May 16, 2013: Columbus Marina, MS, Mile 335.0

Thursday:  It was another beautiful day on the river system.  The Tenn-Tom is exceptionally beautiful this time around.  Today, unlike the past few days, we had a lot of debris again in the water.  At Mile 316.5 we hit a log that wa…

Kim Jo IV 2013-05-15 21:00:00

Roy El went by our marina about 07:00. We got a late start because we had to wait for a part. The mechanic got to the boat about 08:15 and he changed all 3 generator filters.  It appears to have taken care of our problem. Keith went t…

Propane Tanks

The day started out peaceful and quiet. We were the only boat in all of Von Donop Inlet. I had just cracked the eggs into the frying pan for breakfast when we ran out of propane. Our stove/oven is heated by propane and we carry two tanks. Since Je…

Sunset on the Gulf 2013-05-15 21:00:00

Roy El went by our marina about 07:00. We got a late start because we had to wait for a part. The mechanic got to the boat about 08:15 and he changed all 3 generator filters.  It appears to have taken care of our problem. Keith went t…

Cicadas are coming – “They’re Back” …

Cicadas – what the heck is a cicada, you are wondering! Well, a cicada (genus Magicicada) is a bug. Yes, there are always bugs around so what is the big deal? These Brood II cicadas only emerge from the ground every seventeen years. Not everyone will be able to see this emergence. Seems like they […]

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Marsden

Finally made it out of Ship Despair and down to Marsden Cove. Buffalo Nickel (Val and Stan) pulled in before we left and were getting ready to do their fuelish thing. Problem was that the fuel truck broke down and, … Continue reading →

Northbound Voyage 2013 – Underway to Newport, OR

You do remember, don’t you, that I said weather makes our decisions? So, it shouldn’t surprise you – we changed our voyage plan. Of course, it seems a given, right after I tell you what we are planning, that the … Continue reading

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Nordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs
Memphis Downtown

We are off for Alaska!

Alaska Bound – We are off!! (Continued…)

May 14 – North Myrtle Beach

The Barefoot MarinaToday started out as a fleece morning…the kind where you can put on shorts as long as you put on a fleece top to go with them. It stayed beautiful all day, blue skies and lots of sunshine. We had a short day compared yesterday, onl…