OMG We're In New B.

We can hardly believe it but we made it to New Baltimore today. After being trapped in Kingston, New York with engine issues for 7 days (we were supposed to be there for 2) we finally made it out today. I can't even get into all of the hassles we have had with our engine and the exhaust pipe but we made it here. The day started out waiting for the fabricators to finish up the new exhaust. Jeff was calling the shop every couple of hours for updates and to light a fire under their asses. We had had it at this point and were determined to leave today. Finally they told us the mechanics would be over to install the new one so we headed out to the local maritime museum which was 1 block from the boat. It was cute and quaint and something to do to get our minds off of the part being installed and how long that would take. We went back and checked on the guys then back out again for lunch. We went to some southern BBQ place called Old Savanna. Since neither of us eat meat we had salads and a veggie sandwich. Finally when we were done and back at the boat the mechanics were finished and ready for us to fire it up and go for a test run. We headed out Rondout Creek back into the Hudson and thankfully everything was working great and not leaking. We did a quick circle back and dropped off the boys. We were so relieved and happy to be leaving Kingston. Neither of us want to ever go back there again.
Our cruise up the Hudson was peaceful and mellow. It rained most of the way but we were more then happy to be inside in the air conditioning. Me especially. I really really really dislike the humidity. Its so thick here it's like walking outside and slamming your face into a brick wall. It's so heavy and sticky and draining. It makes me feel like a fat slug. Again I say, "Thank God for Air Conditioning!!!" As we arrived in New Baltimore and Shady Creek Marina a guy came out and helped us tie up and pumped us out. He then directed us to where we would tie up for the night and two more guys joined him and got us all tied and secured to our dock. We were so happy to be here and secure. As soon as we shut things down we got into our bathing suits and hit the pool. It was so cool and refreshing and a nice way to ease into our new environment. Tomorrow we will get up early (6:00a.m.) and get ready. Jeff has some guys coming to the boat to help us lower our arch. We need to be able to clear brides of 19feet on the Eerie Canal and with the arch up we are much taller. We will also do our usual departure prep and be all ready to go as soon as the guys are. Tomorrow we head out to Waterford and will travel through our first lock before we get there- The Troy Lock. I have all my books and charts laid out and have been reading and studying up on the route and the locks. The first one is a bit nerve racking and intimidating but I'm sure we will feel better and more confident once we get through it.

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