Overnight at Upper Level Frankford Lock 6
44°11’54.9240″N, 77°35’28.4964″W
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Today was a very laid-back day. We slept in and had a late breakfast.

We took advantage of having shore power. Catherine defrosted the refrigerator. I crawled around in the engine compartment studying the fuel tank selector system setup and planning some modifications to it.

It was a very pleasant afternoon with little boat traffic to ruffle the water. We decided to apply the “Belisama” decal onto the transom. We had it made in Midland way back at the end of July. It felt like an auspicious thing to do on the last day of August! We have learned over the years that we cannot do things like hang pictures together – Cath is extremely precise, and I am very casual – so I usually leave that task to her.

Catherine placing the Belisama name decal – location is critical!

We were able to work together hanging upside down over the transom and balancing on the swim platform. After much measuring and debate as well as yards of masking tape, the decal was transferred to the proper place with hardly a wrinkle and barely an argument.

Wally peeling the decal mounting tape – the big reveal!

She (Belisama, not Catherine) was finally christened! We poured a libation to Neptune off the swim platform and asked for the blessing of Belisama – the Celtic Goddess of Lakes, Rivers and Estuaries.

Belisama is named at last!

God Bless and God Speed Belisama! May we have many safe and wonderful adventures aboard you!