Stormy day in Gananoque

Day 12: August 22, 2017

I got up early and headed for the marina laundry while Janine started a pot of coffee.  After breakfast, we attempted to publish the blog but we ran into a real snag. 

I use Yahoo for my email service and it is my understanding that they have really tightened down their security requirements.  In this area, I have no cell phone service.  My service provider does not cover Canada.  Up until now, I was able to reach towers on the US mainland so my phone worked. So, Yahoo decided that I was sending out spam because my notification list of addresses is so large.  They refused to send out the notices.  They then required me to prove to them who I am.  In doing this, I first had to change my password, then they would send a code to my cell phone that I was to use to verify my account.  But, my phone doesn’t work in Canada!  So, there is no way that I can send or receive emails!  I have no way of communicating with the outside world.  They also locked down the Yahoo account on my phone so, even if I were to get a signal, I could not use it. 

Dwight is a professional in the information technology field and we worked most of the day trying to figure out how to get around their firewall.  We finally drove over the International Bridge to Hill Island in an attempt to get a signal on my phone so that we could unlock the system.  We drove up next to the Canadian/US customs barriers with no luck. We finally drove down a little road on Hill Island and did get a signal.  I was able to unlock the phone account,  but that did not unlock my computer.  So, we were no better off than when we started.

By now, it was approaching 4:00, having spent the day in frustration.  We soothed our frayed nerves by visiting a small wood working museum.  It was set in a reconstructed log home and larger display building.  They had a number of primitive wooden tools and devises used by earlier settlers in the area.  The floor of the display building was made of various species of wood all beautifully finished.  Much of the wood was selected for interesting grain patterns.  It was an interesting place.

We then visited the Gananoque Brewing Company for a sample of locally created beer.  The building was one of the oldest buildings in Gananoque.  In its history, the place had been occupied by a number of different industries, one of which was a manufacturer of “hula hoops.”

While there, the area was hit with a tremendous thunder storm.  The winds were reported to have reached 50 mph.  We felt lucky to have Second Wind tied securely to a dock.

We began looking for a place for dinner.  We tried three different suggested ones before we came upon one that was open.  The Gananoque Inn and Spa is a bit more upscale that we had planned for but the prime rib that I had was truly wonderful.

After dinner, the rain had stopped but the wind was still howling when we headed back to the boat for our night’s sleep.