November 2019 – Forever Friday

Orange Beach, AL to Spectre Island, FL to Destin, FL to Panama City, FL to Tarpon Springs, FL to Redington Shores, FL (with a road trip to Harding Lake AL thrown in)

November 23, 2019 Mary Kelley

The trip across Mobile Bay was wonderful. Was so great seeing dolphins again. Sailed past LuLu’s in Gulf Shores where we stayed last year. Made it to The Wharf in Orange Beach, FL after a beautiful 61 mile run. Unfortunately, had to fill up: Had been at anchor for a while, so we were really looking forward to walking and eating out. The Wharf marina and area were very cool. Ate at a local joint and hit the hay early….

Fulton, MS to Columbus, MS to Tombigbee Oxbow to Foscue Creek, AL to Silas, AL to Tensaw River, AL to Big Bayou Canot, AL to Mobile-Tensas Cut Off.

November 12, 2019 Mary Kelley

Departed November 3 after heavy fog lifted. While in Fulton Lock, had to wait for 4 additional boats. Made an egg and cheese sandwich for the lockmaster. Lovely day on the water. More locks and more miles. As we entered Aberdeen Lock, YOLO advised us of a huge log in the chamber. Because of recent storms, there is a ton of debris in the water and you sometimes feel like you’re playing Frogger at the helm. We were planning to…

Pebble Isle, TN to Clifton, TN to Iuka, MS to Dennis, MS.

November 2, 2019 Mary Kelley

Had to stay in Pebble Isle another day to wait out thunderstorms. Went to dinner with the crew of Kitumba in the next town. The harbormaster recommended a Mexican restaurant to them, so Mike and I skeptically went along. Place smelled good enough, and a margarita sounded really good. Our waiter advised they don’t have margaritas. O.k., a Tecate’ with a lime would suffice. Our waiter advised they don’t have beer. Apparently, we were in a dry county. We are…

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