July 21 – Buckhorn, Ontario

Three days ago just before Lakefield, Ontario my cell phone died.  It's been working up to this for some time, but I thought if I charged it every 15 minutes it would be fine.  And without a cell phone all our logistics change (we're addicted to these things).  I was sitting at a bench at Lock 25 trying to figure out what to do, and Tom Marsden walked up.  Amazing.  But actually not too coincidental.  Tom knew we were in the area and his parents have a home in Lakefield.  And Tom saved our phone by taking me to the only place on the Trent Severn that could fix an iPhone on a Saturday.  We are eternally grateful to Tom for rescuing us and our phone.
Actually, Tom, Diana, Jacob and Tom's cousin Nick joined us for a one hour tour on the boat from Lakefield to the next lock at Young's point.  Tom and Nick expertly handled our lines while we locked through Lock 27.   The Marsdens graciously invited us to a dinner on land at their house, and we really appreciated their hospitality.

Patti and I are now in Buckhorn, Ontario and officially half way through the Trent Severn.  120 miles and 120 miles to go.  Today we went through some beautiful and rocky lakes (Clear Lake and Stoney Lake).  The channel winds through the rocks and the scenery and cottages are really pretty.  It was a nice 15 mile and 3 lock cruise. 

We're here at least one day to have our engine mounts checked, but they can't look at it until tomorrow.  Tonight we're having a Canadian Chinese dinner.  Not sure what that is yet.