Norfolk County

Norfolk County's Alligator Tug usually calls the Lynn River in Simcoe home but not this summer. Watch for it as it moves to Renfrew County for a visit.

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well its final I am staying at the Haughtons in Bristol Quebec for the winter. The Simcoe crew are coming up soon to beach me for the winter

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They are working on another steam up date for me in Norway Bay Quebec.
The date looks like Aug 27th more details to follow

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I'm moored in a quiet cove next to Norway Bay Quebec. The Haughtons are looking after me this summer

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The trip was great. They even piped me away from the dock. They had an evening of food, music and a bonfire for the crew

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Had a great crossing this morning. On my way back pulling the 50 foot scow

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Today is the big day. Hope they can go and the weather cooperates

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They have done a hydrostat test on my boiler today. Hope they take me out on the water tonight

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The big party is Saturday. Breakfast at Bristol and the flotilla then makes it s way to Braeside for lunch.

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The rest of the Simcoe team is on their way up to Norway Bay. Cheri and crew will take me out on the bay for a bit of a trial run tonight

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DW Steamer is on his way from Simcoe to warm up the boiler and give me a hydrostatic test. I'm sure I'll pass.

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The Simcoe Steam team is gearing up to come back to the Ottawa River to take me out for a spin.

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The big day is this Saturday. The Bristol to Braeside flotilla. I get to tow a barge and lead the parade

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Got launched into the Ottawa river. The pumps kept ahead of the leaks which was surprising since my wood is so dry. A tug towed me acro ...

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Wow - I have just been escorted across the Ottawa by two tugs. I am now safely moored in Norway Bay Quebec.

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I'm in the Ottawa River - They did it. Little tense at times, but the pumps are keeping up and I am floating on the big pond

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The Steam Team from Simcoe took down my wheel house and stack in prep for the journey to the Ottawa today, can't wait.

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What a great weekend. I now await the team from Simcoe to come and launch me in the Ottawa River

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Great weather for the EXPO. Its a fantastic show

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Having a great time talking to people who use to work on Alligator Boats

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The Team of Ron and Albert from Simcoe are headed up for the EXPO opening today in Pembroke