skewby, just throwin this out for sat on the long run to calhouns, a few of us locals can't make the trip to lock thru but was letting everyone know who can't make trip that we will do a run up with ya to crestwood cove(where the refueling will take place) and hang out round long island ,good sandy area for parkin boats,swimming, good place to air em out, water usually perfect (lil chop) . hang out on that end then join back up with group and run back south . itinerary looks awesome, countin down the days, hopin weather pattern will change , damn.