⚓️Snow Departure: Largest Ship ‘Tregurtha’ Exits Duluth!

[@rcwbud52]

Mike, I have been laid-up for a couple months. I discovered your videos at the start of this. You have become a comfortable voice in my day, and I very much appreciate your work. It's fascinating, and very much makes my day.

[@vibewithmike]

Randy, let me first say, I hope you get better brother. Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I will keep recording the ships for you. It’s Boat Friends like you that enjoy these ship videos that give me a lot of energy. Prayers to you getting better my friend. All the best to you!👋👋👋👋👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LM79453]

Praying for your recovery.

[@samuelcollins1331]

@rcwbud: Hey! Mike’s Boat Friends are ALL hoping things get better for you soon. 🙏Sam in Towson, MD

[@ruthgoebel723]

Hope you feel better soon!!

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends! All of you are so kind. We want our friend to be able to get back up and move around.

[@JanineWilson-d9n]

You lucky duck!

[@vibewithmike]

Janine! Thank you so much for supporting the channel. It is so greatly appreciated. I have truly been waiting to have a ship video that incorporates ice and snow here in Duluth. It has been such a warm winter and it’s been grass and almost October light conditions all the way up until Christmas. Finally, in this video I was able to capture the ice in the snow and what the cold north in Minnesota should look like. Thanks again for supporting the channel. God bless.

[@wendyphillips5002]

The ice on the gentle swell in the channel is wonderful. I grew up near the Fox river in northeastern wisconsin seeing it freeze over by December and into January. The winters seem to be getting warmer year by year.

[@bettygilmore611]

I love that people show up to see the ships even in the rain, snow, and ice.

[@vibewithmike]

Some people show up at the last second, but they make it in time

[@CarnivoreCurin]

This is John, Ruth is my wife. Louisville is 52 degrees and raining. I spent one winter in Duluth; and that was enough for me.

[@vibewithmike]

John, great hearing from you, I know what you mean about the winters in Duluth. They can be pretty crazy. This has been the most abnormal Winter I’ve ever experienced. I was just talking to someone about it today. There’s grass on the ground right now and the snow is melting. It is so hard to believe it. it’s literally like living in Ohio or some other southern state that barely gets any cold. Serious, there is grass on the ground right now at the end of January.

[@chrishintz1077]

Those Minnesotans (?) must be a hardy bunch. ;). At first I thought this must be in glorious black and white video. ;). But noooo… all that snow. Brrr. I just got up to turn the heat on.

[@vibewithmike]

@chrishintz1077 you are right, I would defined the people in Minnesota as a hardy bunch. We are very used to the cold so we have those big thick winter jackets and gloves already to go at any time. I want you to check this out, this might be my favorite video of all time that I recorded a little over a month ago now. Take a look at the sea smoke out on Lake superior with the cold. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=TwwSxs_M7lwDKXno

[@Robin-g7q5d]

That ICE! I live at the top of the Inland Waterway, here in NJ & have most of my life. Very rarely have I seen ice in “the Canal”, it’s exciting when it happens. Snow was originally predicted for us from the NY TV stations but Philadelphia says, here at the “Shore” we will have rain. What an exciting video. I’d like to learn about the Indigenous People of the Duluth area, are there any Monuments or Statues to see? I so enjoy when you do a “Walkabout” and show us the City, Thanks and stay warm.⛄️💨

[@vibewithmike]

There are some monuments and statues around Duluth and I think I’m going to do a video showing those. That’s a great idea. I hope you’re doing wonderful on a Saturday. My boots held up in that snow today.

[@vibewithmike]

@RTiff more information about the beach our friend is talking about right here www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g46299-d1232157-Reviews-Belmar_Beach_and_Boardwalk-Belmar_New_Jersey.html

[@winstondietz]

Mike is the Bob Ross of long ship watching!

[@vibewithmike]

Bob, how are you my friend. I hope you are doing wonderful on a Saturday. This was one fun ship with some ice today.

[@EricMerriman-yg4qm]

Thanks Mike for braving the cold so we can enjoy these awesome ships together. It’s much appreciated. What a cool community!

[@vibewithmike]

Finally, the snow made it with a ship and ice too

[@mackymintle7806]

Instantly ❤the energy and the voice. Mark Borchardt sound alike!

[@KenHartman152]

Mike if you get a chance this winter give us a tour of where some of the ships dock for the winter. Excellent video!

[@OscarVaughn]

Great idea I know they lay up in a few different places it would be cool to see some of that I agree

[@OscarVaughn]

@@mattharper588 yea I've seen some in lay up before they have a few places they use for that. Pretty neat

[@vibewithmike]

Yeah, I will do that Ken. I will look for some ship layups.

[@vibewithmike]

@OscarVaughn take a look at this, I did get the American spirit and winter layup last year right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3nJpYZ9Zp5-etUsi=_6eeDybX8p-xVJMF

[@OscarVaughn]

@@vibewithmike that's awesome thanks

[@jdsalinger73]

I'm with ya on your "heart being in Duluth". There is something special about that city and I love the cold winter too. I'm from WI, but worked in the twin cities for 5 years and tried to visit Duluth at least every other month. Now I lilve in Kansas City, MO (35 and cloudy today), and watching these videos is bittersweet.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you for the comment. Now you have me thinking about Kansas City. I had a wonderful time there the last time I went. I actually went to a Royals game at Kaufman Stadium. It was fantastic. I also had some fantastic barbecue at Q 39. Regarding Duluth, I really believe it starts with the lift bridge. That’s the crown jewel, and the real differentiator. You don’t have Lake superior, the hillside, all almost buildings that went up in the late 1800s. There’s such an interesting old-school and new school vibe. I absolutely love it.

[@jdsalinger73]

@@vibewithmike Good choice on Q39. It's the best.

[@vibewithmike]

@jdsalinger73 I was really impressed with with their ribs and brisket. It was fantastic.

[@bettygilmore611]

SNOW 🎉 and a great ship!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so happy we were able to see the ship coming through the canal with the ice too

[@elizabethw4519]

The Queen of the Great Lakes!!!! Love her salute, you deserved it with all that snow and ice!! Sorry I missed the livestream, was in Raleigh for the day. One thought that I had for other fun videos would be a tour of "Grandma's" restaurant, maybe look at the menu and maybe "share a meal with you" ha!! Or, how about showing us what the road from the Aerial Bridge down to Superior entrance? Just wondering how residential it is. Anyway, thanks for this wonderful and chilly video!!!

[@vibewithmike]

The drive takes about 35 minutes from the area Lethbridge to the superior entry. So it’s kind of a long way going through highways, but that one drive to the superior entry that is in the middle of nowhere would be a good idea. I think I will do that. I hope you’re doing great my friend. Happy Saturday.

[@thejerseyj5479]

Impressive, and I agree, Duluth in January should be covered in that beautiful snow.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll take one year with no snow during January January. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV

[@davidluke2502]

This is Nancy and my Dave from Washington dc. Great job. Really 😊enjoy your coverage and commentary. We are UMD GRADS. YOU BRING BACK ALO😅T OF GOOD MEMORIES. KEEP UP THE WONDETUL WORK.

[@vibewithmike]

Nancy & Dave! An absolute pleasure hearing from you. The thing I tell people is a Duluth has changed, but it also has not changed if that makes sense. The old-school town moves towards a modern era, but they’re still old-school that never leaves. The historic buildings, the waterfront, etc. There’s nothing like the lift bridge, those ships going under, it makes the city so incredible. I’m glad that there are some good memories for both of you. Do you miss the 20 below zero January days? 😂❄️ I’m kidding, I hope you are doing well. All the best to both of you. Actually, I was in your neck of the woods earlier this year. Check out this video. kzbin.infoyzCZGHCs31Y?si=f1S5CuwhQhrahm3f

[@robertschmitz8036]

Best time ever watching this channel. I think we all clearly love shipping, particularly what I call non Cruise Line shipping. The history of the lakes is so powerful, plus here one can just enjoy. There is no nastiness or an agenda which is nice since I love relaxing this way. When you care for your 91 year old dad ,you get little down time so thank you .

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much Robert. I wish the best to your father. I’m glad with the downtime you took a few minutes to watch this video and even write a comment. All the best to you and your family friend.

[@lesphilaja5722]

In the 50's my parents had a Mom & Pop motel & gas station. We'd come to shop & get supplies in Duluth. The Bridge was the only way into Duluth. Seemed like every tume we came the Bridge was up and we'd have to wait. Good Memories!

[@vibewithmike]

Duluth has changed a lot over the years but it also has stayed the same same. That’s what makes it so awesome around here.

[@vibewithmike]

@RTiff what is the name of the bridge? I’d like to supply a link for people to look at.

[@wendyphillips5002]

Great winter video. That is the winter I remember after new years. Snow, ice and well below freezing temps are normal for early January of most every year. We are planning a trip to southeastern New Mexico to see the desert in winter. The southwest desert is wonderful in winter. It may hit freezing or below in winter. There may even be snow. But, it melts very fast with days only in the 60s, 50s, and 40s. So many snow birds leave the north to come to the southwest for the winter of sun and warmer snow and ice free living. The only treacherous areas are the great divide on or near Interstate 10. It can close with heavy snows in the winter. If closed, it will be plowed and cleared very fast. It is amazing the huge number to trucks on the I-10 all year around. Ships move cargo on the great lakes. But, diesel trucks move heavy cargo inside and across the USA. If you have never seen it the Interstate 8 east of San Diego is spectacular through the Cuyamaca mountains. It is only about 80 or so miles east of San Diego and the I-8 is a wonderful road from Tucson to San Diego.

[@vibewithmike]

Wendy, I think me and the boat friends need to start saving all of your comments and make a book out of it overtime. They’re so great.

[@TCW838]

Welcome to New Mexico, Wendy. Nice to have you back in my home state. You ever make your way to White Sands?

[@vibewithmike]

Boat friends take a look at this right here. I never heard of this place. Look at this beautiful place in New Mexico. White Sands. www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm

[@denisecape8009]

Cool Mike. Thanks for taking us along.

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Mike, I live in SoCal, but like you, my heart is there in Duluth. I am recovering from a total knee replacement, and your videos are a big help in keeping my spirits up. I'd love to see a video of the city of Duluth during the off season. City lights in the snow at night are wonderful, too. Best wishes! Beautiful ship video!

[@vibewithmike]

But then, again, being in Southern California, I try to get out there in the winter every single year. There’s nothing like touching down at LAX knowing that it’s going to be 70° when I get there. In February.

[@pennyportolese6064]

I had a replacement 3 years ago. I am 80 now and the first year was hard but now I walk better with NO PAIN AT ALL!! It will get better

[@vibewithmike]

Penny, thank you so much. I’m glad you are doing better. All the best to you my friend God bless.

[@ksw8415]

I am also recovering from TKRs. Right knee was 8/2 & left 11/1. So I have been watching Mike’s videos through the whole ordeal. I’m also in the midwest and this weather has been tough on both knees today. Hang in there!

[@vibewithmike]

@ksw8415 prayers going to your recovery my friend. Hang in there. Take one day at a time. Don’t rush it. That’s the most important thing. Let everything heal and progress in the best way possible. I will make sure to keep putting out more of these videos. You just sit back and relax and I’ll keep these ships on video for you. Get well friend, God bless.

[@bighouse1695]

Fantastic video Mike. Doesn’t get better than the PRT going through an icy canal with a light snow falling. Thanks for sharing and being out in the elements for us.

[@vibewithmike]

There’s nothing like seeing a comment from you where I can take a look at a Bugatti

[@bobpurs]

Missed the Live Mike but enjoyed watching the videos. Never miss a chance to watch the PRT. 👍✊

[@vibewithmike]

Bob, we both know the PRT is the best ship out there. It’s the biggest and best.

[@SusanRobbins]

Mike is like a kid, excited about snow & boats😅

[@vibewithmike]

These ships do get me excited

[@lookimfancy]

Little Johnstown, PA big storm here! Saw on google Ypur pedestrian bridge is now closed due to weather. Stay warm !!

[@vibewithmike]

Here’s a new story for people to check out www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/pedestrian-walkway-of-aerial-lift-bridge-closed-indefinitely/

[@DblIre]

North of you in Jimmy Stewart's home town.

[@vibewithmike]

@DblIre 👍⛴️

[@StephenStollmeyer]

Good to see snow on the ground. Just a dusting here in Fort Wayne. Loving the videos.

[@vibewithmike]

I was not expecting all that ice going through the canal with the ship. That was cool.

[@johnsweet8508]

Hello Mike and Boat Friends! What a great winter scene, a nice turnout, and the good old PRT to boot.😊 P.S. For a winter show, give us a quick tour of Grandma's!

[@vibewithmike]

Did you ever see this video of me walking into grandmas? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3UoWOjbdeHircsi=cUC1Y1nAVp7c2lRT

[@johnsweet8508]

​@vibewithmike Thanks! No, I missed that one so thanks for the link. Was checking out some Duluth points of interest and came across Grandma's. Looks like a great "joint." 😊

[@vibewithmike]

They have really good food in there John. The onion rings are great.

[@suzyj.3389]

Mmmm had a great and fun dinner there .

[@texasboxkar]

Thanks Mike!! Love watching you from here in Benson, AZ!

[@vibewithmike]

I would love some sunshine from Arizona today, my friend! Thank you so much for supporting the channel. You have my back and I have yours. All the best, my friend. Seriously, I appreciate you.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@davidelmore2546]

Mike Happy 2024! Keep the water videos coming during the off season and let it snow let it snow! Thanks Sir, Florida David

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks David, I’m going to need some of your warm weather in about a week or two

[@teresamiller8861]

Would love to see the town and areas. I'm a new boat lover, and have thoroughly enjoyed watching the boats come through. Here in Oklahoma, we get excited over flurries, the kind of snow that looks like a sprinkle of salt on the roofs.

[@vibewithmike]

We’ve had the craziest winter. Has it been pretty warm for you as well?

[@suzyj.3389]

That's great . Living in Minnesota and being able to take a beautiful drive up there is so relaxing . The Mystic feeling You get is awesome, history .. the land .. cafes .. so many boats neat, everywhere. These huge ships are incredible close up. On the walk. By liftbridge.. I Sat in a chair drinking a cup of coffee a few months back . On the boardwalk.. Watched the Sunrise over this Mighty Freshwater.. biggest in World by the way!! Lighthouse in close view and a massive ship on its way in finally arriving. All with that gorgeous sunrise...Aww .. what a beautiful day!! Such a natural High!! Life can bring beautiful moments..enjoy them.❤❤❤❤❤

[@dukesantos5674]

Outstanding work Mike. One day I hope to see these ships in person.Untill then we are grateful for all that you do for us. Woke up to 2 inches of snow in St Louis however we can’t compete with you guys when it comes to snow.

[@vibewithmike]

Duke, my friend, it’s always a pleasure being able to write a common back to you. It puts a smile on my face when you send a comment. Thank you so much. This was such a fun ship to record.

[@lorie2884]

It's always cool to see the big ships 🚢 come and go. I have fond memories of being in Bayfront Park at the Bayfront Blues Fest watching a ship go by as the bands are jamming & the sun shines down. Really good times. Thanks Mike for what you do. LOVE when the ships blow their horns. ❤

[@vibewithmike]

@lorie2884 that blues fest is very cool, a lot of people have their boats right along the shore, listening to the music. What a wonderful festival. That’s the best time of year in Duluth, the summer with all those different events going on. It’s my pleasure getting down there to record these ships for you. I hope you’re having a fantastic Sunday friend.

[@firewalkerp]

Would be awesome to see some of the sights around Duluth.

[@vibewithmike]

I will do some more walking around checking things out, did you see some of my other videos walking around town yet?

[@suzyj.3389]

It is so magical.. has its own Mystical Magic. History, the Auora.. The ships ate so awesome, cafes , shops walking or just sitting by the bays. Museums , The land, history drive , thru Northern Minnesota to have to see its beauty. Drive up the bay to Canada . Watch a Sunrise over this biggest Mysterious freshwater lake in the World is gorgeous and a ship come in ..also, with a lighthouse in close view too. Ok I need to stop . Hope You can go at sometime. I've met people who live right near in City that go here all the time . Such nice people. I think they just will never stop .

[@bethparsons]

I missed the Live...but WOW! That was awesome to see! Thank you so much for sharing and all that you do! Wow!

[@vibewithmike]

It was so cool to see that ship with the ice

[@andreasgroeller1083]

Thank you for this very great Livestream Mike. Beautiful Duluth with Snow and the Queen of Great Lakes.❤👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

My brother in Austria! Thank you so much for watching the live today. I finally was able to get those big ice chunks going through the ship canal is the big ship PRT went through.🇦🇹🇦🇹🇦🇹🇦🇹🇦🇹🇦🇹🇦🇹

[@andreasgroeller1083]

@@vibewithmike Hi Mike. This Ice Chunks are looking very cool. Great to see Snow in Duluth. PRT looks so beautiful in this Icy Water. 👍👍😍😍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.Im looking forward, because I see you this Morning with beautiful Mark W Barker. 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@suzyj.3389]

Ditto Thank You. Love Duluth . Such a beautiful interesting place. We live in MN . Just one of many interesting gorgeous places to be in Minnesota. This place is got its own Mystic magic. Really A neat city ..Like in a magical movie. These ships are very interesting . Awesome to see.. So much history..❤ What a special place

[@suzyj.3389]

Thanks for sharing with us so much .. Your videos are interesting and brings us there when we can't be there..

[@rolandgraff414]

Love Duluth! Lots of history and fun people 🇺🇸 We appreciate you Captain Mike✌️Your channel is awesome my friend 🚢

[@vibewithmike]

The channel gets even better when you are part of it. Thanks a lot my friend. All the best to you and I hope you’re doing great.

[@Freddie-pe9nz]

Hello Mike it's Fred in upstate NY, I'm late for the live. But I hit the 👍's up for you and going to enjoy the video thanks again for the coverage. God bless you.

[@vibewithmike]

Fred, appreciate you watching the ship video Brother. I hope your Saturday is going fantastic. God bless you and your family as well.

[@Freddie-pe9nz]

What a massive ship and seeing the guy on the bridge checking these out. You said something about there could cause a issue with KZbinrs taking video of the bridge master house I believe that's the name and if it's the city's which everyone pays taxes for a public service your more than welcome to go film it but not in restricted areas marked. But people see a camera it can go good or bad so know the laws for it. But I'm sure your allowed, I want to stress this too. I'm not wanting to start a argument on the issue because I enjoy a calm channel that Mike works so hard for us. That would be something that Mike would have to look into if he wanted and I believe he would rather keep it the way it is. God bless you Mike and everyone else.

[@vibewithmike]

@Freddie-pe9nz I know I can walk on the bridge in a public area for sure but where that bridge operators houses, that’s restricted. They make sure people are off the bridge before before it goes up. It would be cool to check it out someday though.

[@Freddie-pe9nz]

@@vibewithmike I understand that about not being allowed on the bridge while is in motion. But once it's down you should be allowed to step inside and film because your taxes pay for it. I know that it's not privately owned because you can't cut off a maintenance roadway that you pay to have plowed painted etc. Just a thought that might help answer some questions why you haven't given it a try since you have a lot of viewers asking for the footage of the bridge and how it operates. It's in all good will from my end, like I said I don't want to get our boat family arguing about. It's not worth the drama that it could cause you know. Sometimes it's better to just leave it alone. But you live their might be worth going to check without a camera first and see what the public areas are. If you can see it you can film it in public.

[@vibewithmike]

@Freddie-pe9nz 👋⛴️

[@meh1943]

I look forward to your videos so much……..the ships, the sounds, the wonderful gentle commentary…..it is balm to my heart…..

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I promise I will keep bringing you these friendship, videos, and another thing that will be fun as when there’s big snowstorm here in Duluth I’m gonna go live and show them to you.

[@chuckg6039]

These are exactly the reasons why I tune in to Mike's channel.

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 Chuck, I got to be looking for the American Century. We got to see if Chuck’s bike is still there at the very end.

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike I have a feeling that bike is still there!

[@donaldcook]

Mike , what is the date and what year is this. ? Thanks

[@scottburk4083]

Well you finally got your snow and some ice. It just started snowing here in PA in the past half an hour. Have a great weekend,enjoy the white stuff and God Bless!!!❤😊

[@vibewithmike]

Lumpy, what’s up dude, I finally got that snow and ship video brother

[@edkalix7619]

Nice watching the ice on the water,love the live streams no matter were you do them.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m a big fan of those ships going through ice brother

[@karlschwab6437]

Boat Friends Snowman? Hmmm? Would the BF Snowman be waving to a Lake Freighter passing through the canal? Or, maybe, riding on a Lake Freighter made out of snow? I can't wait to see your creative work! Here in Detroit, no snow this season so far. Duluth in the snow, looks great too. Loving it all. Take care, Karl in Detroit

[@vibewithmike]

Now that’s a great idea Karl, let’s get the boat friend snowman waving at the ship! I can see it now!☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋👋👋

[@oldcrow6990]

Hi Mike! I really like your channel. I don't live there anymore, so it's nice to have a longer video to pick up the vibe! Appreciate your coverage.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, it finally snowed in Duluth. Can you believe that. It’s been a crazy winter, thanks for watching the ship videos, my friend.

[@suzyj.3389]

Ya the vibe is cool .. I so agree ..we all say thank Mike!!

[@RhondaRobinson-jw8po]

Happy New Year Mike… it’s the 1st Saturday of 2024… it is 45 degrees and rainy here in Sparta Tennessee … I text my Duluth friend this morning and told her that it finally looks like winter in the Duluth harbor. The video of the ship going thru the icy canal was great. Thank you for putting your warm snow gear on and sharing the video. You RoCK…

[@vibewithmike]

Happy new year to you as well friend. I’m so happy that I was able to get the biggest ship on the Great Lakes going through some ice today in this video.

[@skipbasil2937]

Duluth looking like it should in January. PRT is always a treat to view it's impressive size in the canal. Nicely presented Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

I was finally able to get some ice in that ship canal in a video. It was really cool.

[@critterscute3642]

Really enjoyed this video. Can you be a Beast and a Queen at the same time? Yes, if you’re the PRT! Winter has definitely arrived ⛄️. About 3” of the white stuff 45 minutes south of Chicago too. Pretty cool seeing the bridge operator out and clearing snow. Thanks for all you do, Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

So the Chicago area received Snow as well? Wynter is finally knocking on the door for all of us in the Midwest.

[@vibewithmike]

@RTiff 👍⛴️

[@pellepop100]

This guy, Mike, is a really likeable person. Refreshing exception to the usual toxic, angry youtubers. And also nice to get an insight in another person’s special intrerest. It gives life to the old adage, ”If you are interested, you are interesting”. Kudos, Mike. Keep up this work!

[@vibewithmike]

What an unbelievably nice comment to read. Thank you so much my friend. That is so nice of you. I really enjoy recording the ships. I’m no expert, but I just have a lot of fun talking about these big machines moving on the water. And you’re right, this channel is specifically focused on stress-free positive content. It’s a place you can go where they’ll never be an issue. Only ships and having some fun with the community of good people. Thanks again for the great comment. And for taking time to write it. All the best to you.

[@brenthendley5871]

Thank You Mike First time watching what a awesome site

[@mikedickerson521]

I started watching this channel a couple of months ago. I really do enjoy it.

[@vibewithmike]

@mikedickerson521 I’m really glad that you were enjoying it Mike. I’ll keep bringing you some good ship action Brother.

[@SallyBedow]

Love the ice floes! Got my Vikings shirt on today. Wearing my purple suit to church tomorrow. I drive the Cowboys fans crazy.

[@vibewithmike]

Let’s go Vikings!!!!!!

[@Geraldasopko]

Thanks Mike It's great to see some of the ships I built at AmShip in Lorain Ohio. I now live in WV.

[@vibewithmike]

Much respect you for building ships brother. It’s hard work, but look at the beauty that you have created.

[@johncoffey4532]

Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Johan! OMG! You are so kind. Thank you so much for supporting this channel. It really means a lot. I finally was able to record the Snow video for you. I’ve been waiting for a while to get a ship in the snow. Finally, we were able to get it today. Thank you so much. All the best to you and your family.❄️⛴️👍

[@DressyBessie]

Hey Mike! It looks like winter has finally arrived in Duluth! That was awesome! How fun that you met a boat friend early this morning! Is the Irvin ship museum open through the winter? You probably have to stay close to the big lake and the boats for boat friends. It is fun to walk along Park Point and see the ice along the beach while looking out at the lake. But you could head up the shore maybe and get a different perspective of the lake and other boating spots. Maybe even the other side of the lake and show the boating town of Bayfield? It would be fun to see the lake and harbor from Spirit Mountain as well. Have you tried using a drone camera yet? That would be a lot of fun! Or take us on a hot air balloon ride! Does the hot air balloon company still operate there? If it isn't too cold!

[@vibewithmike]

Lori, you bring up a great question. I wonder if that museum ship is open during the winter? Maybe it’s too cold in there because they don’t have heat for the guests. I’m guessing it’s just the summer. However, it was so fantastic to finally see a ship in the snow. I’m not too much of a drone person. I just like watching them on KZbin.

[@DressyBessie]

@@vibewithmike I think the technology is a lot better with the drones now. You might want to do some research! I was never too interested in operating one either, but I think they are pretty user friendly now.

[@vibewithmike]

@LoriLeaPouttu I think I’m going to keep a camera on the ground. There’s people that are better pilots than I am

[@DressyBessie]

@@vibewithmike :)

[@vibewithmike]

@LoriLeaPouttu I’m going to keep my eye on a ship tomorrow for a live stream

[@shanelbw]

Greetings from Wilmington DE, where the PRL is registered ❤. Enjoy your day everyone.

[@vibewithmike]

Shanel! What a wonderful comment. How fun to hear from someone in Wilmington, Delaware. I’ve seen that name on the PRT for years. I hope you’re doing well, my friend. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV

[@jimjohnston7688]

That is just an awesome sight. Thanks for the terrific show.

[@vibewithmike]

Jim, thanks for watching Brother. All the best to you. There’s still as ice flowing through the Duluth ship Canal right now.

[@rodkennedy6503]

Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Rod, thank you so much for the donation. Man, that was so awesome of you. I’m definitely gonna go get some hot chocolates. I promise I’ll keep pumping out more of these ship videos and hopefully with more snow too. Have a delightful Saturday.

[@jackiebrown8005]

Live in Spokane Washington- born and raised in Duluth! Thanks for sharing your videos of the ships 🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Jackie, an absolute pleasure hearing from you today. I’m glad you enjoyed this video. There’s gonna be many more of these fun ship videos with some cool weather. God bless.

[@GhostDrummer]

17:55 Yeah, done right, people watching can be fun. Great video…thanks for sharing.

[@ruthgoebel723]

This video was a lot of fun. It's nice to see the real Duluth with snow and ice. Enjoyed this very much! Thabks and go get something warm to drink!

[@vibewithmike]

I love how many people come out to watch this shit blasted horn and go through the ice and snow

[@mikeherren5604]

Just found you it’s wonderful and watching history, mystery man, airtime, disasters, big boats and that’s how I found you so happy we love been there several times and watch the big ships. Keep up the

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much, Mike. It’s a absolute pleasure hearing from you and meeting you. I’m so glad that you’ll be coming along on the ride to watch the ships. If there’s one ship video that I made that I want you to watch. I want you to watch this one last winter, I want you to look at the sky and all of the seas smoke kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=XulAP8kIrvrHq_yw

[@dirkus3722]

I've seen PRT a few times. I spend a month or so every year camping on Lake Superior in the UP of Michigan, and it's always a good year when I can catch a glimpse of her, but it's always through binoculars. Nice to see her up close for once! Thanks for the video.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, thank you for taking time to write this comment. You just mentioned a bucket list place that I really want to visit, the UP, it’s so beautiful there. I’ve seen so many photos. I really want to enjoy that area in person. Have a fantastic Monday night.

[@GeoffT-u4s]

Hello Mike, snow looks fantastic, how are you going, stay warm . Snow boat man is great ,well done . Temp here is approx 21c and pouring rain . Some parts of Victoria have rec about 100mm in 45 to 60 minutes , that's wet. Stay warm and safe

[@vibewithmike]

What a beautiful place you live. I really have to get there at some point. The Snow finally made it to Duluth. It’s been a very odd winter for us here in Minnesota, USA.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Paul, thank you so much for the donation, my friend. I hope everything is wonderful there in UK. 🇬🇧 Hands-down the best documentaries I’ve ever watched about Duluth are these two, Lost Duluth 1 & Lost Duluth 2. If you want to learn about the ship canal start at exactly 19:33 in Lost Duluth 1. I have linked these videos below for you. These documentaries tell the whole story of Duluth’s beginning and shipping industry, it’s absolutely fascinating with the photos and videos. Lost Duluth 1: www.tpt.org/lost-duluth-i/video/lost-duluth-i-38108/ (www.tpt.org/lost-duluth-i/video/lost-duluth-i-38108/) Lost Duluth 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3Xo6aPi7yYsLs (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3Xo6aPi7yYsLs)

[@Geraldasopko]

Well Mike to tell the truth it was one of my most liked jobs I ever had. Most of the them during the summer months you worked in the inter bottoms and sweat than during the winter you worked on the bow and decks and froze. But the thing I like best is I can say I helped build 5 of the 1000ft that are on the lakes . Thank you for doing what you do.

[@vibewithmike]

Just think, it was your hands that helped built the ships that we all love. What pride you must have in that. Have tons of respect for you man. I really do. It’s so awesome to think about it.

[@ronaldpiper4812]

Forget the cold. Ottertail County. River and lake the same. So special memories

[@ellanwiehman1851]

Beautiful video, amazing ship! Love the snow! 😍

[@vibewithmike]

Ellan! The snow and cold finally arrived in Duluth overnight. There might be a little more Snow this afternoon. I hope you’re having a wonderful Saturday. It’s always a delight hearing from you. I hope to catch a couple more more ships before the end of the shipping season

[@ciaraashlee8628]

Can’t wait to move here this summer. Duluth is beautiful and so are the ships. Loved the video! Would always love to see more videos of places and nature around Duluth!

[@vibewithmike]

That’ll be great when you move to Duluth. I’m not sure the winter will be as warm. This was an anomaly but who knows what happens moving forward. I hope your Saturday is going great. Did you see my playlist? I do have some walking around Duluth type of videos, check this one out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6jUd3iuppV1idksi=UuesDtS_cTYKajEg

[@chuckg6039]

I'd love to see you give us a walking tour of the Interstate Bridge and Pier located on the end of Rice's Point. I'd like to see the Blatnik Bridge up close there, and well as a nice view of several elevators in Superior. It would also allow us to get a better perspective of how ships make the turn to SMET. And finally, I'd like to see the construction used by the railroad to cross West Gate Basin until 1961 which we'd see as you walked along the old abandoned trestle.

[@RandolphHinz-se5cw]

I am watching this video on KZbin from Texas. I once lived in Southeast Texas on the coast and I lived in the city of Port Arthur Texas and I saw many many ships when I was there

[@vibewithmike]

Well, thank you for stopping by and I hope everything is going great in Texas! I’ve had some great barbecue in that state. Some of the nicest people. I really love it in Texas. Did you see this video from today? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWi8qYCwbqp4f5osi=outZPAGf-llTiRJU

[@wendyphillips5002]

The video of the swell in the channel is wonderful with the texture of the ice on top of the moving water up and down.

[@vibewithmike]

I tried to focus on the ice as a big ship was going through and you could see those big ice sheets moving all around. As the temperatures get colder, we are going to see more ice in that ship canal. It’ll look really cool in future videos.

[@ctaylor2311]

winter wonderfull i liked ur little s nowman on ur other video to cute❤ u sound tickled to finally have snow lol . Thank you for sharing another great boat video 🎉

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike I Enjoyed It Love That PRT The Queen Of The Lake It Never Gets Old This Year The Queen Anne The Cunard Liner Is Going On its Maiden Voyage Mike Have A Great Saturday Night Going To Brunch After Church Tomorrow Can Not Wait😊

[@vibewithmike]

I always enjoy recording this big ship

[@KittyB-y3r]

John, 35 degrees in Columbus Ohio. Great job Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll take that weather in Columbus

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Mike, what a great sight as the Tregurtha heads out onto the lake..

[@vibewithmike]

Philip, this ship was a true beast today. Going right through all of that ice and snow.

[@willgaukler8979]

... it is exciting to hear your excitement in these ship passings as well...

[@vibewithmike]

Maybe I get a little too excited. 😂These ships bring out the kid and me. I really love them.

[@ianhenson724]

A brilliant video, super tanker , thanks Pal.

[@vibewithmike]

Ian, what a nice thing for you to say and take time out of your day to say it. I have a lot of fun recording these videos. The ships are so interesting to me. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@Thorton5044]

Thanks! Gail Hanchar Ottawa Canada

[@vibewithmike]

Gail, thank you so much, my friend! You are so wonderful to support this channel. Believe me, I will keep bringing these ships to you and all of these crazy weather conditions in Duluth. Take care and the capital city of Ottawa. A beautiful city at that. Thank you so much and enjoy your Saturday night my friend.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@chuckg6039]

Hi there Gail. I'd love to visit your city someday. Great hearing from you!

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 that’s definitely a bucket of city for me. Chuck, Ottawa is absolutely beautiful. Take a look at Parliament Hill right here. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_Hill

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Excellent Mike what a amazing video 🇬🇧

[@vibewithmike]

I really like that you were checking out a lot of different videos. There’s always some fun conditions here in Duluth and check out with the ships. I got some fun surprises in store over the next month. I know you will like it.

[@timevans9470]

Another live stream I missed, but a great video nonetheless. Thanks. 1000 watching live, that's great. Before you know it you'll be competing with those cops down in St Paul for live stream viewers. I noticed the crowd throwing snowballs at the Mesabi Miner when she came in. The crowd was getting a kick out of it. Gave me a chuckle. Not sure if you were able to catch the MM coming in. Currently light snow and 33 degrees in Chicago at 14:54 hours.

[@vibewithmike]

I like watching those guys. Live on patrol. Bob and Pat.

[@1amybean]

I love visiting Canal Park…and I’m really enjoying this (my first of your) interesting video! Thank you!

[@donorcutt3605]

Missed the live but we just caught up…love the PRT…so lucky we’ve seen it in the Soo..passing by off Whitefish Point and arriving and departing when we were in Duluth this September…absolutely awesome, so glad to see it today. Looking forward to a blast of snow here in Massachusetts but we are looking more at ocean effect slush and slop 👎! Hopefully we catch you folks live soon

[@donorcutt3605]

Loved the view of the ships coming in and out from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ! Such a unique memorial and love the idea that the light from the window of that shelter will guide the soldiers and sailors home…maybe a good Memorial Day post idea! Ok 👍 Duluth for such a great memorial

[@vibewithmike]

The PRT is an absolute stunning ship. It’s my favorite. It’s the biggest out there.

[@stephenknight-m4y]

Watching the PRT in the snow - great!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, I really hope the PRT is here in Duluth when you come from the UK. It’s going to be awesome. He will not believe it as it goes by.

[@mr.lynnrosaasen8218]

Watching from 1800 miles from you in east central 'land-locked ' Alberta, Canada! Enjoy your videos

[@vibewithmike]

My friend in Canada, the beauty of KZbin is allows us to bridge that gap of 1800 miles between Duluth and Canada. You were right there in the canal with me. I have to get up to Canada to record those ships soon

[@Thorton5044]

I watched the Canal Cam and saw you put up the blue light. I waved back. Gail in Ottawa 😊

[@vibewithmike]

You are so right, I put that blue boat friends Beacon up!🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵 ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@KellyfromTC]

Hey Mike, thanks again for another great video. We got just a dusting of snow in the Twin Cities overnight. Stay safe and warm! Kelly

[@vibewithmike]

I saw the Twin Cities got some snow as well Kelly. Winter is here.

[@dianalosier9181]

Great coverage. I am hooked on watching your videos. Thank you!!

[@vibewithmike]

Diana, this really makes my night hearing this. There’s nothing cooler than someone finding my channel and enjoying the ships. I tried to make them in a way where I just comment on what I’m seeing, think of it as kind of like a play-by-play announcer or a live reporter, calling it as they see it. I feel very blessed to be in a location to see these ships. I want to share the joy I get from them with everybody else, including you. What’s even cooler, you took extra time out of your day not only to watch the video but the drop a positive comment like this. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for being part of the Boat friends.👋⛴️👍

[@vibewithmike]

Did you get to see the new story about the boat friends? If not, here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmLJiJefqtitp6csi=zTiJV1G7lSoL4Hhy

[@charlotteburns7143]

I love boats. My ex used to be an electrical engineer on the ships for the Woods Hole Oceanographic. I was fascinated with boats. I grew up sailing the waters off the South Shore of MA and Cape Cod. But we're inland now. Now people love the trains. We have a bunch of train fanatics out here in Palmer, MA (the town of 7 RR's.)

[@althomes8517]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@vibewithmike]

Al, thank you so much, my friend. I hope you’re having a great Saturday night. Please check out this ship video from yesterday. This is the ship that’s been on the news. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnjPhp6Vl8mmbJIsi=IoiLjqvH61JopMhr

[@clifffoltz651]

So So Awesome, love watching these excellent videos that you post. I don't always catch them all but love seeing the ones I do ! Thanks again !😊😊😊😊

[@vibewithmike]

Cliff, did you see this video from last year? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3nJpYZ9Zp5-etUsi=aif34cjL878zE0s7

[@clifffoltz651]

I think maybe I did !

[@katelynn33040]

I love this snowy ship video! Thanks for showing all of us the beauty of the ships and Duluth through your lens. ❤

[@mzbehavinlaurie]

I love how you call it the largest ship! ❤

[@vibewithmike]

It definitely is the largest on the Great Lakes

[@randymapson8654]

Nice video of this big ship!!! Great job Mike!!! We had about 2 inches of snow down here in brainerd today finally!! Have a good night Mike!!

[@honeysmomma01]

I visit once a year Duluth is my happy place. Really enjoy the videos

[@chuckg6039]

I've been there twice now. I was very happy both times!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you very much. Duluth is my happy place as well.

[@jspo3446]

All I can say is AWESOME. PRT and you Mike. Thank you. So truly awesome

[@vibewithmike]

You got a friend, there’s nothing like seeing the PRT going through ice

[@fredgibeault7777]

Pretty Cool video I often went to see the boats passing through the Saint Lambert locks on the south shore of Montreal 😉

[@vibewithmike]

Fred, I really have to get up to Montreal! So many videos I’ve watched of that awesome city. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV

[@machyrudinaceus]

Hi Mike, am n northeast TX (48 & overcast but s/b sunny soon). I spent 5 yrs in Twin Cities, w/lots of trips to Duluth. So fun to see this, today. Am fighting Covid and so it feels warm (I know, crazy) to see a fave part of Duluth today. Thank you! -Kate

[@vibewithmike]

My friend, I hope you get over Covid. Hang in there. One thing that helped me, drink, Pedialyte, I know it sounds like something for a child, but it really does help you with electrolytes better than some of these sports drinks. Give it a shot. It really helped me.

[@chuckg6039]

Hope you get better soon Kate. Hope you continue to stop back and comment.

[@machyrudinaceus]

@@vibewithmike Thank you for your kind words. That ship is amazing. I learned to sail n the Twin Cities -dinghies & then on to larger yachts. You guys (Minnesotans) r so fun because winter is a sport instead of a season. Glad to have stumbled upon ur channel. Wishing u the best from Texas!

[@vibewithmike]

I am glad that you found the channel as well. It’s a pleasure meeting you. Where did you sail down in the Twin Cities. I have a few friends that sell out of the Wayzata yacht club. I helped them a few times on their sailboat. I thought I was going to go on a a fun lake Cruise on Minnetonka, but that’s a lot of work helping on a sailboat

[@mattheworsini4265]

What an awesome video Mike thank you for doing this livestream

[@mrlaw711]

Awesome! Thank you so we can keep warm from Arizona.

[@mariowolf9884]

Now thats finally Duluth in winter with the PRT as encore

[@vibewithmike]

We’ve been waiting and waiting and overnight it snowed. The PRT gave us the first ice and ship video.

[@byronharano2391]

Huge ship. The park has a public address system to provide information about passing ships? Wonderful video. Thank you

[@vibewithmike]

Byron, great ear, my friend. Absolutely that’s what you were hearing. They have a public address system or the people inside of the museum provide some facts about each vessel as they were arriving or departing. I hope you’re doing great. Thanks so much for the comment. All the best to you and yours.

[@ThomasPete]

Missed the live earlier today, but catching it now in the evening Mike. As always great video!

[@scottlewis8681]

Well Mike winter is arriving here in Easton. At 4pm it is snowing, windy 25mph and 28 degrees. Welcome to Duluth, sorry I mean Easton. What a beast that PRT is. As for videos any tours of the area would be awesome because heaven knows if I would ever get a chance to see your beautiful area. Thanks for everything from me and the boat Friends. Peace!!

[@vibewithmike]

There was something about this video with the ice and the beast PRT coming through and hitting that hard horn. I was so excited I didn’t even take a decibel reading. This was awesome.

[@67wildwolf]

sorry I missed this live Mike. I seem to remember watching a KZbin vid of the bridge operation center. Think it was a local TV or Radio show. So you might ask Mike never hurts.

[@vibewithmike]

No worries, friend, the wonderful thing about KZbin is we can always go and watch the videos whenever we want. I hope you’re having a great Saturday. This was such a fun video to record with the ice and the ship.

[@teresak1177]

HI Mike! Glad to see you are doing well. Thanks for another great video! Really love to see the snow. I am in Indiana and we just had a few inches ourselves!