That was interesting to see and listen to the narration of all the problems you encounter on the water way. I would say it was probably worth the cost of admission for Slow Bells. It looked to be a lot of fun to do that waterway.
Thanks for another great video. I'm learning a great deal as I travel along with Slow Bells. You have a ability to communicate valuable tid bits with a single picture and commentary that help future loopers. Please keep my education going. (Blue line...learned that one today.) Playing catch up on the videos, but I'll be lost once I run out!
Hi Tim! I enjoyed traveling with you as well. I hope your commute back to South Dakota went well, and I hope Nellie May is looking forward to new adventures next summer. Best wishes from windy Lake Michigan.
Excellent video. But you missed the side trip through the St Lawrence Seaway east to the Ottawa River. Then north to the nations capital, Ottawa. There is a multi-lock system which raises you a considerable distance up to a spot next to our federal parliament buildings and into the Rideau Canal. This canal will take you through the middle of the city and south to Kingston. The canal becomes a huge skating rink in the winter when the canal is closed. Then you can go through the Trent-Severn route to Lake Huron and from there via Ste. Saint Marie to Lake Michigan and Chicago.
By the way, that Funicular Railway system that you videoed would be very useful if they were to ever reopen the old waterway from Cleveland to the northeast end of the Ohio river route which used to join by canal south to Zoag (I believe), Ohio. I think that's about 64 miles. Only a lock at each end might be needed.
@@nephewbob7264 First time I've heard that name, "patent slip". But a multi- carriage funicular railway would still be a great connection to the Ohio River. I could visit our friends in Coolville, Ohio on the way south. What a great name for a town, eh?
I have learned so much watching your videos very educational thanks so much really enjoying this probably the best great loop videos ever out there
Wow! That was very interesting. Thanks for sharing...
Great video and good job documenting the unique locks.
Heard nothing but great stuff about the Trent Severn. Great episode!
Great video and explanation of the lift systems. Thanks for taking us along.
Mark
That was interesting to see and listen to the narration of all the problems you encounter on the water way. I would say it was probably worth the cost of admission for Slow Bells. It looked to be a lot of fun to do that waterway.
There were certainly good days and bad days, but many more good than bad.
Thanks for another great video. I'm learning a great deal as I travel along with Slow Bells. You have a ability to communicate valuable tid bits with a single picture and commentary that help future loopers. Please keep my education going. (Blue line...learned that one today.) Playing catch up on the videos, but I'll be lost once I run out!
Nice!! Was starting to wonder what happened lol. Cheers and enjoy your trip!
Enjoyed traveling with y'all and rafting to you in several locks. Safe Travels!! Nellie May.
Hi Tim! I enjoyed traveling with you as well. I hope your commute back to South Dakota went well, and I hope Nellie May is looking forward to new adventures next summer. Best wishes from windy Lake Michigan.
Excellent video. But you missed the side trip through the St Lawrence Seaway east to the Ottawa River. Then north to the nations capital, Ottawa. There is a multi-lock system which raises you a considerable distance up to a spot next to our federal parliament buildings and into the Rideau Canal. This canal will take you through the middle of the city and south to Kingston. The canal becomes a huge skating rink in the winter when the canal is closed. Then you can go through the Trent-Severn route to Lake Huron and from there via Ste. Saint Marie to Lake Michigan and Chicago.
Sounds like an exceptional side trip very much worth the effort.
@@seattleboatguy ua-cam.com/video/YK-k8yhc0Ck/v-deo.html here is a video that shows a bit of that route toward Ottawa
@@andrewscrutton : Looks like a very nice cruise (and a very nice houseboat, too).
"Blue to go through" 🤣 we've all done it haha
By the way, that Funicular Railway system that you videoed would be very useful if they were to ever reopen the old waterway from Cleveland to the northeast end of the Ohio river route which used to join by canal south to Zoag (I believe), Ohio. I think that's about 64 miles. Only a lock at each end might be needed.
It was certainly an unusual alternative to a lock, but proved to be absolutely functional.
It's not a funicular system- it only has a one carriage. It's actually a patent slip.
@@nephewbob7264 First time I've heard that name, "patent slip". But a multi- carriage funicular railway would still be a great connection to the Ohio River. I could visit our friends in Coolville, Ohio on the way south. What a great name for a town, eh?
very nice! thank you.
I've wanted to ask you, how do you manage to get such a nice steady stream of crew?
David Heinsohn : I place "crew wanted" ads on the AGCLC web site, and the "Cruisers Forum" web site.
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