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McGregor to Dubuque

9/24/2018

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When we left LaCrosse Saturday morning, our float plan was to reach the Port of Dubuque, but the locks and barges had other ideas!  After two delays we decided to stay at the marina in McGregor, Iowa, a darling little river town.  The marina was broken down and right on the channel, but we had great walk down main street and a good meal downtown.
We wondered when we would meet up with other Loopers.  It didn't take long.  We met Mike and Sharon Ahern, "Jealous Mistress", in the Genoa Lock. 
The weather and ride down has been beautiful.  The sun has been shining and the scenery has been gorgeous. 
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​Yesterday morning we hustled and  took off from McGregor early so Tom would be able to watch the Viking game in Dubuque.  We made it and he watched.......he was not too happy with the Vikes after that game.

On our way down, while waiting for a lock, we realized that our Windlass wasn't working correctly, so this morning we called a mechanic and sure enough it has to be replaced.  Seriously, the one thing that we didn't already replace or fix before leaving!  We are so fortunate to have a marine mechanic right here in Dubuque, a safe harbor to explore and another night at the beautiful Port of Dubuque.  If all goes well, repairs should happen tomorrow and we'll be on our way to Clinton, IA.  
Below is the view from my morning run from the Mississippi River Walk.  We are planning to check out the National Mississippi River Museum and all the other sites here at the Port of Dubuque today.
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10 Comments
Karen Larson
9/24/2018 11:55:07 am

Love reading your blog and the pictures are fantastic.

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Sue
9/25/2018 06:00:50 am

Thanks Karen!

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Joe and Mary Rauh
9/25/2018 05:47:21 am

Have a safe journey....hope to see both of you in the Spring...😎

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Sue
9/25/2018 06:01:34 am

Thanks Mary & Joe....we hope so too!

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Pamela Lund
9/25/2018 08:01:44 am

Lovely Iowa!, not a bad state after all! Enjoy all the beauty!

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Sue
9/25/2018 07:01:52 pm

Loving the river in Iowa....absolutely beautiful. Not loving the crazy weather cells!

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Marny Billings
9/25/2018 09:22:27 am

Beautiful! So happy and excited for you! Safe travels and ENJOY! Miss you and love you!

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Sue
9/25/2018 07:04:01 pm

Trying to stay safe, but the locks are cooperating!!! Love and miss you too so much! Hi Ky'e and the fam.

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Brent Hutchins
9/25/2018 03:03:44 pm

Have a safe and great trip!! Jordan is liking all the boat pictures.

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Sue
9/25/2018 07:05:59 pm

Hi Hutchins! Thanks for the well wishes. Tell Jordy to stay tuned....Tom has a short video of riding out the storm today. All our best!

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