Thursday June ???: Buckhorn

Finally have internet again as we have been staying at the locks between Peterborough and Buckhorn. The liftlock at Peterborough is the same as always - it's still amazing that we were lifted 65 feet in the air in one of the two tubs. Very quick ride - which I can't say was true of all of the hand operated locks the rest of the way to Lakefield. Sometimes I felt like we should get off and help!

Once again the rains have come and gone. A work day was declared in Lakefield as it was overcast and cool which makes it nice to put a coat of finish on the outside teak. So we did that and Steve painted the anchor as it had a bit of rust. Not sure the paint we used is going to hold up though. He also cleaned out everything under the step and tossed non-used thing - in general organized what was under there. Even with all of the rain STILL NO LEAKY DECKS!!! I'm so happy :-) Took a run by Juniper Island when we were on Stony Lake. Looks the same as it has for quite a number of years. We were at Burliegh Falls Wed night and Lovesick last night. No racoons this time but Steve managed to catch a nice walleye for dinner from his favorite fishing spot which we decided this morning he has been fishing at for the last 39 years!

We are now officially licensed to operate a boat in Canada. Fine is $250 for not having it - non-residents included (after 45 days) but we thought we might as well just get it. $50 apiece but good forever. Plus it's good for states that require a license. Never did get the one from Ohio. On to Bobcaygeon tomorrow!