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Helen with U-505.2 For Greg's 60th birthday, the Hickok Family gathered in Chicago.  We visited the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.  It has a new, fantastic, exhibit on the U-boat 505, captured during WWII.  Greg remembers visiting the sub with his uncle when he was little. Helen with U-505 The U-505 exhibit was much enjoyed by all... just don't take the elevator (Mom missed some important stuff) Helen&Chris with U-505 How romanitc, a WWII German submarine. Krista & Lauree at Notre Dame On Sunday, we went to church in Evanston, then drove out to South Bend, IN to visit Krista and Cody.  Here are Mom and Krista relaxing outside the library. Mosaic on Notre Dame Library, AKA Touchdown Jesus The Group at Notre Dame Helen&Krista at Notre Dame In front of the library Jess & Helen at Notre Dame The Nereid in harbor We rented a boat out of Michigan city for Monday and Tuesday.  This was her. The Nereid Chris on the dock Greg in the cockpit, 2 Before our departure, Greg waited for instructions from the company personnel.
Greg in the cockpit Still waiting. Helen steering Low key shift at the wheel, day one out of Michigan City. Chris at the tiler Chris is not quite as low key as Helen, when it comes to steering a 40 feet yacht.
Greg reading on deck With gentle wind, the birthday boy had sometime for R&R. Lauree in the cockpit Ritzo enjoying the cruise. Nereid docked in New Buffalo We made it!  We successfully maneuvered into a slip in New Buffalo, with our green crew, and the help from a pair of people from the next boat.  (even though the gentleman didn't know how to properly run a bow line, and we had to re-do it after he left). Nereid in her slip Our imprinv skills are visible! On shore at last Helen, Jess and Greg on shore, awaiting the arrival of our dinner guest. Tuesday morning, on deck Tuesday moorning.  Greg is in his America's Cup shirt and Kenyan wrap, from Jess on another birthday. Unwrapping presents Greg opening presents in the cockpit of the Nereid.
More Nautical Themed presents Greg with a present from the adaskos. Nautical Themed present Greg with an nautical paperweight.
Helen & Chris, day 2 It was a beautiful day, calm and Chris & Helen both managed to avoid sea sickness. Helen & Chris, underway Look at that sky! Chris at the tiller, day 2_1 Oh, I guess not.  No safety risk here. The Hickok Family, 2 Enjp The Hickok Family Enjoying our second day of sailing. Jess & the landmark for Michigan City Jess, trailing by a bumper, with the steam rising from the plant just south of the Michigan City Harbor.
Lauree and the bumper lines Swimming in Lake Michigan Freshwater sailing has its perks... freshwater swimming makes you cool and clean!
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