The Canal Towns

                                                                     Family visit


                                                                Our journey so far



 Our trip across Oneida Lake went without worry. This shallow lake was calm this day.Passing under the I-81 bridge brought back memories. I went over it many times.  We stopped for fuel and a pump out on the other end of this lake. Our overnight stop was Lock 24, Baldwinsville or B'ville as the locals call it. We stayed 2 days in this village. One factor was weather another is we are in no hurry.  It was laundry day. We loaded the bags onto the wagon and headed to the local laundry.
While waiting for the laundry, we stopped for breakfast at the B'ville diner. It's a retro diner set in the 50's. I had to try the meatloaf omelette, a first for me. Good choice, delicious. Wednesday we traveled 50+ miles , passing by the cut off that would take us to two of the finger lakes, Cayuga and Seneca.
  We  stopped at the town dock in Lyons, NY.  These small villages along the western portion of the canal welcome boaters offering free docks, electric, water and pump outs. What a great thing--FREE.
We had a beer and a appetizer a the Pour House, which overlooked the tie up wall. It was an entertaining place with the locals on a "Cheers" set.  Good Times.
                                                     Cool pic crossing the steel bridge near the lock.
Our second day was a walk around town and me looking for some parts to make a downspout to re-direct rain water from the cockpit (Nancy's "Back Porch")  Success. After walking to the lumber yard and dollar store, I found some parts.The big find was a downtown store that houses a pharmacy and gifts. Half the store had hardware at 50% off. They were closing that part of the store. I like hardware stores. I'm always trying to figure out new uses for various products.
                                     Captain's face and 1st mate at one of many murals in town. 
                                                                         
                                                   Almost like finding a phone booth.






Comments

  1. Dunn Dreamin’June 26, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    You’ve got a great adventure going on - little Brian is very interested in a meatloaf omelette!

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  2. Captain JackJune 30, 2021 at 12:14 AM

    What a great way to use meatloaf. It's an adventure and so much more

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