July 18, 2011
We woke to a thunderstorm at 5:12 AM. Lots of noise, wind, and rain. The hydro went out around 6 AM. When it came back on Kate found the washer/dryer stuck on a cycle and it started all over again. She ended up drying the clothes in the laundry room.
It was a bit gray and drizzly when we left at 8:45AM. It took us 45 minutes to get through Lock 20 which was less than 5 mins. from the marina and only 20 mins. to get through the Lift Lock at 21. Between Locks 22 and 23 we passed a large tour boat that travels from Kirkfield to Ottawa. We met our first houseboats at Lock 25 – people had told us to beware, they were correct! They are all over the place with very little control.
We tied up for the night above Lock 26 at Lakefield,
a very pretty town with a lot of nice shops, restaurants, and grocery, etc. Kate & Gloria walked to town for some veggies and sundries. They all went back for ice cream after dinner. We had a thunderstorm again before dinner and another around 8 or 9 PM. Summer weather!
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