Just a Thimbleful Thimble Islands Cruise, Branford October 2025 I must apologize up front. My wife Hoang and I took the Sea Mist Thimble Islands cruise in the middle of my self-imposed (and much enjoyed) hiatus from CTMQ. As such, I didn't approach this excursion as an "assignment" for this website but instead … [Read more...]
RiverQuest Eagle Cruise
Bald Eagles are Essexy RiverQuest Eagle Cruise, Essex February 2020 In February 2022, RiverQuest was purchased by the Connecticut River Museum. There shouldn't be any noticeable changes to the programs. Isn't it crazy that humans did our best to eradicate our country's national symbol? Wouldn't that just have … [Read more...]
Argia Mystic Cruise
Some Argle-Bargle Argia Mystic Cruise, Groton & Stonington October 2014 The Argia Cruise no longer travels under the Mystic River Bascule Bridge. I owe this experience entirely to my friend Julie who arranged an Argia Mystic Cruise for her husband Tim and some friends for his 40th birthday. Tim and I have been … [Read more...]
Sports, Thrills, Cruises, Trains, Fairs, Parades, & Events
Sports, Theme & Adventure Parks, Carousels, Cruises, Trains, Trolleys, Fairs, Parades, Festivals, & Events This page is another catch-all; a listing of a bunch stuff around Connecticut that doesn’t really fit anywhere else. It’s the rare list that I don’t realistically think I’ll actually complete for differing … [Read more...]