New Crew

On April 18, 2017April 18, 2017 By marknheather

Guess who came to dinner? And stayed? David!

After a final and gastronomically delightful dinner, we said our farewells to Gregg and Carol, purveyors of southern hospitality.

6.30 am departure from Ditto Landing saw us heading down the Tennessee River for a full day of sailing to our destination of Florence, Alabama.

We sailed past nuclear power stations, through sunshine, wind and thunderstorms. But before you think, ‘oh no‘, the thunderstorm was a blessing. We locked down through Wheeler Lock and were then informed we would have a 4-hour wait while a barge had to be disassembled and locked down through Wilson Lock. The thunderstorm was not to the barge’s liking and we were told to “y’all go’n thro”. We cranked up the engine and plowed in.

This meant berthing at the gorgeous Florence Harbour Marina in daylight and with a smile on our faces, albeit drenched!

Such is life!

10 thoughts on “New Crew”

David Snow

I’m loving it!!
Thank you, Mark and Heather. 👍👍

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April 18, 2017 at 10:24 am Reply
Norma

Hi! Heather, Mark & The Stowaway (David!),

Great photos Heather! What a great time you are having!!!

Cheers,
Norma & Celeste xxxxxx

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April 18, 2017 at 10:29 am Reply
1. marknheather
  
  Thanks, Norma.
  
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  April 18, 2017 at 8:16 pm Reply
John R

I saw that power station coming up on your right and the night spot at Ditto. Welcome David. J & T

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April 18, 2017 at 11:15 am Reply
MrsB

I love Florence! There’s a restaurant called The Hardware Store that is wonderful. ..all you need to worry about is getting the junker of a loaner car there and back again. It was a crummy old van last year. ..have they upgraded and got something that goes up hill without moaning? Lol. Either was the food was great! FUN!

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April 18, 2017 at 2:12 pm Reply
1. marknheather
  
  Can’t wait to explore. Already met some lovely people.
  
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  April 18, 2017 at 8:13 pm Reply
Captain Starlight

Bushranger will be happy to be back in Florence on the Singing River.
I hope David enjoys his stay. Makes sure he swabs the deck before he splices the main race.

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April 18, 2017 at 7:38 pm Reply
1. marknheather
  
  He is learning quickly, but needs practice in locking down and keeping the fenders clean!
  
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  April 18, 2017 at 8:12 pm Reply
Richard and Vanessa

Great to see you have new company or is it a new recruit so one of you can have a ‘snooze’ below? (Hello David!)

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April 20, 2017 at 8:33 pm Reply
1. marknheather
  
  You know us well!
  
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  April 20, 2017 at 8:53 pm Reply