[Rvjimd]

FB,

Thanks. I actually am about to go load all four, and lock ,em thru the chamber. With video of course. I loaded one with the crane yesterday, and then I cheated and dumped sand into the other three, soi could push four loaded around. The new barges empty are much more affected by any breeze blowing them and the tow around. Makes it tricky to steer and put it where you want. And loaded, the tug puts out a nice roller wave behind during my short straight sections at full throttle.

The pond is not too bad to maintain. Over winter is the most trouble. Last year I drained the bottom and south pond and had to put in a temporary dam to hold normal pool in the north pond. Then I had to keep de icer running to keep an open hole so the fish survive.

Then this spring I drained them one at a time and cleaned the muck. It is a dirty job and would have been easier with a bottom drain.

At the end of the day, it is worth it, especially for me running my hauling operation.

The wife loves it!

Jim