U 339 Another snoozer. I got through lock 19 around 8. That lock is the largest on the Mississippi. It's 1200 feet long and can handle 18 barges and a towboat. After the lock the current picked up some. (Sweet) I got to lock 20 just As a northbound tow pulled into the lock. They told me I'd have to wait 1 1/2 hours minimum. I got out below the lock and talked to everyone and watched the process. Pretty interesting. Some recently learned facts: a barge full of grain weighs 15 tons...the tow boats here on the upper Mississippi typically have 6 to 8 thousand horsepower. The lower Mississippi tows can have over 10,000 HP. YIKES! Tomorrow is Hannibal mo. Jenny will meet me with a resupply and some r&r. One more thing. Iowa is toast. It's Missouri on the right and Illinois on the left.
Here comes Dave, down to Hannibel, soon-not to be alone for a day or two. Dave did you leave your met on the river friend in your wake, didn't sound to me like he was moving too fast. Keep on trudgeon Dave, thinking of you. Pat
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ReplyDeleteOnward to Hannibal,Looking forward to your stop, So thatyou might opt for a shower, good meal and bop into a real bed tonoc. Not to mention your Jenny,will bring you your resupply, to continue on this journey. Enjoy your meal to noc Dave and your awaited shower and a nice warm bed to sleep in, not to mention seeing Jenny. You will soon be down to the lower part of your trip which is awesome to have even gone this far. Paddle on my brother, the end is SORT OF NEAR! Thinking of you Dave, Pat
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