Wifi is so slow here I am just going to narrate the last day or so and add photos when we have better service. We went down to the start of the Tenn-Tom yesterday and got a look at channel width etc.. We also found the nice little cove and waterfall at 217.2 left descending bank - beautiful quiet little spot - must be well known because many boats were coming in to check it out. We met the Aqua Yacht harbor host - very friendly. Shortly thereafter I called Demopolis on my weekly squeaky wheel update to see when we may get a spot and they have one! We have some items to care for and pick up others needed for our lay-up so we are heading home tomorrow for a week or so. After much ado we got a one way rental out of Memphis and will roll North in the morning. Enjoy every day - each one is a gift from God!
George Kemp to Grand Marais and then on to Marquette.
We waited out the rain and low visibility at George Kemp and it was the right choice. We were able to run on plane all day and got into Grand Marais early. Visited looper friends Terry and Connie who we met during our time at Kingfisher Bay in Demopolis, AL. 8/27 we had more wind than predicted but we were still able to run on plane and got into Marquette about noon just as the wind was picking up steam. Leaving George Kemp at sunrise - helped off the dock by Scott - skipper of the Jenna Lou II that was docked very close to us in Ashland for a year - they are just starting their loop and we wish them smooth cruising and a great time! Looking at the Too locks from the down stream side. Ditto We have mastered or at least greatly improved our locking technique just in time for our last lock. 21 feet up into the Big Pond After raising 21 feet - the view differential is always interesting. Last lock opening Lock open but gate still down so we float and wait. Freighter tied off in front of t...
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