Icebound

We’re parked for a while.  Towboats are breaking ice in the channel behind us, but we’re not getting off the dock until there’s a thaw. 

I thought this would be a good place to get stuck, as a) downtown Ottawa has restaurants and supplies, and b) this is the mouth of the Fox River, and I’m hoping that the current will help clear local ice when it warms.  One of my concerns was getting stuck away from shore.  It’s a good place to be frozen in.

It’s been cold at -17C (0 F) this morning.  Tomorrow is forecast to be above freezing.  Fingers crossed.

Dean is enjoying the trip and isn’t fussed about delays.  I’m a little less sanguine, but trying to manage what we can and stay safe and comfortable.

We’ve been comfortable aboard.  Have the portable generator powering electric heat plus the charcoal heater in the main cabin, and the rest of the boat closed off.

Here are Dean’s pics from yesterday.