With 350 mile and 5 locks to go, we are looking forward to making it to the Gulf. The Tenn-Tom Waterway, https://www.tenntom.org/, had a couple nice towns to visit like Fulton TN and Columbus MS. While at Grand Harbor Marina in Fulton, we visited the Shiloh Military Park and the town of Fulton. This was quite educational with all the rich history from the Civil War. While at Columbus Marina, we took a trip to the birth place of Elvis Presley in Tupelo MS. The Tenn-Tom is like driving down I-75 from Michigan to Florida. It has been fun running into many of the same Loopers from port to port and as many as 20 boats could be at the same marinas at the same time. Our next stop is Demopolis Alabama and then Dog River in Mobile Alabama.
Tip of the day: Never doubt a women’s intuition.
Val is getting to be a pro at tying up in the locks. Some times it’s a little cool at 7 AM.
The Fulton Lock is a 65 footer.
These are floating bollards that we tie to in the locks.
This is my Val mirror so I can see her while under way.
The Shiloh Military War Park was worth the visit.
Borroums Drug Store in Fulton TN est. 1865 during the Civil war is still run by the same family.
You can have lunch and a shake at the pharmacy.
Elvis home was a two room house built for $180.00. Did you know he had a twin brother that died at birth?
The river system
Grand Harbor Marina
Moon rise and sunset at Midway Marina
Living high on the river in Tennessee.
Running south away from the cold on a 58 deg. morning.
One of the loopers knew Uncle Cecil from Harrisville, MI.
Grand Harbor was a nice marina.
Tenn-Tom (I-75)
Lots of Tows
Facebook comments:
Carmen Mamo Looking good . Looks like you’re enjoying the adventure .
Rebecca Luke Emily lives in Nashville, Tennessee now!! Enjoy your trip.
Valerie Mamo Hope Emily enjoys Nashville. Is she still single?
Rebecca Luke No she has a boyfriend.
Marla Smith Great pictures! It’s fun to follow your trip like this. Such an adventure!!
Valerie Mamo Waiting out a storm here in Colombia Mississippi. Think I’ll practice violin today. Thx Marla. Nice work on the sweater too.
Marla Smith
Yay about the violin! The sweater turned out to be really warm! Take care
Kim Price Looks like it might be a little chilly today. Still better than being in Michigan.
Larry Walters Thanks for sharing we are enjoying your adventure ?
Jeanne Wunderle Lovely photo of you, Valerie! What a trip filled with so many sights and memories!
Cindy Yassay Love the documentary. Hope to meet up with you someplace warm. Great colors here. But temps dropping. ????
Dave Gallant Wow. Very nice. Breeze on ya.
Connie Naudi Enjoy and and stay safe?
Facebook comments on navigation picture:
Steven Andrew I love your navigation technology! ??
David Mamo Which one? The Garmin chart plotter, the iPad Navioncs, Skipper Bobs notes, Caption Alan Lloyd notes, Lakeland Ports of Call, or Quimbys Cruising Guide?
James Christmas David Mamo safe Travels Friend. Looks like it’s going Well…???
Connie Naudi
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Kim Price It sure looks like you are truly enjoying yourselves.
Steven Andrew Oh, I’ve seen your actual navigation tools and was highly impressed! I was just poking fun at the chart in the picture!
David Mamo replied
Walt Holden Awesome Dave
Cindy Yassay I’m enjoying Nebo. At least I know you’re still moving along.
Chuck Luke Awesome!