Wednesday, October 15, 2008 and we are at Grand Harbor Marina, Counce, TN. Jay, designated Galley Guy for today awoke early and drove to the store so he could prepare pancakes for us. You know, micro wave pancakes are not bad. We really did enjoy the diversity this A.M.
The ignition switch has been giving us some concern lately, and we only missed getting into a lock by a few seconds, so Brad called a mechanic who really didn’t fix the problem but did give us the confidence to continue our venture to Mobile.
Our first challenge tomorrow will be to enter the Tenn-Tom waterway.
Construction began in 1972. It took numerous public hearings to over come President Carter’s proposal to stop all waterway construction. The waterway was completed in 1985 after spending two billion dollars, but it was completed ahead of schedule. The waterway shortened the trip for vessels by 720 miles from Pensacola, FL to Chattanooga, TN. At its peak, the Tenn-Tom provided employment for over 5,000 people. The waterway begins at Pickwick Lake and allows a vessel to lock down 341’ over the distance of 450 miles. We will be “descending” for the rest of our trip to Mobile.
The swim shot is a frequent afternoon activity for us while anchored.
The ignition switch has been giving us some concern lately, and we only missed getting into a lock by a few seconds, so Brad called a mechanic who really didn’t fix the problem but did give us the confidence to continue our venture to Mobile.
Our first challenge tomorrow will be to enter the Tenn-Tom waterway.
Construction began in 1972. It took numerous public hearings to over come President Carter’s proposal to stop all waterway construction. The waterway was completed in 1985 after spending two billion dollars, but it was completed ahead of schedule. The waterway shortened the trip for vessels by 720 miles from Pensacola, FL to Chattanooga, TN. At its peak, the Tenn-Tom provided employment for over 5,000 people. The waterway begins at Pickwick Lake and allows a vessel to lock down 341’ over the distance of 450 miles. We will be “descending” for the rest of our trip to Mobile.
The swim shot is a frequent afternoon activity for us while anchored.
2 comments:
I love the mini-history lessons we get about areas that you travel to. Thanks.
That dinghy looks awefully small. How about a photo of the three of you in it - I just don't see how it's possible.
P.S. My nursing-home-ridden mother-in-law is enjoying your trip too. Reading about your trip is a diversion from TV.
-Denise
Bill this is really great to follow your trip. Hope your taking time to get in some yoga!
Sue
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