Remote Wilderness (11-13) thru (11-25) Days 164 to 175

Let's start at Florence, AL, to Luka MS, where we anchored out with this


amazing waterfall set back in off of the TN River. On to Dennis MS, where we stayed the night before Whitten Lock at, at mile 411.5. Going to Whitten Lock, we had to wait for an opening, so John dropped the anchor. When it was time to enter the lock our anchor got stuck on something.(what lies beneath). John had to go swimming and discovered that a steel cable was attached to our anchor. He was able to release it and we where on our way safely through the lock. Montgomery and Rankin locks where next before we arrived at Midway Marina, in Fulton MS. some 25 miles away. The next day greeted us with sunshine as we headed out to Columbus, MS, going through several locks (Fulton (391),Glover Wilk (376.3), Amory(371.1) and Aberdeen(357.5. Had supper at a place called Harvey's which was not the best choice.  Food was over spiced for my taste.  On to Warsaw AL, thru Locks John C. Stennis(334.7), Tom Bevill(306.8), and Aliceville(274.5) some 82 miles away. At  Demopolis,  we where greeted by  Good Spirits who helped us dock safely. We meet up with fellow loopers from time to time. It is always nice to see a friendly face. We stayed at Demopolis AL for 4 days waiting to have

boat hauled out, so John could change the zincs and also change the oil.  .Did some cleaning of the galley and berth while we waited. During the cleaning process I. accidently cut my thumb on a very sharp knife. Took awhile to stop the bleeding, but I am glad to say that it healed up nicely. Use of the courtesy car and we were all stocked up . After fueling up and our pump out, ,on Day 174, we went  thru Demopolis Lock on our way to (177.1) Edna, AL  another 45 miles. We anchored for the night by this

big sand bank. Here we saw a coyote, eagle, heard an owl during the night and of course the heron. 74 miles from Edna, had us at Okatuppal Wildlife Refuge, (123.3)  for the evening. The next day being Thanksgiving we went thru the Coffeyville  lock (116.8) on our  way to Three Rivers Lake (63.8). Our dinner feast was baked chicken with all the goodies that you would have on this day. Very grateful for having such a wonderful family and friends.     
Lack of cell service on these remote rivers. Someone's sense of humor. Old school.
                    

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

GOLD

Image
Mission Accomplished  !!!!!!! BAR-B-Q crossed her  wake Saturday May 21st, 2022 after leaving Riverside Marina  May 17th, 2021. What a life!!!! So many friendly people to share tall tales and adventures  with. What a boating experience.  We traveled about 7000 miles on our loop. We did side trips, one that put through the SOO LOCK into Lake Superior. Our destination was Whitefish Point. There are docks protected by a breakwall, but no power or water. That's the reason we are self-sufficient. Another side trip was up to Chattanooga,  TN. The last major side trip was the St John's River through "Old Florida". Smaller trip Cape Lookout to Ocracoke Island via Atlantic Ocean. A total of 79 lockages and countless bridge openings were made. I gained in experience and problem solving. I offered my friendship to boaters and especially other loopers. Many times accepted,  sometimes denied and that's fine. Can't please everyone! I will be heading north in a few weeks. La
Read more

On My Way Again

Image
U I'm  It was Saturday morning when I left Riverside Marina. I rode the current down the river, pausing at Pea Island, while waiting for the current to change.  I spent the night in the Cohansey River. Next morning,  still flowing with the current, traveled to Cape May,  got fuel, rested a bit, then headed for Sandy Hook. The sun was setting when I passed Atlantic City. It would be well pass sunrise when I stopped,anchored at Sandy Hook. I slept awhile and continued North into New York Harbor. All was well until it wasn't. My fuel problem reappeared.  I was restricted to 5mph. New York Harbor is busy normally, but this was the 4th of July.  I thought about stopping to watch the fireworks,  just fot a split second . The Cluster Muster on the water after the show would be way too stressful.  I anchored just north of the GW Bridge. I spent two nights at anchor, spending most of my time "polishing the fuel". It was a great experience, anchored across the river from Spuyte
Read more

Always Changes

 I tried to get Parks Canada to give the discount they offered before April. The season pass is $700 for locks and mooring for the size of my boat without the discount. They said NO so I said see you next year. It's the principle of the matter. If I bought the pass early, Canada could be closed to Americans and I would have paid for nothing. So I'll head out the end of June destination unknown. Up the Erie Canal then down the Chesapeake Bay to who knows where. What a Life!!!
Read more