All is good. We’re tied to a rough wall just above Lockport Dam. Generator is running on shore, and the boat is toasty warm and cozy. Dogs have had a run.
Today was the usual last minute scramble. We couldn’t find the engine key, and when we found it the engine wouldn’t run properly. After adding fuel and conditioner and bleeding it started up, and has been running perfectly since.
The next challenge was ice. Coming out of the O’Brien lock we hit heavy ice, and spent a couple of hours crunching through it at about 2 knots. A tug had been through earlier, so it was broken up, but still tough going. Big chunks about 2″ thick.
I checked the ice reports for the waterway, and that was the only area mentioned, so we pressed on. The ice disappeared after a few miles, and it’s been clear since. Phew! Fingers crossed that we don’t hit more later this week, as it’s forecast to cool down. But after tomorrow we’ll have a more relaxed schedule after getting through locks that are closing soon.
Tomorrow we continue at first light.
Boating Adventures 