So after waiting tied up in the Great Lock the gates opened at 5:45. We untied, left the lock, only to come to the Great Bridge not 100 feet downstream that remained closed till 6pm.
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The great bridge finally opening
milling around and finally, at 6:02 we were off. Our four was the Centerville Marina where we had a reservation. We had talked with them several times during the day explaining our progress and finally, recognizing we wouldn’t get there till after they closednatn5’pm they told us to come into the fuel dock where they reserved a spot for us between two trawlers.
When we got there at 6:30 we say one of the very large powerboats (about 70’) pulling into to what was supposed to be our spot. There were no other spots
Much yelling ensued - from our side. Several of the folk from other boats, one of whom had been in the dock masters office during our last call with them, took our side. Finally, at 7pm, the large boat (Rambling Rose, full of “good old boys” from the south pulled out to go anchor down stream someplace. We finally pulled in, tied up, plugged into power....and had a bit of wine. No idea what we’re doing for supper, if anything (it’s now 8pm)
Coinjock tomorrow where a 32oz rib eye has my name on it
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