Trip Day:
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106
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Latitude:
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43°13.67 '
N
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Locks Today:
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0
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Miles Today:
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0
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Longitude:
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076°17.94' W
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Locks Total:
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31
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Total Miles:
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2,114
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Location:
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Phoenix, NY
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Since high winds are predicted for the next three days we will be waiting to cross Lake Ontario and we can’t think of a better place to have to wait than Phoenix. This town dock is so inviting and since it is free, including electric hookup, why not stay. We sat out on the tables on the dock this morning and the Bridge Bratz Kids brought us coffee and the menu for the restaurant that is one block away. The kids call the orders into the restaurant, then pick up and deliver to the docks. Yesterday I thought the Bridge Bratz were teenagers, but most of them are 4th or 5th graders with a couple middle school aged. The lady who managers the shop and museum interviews the kids, trains and supervises them all summer. Zack explained to us today that this was his second year so he also gives tours of the museum. The kids offer other service for boaters such as walking dogs and washing boats, all for tips. What a great program for the kids and for the town. 
We met Jim and Ann who are on a 42’ trawler from Merrit Island and members of the Gator Nation. They have convinced us that we must return and do the western part of the Erie Canal. They have spent over a year just in this area having stored their boat during the winter months. After hearing them describe the number of towns that offer free docks, hold concerts and pot luck dinners along the canal, we may consider returning to this area, perhaps charter a canal boat for a few weeks.
We managed to do laundry, bike ride into town for groceries, visit Baseball Bob’s Ice Cream shop, watch this canal cruise boat pass through the lock, feed the ducklings, read and grab a nap. A pretty successful day by our standards!
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