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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Alligators and Tides
The marinas are behind us , and even the anchorages are few and far between. After a 71 mile day, we were happy to arrive at Bashi Creek . BASHI CREEK ANCHORAGE The creek is narrow just as described in … Continue reading
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Columbus Marina to Demopolis
Midway was a quick stop; the next Columbus Marina – the day included four locks and 59 miles of travel time. We left Midway Marina on October 26th at 7am and locked through Fulton, Wilkins, Amory and Aberdeen locks by 1 … Continue reading
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Visiting the Southern plantation
Touring a restored cotton farm plantation home called the Waverley Plantation was a highlight of Columbus. https://flic.kr/p/NLuFYv Construction began in 1840 and it was completed in 1852; the house was originally owned by George Hampton Young. It was an independent … Continue reading
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Shiloh memorial- Civil War Battlefield
This area is steeped in Civil War history. Our plan to stay at Grand Harbor a few days allowed us to take the courtesy van to tour Shiloh National Memorial. It is the site of the 3rd bloodiest battle of … Continue reading
Grand Harbor- entrance to the Tenn-Tom Waterway
One night at anchorage to unwind. The cool night brought a mist of fog in the morning. Next day, a short 5 mile run to Grand Harbor Marina. It is located on Yellow Creek and is the at the … Continue reading
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Intro to the Tenn Tom Waterway
Where were you in 1984 when the historic new waterway called the Tenn-Tom Waterway was completed? Completed just one month after Reagan was re elected, this waterway would connect the Tennessee river to the Gulf of Mexico. For the Great American … Continue reading
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Good Bye Joe Wheeler
Visions of leaving the rendezvous in a mass of over 60 boats? Luckily it didn’t happen that way. https://flic.kr/p/NxR13f Sixty boats gathered at the Rendezvous and are now ready to continue on the Great Loop Adventure. Sixty boats hitting the … Continue reading
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What is a Rendezvous?
Rendezvous – 1. a meeting at an agreed time and place. 2. a time and place designated for a meeting, esp. troops or ships . The rendezvous for our purposes is the fall get together sponsored by the AGLCA (Americas Great Loop Cruisers Association) for … Continue reading
Wilson Lock to Joe Wheeler Lock then Rondevzous!
Is that a barge blocking the Bear Creek entrance? No, just passing by! Its an overcast morning; the clouds are gathering as we motor from our anchorage at Little Bear Creek past the Florence Marina. Hoping to beat the threat of … Continue reading
One Night Up a Creek (Bear Creek)
Pulled anchor and heading south with out our buddy boat today. Enterprise is not attending the Rendezvous at Joe Wheeler Park, so we will travel the next 60 miles on our own. You can follow the adventures of Enterprise by … Continue reading
M/V Moon Shadow on the Great Loop 