⚓️Extreme Frozen Anchor: Barker’s Final Duluth Load

[@petecollins4925]

Been lurking for a while, thought it high time I subscribe. Quite eerie watching this video and listening to your weather report, we had very similar conditions today on the other side of the Atlantic - cold but felt warmer than the thermometer indicated due to high humidity and we had clear blue sky. River was like a millpond, and watching the ducks floating along was just the same as seeing the ducks on your video! I live pretty much next to the River Thames in the UK, generally go for a daily walk by the riverside and have always been a bit of a ship fan. Since the London docks closed many years ago we don't get the big ships along my stretch these days apart from the occasional cruise liner or navy vessels. Enjoy watching your videos as these huge lake freighters navigate the canal, must be awesome to see them so close up in real life.

[@vibewithmike]

Pete, your message truly humbles me, and I want to sincerely thank you for taking the time to share such kind words. I’m familiar with the River Thames, I had the chance to visit London years ago, and it left a lasting impression. I’d love to return one day and experience it again. It’s great to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos, and I can promise you this, the channel will always remain a positive space. No matter what’s happening in the world, we’re here to have fun, share good vibes, and enjoy the journey together. Wishing you all the best, my friend from across the pond!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👋👋👋👋👋

[@carllafrance5510]

@@petecollins4925 Welcome

[@vibewithmike]

@carllafrance5510 ⛴️👍

[@diannaremer8729]

@@petecollins4925 Welcome! Glad to have you aboard!!!

[@toddkozakiewicz8770]

So cool that the crew comes out and waves at the people watching. It's a big deal, and the crew gets it.

[@vibewithmike]

Todd, all of those crewmembers work hard but they know they have a lot of fans like us

[@toddkozakiewicz8770]

@vibewithmike good people!

[@vibewithmike]

@toddkozakiewicz8770 ⛴️👍

[@miapdx503]

And I'm on the west coast, waving at my phone...🖐🏽😂

[@vibewithmike]

@miapdx503 waving right back at you, my friend! The snow is starting to come down here in Duluth. There should be some good videos coming soon if I can catch a ship with the snow.

[@StephanieBenner-tj3xd]

Love this video!! A swan, ducks, you in the Mackinaw, the James R Barker, and quite a few boatwatchers on the canal!!😊

[@vibewithmike]

Stephanie, it was one of the funniest videos I’ve recorded in a long time. I seriously cannot wait to show you the Coast Guard and commander Greene! It’s going to be unbelievable. I can’t wait for you to see it.

[@jacieosborne8283]

Thanks for being there to record these amazing lake freighters. I miss the Great Lakes so much. Your videos take me back to my younger days. ❤️⚓👍

[@vibewithmike]

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[@Zan-x3f]

The small clip of the Mackinaw was like a small sample of your favorite dessert just not enough. Keep the videos coming . Thanks Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

This is literally so funny. I started laughing right when I read this. However, I can promise you, you will get more of that dessert with these next few videos.

[@ZeldafanBoatNerd]

What a great video. You can see the smiles from the crew on the mackinaw after you gave that awesome master salute.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Thank you for adding radio chatter

[@vibewithmike]

I always try my best to capture the audio. I typically walk around with the radio, but sometimes I miss it because I’m recording.

[@SkeeterA]

Anxiously waiting for the Mackinaw fun. The Barker was awesome. Love her horn. Thank you for sharing with us!!❤

[@vibewithmike]

The Barker really is a beauty, isn't she? I love that horn too. It's like a musical announcement! I cannot wait to show you the Coast Guard video. What an amazing group of people.

[@stevejette2329]

Skeeter - That horn reminds me of the guitar amp in the 1st scene of "Back to the Future". Massive overload.

[@vibewithmike]

@stevejette2329 it is a vibration to it for sure

[@stevejette2329]

@@vibewithmike Speaking of music, one of my favorites, singer Van Morrison, uses a foghorn in a song. "Into the Mystic. Also love Otis Redding "Dock of the Bay".

[@SkeeterA]

@@stevejette2329 Hello Boat friend Steve! Love both those musician's music.

[@skycvg]

Mike, you just keep getting better and better with age. Can't wait till you grow up lol! I love all the info from weather report, ship facts and figures, location summaries, radio communications, and even decibel levels for the whistles as well as people watching. Bravo Zulu my friend.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks so much for the kind words, it's fun making these videos! I hope I never grow up! 😂😂😂😂😂😂👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@critterscute3642]

It’s a Super Saturday! A peek and listen to the Mackinaw, the JRB and a Trumpeter Swan. Oh, I almost forgot the ducks. Wowee! I especially enjoyed so many crew out greeting the watchers. Awesome Mike! Thanks!⚓️🚢❤️

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you have a fantastic Saturday as well! It was a wonderful environment out there watching a big beast leave today

[@eileendonald8628]

For an inland dweller, these videos are always facinating for me. Thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

It is a really neat way to see a part of the world that you might not get to visit. However, I’d love to see you see you in Duluth someday.

[@51229broken]

Gets me excited every time! Love everything about that ship. Thank you for sharing Mike

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you’re doing great. I can’t wait to show you that Coast Guard video.

[@wyomingadventures]

I love James R Barker. Best horn on the lakes. Awesome video, Mike! I'm looking forward to seeing you on the Mackinaw. 🚢⚓️📢

[@vibewithmike]

That's the spirit! You'll have to see how majestic the Mackinaw is when you get a chance. I’ll be posting that video very soon. The Barker’s horn is unbelievable.

[@JeffHarmond-kz3jr]

A lot of ship! A lot of people watching it come in. Great video! Looking forward to what you have left to show on the Mackinaw. Thank you for sharing Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

It's been a really cool season to film, hasn't it? I'm glad you're enjoying it! Jeff, I can’t wait to show you our wonderful Coast Guard

[@JeffHarmond-kz3jr]

@@vibewithmike Yes it has Mike. I really have enjoyed it. I am looking forward to the Coast Guard video. Thank you so much Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

@JeffHarmond-kz3jr it’s going to be amazing

[@Bobbyo60]

Love the Barker bark!!!!!! She’s riding high!!!

[@vibewithmike]

It has such a powerful deep tone

[@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv]

Great video. Thanks for clarifying the swan debate. lol. Birds, ships, snow, etc. So many fun things going on. Cheers to you. Keep up the great work!

[@vibewithmike]

It was a pretty cool day on the canal! Thanks for watching as always

[@tompinnef6331]

The Barker 'Bark' - I have it as a ring tone on my phone.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s the best ringtone in the world! Have you ever had anybody randomly know what it was?

[@tompinnef6331]

@@vibewithmike Nope - guess I am the only Barker fan around here. LOL

[@vibewithmike]

One day, you will have a person that will come up and know it

[@yeahletsunpackthat]

Omg I need this!! 😂

[@scottburk4083]

Another great day for Lifty the Boatfriends Snowman. Take care Mike,have a wonderful evening, stay warm and God Bless ya Brother!!!🙏❤😊

[@vibewithmike]

That’s the spirit! I'm happy you are enjoying the video. It was so great to show it to you. I got to get that snowman out.

[@janeloranger7747]

Wow, what a site Minnesota. So majestic I also love the trumpeter swan. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I’m really enjoying this site.

[@vibewithmike]

That Swan looks so beautiful in that ship canal

[@karengunia5451]

Nothing like a Boat friends video on Saturday!❤

[@vibewithmike]

A special Saturday treat my friend. I hope you’re doing great Karen.

[@elizabethw.8561]

I thought that was you down there this morning!!! Glad it wasn't as cold as it looked out there for you. I keep envisioning being up close to these ships as they come through the canal, how massive they are. Can't wait to see the videos of the Mackinaw and your experience with the capt and crew! Even though it was just the capt salute, it was still a thrill to hear her horns!!

[@vibewithmike]

I was out there doing a little filming this morning, the canal is a pretty neat place. It’s so fun to see those boats up close! One day you will be standing right by me at the canal and we will watch 1000 footer go through. I just know it.

[@elizabethw.8561]

@@vibewithmike I hope so!!!! 😄

[@vibewithmike]

@elizabethw.8561 ⛴️👍

[@francisforest9342]

Over 2 inches of snow yesterday down here just outside of Duluth, GEORGIA. Between the snow and watching "The Barker" it felt much like home. Thanks for the great video, Mike. Stay warm.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s been a very cool winter so far. Now I was not expecting you to tell me Snow in Georgia. Are you serious?

[@francisforest9342]

@@vibewithmike Yes, and it will dip down to about 20 degrees tonight (12 degrees below freezing. 😉) Up north it is a "dry" cold, which I can tolerate much better than the winter temperatures down here (due to the amount of moisture in the air).

[@vibewithmike]

@francisforest9342 don’t forget, at some point that warm weather will come to us

[@RomperRuined]

Love how many people come out to welcome these ships... massive respect.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s really cool to see the fans come out to watch those ships

[@utube321piotr]

Great job Mike as always, interesting video and the energy we all need. Stay warm and keep them videos coming. Comment next time how long it takes Barker to make a round trip and how many roundtrips they do in a season.

[@vibewithmike]

If it it’s going straight back to Duluth, it usually would be about a three day trip is what I’ve been told

[@ostbagar3]

Fantastic video Mike! The ship, the CoastGuard, the Swan and the hornes! It’s a perfect mix😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was kind of interesting that that Swan came back, it’s like it wanted to confirm that it was a swan from the last video

[@ostbagar3]

@@vibewithmike 🦢🪿

[@vibewithmike]

@ostbagar3 the Swan was cool

[@AlexVanEks]

I'm surprised they're still out on the lakes this late in the season! Always good to see the JRB and videos from you, Mike! Stay warm!

[@vibewithmike]

I'm glad to see you here, and it's always great to hear from my friends. The shipping season ends on January 15.

[@mattharper588]

Yes the Soo locks close January 15 so all of the Ladies will get into winter layup after the closing

[@howardcrumpler2298]

It is so cool to watch the ships from North Carolina. Thank you so much!!!

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you are having a great day down there in North Carolina!

[@charlieathmann]

Always a great day when I get the notification of a video from you! Let’s go! 🎉

[@vibewithmike]

Charlie, hope you’re doing great! We have the Vikings on Monday night, man

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

Great video. That light snow makes it look like the old style film for movies.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s exactly how I felt! It gives the video a really unique look.

[@terrsaelbon]

I love those smoke stacks! Thanks for the sneak peek at you giving a master salute. I can’t wait to see what’s in store with your experience on board.

[@vibewithmike]

It's so cool, the Barker has some of the best looking stacks on the Great Lakes

[@stephend.mixell2042]

Absolutely fantastic Mike. thank you and take care.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really happy that you enjoyed it. I can’t wait to show you these Coast Guard videos.

[@donhulen9194]

Hello Mike and friends! Winter has finally hit Indiana. Looks like a beautiful day in Duluth! Thanks Mike for continuing to bring us all great content!

[@vibewithmike]

It’s great to be bringing you these videos, Indiana, Thanks for watching. I hope you have a fantastic Saturday Don

[@robertlee9395]

Another awesome video @Vibe with Mike ⚓️! Yes, that was a swan and I'm going to watch the previous video co starring the swan. Thank you for sharing. Have a fantastic weekend, boat friends!

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you have a great weekend too! Take a look at the video with the American integrity ship in the fog, that’s the video it was a few weeks ago

[@DonnaVisnaw]

Great video Mike! Wishing her safe travels on her final trip for the season! Keep warm all!

[@vibewithmike]

It will be leaving sometime tomorrow. I can’t wait to see it.

[@byronharano2391]

I love the rumble of the power plants of these large ship. Feel the power.

[@vibewithmike]

So much power with those diesel engines

[@cathyschroeder6469]

Wow wow great video Mike🥰. Barker is huge ship, great horns, so smooth through the water❤

[@vibewithmike]

I agree, she glides so gracefully.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Thanks for sharing Mike looking really cold out Best wishes from Liverpool

[@vibewithmike]

I hope everything is great there in Liverpool! We both know at some point spring will come

[@paultraynorbsc627]

@vibewithmike good evening Mike a bit cold weather in Liverpool went to the soccer game today Liverpool v Accrington 4.0 win

[@billlambert7002]

Thanks Mike for all you do!!! 57 today in Tucson Bill & Julie

[@vibewithmike]

Bill and Julie, I hope everything is great in Tucson. Anytime I think about Tucson I think about Guadalajara restaurant. They make the guacamole and salsa right at your table fresh with that cart.

[@yeahletsunpackthat]

JRB!! You know this is my favorite! 💙💙💙

[@vibewithmike]

I knew you were in particular would love this video. If Captain Newland was on there, we would hear the real powerful blast. It still was very loud though.

[@bobpurs]

Great Video Mike. Gotta Love seeing the Barker. Sure Can't wait to see the Video of you on the Mackinaw!! Super excited and waiting. Hope you weekend is good.

[@vibewithmike]

There will be multiple videos on that Coast Guard vessel. I can’t wait to show it to you. It’s so wonderful. I can’t wait.

[@wendyphillips5002]

Your winter video of that huge ship coming into Duluth is wonderful. Everyone looked fine watching that ship come in on that cold day. Everyone knows to dress for the weather even below freezing with snow. Growing up in northeastern wisconsin I remember layers of clothing seemed to be key. However, I remember my feet were always cold in the winter. They only time they were warm was in bed. I do remember ice on the inside of my bedroom window on the coldest days. We had only single pane windows with storm windows. I do remember big winter heating bills. We went to the home improvement store and bought many bags of vermiculite insulation pouring them into the attic. After adding maybe another 6 inches of insulation our heating bills dropped by over 30% right away the next winter.

[@vibewithmike]

Here’s another cool comment from Wendy! I love how you not only talk about the video but pull interesting elements from your life and things that are relevant into your comments. It’s like another page that could be added to an awesome story book that you’ve created for us.

[@DressyBessie]

How are you doing, Mike? That was so awesome to hear that salute from the Mackinaw! Were you nervous? Haha. Nice crowd to see the Barker and lots of waving back and forth! So is the Barker staying in the Twin Ports then? Great video Mike! Always enjoy seeing the ships come in! 🙂👋🚢💙 So many ducks too. And I guess the one white bird was a swan! I did notice the longer neck this time. Stay healthy everyone! Especially our football team! ;) 🙂👋🏈

[@vibewithmike]

It was a very good fraud out there for the Barker. That was really nice to see. It felt really nice out there too.

[@DressyBessie]

@vibewithmike Nice! 🙂

[@maryanneveite5096]

I knew you’d be there Mike. Thank you❤

[@vibewithmike]

There’s no way that I’m gonna miss that Barker Mary Anne

[@laurenolson8492]

I saw Adam!!! Wooo hoooooo! The Barker!!! Plus the swan!!! Too cool!!!! You need to give lessons on saluting to the relief captain!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

In the video, I made sure to mention Adam. He was helping me out with the radio. Say hello to David and all the furry friends!

[@kayelane5868]

Awesome! Impressive ship and looks like it was a beautiful day to be out and about. Can't wait to watch the video of your trip with the Coast Guard.

[@vibewithmike]

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[@gregmctevia5087]

Greetings Mike and all the Boat Friends. Mike, this one belongs on the best of reel for sure. The view of the canal and the north and south piers from the bridge of the CGC alone was worth tuning in for. The JRB footage was some of your best. You’re getting pretty good at this 😉😉😉😉👊👊👊.

[@vibewithmike]

Greg! It was absolutely fantastic and such a honor to be on the Coast Guard vessel. I really can’t wait to show it to you. The entire crew was unbelievable.

[@mikehelt30022]

Awesome! Love the JRB! Can’t wait to see it in person some day! Thanks for sharing that clip Mike that is truly an experience that will be remembered forever I bet! Can’t wait to see the video!!

[@vibewithmike]

Mike, I really hope you get to Duluth to see the JRB. You will not be let down brother.

[@mikehelt30022]

@ some day again! Was just fortunate to see the PRT the last time we were there and make some awesome memories with my dad! Hopefully Captain Newland will be on board when that happens!

[@laurenolson8492]

@@vibewithmike Mike is my bonus son!!! I look forward to meeting him in person one day!!!!

[@mikehelt30022]

@@laurenolson8492 I can’t wait either!!

[@laurenolson8492]

@@mikehelt30022 we will have to get Mike involved!!! LOL I may be his bonus MIL though!!! 🙂

[@colinwykes1833]

Hello Mike, love the JRB's horn pity it was not longer, still a great sound though. Take care, stay safe and keep warm. :) :) :)

[@vibewithmike]

When the relief Captain is in, they never do the big salute. We will get it though.

[@michelledean6157]

So cool to watch all the end of season activities! Thank you for being out, and I can tell you're getting a lot of people coming down to see these beautiful ships coming and going! Our Soo Locks close this week on the 15th.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s right, they close on the 15th. However, any ship that still needs to go through the locks will be able to make it through as long as they are in motion heading towards their destination at that time

[@ruthgoebel723]

Sure is a beast, the Barker. Huge!

[@vibewithmike]

You can just feel the power as it goes by Ruth

[@firemedic5100]

I appreciate you braving the cold to share these ships. I'll stay here where it is a warm 42 degrees with a wind chill of 38. But hey that is typical winter in the Houston area.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, my friend there in Houston! It really wasn’t too bad, I know it seems pretty cold, but for whatever reason it felt a lot warmer than it was. Maybe the adrenaline was going to see that big ship come in? I wish you a fantastic evening there in Texas.

[@tkdterp8]

My dad helped to build the JRB in Lorain, Ohio 💪❤️🇺🇸

[@schadenfreude191]

Love those behemoths, such a marvel such things exist.

[@vibewithmike]

They are so huge and it’s so crazy to think that they can float

[@jeffclark2725]

Saturday afternoon hello from Poulsbo Washington, thumbs up,great video 14 is still cold to me,thanks for being there and bringing us along

[@vibewithmike]

That actually felt a lot warmer out here, Jeff

[@lronbutters5688]

Waving hello from Nashville TN!

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you’re doing great during Nashville

[@madjack7979]

Thank you for bringing this video Mr Mike awesome

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely, I’ll always be out there checking out those ships

[@JVance-h6v]

Thanks for sharing my friend! Stay warm!!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@douglaswhites-zo3hb]

Wow!!! Love the Barker!! Something about those footers! My face is still hurting from smiling for you getting to do the Master Salute on the Mackinaw! I think I would’ve wet my pants!! 😂. Awesome video Mike! 👏👏

[@vibewithmike]

Doug, that was an incredible experience to be able to salute the lift Bridge. It was beyond surreal, as I was pushing the button from one of the most well-known vessels on the Great Lakes. It was really something. And that Coast Guard crew, unbelievable professionalism.

[@douglaswhites-zo3hb]

@ I’m so happy for you! Well deserved and I’m so proud to get to be apart of this great community of boat friends and for you to share all this with us!

[@vibewithmike]

@douglaswhites-zo3hb I cannot wait to show you everything.

[@Prifly70]

Nice man, you got to blow the salute ! Can't wait to see more of that.

[@vibewithmike]

It was an amazing moment

[@Wizzardgirl]

@Vibe with Mike Howdy! First time commenter here .. on my phone so can’t see all the comments so someone might have caught this already .. but that white aquatic bird you got right the other day. It IS a goose! That is a Snow Goose! They migrate from the Canadian Arctic through the North Central US on their way to their Winter habitats. Maybe that beauty likes Duluth and will stick around to enjoy the boats with us!! We can hope! Loving your content .. helping me get over my fear of ships and water. ❤🚢🌊❤ Thank you!!

[@vibewithmike]

I think that would be great for the bird to stick around Duluth! I want say hello to you and thank you for leaving that first comment. Don’t hesitate on every single video to keeps those comments coming. I promise we will learn so much together. I’m learning each day with these ships. It’s a blast.

[@freddypflugbeil6]

Thanks Mike ain't nothing better than that

[@vibewithmike]

Freddy, the Barker’s horn means business

[@jeffflicek5109]

Outstanding video Mike, thank you for your dedication.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad that you enjoyed it. It was really fun to make Jeff.

[@nancymoore3456]

Awesome❤ hate to see the season end soon

[@vibewithmike]

Nancy, I agree with you, we will still get a few more ships

[@libby5335]

Another great video of a fantastic ship! Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

I'm glad you liked it! It was a really cool day on the lake.

[@rogerallen6644]

The best horn on the Lakes!

[@vibewithmike]

Roger, there’s actually many people that have that horn as a phone ring

[@christinelucchese6323]

Thank u❤😊

[@vibewithmike]

Christine, I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. I hope you’re having a fantastic Saturday.

[@westsparks6844]

Mike, I was digging in my garden today out here in Reno. Thanks for another great video. I just love all of them.

[@vibewithmike]

If you were digging in the garden here in Minnesota, you’d have a handful of snow and ice right now! 😂👋👍

[@decorahnord9902]

Thanks for showing me the Barker on a very calm day ...that was awesome that you got your invite on the ice cutter and you got to blow the horn too yay ...

[@vibewithmike]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was pretty nervous to blow that horn.

[@rogergiddy2634]

Thanks for sharing Mike, keep them coming

[@vibewithmike]

You bet! We are going to close out the season Strong Roger

[@eherrmann01]

An absolute unit of a ship. Thanks Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

That ship is so huge over 1000 feet

[@PaulaH-fr8rfreak]

What a beautiful 'beast' she is Mike! Love the thousand footers! Thank you for the video! Stay warm!

[@vibewithmike]

The Barker is definitely one of the biggest ships on the Great Lakes.

[@currentfaves65]

5:33 very cool bridge, looking forward to the episode

[@vibewithmike]

Serious, thank you for taking time out of your day to watch these videos, my friend

[@kingmike40]

I seen the James Barker in person on June 6th 2020. It is worth the trip. I was surprised by the number of people there in the cold. That is about the same number of people who were there in June 2020 when I was there.

[@vibewithmike]

We have so many people that come out to watch these beautiful ships. Powerful ships.

[@ronmurray7349]

Thanks again Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

You're welcome. It was a lot of fun making it.

[@edporter9355]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 Hi Mile. Thanks. Made me want a hot chocolate : ) . The smoke stack in the same frames of the shot of the flag was also a good indication of the calm winds. Thanks for the teaser of the Mackinaw . Stay warm and get home safe. -----Ed, Michigan

[@vibewithmike]

It was really beautiful out there Ed with that light snow coming down. It really feels like winter.

[@maryannpost8146]

The James R Barker has the best horn! My favorite! ❤❤❤

[@vibewithmike]

It’s one of the coolest sounding horns on the Great Lakes if not the coolest

[@mrmysterious]

Thanks for another cool video Mike!

[@tbc27Z]

Thanks⛄⛄ Awesome Video

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching! Nothing like seeing the barker

[@Mar--Mar]

"Those ice sheets really are cool" I'm sure they're cool, even cold! 😀

[@vibewithmike]

They were like many islands. I’m sure a person could stand on them. But I’m not going to try it. It looked really cool though.

[@JH-th9th]

Amazing video !!! Thank you !!!!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. This ship is always a fan favorite for everybody.

[@tmayer0009]

Hello @Vibe with Mike. I can’t believe that the shipping season is almost over. I hope you are able to join us for the last ship through the Soo Locks! Pari Ann

[@vibewithmike]

Pari Ann, it’s always sad when January approaches because we know those ships will start moving. I will try to get as many as I can before they end.

[@LelaE34]

Another awesome video. TY Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Glad you enjoyed it. It’s such a beautiful ship.

[@hauk65000]

Very interesting Mike, to see that this shipping traffic is still going, despite the harsh winter time in North America. And on the Great Lakes. Thought it was mostly paused until April.. Now it's a dark night here in northern Europe, it's about 02:00, and minus 14 degrees outside... And half a meter of snow. A horrible time that one can only hate..

[@vibewithmike]

As per federal orders, the Soo Locks close on January 15 and re-open March 25 every year. During this time maintenance is performed on the chambers. Although there are occasional exceptions, such as ice, these two dates are pillars for shipping season in the Great Lakes. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 25, freighters, tugboats, luxury crafts and more can resume lockage between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Check this article for a little more information about the process. saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/

[@hauk65000]

@@vibewithmike Okay, of course. But, guess the coast guard or others with special ships, can open streets in the ice if they see the need ..

[@vibewithmike]

@hauk65000 that is correct, Coast Guard can always move around

[@AndresdelCampo-t1u]

Very cool huge ship indeed.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a beast of a ship

[@AndresdelCampo-t1u]

@vibewithmike Oh yeah

[@IamValentina66]

Thanks Mike. Thanks for taking the time to bring us your wonderful videos.

[@vibewithmike]

Right back at you! This would be a regular channel if it wasn’t for wonderful people like you that enjoy the ships and we have fun together

[@kathyhendrickson3971]

The Barker is one of my favorites! 🚢😊❤

[@vibewithmike]

Kathy, it’s straight up a beast out there

[@as48507]

Just saw her in the Soo, going though, on December 31st.. so awesome!!! Thanks for the video!

[@vibewithmike]

You're so lucky to have seen her in person at the Soo! I still have never been there

[@williamralph5442]

She’s a beast. Where’s the boat friends snow man ? Thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

I have to get that boat friends snowman out ⛄️

[@diannaremer8729]

Hello Mike and boat friends

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend! Happy Saturday

[@bigopishposh8558]

Watching this just makes me want a burger and a drink at the Anchor Bar!

[@vibewithmike]

There’s never a time of day that it doesn’t sound good to do. What a place. That is such a gem of a bar restaurant.

[@billford1223]

Great video Mike! Can't believe I missed seeing you on the canal cam this morning

[@vibewithmike]

There is my man Bill! How are you doing, brother? Please say hello to Claire and your wife. Some light snow was coming down during the video and there should be a few inches in Duluth tomorrow. There’s nothing like that Barker bark.

[@billford1223]

@vibewithmike they say hello! We're all doing well and hope you are too! We love that Barker Bark! It'll be snowing here soon too. Any live streams planned before end of season?

[@vibewithmike]

@ yes, I was thinking about doing one tomorrow, but I’ll see. I plan on catching a few of them hopefully, those ships.

[@billford1223]

@@vibewithmike no pressure just curious. Can't believe the end of the season is already here. It's been an incredible season! You've grown the Boat Friends community and brought the Duluth area into so many homes! Truly grateful, thanks for everything Mike!!!

[@vibewithmike]

@billford1223 hey, we just keep having more fun and more friends joining our community

[@bf2945ify]

Hey the lift bridge is receiving 11.2 million to get a face lift. Stay warm .

[@vibewithmike]

That’s going to be the best money spent for sure

[@charlieathmann]

Do you think they have enough to toss a little Vibe With Mike Flag on top!? What do we think!? lol.

[@bf2945ify]

Yes I'm all for the flag.

[@vibewithmike]

@charlieathmann that would be major cool

[@vibewithmike]

Can you imagine if that flag was flying?

[@KevinBlake]

Oh thank you for that! 🚢👍

[@vibewithmike]

Kevin, this is such a beast of a ship, and when that horn goes off, we know who is boss

[@KevinBlake]

@ I agree. It is my fav because of that horn. Unique! I don’t think any other ships have that double bark?

[@vibewithmike]

@KevinBlake I don’t think so, the PRT might have something close

[@jamesjohnsen2021]

Great video! I have relatives in Minnesota but never made it to Duluth. I think a road trip all the way from Florida is in order.

[@vibewithmike]

I think that is a great idea! You’ll see why I love it up here in Duluth!

[@BenjaminCintron-e8j]

Man, Mike , I give you big whoops! for handling that cold 🥶❄️ to bring us great, awesome photage of the great lake ship's. You deserve more subscribers cause your awesome buddy, keep warm & keep those wonderful ships coming, One horn blast for you 😁 my friend, blessings to you & your family, have a blast in 2025 👍👍👍🙏🥶❄️😜🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks, it was a really cold day but it was well worth it! What a really nice and positive comment you left. Ben, I really appreciate you man.

[@HansMartinØvre]

Hey Mike! I do a lot of birdphotography, so I like to see the birds you have as well. ;-)

[@vibewithmike]

Hans, I absolutely will continue to include the birds in this area. There’s many good ones. I’ll try to capture some hawks and different things and I think you’ll like. Are there any birds in particular in this region that you would like to see?

[@wetcanoedogs]

nice..thats the biggest crew wave back i've seen!

[@vibewithmike]

It’s always great to see the crew say hello

[@nancy96701]

Wow that’s quite a group of watchers for the weather. 🥶

[@vibewithmike]

It’s always fun watching all those people along the pier

[@cherieblizzard9585]

Thatz my favorite set of horns. Will there be an ice festival, & will you give us a guided tour? Please?

[@vibewithmike]

Not sure if there’s an ice festival I’ll have to look at that. I think that might be in Wisconsin.

[@carolewoolley7017]

Magical sparkles glinting in the weak sunlight. I know I am in a minority when I say the horn just doesn't do it for me. I much prefer the horn of the Clarke or even the Sykes. Just an old school girl. Glad yourekeeping warm. So sad season is almost over. Hope

[@vibewithmike]

You’re right, the Sykes is a beauty. I hear that horn is getting a little work done this winter. There’s nothing more awesome than watching any of these ships. I love the power of these horns.