Oswago, NY

On our way to Oswago via the Erie Canal.......more locks........
Getting closer as we leave the Erie Canal and start the Oswago Canal .......

Along the way....many nice water fronts with docks along the wall. Wish we had more of this in Tennessee!!! Really pretty and nice for the residents of the small towns.

This lock had a bridge to open in addition to the lock doors.......just get us thru all these.............

Water falls along the way...reminded me of the smoky mountains and all the flowing bubbling streams we have there.

The nice thing about Loopers is that we keep seeing each other along the way....Rick and Betsy on "Rick and Roll " are staying at the marina near by...........

This new approach to fishing seems to work for him........yuck....

Brian and Jan joined us for dinner...........always nice to break bread with fellow Loopers .......It is so interesting how you make new friends and somehow feel like you have known them a lifetime. That is the feeling I had with Jan......Just an easy going soul.....great fun we had with you.

Our favorite thing.....eating.....what a great salad Jan makes......not to mention the cake....oh my goodness.....Who thought we would maybe loose weight on this trip......

Leaving Oswago and heading out on Lake Ontario.......nice day....and as usual I have the mop in hand..................

Tell me this boat could possible get clean and stay that way............NOT

Brewerton, NY

Brewerton here we come across Lake Oneida......... Unusual place for a light house ....but different and pretty........

Finally made it and time for her to get rinsed off...no more salt....freshwater is definitely easier on all of us....The marina was really nice...very clean and friendly.....

Here was a great place to have some work done on the boat. Jerry said they did a good job and were really reasonable. Also they two loaner cars (Mercedes) available so we were able to go to the Walmart....yes yes yes.....all the cabinets are full now!!!

Brian and Jan... on "Roving Seas".....prepared us a great dinner...and we got to enjoy their wonderful boat. Lots of wood and character...and just great space to enjoy....it just felt so good. Makes us wonder if we want a trawler.....And Jan's cooking was another matter....I have a ways to go.....Great fun with great people.....

We met another family, they were taking back their new Viking from NJ to Detroit ......They were so nice and ask if we would like to see inside.......oh my goodness...what a boat....is that the right word...??? Yacht or ship sounds better.....but regardless....it is beautiful .....congratulations........

Jerry ...of course ...had to tour the engine room....he thought it was the best part of the boat......

Guess these are the best diesel prices we will see for a while.......we filled up .....AGAIN.............and on we go.......

Sylvan Beach, NY

More locks, bridges and friendly lock masters and locals as they help us thru the locks. It is really nice that the locks usually have people watching the boats as they fish...or they may drive over just to say "Hello..Welcome ...Where ya' from?"....sometimes lending great tidbits of info on where to go ...what to see and where to beware of rough and shallow waters.....Thank you guys so very much for making us feel so at home.

Guard gates can be intimidating....

Believe it or not....we have not lost the radar on top to any of the bridges yet.......it rained on us today as we eased down the waterway......but still an enjoyable day of boating......and a sence of accomplishment as we get more locks and bridges behind us!

New friends on their beautiful ROVING SEAS....Brian and Jan from are doing the "Down East LOOP" ......true water lovers they seem happy to be back on the boat! Today was her birthday.....they stopped by for a glass of wine and later joined us for music......we hope to see you along the way and so enjoyed your company!

Again....meeting special people is really what this trip has turned out to be all about! Our Canadian friends...just bought their boat on ebay sight unseen and are taking her home to Canada. They do this often and enjoy the boating as well as the different boats! We joined them at Holly Rock for music and dollar beer! Again....giving us some valuable info about the waters in the area....that we are so unfamiliar with....Thank you and see you soon!
Rick and Julie...from Syracuse New York ...enjoy their boat and the area on week ends. We had seen them dancing at "Yesterday's Royal", a great little place with really good music....something different nightly....Rick and Julie showed their talent....man it makes you want to take lessons...Thanks guys ...you have inspired us! We met up with them again at The Pancake House.....what a great breakfast spot.

We are docked at the wall (free docking)...but the lilies are just beautiful ....this is what I have seen all week end from my galley window.....

As you can see this is a popular weekend spot.....more so when the weather is sunny...

Many young couples....families and boaters enjoy the beach, eateries, and all the 60's fashion amusement park....this was also free fishing week end.....so many lines cast about!

Sylvan Beach on a rainy Saturday...........Lifeguard stands out in the water.......

Remember the Tilt-A-Whirl????? I do ....and it is the same one...I am just sure of it!

Again all of the games....as they WERE.....no electronics....I wonder if our grand kids would like this???? Wish you were here.....Turner, Kinsey, Brett and Rebecca!

Cups and Saucers.....can you believe it????

The Carousel or Merry Go Round.,...Again just as I remember it....Pretty Wonderful!

And of course this one......the fast and furious Himalaya and sure to get the cotton candy going in your tummy....

What a great last night we had at YESTERDAYS ROYAL....... the "Well Dressed Penguins" played great 70's music...lots of brass....and we danced until midnight........WHEW......no air conditioning.... Jerry got a shirt from the Bacardi girls (forgot to get their picture) .....Again joining new friends....we had a wonderful time.....hope we see you again on the water along the way.......................

Sunsets here are just up there with Key West........

Missy entertained us this morning before we left.....as she fetched her toy relentlessly time and time again......climbing the ladder and having a good shake every time. So cute! She is 5 and just loves it! We miss you Deacon....even if you were never the boating doggy.........And off we go today across Oneida Lake to Brewerton......see ya soon............