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Alabama River Cutoff

By on October 26, 2012 in Q's End


(Friday Oct 26 – Dist: 68.2 mi; Avg Speed: 8.5 mph;
Locks: 1; LWT: 0; TTT: 8:45 hrs)

After the excellent stop at Bobby’s, we cleared the Coffeeville Lock by 8:00 AM. HURRAY, no more locks. We were fortunate on this trip because we had very few delays and there was little wind so locking through was not stressful, even somewhat relaxing. I am sure that part of this new attitude is the experience of the captain and crew. I hate to think how many locks that we now have completed with just Linda and I; hundreds.

This also means that we are now at sea level in tidal waters and will have to be more aware of the tides especially when anchoring and tying to stationary docks. It is only a couple of feet in this region and other than the fact that we are approaching a full moon it should not affect us too much.

We have been blessed with superb travelling weather making the very long day much more pleasant. We arrived at our anchorage rather late but did manage to get in a drink or two.

Following a nice meal it was early to bed.

Here are a few shots from along the way earlier today.


 Yes, we have started seeing Spanish moss for the past three days already.

Life in the Slow Lane 2012-10-26 06:18:00

By on October 26, 2012 in The Pearl

“Waterford, NY”September 2012

Afternoon Delight

By on October 26, 2012 in East Passage

And now back to regular programming: enjoying the scenery that’s just about everywhere. Want a special place? Go up to the end of Tremont Road in the park near Townsend. Walk up a nice flat trail (former logging railroad bed) past this waterfall. Keep going because the fun begins up stream. Here the stream is […]

Date Night

By on October 26, 2012 in Close Knit

We are having gorgeous weather here in Kingston.  (Continued…)

Hurricane Sandy’s passed the Exumas

By on October 26, 2012 in Istaboa

Sandy seems to have caused minimal damage.According to a Nassau Guardian Article, Staniel Cay and Black Point sustained little damage and no injuries.So, I guess all is well in our Pipe Creek neighborhood. The Internet is up and working at Compass Cay….

Passage from Madagascar to South Africa

By on October 26, 2012 in Emily Grace

We left Madagascar from Baly Bay, just north of Cap Saint Andre, on October 13 and arrived in South Africa at Richards Bay on October 20. We had several anchoring spots on the Mozambique coast researched and plotted since most boats are not lucky enou…

Passage from Madagascar to South Africa

By on October 26, 2012 in Emily Grace

We left Madagascar from Baly Bay, just north of Cap Saint Andre, on October 13 and arrived in South Africa at Richards Bay on October 20. We had several anchoring spots on the Mozambique coast researched and plotted since most boats are not lucky enou…

Pic O’ the Day

By on October 26, 2012 in Istaboa

Full Moon above Lily’s Compass CayNordhavn Exumas Abacos Bahamas trawler Caribbean Pickwick Boat dogs

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By on October 25, 2012 in Rick 'n Roll III

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Bobby’s Fish Camp

By on October 25, 2012 in Q's End

(Thursday Oct 25 – Dist: 25.8 mi; Avg Speed: 7.9 mph; Temp: 82 F; TTT: 4:00 hrs)



There is Bobby’s Fish Camp; a single dock that will hold about 4 boats, a restaurant and some cabins. The nearest town is about 22 miles away. Linda and I were very disappointed the first time that we were here but not this time. We had plenty of time to walk around on this absolutely gorgeous day.

One of the highlights was meeting Gunny a retired marine who specialized in explosives disposal.
Not sure how old he is but he got fed up with the DVA retirement institution that he was in and moved to this spot next to the dock. He purchased a small trailer, put it on stilts and then designed a cedar cabin around it. The place was amazing; all his design and concept. He had to rough carpenters do the actual work but he over saw every detail.

Gunny has a very creative mind. He finds and polishes pieces of wood which he displays, makes furniture and he even wrote a song this past May which he had published in Nashville. He admits himself that he loves to show off and we enjoyed every minute of it. I believe that the song can be found by searching Itunes for W L (Bill) Adams. The song is on an album called the “Other Side of the River”; I think.


The other highlight this year was the catfish dinner. It was by far the best ever even better than Hagy’s Catfish Hotel. It was even delicious the next day as left overs; they were that good.


Of course Linda could not leave with a souvenir. This gator was caught by some of the swamp people and the proceeds go to support one of their own who was injured or sick, not sure which. Anyway we contributed $2.50 per inch for this lovely head. One of the swamp guys, Bodine, happened to come by (we were warned by the owner not to be worried), and he estimated that our little guy was about 6 feet long during better times.