We think we are making headway. Not sure but hoping. Main engine raw water impeller is in (for the 3rd time) Cross your fingers it doesn't leak. Lost shore power last night because of the space heaters being on. We seem to have an air lock in the baseboard system which we will have to bleed numerous times. we found a busted pipe behind the galley sink , we have repair material on hand but we need to remove the sink first. Just more fun. The refrigerator man showed up today it seems we had the thermostats screwed up I think it was Patrick' fault I can't leave him unsupervised for a moment . Got to head into Coroapolis to sign some papers and settle up on some accounts. More to follow.

New Photos Added

OK, got some requests to add new photos. Ilonka & Bobby sent some, so they're posted. Enjoy!

Got the boiler up and running, Lionel is bleeding the base board units heady stuff for this Fla. crew. The boy's are off shopping. we need some space heaters just in case. Must stow the beer ,wine ,and water below before it freezes . supposed to go down to 28 tonight.

more later.

BRRRRRR BRRRRRR BRRRRRR

Morning on the river, BRRRRRR BRRRRRR BRRRRRR Breakfast was great. still having water tank problems. leaks leaks leaks. Installing a new VHF for the trip. The existing unit will not broadcast. We need to fire up the boiler to heat the boat now that the water pressure is up. details details, more to follow...

Moved on board today

Well we moved on board today.The plumbers got the water system up and running, we had hot water for a little while but lost it for some reason. They are on the way back out for a look see. Our first dinner is on the grill as I write this note. We hope to get on down the river by wed. now , we need some parts from caterpillar for the raw water pump. loaded more stores on board today. it seams we find something every day we cant do without. Well dinner is ready I'll fill you in tomorrow.

We all worked on various projects today. Finally have the galley straightened up and provisions on board. So cold that the dishwashing soap (Dawn) froze. Not sure if the refrigeration is working properly. Freezer is good, but refrigerator is cold, just not sure if it’s the weather or the system making it cold. Took a drive to see our first lock (Dashfield) by land to check it out. This AM there was frost on the deck. Brr! Bob has been able to get the ships horn working. It was a Train Engine horn and sounds really neat! Again Bob’s system of hoisting worked. This time the guys brought a 550 lb. drum of oil on board and placed it in the cargo hold. (The hold that was originally designed for the car) Again it was a smooth operation that went as planned. Victor and Patrick are working on getting Achievement’s name proudly displayed on her transom.

Still cleaning and fixing. Plumbers out again today. Think they fixed the problem. Refilling the tanks. They won’t be back till Monday to finish up. Hopefully we can move on board Monday and leave on Tuesday.