Aug. 4, 2010---Anchored just below the Meldahl Lock and Dam on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River was a good spot. Some morning entertainment as we watched somebody stuck in a side by side ATV.
Downstream where we had spent two nights landed on the sand, some of the equipment onshore was loaded onto a barge with a crane.
Apparently the ATV was being used by the crew that we had seen laying rock along the bank on the river near the dam. A dozer was sent to pull the ATV out of the wet sand.
A closer view of the work barge.
Weighed anchor and went back downriver to New Richmond, Ohio. Docked the boat and started to walk toward town. Capt. Joe Vogel gave us a ride to the cafe. Found out he is the owner of The Landing Restaurant.
Inside the restaurant is a display case with some wonderful carvings to see. The carvings were done by Capt. Joe's grandfather.
Cardboard Boat Museum--may be the only one of its kind. This year the cardboard boat races will be held August 20th, 21st, and 22nd. The annual event draws about 20,000 spectators.
A lot of creativity goes into the construction of these boats.
One of the projects near the museum is restoration of the home of Dr. Rogers.
3 comments:
Well you made it back from ANOTHER adventure.
Sounds like you had FUN.
RoN Friend
I'm envious. You folks are SO
doing this trip the proper way.
But I am curious what will happen when that river diverges in the sylvan hills of Pittsburgh?
Miss Nauti
I hear we're gonna explore the side rivers & then head back down to Green Turtle Bay to winter DM "on the hard" this year. -Maryann-
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