On July 4, 1998 we took "Here's Howe" up to the Esplanade in Boston to see the fireworks. We rafted with another boat, "Friends First", and shortly after we settled in, a 007 boat came by, and we met Squires, Doug Squires.

The cannons and fireworks were great, and the next day we went ashore for the chowder-fest, and took in the family Von-Trapp.

Who in later years became known as the partridge family

A family just full of affection.

We had so much fun that did it again in both '99 and '00. Here's some '00 pictures:

"Friends First" against the Longfellow Bridge and Boston skyline.

the moon over Minot Lighthouse and "Friends First" on the way home

And again in '01. This time we met the Constitution at her turn-around and cannon salute off Castle Island. Here's "Friends First" giving chase.