Left Muscatine around 7:50, wind still out of the north, got to sail till noon, till we had to go thru a Lock and Dam. Wind blowing out of the southeast so we motored the rest of the way to Burlington, Iowa. Ended up going to a private marina since we got stuck in the mud coming into Bluff Harbor Marina. Had three gentlemen watching us from the Private Marina. Denny said just turn and park here with us and we'll show you our Yacht Club. So he helped us with the ropes after we got out of the mud. Got into the talk, tied up the ropes and the motor wouldn't shut off. After pulling both emergency kill switches, the motor kept running, after pulling the gas hose off of the motor it finally quit about the same time Curt took the hood off. We were the show today and the three guys enjoyed it watching from above. Promised Denny I would buy him a beer for helping us get in and offering the slip for the night to us. So finally went up to visit with the three guys who got an early start on the happy hour. Denny was so kind to offer us drinks and Larry offered what was left of a burnt pizza, wonder why they didn't offer the popcorn. After much discussion, never figured out why the engine won't quit. More drinks didn't help but their stories entertained us. Larry and Denny obviously have been friends for a long time. The other gentleman left early, wish I could remember his name, he was also very nice. Larry said we weren't as "nerdy" as he thought while watching us role the ropes in a circle on the dock. Cheryl and Greg stopped buy to visit and have drinks, before you know it, somehow got dark and became 11pm. God I am sure intended us to be the show for these 3 guys and we were blessed by their hospitality and jokes. Super group of people at this private yacht club. Thanks Greg for the boat mechanic suggestion, he wasn't sure either but gave Curt some suggestions. Wish we could be at your barbeques and dances, the best on the river so far.
a tug with Sheryl's name on it
made it under the bridge
one happy sailer
just with the sails 6.3 knots,not bad
One white bird with the mallard and other baby ducks outside of Muscatine Marina
cool house at the top of the bluff, leaves are starting to turn here, just left Muscatine, Iowa
Chicken,veg. and pasta for lunch yummm
guess who had to take this picture, what you don't see along the river
looking back today
The Great River bridge by Muscatine
Curt trying to figure out the motor's problem, guess it just doesn't want to stop for the night!
more fall trees, cool house overlooking the river
lots of house on cement stilts
caught my calf on the side of the boat getting out a couple of days ago, bruise went down to the arch of my foot, lots of mosquito or chigger bites too.
Fort Madison, no one on the boat
neat old houses at Fort Madison
Looking back
Town started by the Mormons in 1800's.
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