Slept super well at lock 21 last night.
met a couple guys, 60 somethings, from North Carolina area. die hard liberals. had some fun chats. told them about the book I'm listening to, " The man who broke capitalism" Bill immediately got it off Libby to read. Terry was a former nuclear power engineer for Duke Power. he had some good science/nerd stories Nothing scandalous.
Before we all left a boat came through the lock pushing a really old rusted barge. the couple are going to use it for an entertainment venue where they live. The lady quipped she just hopes it doesn't sink right after they finish the build.
only planning on going as far as Ilion today. it's the next big town after Utica, heading east. Bill and Terry were going faster and further, To lock 15. they had proper road bikes. they were skinnier and lighter too. both bikes and riders. it's not a race and i'm focusing more on enjoying the ride. At ilion i plan on visiting the laundromat. my hotel bath clothes washing mostly worked, but all my clothes will be beyond ripe after my ride ends today. I plan on changing in the laundry's bathroom into just my speedo with my rain jacket and rain pants over it for modesty, everything else is getting washed. i'll be back to everything being ripe by the time i get to Glenmont, but i have a fresh change of clothes in the truck. I'll do laundry at home once i drive back, probably Friday after staying over at Chuck and Bea's
