Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway - Smithville, MS - 11/30/05

Went through 3 locks today. The biggest one yet going down 84 feet. Spending the night at a little, tiny marina in Smithville near Wilkin Lock. We passed an eagle preserve today and had a close up view of one as we went by. We hope to get to Columbus, MS tomorrow.

Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway - Bay Springs, MS - 11/29/05

Today we only passed two boats on the water. The first was a paddle boat who was stuck near the shore. The captain radioed us to see if we would pass him fast to give a big wake to lift him off the bank he was stuck on. We did this about 3 times without success. Later in the day when turning a bend in the divide portion of the river we spotted a strange looking black object ahead. Upon further investigation we realized that it was a totally black schooner sailboat, very much like a pirate boat. All charcoal black except for the sails and flag. We docked for the night off Bay Springs lake at Bay Springs Marina.

Aqua Harbor, Iuka, MS & Back on the River - 11/29/05

We arrived yesterday in the middle of a downpour of rain. Had the boat hauled out and both props were damaged, one a little more than the other. They put us back in the water, at the transient dock, for the night. We are just waiting this morning for them to pull us back out again and put them back on. Then we will be on our way back down the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway on a glorious morning.

Grand Harbor, Oxford, MS 11/26/05

We used the marina car today to take a side trip to Oxford, Ms. Home of "Ole Miss". A charming college town. We had a great lunch downtown and spent time in a few bookstores. We bought some sprigs of berries to put on our christmas tree. Visited Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's home.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Kismet in Pickwick Dam, Counce, TN 11/24/05

Pickwick Dam, Counce, TN 11/22/05

STILL HERE! We were to leave Grand Harbor last Sunday but we decided to extend our stay another 12 days or so.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

Grand Harbor Marine, Pickwick Dam, Counce, TN 11/11/05

We drove to Tupelo, Mississippi today. It is the birthplace of Elvis Presley. The highlight of this excursion was the Tupelo Automotive Museum. A private collection of over 135 cars from an 1888 Benz to a 1994 Viper. It was one of the finest all around displays we've ever seen. They had almost 10 vehicles from each decade. Everything from a Sears, Hupmobile, Pierce Arrow, Cord, Ford, Chevy, Tucker, Masserati and more. We've included a picture of a car we've never heard of before... a 1905 Delauney Belleville, a Lagonda and a shot that gives a broader feel to the museum if you ever get to Tupelo this is a must stop.

Grand Harbor Marine, Pickwick Dam, Counce, TN 11/08/05

Yes, we are still here. We have watched the leaves turn color here and watched them fall. We had a cold spell for about a week and now it is in the 70s or 80s and warm nights again.

We just got back from a 3 day trip to Nashville where we stayed at a wonderful Bed and Breakfast "Daisy Hill" in a charming Tudor house situated close to everything. We visited the Hermitage and the Ryman Theatre. We went to some great restaurants. We really enjoyed Nashville and a small town south of there called Franklin.

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Shiloh and Grand Harbor Marina

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Memphis & Graceland