Crescent Boat Club to Rotterdam
Erie Canal Lock 9
24.2 miles 10.2 hours (ouch!)
Oh hey, I’m in it now. Caught in a public dilemma, a promise made but perhaps out of reach. A reach that has exceeded my grasp.
I feel terrible about this state of affairs. I ‘promised’ a 400 mile row … I feel obligated.
Anyways, the 84-year-old masters champion canoeist told me his life story … and then I asked him if he or anyone in his cohort might want to leapfrog me and my boat over this unpleasantness. A truck and a rack and map and we could be on again, past the troubled waters.
He’s shaking the bushes tonight and will call me in the morning.
Sadly, one thing for sure – I won’t be rowing tomorrow …
- A brutal day … still can be fun
- High water trumps high ambition
- People are wonderful when you ask them with respect and humility
Oh! Gene, Maria, and Ray, the folks on the plucky down-east type boat, treated me to a wonderful dinner and terrific stories along Lock 9. A stranded community is forming – lovely people, and damn good boaters!
Much later!!
Al,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are posting this trip, another in the adventures of the humble traveller, grateful for the people along the way, and the important cause to make all of us aware of the fragile conditions of Our Waters.
Very true:
- High water trumps high ambition
- People are wonderful when you ask them with respect and humility.
Have a safe journey.
Rick
Al, we have your oars and food next to the boat.
ReplyDeleteAl,
ReplyDeleteWe are all proud of your effort and the purpose of your voyage. Especially at your young age!
Jim