October 28th- Old Point Comfort to The Dismal Swamp
We were moving at first light to make the Deep Creek lock for the Dismal Swamp. In Norfolk we were contacted by Warship 55 and altered course to give them sufficient room to maneuver. We were ahead of schedule but were stopped by a railroad bridge in the closed position. At flank speed, we just made the lock for the 11:00 am transit. Five boats in the lock. The most we’ve had. We must be in the middle of the migratory pack. We stopped for the night at the Douglas Road dock. We usually have it to ourselves but we had three boats for the night. I suspect the welcome center is full.
Evergreen tied to the Douglas Road dock on the Dismal Swamp canal.
Hi Brian and Lynn- every so often when I am lazying around the internet I check in to see what you are up to. The summer was quiet and I assumed you got home. The other day I looked you up only to read the sad news about Oliver. I was so sorry and sad to read about his moving on. It must be a terrible loss for the both of you.
I have pretty much stopped woodworking. I’m 83! Penny and I walk our poodle Maggie 3x a day plus extras and our life is pretty quiet. I occasionally get up to Rockport and check in at CFC. It has changed a lot since when you were there .I hpe your winter goes well and that you are able to get another Oliver back into your lives.
Best regards to you both, John
It was a shock. We thought we would have many more years with him. Lynne and I are still adjusting.
It’s good to hear from you. I had been meaning to contact you over the summer. I’ll send an email.
Brian