The latest word after discussions with Canal officials is that the work has been going better than expected, no major mishaps, and doubled crews at some locations and good weather. There is a possibility of an opening by Wednesday July 17th, or Thursday the 18th. This assumes good weather and no problems. As always, your mileage may vary. I'll make another update probably on Monday. Someone else is publishing Canal Corp's "to do list" ... don't assume that once those items are completed the canal will open. There are many additional items not on that list, and more items get added daily. That list just isn't useful. It's a beautiful evening up here on the canals, 74 degrees and dry this evening at 8 PM, and going down to 60 tonite in Fort Edward. Looks like the heat wave finally broke. Fred Tug 44