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​Ticket To Ride

Keokuk to Quincy

9/30/2018

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Thursday morning we took off from Burlington on glass like water anticipating an easy, lock-less ride to Keokuk.  As we got closer to Keokuk the wind whipped up and we had big chop as we neared our destination, Keokuk Yacht Club.  We assumed that we'd have a slip tucked away from the bay and all the waves....NOT!  The Captain brought Bella in beautifully in the 2-3 foot chop and we tied her up on the gas dock, our slip for the night, hoping the wind and waves would dissipate.  They finally did and we got some sleep. 
Fridays float plan: Quincy.  2 Locks.  44 miles and our first lock with a bollard and a 38 foot drop.  The lock workers at Lock 19 were so great.  I told them I was a newby to bollard locking and they were awesome!  They helped me wrap the bollard and told us how the boat would move with only one bollard running us down the lock wall.  We did just fine, but I prefer two lines and my pike pole;)  Below are some photos of Lock 19 and our drop. Lots of photos....
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We cleared Lock 20 and slipped in Quincy last night at the Quincy Boat Club.  They have a 100 ft dock with power/water and a security gate and friendly members.  It's an on your honor system - love it!  $1 per foot.  So we put our cash in the envelope, hooked up the boat, filled our water tank and did a 4 mile walk to the Quinsippi Bridge.  Photos below are of a kayaker we passed on our way down taking advantage of the wind, the club, trail and bridge in Quincy.
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Brave kayaker on the Mississippi taking advantage of the wind.
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Quincy Boat Club
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Quinsippi Bridge Trail
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BELLA below the Quincy Bridge.
12 Comments
The Boes
9/30/2018 09:21:51 am

Nice work Slightams! Does the bollard move with the water level?

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Sue
10/1/2018 11:11:35 am

Hey Boes! Thanks! Yes, bollard moves up/down with boat depending on if your coming up river or down.

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Dave Block
9/30/2018 04:48:48 pm

Sounds like you are making good progress. Think better than the Vikings. 😜

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Sue
10/1/2018 11:13:30 am

So far so good ;)
Hoping Vikes turn it around!

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Pat Blick
9/30/2018 05:22:46 pm

Love following you. I remember one day before we got the full cockpit enclosure a terrible storm. Dave actually had his snorkel and mask on to pilot us into a safe harbor.

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Sue
10/1/2018 11:17:46 am

Haha! I would have loved to have seen that!

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Anne Ingalls
9/30/2018 06:43:45 pm

Enjoying your blog, maybe we will see you in Fort Myers.

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Sue
10/1/2018 11:18:29 am

Hey Ann! Yes, looking forward to it! Hi to Gary!

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Ron Leu link
10/2/2018 11:55:06 am

I finally found you guys. I have been watching for your departure, but was on the wrong web address. (Only Ron) I have you guys now and I will be following!
Your doing it! The trip experience of a lifetime. Keep the blogs and pic’s coming! You are writing your memoir’s and maybe a book down the road?
Very proud of you guys, number one, be safe!
And now this is my official Bon Votage to you too.
Good luck and see you in Florida🙂 I will be following.

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Kevin Wester
10/2/2018 12:23:54 pm

I like the larger pics. My old squinty eyes couldn't make out the details on the little guys... Look out for the buoys. Red or green, keep between.

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Sue
10/3/2018 12:17:46 pm

I'll try to keep the pics big for you old fella ;)

Sue
10/3/2018 12:16:33 pm

Great to hear from you Ron! Hope all is well! Yes, we'll see you in FL!!!

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