Catain's Blog - June 22, 2013

So, finally getting a chance to post a little about last trip on the Merrimack.  It was a great sunny day, and it also happened to be my father in-law's birthday.  The perfect time to take Tim and Vicki (Tim's lovely wife) for a trip on the Merrimack.  When we got to the ramp we were very surprised to see the water level has dropped significantly, but not so low that I couldn't launch in Nashua.

With all our gear for the day loaded, we headed to our beach, unloaded and started the process of doing nothing but lounging on the beach.  We did take a nice slow cruise down river towards Lowell, but stopped at the Tyngsboro Bridge.  The bridge (built in 1949) has been under construction to make it safe and looking like new.  They have removed the temporary bridge, and are in the process of removing the concrete pylon foundations.  This is probably why the level had dropped.

We did meet one of our neighbors who recently purchased a runabout, and is completely sold on being a river rat!  He was having engine trouble and we thought we might have to rescue him, but he managed to get it going.  The afternoon was wearing away and we brought Tim and Vicki back to the ramp to head home. 

Deb and I stayed until about 6:30 and then we headed home ourselves.  We loved having them join us for the day, and look forward to repeat before the seasons end.

One quick side note.  I have been longing for a hammock for our beach since we've been going there.  To my happy surprise Tim and Vicki have supplied me with one!  So a word of advise, if your want to come on my boat for a cruise, it doesn't hurt to bribe the captain!  So until next time, "See You on the River".