Thurs. 6/28: Thank you Ellie for helping Uncle Bill check out the steering before we take off on our journey.
Fri. 6/29: These Honda generators NEVER break down!" said the Honda Rep about our new Honda 2000 generator that won't start.
Sat. 6/30: Left the broken generator at the repair shop and headed for Oswego. Pictured above are former boatmates Fuzzy, Felicia, and Freddy (lower right). They and their friends decided to join us on our cruise to Oswego. After the wind died they they thought we were lunch, we decided they were toast. After their unfortunate demise they were buried at sea. Record time to Oswego. Tied up to the wall Sat. and Sun. Front row seat for the fireworks.
Sun. 7/1 and Mon. 7/2: Worked like dogs for two days to get mast stepped. I have to say that the guy at Oswego Marina is a real pro. He took the time to fully explain what he was doing and said "I'm not going to hurt your baby." Left Mon. about 1:30 and made it to Fulton Canal Park (going up through locks 8,7,6, & 5). It is absolutely astounding how little this place has changed since Grace and I attended SUNY Oswego. However, the wall was free dockage and we decided to dine in town. Once again, thank you Trip Advisor. Found us the Blue Moon Cafe. Excellent Tuna with soy,wasabi, and ginger, and reasonably priced. If you are ever unfortunate enough to be stranded in Fulton, highly recommended.
Tues. 7/3: Going up through locks 2, 1, & 23 and then lucked out and got a calm afternoon to cross Oneida Lake. Tied up to the wall at Sylvan Beach. My cousin Jackie and her husband Al drove up from Manlius to have dinner with us.
Wed. 7/4: Happy 4th of July! Through locks 22, 21rfinally going down on locks 20 & 19 and made it to Ilion Marina ($1 a foot for power, cable TV & WiFi for Bloggers!). Yes, "the" Ilion, home of our beloved Bo Foisy.
Do you think Rob would like a copy of this picture??
ReplyDeleteI think one with a finger salute would be more appropriate. We can take care of that at the "Welcome Home" party.
DeleteNice blog! Are you going to review comments before posting them, or can we just fire away? :)
ReplyDeleteI need to take a photo of your mast supports. Not being a carpenter, I may need a reference.
Fire away Capn'. I'll post some pics with the mast down.
DeleteNOW.... all you need is a SPOT transponder so we can follow your EVERY move. We can let you know what we think about your anchoring choices AND what the weather is going to be there..... kinda like arm chair sailing.
ReplyDeleteAlan
Only Verizon knows our true location.
DeleteSydney harbour is calling...
ReplyDeleteWhere's the next blog?
ReplyDeleteBill and grace in Fulton 5 locks done, no disasters. When they join the 21st century, they will update there blog.
ReplyDeleteI found it amazing to be so close to home, but so cut off and disconnected having no WiFi while traveling on the canal.
ReplyDeleteHope the rest of the transit goes without issue.
Yeah, on the road again...
ReplyDeleteDid you get some cake in the cake eater town?