Greetings from My Cin. We are back on the Gulf of Mexico. Today, we are crossing Mobile Bay heading to Florida.
We had a wonderful time in Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. We loved Chattanooga, a beautiful and very scenic river run. The Great Loop Rendezvous was terrific. Met alot of great folks from all over the United States and will be hooking up with alot of them in Florida and Bahamas.
The only downside of the trip was not having good internet service and sometimes phone service. For the longest time, we could not check our emails, let alone updating the blog. I am updating this blog as we are crossing Mobile Bay. From here on out, should have good service for both.
Our current plan is to cruise to Carrabelle, Florida (arriving this Wednesday or Thursday). There we will wait for the "perfect" weather crossing in the Gulf of Mexico to Tarpon Springs (which is 152 miles - a 24 hour run). We will be traveling with other boats - so it won't be too scary. Then we will make our way down to Marathon (in the Keys). We stay in a marina for one month - making side trips and enjoying the area.
After January 1st, we will head to Bahamas and will cruise the Abaco Islands. Again, we will wait for the "perfect" weather crossing and will depart from Palm Beach. There will be quite a few boats that will be making the same crossing.
Jess and I are flying home first week in December to see the kids, take care of personal business and make the rounds to doctors and dentist. Plus, we will meet our new tenants. The house market in Corpus has been really down and an opportunity came up that we are leasing the house to four Navy Officers. They are moving in today!
So all is well, we are having a blast and very glad to be back on the coast. Will update again after the big "crossing". Wish us luck......
Jess and Cindy
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Friday, September 14, 2007
TENNESSEE RIVER
My Cin has left Kentucky. We had a great Labor Day Weekend with guest from Texas, Becky Hermanson and Grant & Cheryl Halter. We left Buzzard Rock on September 6th and today we are at Ditto Marina in Huntsville, Alabama.
Everyone has told us that cruising the Tennessee River is beautiful. This is so true. Our destination on this trip is Chattanooga. We will head back to Joe Wheeler State Park, October 15 - 18th, for the Great Loop Rendezvous. Never dreamed we would be going to a convention by boat.
It's hard to believe that we have been on the boat for (4) months. It's been an adventure each day, always something new to see. We have met so many wonderful and fun folks along the way.
Pictures are from Labor Day and our visit with the Toney's.
Everyone has told us that cruising the Tennessee River is beautiful. This is so true. Our destination on this trip is Chattanooga. We will head back to Joe Wheeler State Park, October 15 - 18th, for the Great Loop Rendezvous. Never dreamed we would be going to a convention by boat.
It's hard to believe that we have been on the boat for (4) months. It's been an adventure each day, always something new to see. We have met so many wonderful and fun folks along the way.
Pictures are from Labor Day and our visit with the Toney's.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
STELLA SEGWAY STILL
It's been awhile since I have updated and my excuse is "We are having so much fun". We are currently at Buzzard Rock Marina in Kuttawa, KY waiting for "Labor Day" guest that are flying in from Texas.
We were in Nashville August 16 -20th and docked downtown at the City Dock. We went to the Grand Ole Opry and saw Tricia Yearwood, Clint Black, Lorrie Morgan and Porter Wagoner along with other great performers. It was truly a wonderful experience.
While in Nashville, Jess bought us a Segway so it would be easier for me to get around. Our other boating buddies thought I should get one and had the local dealer come to our boat for a demo. After some discussion on names for her, Chuck Miller named her..."Stella".
This past weekend, we were at Kenlake Marina and enjoyed the annual Jazz-Blues Festival.
After Labor Day, we are heading to the Tennessee River and cruise to Chattanooga. Along the way, we will get to visit with Janet and Hurcey Toney. They live in Huntsville, Alabama, which is very close to Joe Wheeler State Park (where we will be staying for a few days). Janet and I have been "best and close" friends since we were five years old.
We plan to be back on the Gulf Coast by November 1st and head to Florida. This has been an incredible journey so far and it is hard to believe that 3 months have flown by.
We plan to fly home first week in December. I need a grandbabies fix sooooo bad.
I promise to update more than I have. Until then, happy cruising from My Cin.
Monday, July 23, 2007
My Cin Update
Greetings from the shores of Kentucky. We are having a wonderful time. Jess has been busy with boat projects (beats having to mow a lawn) and I stay busy with my chores. Last Saturday, we had the great honor of cruising with the Governor and First Lady of Kentucky. He is first cousin to Danny Fletcher, our boating buddies that are with us from Corpus. We had a great time and they are very very nice.
We have decided to change our schedule some and take some side trips before heading south in the fall.
We are leaving here on 8/12 and cruise to Nashville. For Fabin Miller's birthday, we are going to the Grand Ole Opry. We will be back at Green Turtle Bay by 8/23 and everyone is expecting Labor Day weekend guests. Then on 9/7, we will leave Kentucky and head back to the Tennessee River and cruise to Knoxville. We will then end up at Joe Wheeler State Park (Tenn. River) by 10/15 for a three day Great Loop Society Rendezvous. After that, we will head to the Keys.
That's the best thing about being retired....we can make changes, just cruise and explore. We will send updates and pictures along the way.
Jess & Cindy
We have decided to change our schedule some and take some side trips before heading south in the fall.
We are leaving here on 8/12 and cruise to Nashville. For Fabin Miller's birthday, we are going to the Grand Ole Opry. We will be back at Green Turtle Bay by 8/23 and everyone is expecting Labor Day weekend guests. Then on 9/7, we will leave Kentucky and head back to the Tennessee River and cruise to Knoxville. We will then end up at Joe Wheeler State Park (Tenn. River) by 10/15 for a three day Great Loop Society Rendezvous. After that, we will head to the Keys.
That's the best thing about being retired....we can make changes, just cruise and explore. We will send updates and pictures along the way.
Jess & Cindy
Monday, July 16, 2007
WE MADE IT
GREEN TURTLE BAY MARINA -- GRAND RIVERS, KENTUCKY
July 15, 2007, we arrived to our home base for the next 3 months! What a wonderful trip. This area is so beautiful...we just can't believe we are here.
We met alot of neat folks along the way. We met one couple from Rockport and they have seen My Cin and Whichaway before at Key Allegro Marina in Rockport. Many times when we pull into a marina and folks see the Texas Flag, they will come over and let us know that they are from Texas. One guy shouted from the shore, I'M FROM DALLAS!
Jess and I finally figured out how to download pictures to the blog. Here are a few from the trip. The one with me on the back of the boat was taken in Lake Charles as well as the one with the crawfish. Two pictures are in the 84ft lift lock. That's my pole that I bent in the Demopolis Lock when we tried to wrap up in a thunderstorm. When we were at Midway Marina in Tupelo, MS., I had my picture taken with Billy Bob Thorton (the dockmaster looked just like him - which he has been told that many many times). The last one is one of the many beautiful sights we have seen. Now that I know how to do this.....I will be sending more pictures and updates. We have full service for phone and internet so we are set to go. Take care and more news later.
July 15, 2007, we arrived to our home base for the next 3 months! What a wonderful trip. This area is so beautiful...we just can't believe we are here.
We met alot of neat folks along the way. We met one couple from Rockport and they have seen My Cin and Whichaway before at Key Allegro Marina in Rockport. Many times when we pull into a marina and folks see the Texas Flag, they will come over and let us know that they are from Texas. One guy shouted from the shore, I'M FROM DALLAS!
Jess and I finally figured out how to download pictures to the blog. Here are a few from the trip. The one with me on the back of the boat was taken in Lake Charles as well as the one with the crawfish. Two pictures are in the 84ft lift lock. That's my pole that I bent in the Demopolis Lock when we tried to wrap up in a thunderstorm. When we were at Midway Marina in Tupelo, MS., I had my picture taken with Billy Bob Thorton (the dockmaster looked just like him - which he has been told that many many times). The last one is one of the many beautiful sights we have seen. Now that I know how to do this.....I will be sending more pictures and updates. We have full service for phone and internet so we are set to go. Take care and more news later.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Columbus, MS
Arrived in Columbus on July 4th. Very very nice Marina. When we left Mobile, we had no internet service and very little cell phone service until now. We are leaving today and will travel about 45 miles to Smithville, MS. We should arrive in Kentucky anywhere from July 15th to July 20th (depending on Lock delays and how many days we stay at marina's).
The locks have been interesting. There are a total of 12 locks along the Tenn-Tom Waterway and we have mastered 5 so far. Two of them were very challenging. The average rise in the lock is 25ft to 40 ft. Lock number 12 is a 84ft rise (shoud be fun). When we arrived to the Demopolis Lock, we were greeted with a very bad thunderstorm. We had a very hard time trying to tie up to the bollard due to strong winds in the lock. It was pouring down rain, thundering and winds whipping us around. We finally made it and when they closed the lock doors, it was like the "the doors to hell" have just been closed.
We have met some pretty nice folks along the way. We met a couple in Mobile and they are cruising to Kentucky (same marina where we are going to stay). So it has been fun having them join our group.
Happy Birthday to Jacob Thomas Still, one year old today, July 6th and to Lainy Lynn Still, 3 years old July 7th. Love to my babies!!!!
We are having fun but boy do I miss all my grandbabies.
We are ready to shove off so I will update again hopefully in a couple of days (providing if we have service).
Jess & Cindy
The locks have been interesting. There are a total of 12 locks along the Tenn-Tom Waterway and we have mastered 5 so far. Two of them were very challenging. The average rise in the lock is 25ft to 40 ft. Lock number 12 is a 84ft rise (shoud be fun). When we arrived to the Demopolis Lock, we were greeted with a very bad thunderstorm. We had a very hard time trying to tie up to the bollard due to strong winds in the lock. It was pouring down rain, thundering and winds whipping us around. We finally made it and when they closed the lock doors, it was like the "the doors to hell" have just been closed.
We have met some pretty nice folks along the way. We met a couple in Mobile and they are cruising to Kentucky (same marina where we are going to stay). So it has been fun having them join our group.
Happy Birthday to Jacob Thomas Still, one year old today, July 6th and to Lainy Lynn Still, 3 years old July 7th. Love to my babies!!!!
We are having fun but boy do I miss all my grandbabies.
We are ready to shove off so I will update again hopefully in a couple of days (providing if we have service).
Jess & Cindy
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
UPDATE
Hey all you readers this is Mandy. My Cin asked me to let everyone know that they are doing well. They are in an area that does not have good reception or service. They plan on updating the blog in a few days, so until then I wanted to let yall know everything is OK. They are currently in some marina somewhere in Alabama.
Love, Mandy
Love, Mandy
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