So now the Schneiderhan complement is complete: Ed and his four sons, Mark, Scott, John and Ed, and his friend Bob. What a father's day gift.
They cruised out of Navy Pier on Monday around 2 p.m., with clear skies and waves 1-2 feet. Their route: head across Lake Michigan to South Haven, MI, then start north along the Michigan coastline.
This morning I got a call from Mark around 8 a.m. "We're being towed."
On a routine check at 4 a.m., they noticed fuel in the bottom of the boat. A busted fuel line. They were 28 miles from the Michigan shore.
So they called the Coast Guard, and then Boat U.S., and they're getting a tow into Muskegon, MI. Mark's brother Ed is a large engine mechanic for MDOT and knows his stuff; he was already on the phone lining up parts for when they arrive.
Mark sounded okay - he said the crew was a little deflated, but not without a sense of humor: Scott and John were fishing off the stern while being towed. "This is a great speed - let's get some lines out there!"
2 comments:
Ed has to be in his glory with all of his boys there. He is so proud of all of them. What a neat trip for all of them.
I have to be honest, when I read "Mazurka leaving Chicago for the last time" my stomach dropped a little and I found myself welling up.
So many great times and stories. I miss the three of you very much. Not as much as Lake Michigan does, I'm sure. :)
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