Nov. 9, 2011

November 9

Leaving Midway Marina and back on the river.  We did two locks today and we were challenged.
First off, the bollards are now lower and I have to reach way down to get a line on the bollard and we
are having trouble with the boat swinging off the wall because we do not have a mid cleat.  Ken used a small piece of hose to put around the line so I could hook the bollard easier.  That worked through a few locks, but unfortunately when the wind was blowing we had challenges with the rope pulling so tight we could not get the line off the bollard.  Intense moments.  There has to be an easier way!

Lock line with hose loop to help lasso the bollard.

                             

Passing barges.  We had to go between them.  Yikes!!  Tow captains are helpful and courteous.

                                                                                                                                      

Phone booth in the wilderness.

Someone's idea of a joke.  Telephone booth on the river....do you need to stop and make a call?
With our spotty reception we were tempted!