Lock and Dam #8, Genoa, Wisconsin
In 2018 as we arrived at this lock, there was a barge just entering the lock so we were told it would be nearly 2 hours for it to lock through. Dan decided he wanted off the boat. We were secured to the lock and dam jetty wall. Dan exited the boat onto a narrow footing against the wall as he shimmied toward land (no life jacket, too narrow for Tori). I called the lock and dam office and spoke to the Lockmaster, Jane, to explain my concern for Dan. She said she would go check on him. Dan tells the rest of the story that Jane "was the BEST SMELLING Lockmaster.” So...2021 as we knew we were coming to her Lock and Dam, we were able to reconnect with her as we locked through. Jane threw us our lines and we were able to chat a bit. Dan reiterated his memory of "her being the BEST SMELLING LOCKMASTER.“ Jane was sorry we could not get closer today. ’Til next time, Jane! ♡♡♡
Huge mounds of sand. Note the size as compared to the pontoon boat!
More reeds vs. lily pads.
We stopped at the LaCrosse Municipal Harbor in 2018 as we began our Great Loop. The manager of the harbor, Gary, found us a slip then and did again for our one night in LaCrosse. He was SO EXCITED to know we had completed THE LOOP and made sure to stop by to hear some if our stories and ask some questions. The neighbor boat owners were very helpful to catch our lines and provide friendly conversation.
