As promised we were first lock this morning at 9:00 am
A half mile later we had to wait for a lift bridge and lock (Smiths Falls detached) the hold up was a northbound cruise ship (if it could be so called) a barge with a fold up bow (blue part) in order to fit the locks – the tour is Kingston –Ottawa in three days.
Left our spot at 8:30, others needed the space for locking down.
Out past some pleasant countryside, a few miles later, past a property I owned when in Canada, a piece of waterfront on the Rideau, now someone is building a sizable house by the look of the basement stucture.
Off our wall at 10:30 am, allowed time for the lock to clear. Spotted this unusual sight yesterday, couple of folk practicing their polo shots in rural Ontario,
Moved a big 6 miles today but had to run 7 locks and 3 bridges.
Continue reading “Burrit’s Rapids to Merrickville – July 19”
Made first lock through the three lock lift at Long Island at 9:00 am, no pics. Too busy.
Then through rural Ontario, mostly conventional
(Five days without internet service, some serious catching up is required)
Off our mooring wall at 9 am (the first bridge does not open until after rush hour)
Out through Ottawa South past Rideau Gardens, I used to live about one block over from this point in the ‘70’s
Found a good spot on the mooring wall as people moved on this morning, plan to stay one or more days here and touch base with old friends, also need a run ashore for provisions. We have electrical supplied here but no water.
Crossed the Ottawa River and rounded Rockcliffe Park (Embassy Row for Ottawa)
I think this is the US Embassy, actually it’s the US Ambassadors residence a local tells me)
Continue reading “Gatineau Marina to the Laurier Avenue Bridge – July 16”
We had one of those sunsets last night that was worth recording. The water was mirror smooth and the sun went down in line with our little creek.
Continue reading “South Nation River to Gatineau Marina (Ottawa) – July 15, 2013”
Moved up onto the Blue Line (dock reserved for locking) late last night.
Continue reading “Carrilon to the South Nation River (via Le Chateau Montebello) July 14”
The pre-season rumour mill has Manchester United purportedly offering Barca £24million for Cesc Fabregas. For just over half that sum the Red Devils could buy Jeremy Clarkson. The divine JC took home a £14million salary from the BBC last year for his work on Top Gear. That’s fourteen million reasons to pay the license fee, if you ask me. Continue reading “Undervalued: Jeremy Clarkson”
Boadicea's Chariot 
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