Depression then Elation

Saratoga, NY
42 57.97 N 073 37.86

A follow up to yesterday's story How Slow Can You Go?  Libby told me that while I was away from the boat snapping pictures for my slide show, a Google car came by and snapped our picture tied up against the wall.  How appalling!   I hate the idea of a proud cruising vessel like Tarwathie having a fixed association with any point on this planet.  It depresses me.  Anyhow, if and when they put that picture on Google Maps and/or Google Earth, look for us at 42 48.369 N 073 42.878 W  (Flightlock Road, Waterford, NY)

That was yesterday.  This morning is glorious.  The weather after passage of a cold front is often delightful.  There is no wind.  Therefore the Hudson River is like a huge reflecting pool.  Mist is rising from the water in the cool morning air.  It's all very beautiful.

Approaching Champlain Canal Lock 3 This Morning

Libby got glimpses of mountains to the east.  Those mountains are in Vermont and a sure sign that we are approaching Champlain.  I could almost see Libby's chest expand with elation.   Our friend Carolyn recently said, :"You LOVE that lake."   She's right.   We do love that lake and it raises our spirits just to approach it.

By the way.  It's about time for me to throw in the towel about raising the mast.  The poll came it at 30-2 against me.  Worse, until I whined on this blog about the captain getting no respect it was 26-0.   Oh well.  We'll do it.  I would like to do it this Friday at Chipman Point.