The dryer has been sold.

We may have a buyer.

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Could you list those things that you won’t eat George?

I’m going to suggest them to Kari.

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Right off the top of my head, raw shellfish. Leave your oysters at home unless you plan to cook them real good.

There are only a few things I won’t eat so bring your best chili and hope for the best. I am honored to serve as a judge for this prestigious event. See you all there!

We submerge the gates in the winter mainly so the ice can flow over them. The settings below water are equivalent to what they would be above the water. Water can be passed either above or below the gates but the submerged settings are limited to a certain amount of flow. Once the volume of water exceeds what can be put over the gates, they must be raised to allow the extra volume to pass under. That can cause ice dams and the gates to freeze in their tracks. So it is preferred to keep them submerged as much as possible in the winter. Hope that helps

Hey, I’m back and I’m here to tell you I’m getting back in shape. I’m a little sore yet but I can do my job and that’s all that counts, right? I have a special request for Brian K., Brian, How about a photo of that 42 pounder you guys got a couple nights ago? Was it really a mermaid? I’d also like to know, have there been any reports of freshwater sharks up this far? I saw a dead fish below the lock that looked an awful lot like a nurse shark. I know, it sounds crazy. Maybe it was just trying to get away from the big oil spill? You are the expert, right?

I totally botched my wax job last year. They’re probably glad I’m not there to wreck it again

Your desk getting a little dusty?

Hello Brian K.’s cousin. I do want to get back to work but I think I have to be able to walk I’m a-workin’ on it!

I am curious to see how they are getting along without me at the lock. I liked doing a lot of those “unsung songs” that would normally fly under the radar. I’ve got cabin fever pretty bad now and I’m just praying for a better exam on 12/8. My last x-ray didn’t show much progress. Crossing my fingers and working it hard.

Thank you Brian for the link to this site! I’m calling myself Lockman here but I am actually George the lockman.
I sure appreciate all the nice things you all are saying. And yes, lockmen and women have very dangerous jobs. One little miscue can cost you a limb or your life. I am very lucky I did not lose my left foot. It was just holding on by the meat basically. The doctor thinks it may be 6 months or more before I can return to work. I’m working hard on PT now trying to stay in shape and praying I don’t have to go in for another round of surgeries. They think I may need a bone graft. Dang! I sure appreciate living in America and having a program like Workmen’s Comp. Without it, my wife and I would probably be wiped out with the bills. God Bless The USA!
Hopefully I’ll be back on the wall by April or May. Good fishing and happy trails! George