CHIPMAN’S POINT, NY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022

Nothing much happened today, but it was noteworthy nevertheless. Why? Because it was a SLOOOW day.

We wanted to get as close to the Canal as possible tonight, without again staying at Whitehall – scene of a future Zombie movie. Chipman’s Point Marina is perfectly located, and it was just 32 miles from Westport. So, we had two choices:

• Run for 2 hours at 16 mph and burn 30 gallons of fuel (15gph)

• Run for 4 hours at 8 mph and burn 8 gallons of fuel (2gph)

Can you do the math? It is always more economical to go slowly in almost any boat, but I am usually impatient to get where I am going. Not today. There was no reason to get here early; the Lake was like glass; and we were in no hurry to leave Lake Champlain. So, we just motored along at 8 mph, enjoying the spectacular scenery.

On the morning walk with Guiness we caught this great shot of an eagle in a treetop with the moon still out – wanted to share it.

There is no restaurant here or even near here, so Lynn has volunteered to cook tonight. She is talking about Beef Wellington. Or spaghetti and meatballs, whichever strikes her fancy.

Tomorrow, it’s into the Canal. Kinda boring, but kinda fun.

TTFN

R&L&G