Good thing we are Waiting!

Our last trip to LaCrosse was not the joy we were planning.  The boat motor wasn't running very good.  In fact, it had to be guided into the sling to be taken out of the water.  That means we are now looking for a different motor for the boat between now and spring!  I guess we should be glad we discovered the problem in LaCrosse, rather than in the middle of the river!

We did spend some time at the first Lock we will be passing through.  At this time there is only about 1 foot difference in the water level at this spot.  We traveled down the river road a ways and enjoyed some beautiful scenery.

Upon return from Wisconsin we went to the Jug in Chenoa to meet our friends from Montana.  While there, we met a young man that  actually did the trip we are planning but instead of stopping at Mobile, he and his grandparents went all the way to Sarasota, Florida.  The boat he was in was twice the size of ours!!!  He did not seem to enjoy the waves on the Gulf but did like the other part of the trip.  That got us excited again.

Rick and I began to get on each other's nerves a little during this part of the trip.  I think that we are both worn out of optimism.  I think some time in Florida, Texas and Arizona will help renew our spirit.

Check a few of  these shots.  And until next April, That's All for Rick and Diane's Big Adventure!