Day 129 – Wednesday, October 20, 2010

88° 01.225’ W
34° 53.558’ N
At anchor Ross Branch
Mile 230 on Tennessee River

The weather continues to be most pleasant with warm and sunny days and cool nights.



Bulldog Sally

 We departed about 10 am ahead of Bades who were fueling their boat. As we were about to enter the Tennessee River I heard via radio an old friend coming into the harbor. It was the boat Bulldog Sally with Paul at the helm and Cindy getting fenders and lines ready to dock. We exchanged greetings and got a quick update on their progress then passed each other with a wave and thoughts of when will we see them again? I sure hope so as their great people.

An hour later Chris and Bruce slipped into our wake then passed us slowly by, leading us into tonight’s anchorage. I think were getting better at choosing a proper location then setting the anchor for it holds on the first try. Tonight were in a cove that could hold four boats safely with protection on three sides. Bruce and I were the first two boats in the cove before a third boat arrived a few hours later and anchored. The location is scenic with many types of birds present, including one eagle to keep everyone amused.

As soon as we were secure we launched or dinghy and motored over to the Boomer boat for a few hours then returned to Moor $tuff for dinner and a night cap and a good nights sleep.

Tomorrow we will motor to Florence, Alabama. We’re going to get out of here as soon as the morning fog lifts and try to arrive early for we can enjoy the town.

The way the river moves about so we seem to be in a different state every day! Tonight were in Alabama and it’s beautiful!