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OT..did the MOM thing..lol and called the company..this am. about my son

Submitted by Anonymous on April 21, 2010 - 12:32am

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apparently they have severe ice issues on the lakes now so there spokesperson says. they are fine but in a no contact area and have no service..
the coast guard is on the way to get them out of the ice and break through it..
so that is the big delay
they are stuck in ice..
they are due to be back as soon as they can get out of the ice and then do some winter lay up and then they are home for the season.

well at least I called..and feel a bit better.
they are somewhere in some habour in the US. not sure of the name of the habour..but likely around Detroit is my guess.

so lets keep positive thoughts for the coast guard. this will not be the first time a tug had to be rescued out there from the ice and will not be the last

NO idea when he will be home.. but the bully box and the Christmas tree are waiting. as well as Bella too.

she said they get calls all the time from nervous MOM's lol. so glad I called and thanks for the support

Thanks Christine..NOW just gotta let the coast guard do their jo

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 10:51am.

be awhile yet before he is home here
Bella and I can not wait..
glad I got some idea now and glad that I called
better to know and ponder
then worry about it..and stew more..
now the wait is on..
and hope the coast guard gets them out asap.

wow Pat..

Submitted by bulldogmomma2 on January 11, 2010 - 10:09am.

Bless you all during this trying and cold time!!!
I would of been worried sick too, I'm glad tho you got a tad piece of mind about whats taking him so long and my thoughts are with him for a safe arrival home!!

much bully love~Christine, Dupree, Marley and Savannah

thanks....the coast guard does a great job...

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 9:34am.

they have had to use them last winter one time too..
they almost capsized in the rough waters by Hamilton..
the coast guard came out to get them that time too.

Bella and I will be glad when this is over..
long time being out there for my son too

will be hard to celebrate Christmas..so late and will likely be another couple of weeks I figure for him to get back here
it will take 5 days to just get to the Sault St. Marie
once they are out ..
and then another few days back down to dock for the winter
and a couple of days lay up..
I think it will be another 2 weeks before he is here..
lot of time to get that bully to practice opening gifts..lol

So glad you called:)

Submitted by bulldogmomma2 on January 11, 2010 - 9:19am.

good job! Now, hoping the coast Guard gets them out and he will be home with you and the doggies!!

much bully love~Christine, Dupree, Marley and Savannah

SO happy to hear this Pat!

Submitted by Melissa and George on January 11, 2010 - 8:47pm.

I've been thinking about you and wondering and I wanted to ask if you heard anything, but I didn't want to "bring it up" incase you still hadn't heard anything!

So glad you are a little more at ease:)

Can NOT leave the tug...so NO.....as I type this ..they are wait

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 8:29am.

for the coast guard to get them out of the ice and start heading back
they would never leave the tug..for sure
and the barge..
so for now..
they just sit tight and wait..
and me too
thanks for your support

thanks Angela..MY THOUGHTS exactly..

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 8:27am.

the pooches are up early here
and looking for their smooches already..lol
they are sure hanging close this morning
maybe sense that I am worked up..

thanks Steve..and believe me that is not easy...

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 8:25am.

at the best of times
but at least I got some answers now
thanks for your support

thanks..felt kinda strange calling but better after I did..

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 8:24am.

good thing for the coast guard..that is there job to get the guys out of there..
feel better..but hope they get out of the ice soon and start heading back

good thing you did call!

Submitted by CathyandAudrey on January 11, 2010 - 8:23am.

if they are closest to Detroit will they fly back home or wait til things thaw enough to take the boat back?

Cathy
when she first came home

thanks..yea the icy is scary stuff...

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 8:23am.

the tug itself is very short
only about 95 feet long
and put a meter of ice on the lakes
and you need a ice breaker sometimes to get you out..
although the tugs are ice breakers and go out to rescue other ships on occasion too
the coast guard is on the way to help them out.
will keep you posted

So glad you called..

Submitted by summer on January 11, 2010 - 8:20am.

I am sending good thoughts for his safe return!

Pat..nice thing about being a Mom.... You NEVER have to

Submitted by jcramirez24 on January 11, 2010 - 8:08am.

apologize for worrying!!! Your just doing what God designed parents to do

HE is in a bay right at Detroit or close to it.

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 7:50pm.

they were delivering steel for the automotive industry..
IN some port there..
some bay actually..
forget the name right now
that is what I thought
the weather might suck big time there right now..

thanks..JUST GOT an update here...

Submitted by gusweppler (not verified) on January 11, 2010 - 7:47pm.

we all need to do that..
the coast guard is having issues getting to them too..
so will likely be out tomorrow sometime...
the ice is about 3 feet thick in some places around the tug..
and the coast guard has quite a big job to get to the tug
they are OUT in the bay.and not right at shore..
oh well
keep MY chin up
and trust they will get him out soon

Good Mom

Submitted by IndyBulldog™ on January 11, 2010 - 7:42am.

I thought you showed a lot of patience waiting as long as you did.

Steve

Oh Goodness Pat!

Submitted by Angela and PollyAnna on January 11, 2010 - 7:18am.

Im glad you called and I hope your son will be home real soon! Give your babies a hug for us!

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