March is the month Winter dies! In that thought, I can begin to imagine getting back to Aisling soon(ish). Last week it was 68 degrees in Woodstock. Just enough warmth to see the maple sugar pots appear. Of course that was followed by 8″ of snow/ice 2 days later… But the signs are unmistakably there. Take this photo of the St Lawrence River from this morning;
Ok, so no swimming anytime soon, but the seaway anticipates opening and that is a very good sign.
We have been researching our options and limitations for the next phase. Our plan is roughly ABay > Montreal > Ottawa > Kingston > Trent Severn Waterway > Lake Huron/Georgian Bay/North Channel > Mackinaw Island > Chicago in 11 weeks leaving on/about June 1st. Thats approximately 55 travel days and 87 locks in 81 days (don’t quote me on this as planning continues….). Going to be busy, but it’s also the reason we stopped last year as we only had 5-6 weeks once the border opened.
Today we will experience the joys of the Holidays and head to West Marine to enjoy the generous gift certificates received. These, together with the price matching from Defender.com, will add some creature comforts to our floating home. Also it gets us out of the house ’cause cabin fever is a real thing you know! (all work and no play makes Johnny….;-o)
Aisling goes Looping 
So so so excited for you! We’re still hunkered down here in our 57 degrees!
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