Since I’m not yet out of the bayou, and since Mage–who might need some cheering up– requested it, here are more photos from the currently ongoing flower parade on the waterways of Westland, a section of the province of South Holland in the low country aka Netherlands.
Hey . . . they brought out the king, or as the Dutch would say . . . the “koning van rock n roll.”
Since this blog is called tugster, and should NYS Canals do such a parade for the 200th anniversary of DeWitt Clinton’s trip, THIS is a role to play for small tugs, whether private of NYS owned.
In Westland, even local professionals get involved.
How about another shot of a small tow boat. By the way, is that a cheater tug with an excavator in the background of some of these photos?
I’m not even sure who might have sponsored some of these “floats,” but they do make me proud of my Dutch heritage with its attention of aesthetics and tolerance.
Have another push boat in the mix.
And let’s end with a string of floats towed by Walrus, another small tugboat.
Thanks to Jan for sharing these, to Mage for requesting more yesterday, to my friends at NYS Canals for paying attention, and to you all for reading.
Every day that passes, I’m closer to a lot of things, including getting out of the hot bayou near Avery Island. Click here because I know you know Avery Island.
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June 25, 2022 at 11:15 am
gatorstreet
One “float” appears to have leeboards – the Dutch had to be inventive with the shallows. Nice postings!
June 25, 2022 at 1:26 pm
tugster
Thx, gatorstreet, I noticed that leeboard also. Speaking of “shallows,” yesterday I saw my first ever gatortail extreme outboard boat. I had to look it up and share: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtG9iH8PENo
June 25, 2022 at 11:50 am
vivian
One of my favourite things about visiting the Netherlands, besides eating cheese in Gouda and Stroopwaffles at a farmers market, is the huge appreciation for flowers by the hard working folk. If a family had a yard, no matter how small it was, they would plant a riot of flowers to brighten anyone’s day. One could buy bouquets of flowers at the entrances to the commuter train stations. Then there was the fun of watching one’s wooden garden shoes floating in the yard after a heavy rain, a rising river and tide. Awesome people.
June 25, 2022 at 1:28 pm
tugster
I’m biased, Viv, of course, but the Dutch do care about aesthetics, and use flowers and plants to enhance that sense. On my first trip there, in winter, I thought I was seeing lots of greenhouses; what I was seeing was houses with big windows filled with greenery and flowers!
July 20, 2022 at 11:52 am
agnes azzolino
Today you posted “Other Watersheds 17 A” and others.
Because this “Earth-on-Water Day 3” was so happy and bright i”ve kept it listed in my email file to visit it when I need something just happy.
I treasure the still water shots and he variety of vessels from all periods.
Today I even found a vessel I knew — a Cornucopia vessel.
This blog is a treasure of adventures. Thanks.
July 20, 2022 at 9:19 pm
tugster
Thx, agnes. Your support is appreciated.