 1 was like a roller coaster and very slow. I swore I would avoid anything like this in the future if I could. It was not pleasant in a 40 footer.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is quite the first day.... we all have those experiences one day and all we can do is learn how to not let that happen again! Fair winds and following seas!

Pretty sad the ferries dont have to follow the rules. We never boat on the weekends on our lake because the rude people are all out and they swamp you with their wakes and music and attitudes. I know the ferries bring a lot of money to the islands but that should be no excuse. Happy 4th of July weekend!

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Happy 4th of July to you as well!

Smart move on your part staying put with weather warnings. I ignored them a few times and learned it the hard way not too. Nothing real bad happened, but sure made it a hellova miserable trip. Boating is all about having fun and exploring. But wondering if your gonna make it home and surviving is neither of those. In all your videos I've noticed that common sense prevailed. Sometimes things pop up and you have to deal with it. But you never have gone out looking for trouble.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, we are "pleasure cruisers"... supposed to be out here having fun - not pushing the limits 😁 Thanks for watching Mike!

Cruising in a washing machine Not fun Beautiful island though How's Ollie's teeth after fetching so many rocks?

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

Just went to the vet for her yearly check up and the teeth are fine! A bit worn but no damage 😁

@youtubeuploads7208

11 ай бұрын

no more rocks Ollie! we had a springer spaniel who ate then vomited them up- ugh not at all healthy for him and we want him to be comfortable as he ages teeth affect everything in their system - so take care of that precious boy. @@SchoandJo

We just returned from Mackinac Island having been there only once before in 1997- it was so lovely just as aI remembered. I thought your video was great and I love Ollie- this was a great find for me and I had no idea about all this..... kzread.info/dash/bejne/iH2L1c-pgZDJYKw.html

@SchoandJo

11 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks for sharing!

The ferry boats are all in a race and do not follow basic mariners rules and courtesies.

Ollie is going to break a tooth and need a veterinarian at the most in opportune time. Protect your fid (fur-kid) better.

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

The vet gave her the all clear, so she is being protected just fine!

Are you guys like "Trust Fund" kids, or what?

@SchoandJo

Жыл бұрын

No, we just work hard and prioritize doing it now.

@scotabot7826

Жыл бұрын

@@SchoandJo Nice!! I can totally respect that. I was just thinking, years abroad, then the great loop, how does one afford 3 years off. Much respect to you guys!!

You're on a huge lake there is no you can't control them waves on that leg or any of the Great lakes

@SchoandJo

10 ай бұрын

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