Sunday - Still in Oswego, NY. About 10 boats have tied to the wall between Locks 7 and 8. Hauled clothes to laundromat. People have lined the streets for the 4th of July Parade. We couldn't see much from the laundromat but it appeared to be the typical small town parade with the police cars and fire trucks leading the way.
Jim, on Mamacita, traveling alone, not a looper, invited several of us to have dinner together at the picnic shelter. Everyone brought a meat to cook on the grill and sides. Nice evening.
Monday - We moved Wind Song through Lock 8 this afternoon. Lock 8 is the last lock on the Oswego Canal. There is a wall on the other side of the lock so we tied up wanting to leave early in the morning to cross Lake Ontario. Also, our lock pass runs out today so want to be through so there are no questions. We hear from others that this lock master is a real stickler about current passes.
By dinnertime, all but one of the boats had moved through the lock. A good weather window and we all wanted an early go in the morning.
We rode bikes across the bridge to the grocery store. Didn't need much.
Glenda and Carl, Goldleaf, stopped by for a drink this evening.
Tuesday - We were up early, so we thought. 6am and all the other boats are gone. A cup of coffee and tea then we're off.
Looking back we see the Oswego bridge and Lock 8. 
Across the bridge an older part of Oswego. 
The lighthouse at the Oswego seawall. Lake Ontario is relatively calm this morning. We have about 5 hours to Cape Vincent, NY. 
Jerry takes the opportunity of calm seas to scrub bugs off the boat dipping a bucket into the water.
We have decided to take in the Thousand Islands while in the area. Have read and talked to others that we shouldn't miss it.
The seas kicked up about 2 hours into the trip hitting us abeam and rocking the boat so much that I got nauseous. Ended up sleeping over an hour towards the end of the crossing.
Passing Wolff Island, more than 80 windmills in this farm. 
This boat passed by once we were docked at Cape Vincent. What a beautiful ship. Found a spot on the free dock at Cape Vincent along with Forget me Knot. Goldleaf was also able to find a spot too.
Ferry traveling between Wolff Island and Cape Vincent. Canadians and any Americans on the ferry must check in with Customs here. 
The water here is incredibly clear, these are weeds in the water.
Jerry was out and about talking to folks, mostly Canadians, at the other docks. Found out there was wine tasting at the liquor store this evening.
Went to dinner with David and Joleen, Forget me Knot, and Glenda and Carl, Goldleaf at Captain Jacks, had a great time. Glenda, Carl, Jerry and me went to the wine tasting. They were offering Skinny Girl wine and drink mixes. Not impressed, but the owner was such a wonderful man. And had a great selection of wines for such a small town. Come to find out, he caters to the Canadians that come across to buy their alcohol limit to bring back home. Booze are cheaper in the US.
Wednesday - Happy 4th of July! Still at Cape Vincent, Jerry took the bikes off the boat this morning. We rode to Tibbets Point about 7 miles round trip. A historic lighthouse is situated here. What a terrific morning for a ride. Beautiful shoreline along the lake. Houses varied in size from huge to modest. Several are for sale.
Wind Song is in the background tied to the dock. This is a lovely park by the dock.
This is one of the pilot boats carrying the local pilot either to or from the ship.
Jerry met the guy standing in the picture at the Customs office. He was trying to get cleared. Evidently there was some kind of problem. Anyway, he and his wife were walking the dock later and we took advantage of their local knowledge to help us and Joleen and David mark up charts of Georgian Bay and the North Channel. Only cost us a beer. Thursday - Traveled today to Clayton NY. Short run, only about 20 miles. One big attraction is the Antique Wooden Boat Museum. Docked at the city dock. However, we needed 30 amp service and all we have are 50 amp power cords. So a trip to Ace Hardware first thing netted us a 30 amp plug ($23). Jerry took one of our 3 cords and converted it to 30 amp service, he is so smart. An adaptor runs over $200. What we've read is that most of the marinas from here through Mackinac only have 30 amp so might as well have some power.
After Jerry got the plug wired, we went to the boat museum. It had show pieces, exceptional antique boats and motors. Really enjoyed.
Passed this Coast Guard Cutter on our way to Clayton.
Examples of boats we saw at the Antique Wooden Boat Museum
Had dinner with other 3 couples at Channelside. Great food and good company. Sitting on the sundeck of Wind Song we had to capture the sunset.
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