| Travels of Dursmirg |
Dear reader; This is a true story told in the first person of an adventure that began as an idea and
unfolded into a rich and fulfilling dream come true. Beginning with desires and aspirations this story
conveys a thought of a remote possibility molded into reality.
unfolded into a rich and fulfilling dream come true. Beginning with desires and aspirations this story
conveys a thought of a remote possibility molded into reality.
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The first 3 volumes are now available through Amazon.com or click on the book links above.
All of the books are also available in the NOOK edition from Barnes and Nobles - click here.
A brief description of each book is below:
Travels of Dursmirg by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
Volume 1
This true adventure story is told in the first person. It began as an idea and unfolded into a rich and fulfilling dream
come true.
A lifelong obsession of escape materialized in 1972 with the building and launching of the dreamboat Dursmirg when the
five year bailout plan was consummated.
John and Jane went over the horizon and out to sea on a voyage of escape.
Departing Duluth-Superior on the western terminus of the St. Lawrence, they crossed the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal
and Hudson River to New York City. Then they headed south to Florida, stopping at Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay and
Savannah along the way to the Oldest City of St. Augustine. In an active winter of exploration; Jacksonville, Marineland,
Daytona, Disney, Miami, Key West, Tampa and Tarpon Springs were a few of their diversionary side trips.
This love story began with desires and aspirations and was molded into reality.
Highly recommended for all those free spirited dreamers out there that have the drive and desire to live life to the fullest.
This is one of four volumes in a series.
Travels of Dursmirg, Volume 2 by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
Summers at Daufuskie
Beyond their wildest expectations a new life of independence laced with exciting discovery and good fortune opened a
wealthy world there to be savored by those who take the time to enjoy it to its fullest.
John and Jane spent their first season living aboard Dursmirg in the Old City of St. Augustine and found more
fascinating attractions, new friends, southern cooking and exciting diversions than they could be packed in. They were
enticed to return again and again.
Springtime arrived and the Sea Islands beckoned. Fernandina Beach, Brunswick, Savannah and Charleston were
visited. Living at anchor opened a new realm and they learned to live out of the sea. Exploration took them to places
Cumberland Island, Daufuskie Island and more.
Discover the best southern cooking from the Sea Islands, humorous encounters, tricks of harvesting seafood and living
with nature that were all part of a dream come true.
This book is recommended reading for determined adventurers yearning to find a place in this world to live free. This is
the second of four volumes in a series.
Down in the Florida Keys, Volume 3 by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
Travels of Dursmirg, Swinging in a Summer Breeze
“I am going where the wind blows, when the spirit moves me and the price is right.”
These were the driving forces, the goals and aspirations that would be fulfilled beyond their wildest expectations. Quality
of life and standard of living were to be far above anything imaginable. Yes, they did it!
Using the Oldest City of St. Augustine as a home base, winter sojourns south always included the Indian River where
lifelong friendships were cemented, bountiful seafood harvested and anchorages a slice of paradise.
Miami and Biscayne Bay was a cruising boaters dream come true. Anchorages abounded at Dinner Key, Biscayne Key
plus Sand, Elliot and Rhodes Keys in the Biscayne National Park. Venturing south the Hawk Channel took you to
Marathon, Boot Key, No Name Harbor, Key West, the Marquesas and Dry Tortugas. These places were part of the best
cruising, fishing, and exploring to be found anywhere.
Dodging the bullet that wounded the nation and slipping off into a utopian paradise while the world was in turmoil and
upheaval, they migrated together with like-minded sailors into a new dimension.
More than a life story this was a love story where husband and wife were also the best of friends and pals. This is the
third of four volumes in a series.
Travels of Dursmirg, Volume 4 by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
The Rogues of St. Augustine and other Social Misfits
In an interesting and humorous historically chronicled narrative meet the characters that made St. Augustine what it is
beginning with the founders.
St. Augustine can match just about anywhere in America for colorful history, interesting people, fine southern cooking
and an easy going climate.
This is a cynically satirical but factual account of the Old City during some of its most provocative years.
Entertaining, informative and enlightening it makes a fun and interesting read that you will find hard to put down. This is
the last in a four volume series. To be published in 2012.
All of the books are also available in the NOOK edition from Barnes and Nobles - click here.
A brief description of each book is below:
Travels of Dursmirg by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
Volume 1
This true adventure story is told in the first person. It began as an idea and unfolded into a rich and fulfilling dream
come true.
A lifelong obsession of escape materialized in 1972 with the building and launching of the dreamboat Dursmirg when the
five year bailout plan was consummated.
John and Jane went over the horizon and out to sea on a voyage of escape.
Departing Duluth-Superior on the western terminus of the St. Lawrence, they crossed the Great Lakes, the Erie Canal
and Hudson River to New York City. Then they headed south to Florida, stopping at Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay and
Savannah along the way to the Oldest City of St. Augustine. In an active winter of exploration; Jacksonville, Marineland,
Daytona, Disney, Miami, Key West, Tampa and Tarpon Springs were a few of their diversionary side trips.
This love story began with desires and aspirations and was molded into reality.
Highly recommended for all those free spirited dreamers out there that have the drive and desire to live life to the fullest.
This is one of four volumes in a series.
Travels of Dursmirg, Volume 2 by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
Summers at Daufuskie
Beyond their wildest expectations a new life of independence laced with exciting discovery and good fortune opened a
wealthy world there to be savored by those who take the time to enjoy it to its fullest.
John and Jane spent their first season living aboard Dursmirg in the Old City of St. Augustine and found more
fascinating attractions, new friends, southern cooking and exciting diversions than they could be packed in. They were
enticed to return again and again.
Springtime arrived and the Sea Islands beckoned. Fernandina Beach, Brunswick, Savannah and Charleston were
visited. Living at anchor opened a new realm and they learned to live out of the sea. Exploration took them to places
Cumberland Island, Daufuskie Island and more.
Discover the best southern cooking from the Sea Islands, humorous encounters, tricks of harvesting seafood and living
with nature that were all part of a dream come true.
This book is recommended reading for determined adventurers yearning to find a place in this world to live free. This is
the second of four volumes in a series.
Down in the Florida Keys, Volume 3 by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
Travels of Dursmirg, Swinging in a Summer Breeze
“I am going where the wind blows, when the spirit moves me and the price is right.”
These were the driving forces, the goals and aspirations that would be fulfilled beyond their wildest expectations. Quality
of life and standard of living were to be far above anything imaginable. Yes, they did it!
Using the Oldest City of St. Augustine as a home base, winter sojourns south always included the Indian River where
lifelong friendships were cemented, bountiful seafood harvested and anchorages a slice of paradise.
Miami and Biscayne Bay was a cruising boaters dream come true. Anchorages abounded at Dinner Key, Biscayne Key
plus Sand, Elliot and Rhodes Keys in the Biscayne National Park. Venturing south the Hawk Channel took you to
Marathon, Boot Key, No Name Harbor, Key West, the Marquesas and Dry Tortugas. These places were part of the best
cruising, fishing, and exploring to be found anywhere.
Dodging the bullet that wounded the nation and slipping off into a utopian paradise while the world was in turmoil and
upheaval, they migrated together with like-minded sailors into a new dimension.
More than a life story this was a love story where husband and wife were also the best of friends and pals. This is the
third of four volumes in a series.
Travels of Dursmirg, Volume 4 by John M. (Bing) Grimsrud
The Rogues of St. Augustine and other Social Misfits
In an interesting and humorous historically chronicled narrative meet the characters that made St. Augustine what it is
beginning with the founders.
St. Augustine can match just about anywhere in America for colorful history, interesting people, fine southern cooking
and an easy going climate.
This is a cynically satirical but factual account of the Old City during some of its most provocative years.
Entertaining, informative and enlightening it makes a fun and interesting read that you will find hard to put down. This is
the last in a four volume series. To be published in 2012.