Surf & Turf Retirement Adventures

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  • October 25, 2023 catch-up

    October 25, 2023 catch-up

    Rita Just a few pics from our voyage to and overnight at Paris Landing in Buchanan,TN.

  • Pickwick Lock video

    The post shares two videos from Oct. 24: one showcasing a wait outside the Pickwick Lock, and another inside the lock. The author was anchored half a mile from the lock, waiting for permission to enter, and during the wait, a video was shot demonstrating what they do inside the lock.

  • October 23, 2023 catch-up

    October 23, 2023 catch-up

    Rita shared her enjoyable experience at Green Turtle Bay (GTB) Resort and Marina in Grand Rivers, KY, including time spent at the spa, swimming, and exploring. They also took advantage of the courtesy car for shopping and tried out new shoes. They recommend the spa treatments and plenty of walks for exploring the surroundings. They…

  • Travel Day Oct. 30, 23 (Tombigbee Ox Bow anchorage to Demopolis, AL) Travel Day #22

    Scott here. Today we leave our anchorage and I am guess I slept good last night. I am typing this before I go to bed and scheduling it to go out in the morning. But, the weather looks fine so I am guess I will sleep well! Today should be a fairly easy day! We…

  • Travel Day #21 stats

    Travel Day #21 stats

    Scott here. October 29, 2023 we traveled from Columbus, MS Marina to Tombigbee Ox Bow anchorage in Boligee, AL. Overall, the day was pretty good. It was an early start, and I am not a huge fan of that, but we had a long way to go and only so much daylight. So, we left…

  • October 21, 2023 catch-up

    October 21, 2023 catch-up

    The post narrates a blogger’s journey from Cairo to Paducah, featuring interesting sights along the way such as the Olmstead Lock, eagles, various sceneries, dining experiences with friends, and a notable woman living in her canoe. The blogger also shares a glimpse of their coffee table book through photos of the journey’s highlights and curiosities.

  • October 20, 2023 catch-up

    The author describes meeting a content houseboat owner in Alton and his heavenly home with unobstructed sunset views. Afterward, she recounts her visit to Kimmswick, MO, enjoying a meal at The Blue Owl and discovering the small town’s quaint shops and upcoming event. Her journey continues to Kaskaskia Lock and Little River Diversion, where the…

  • Travel Day Oct. 29, 23 (Columbus, MS to Tombigbee Ox Bow anchorage) Travel day #21

    Travel Day Oct. 29, 23 (Columbus, MS to Tombigbee Ox Bow anchorage) Travel day #21

    Scott and his crew are journeying from Columbus, MS to Tombigbee Oxbow anchorage on October 28, 2023. They will pass three locks during a nearly 11-hour route, leaving two more locks for future travel. They also have potential alternative anchorages due to possible delays at locks. The day’s forecast indicates mild southern winds and a…

  • Travel day # 20 stats

    Travel day # 20 stats

    On October 29, 2023, Scott and a group traveled from Fulton to Columbus, MS, alongside five other boats. They planned their journey together and are set to leave Demopolis, AL, on November 1 due to insurance constraints. Their journey, including travel times and distance, locking schedules, and fueling strategy, went nearly as planned, despite a…

  • October 19, 2023 catch-up

    October 19, 2023 catch-up

    Rita and Scott continue their journey, staying two nights in Alton, IL. They experience their first floating marina and enjoy the hospitality and friendliness of locals. Their navigational challenge involves dealing with locks which terrify Rita, but they successfully manage. They arrive in Hoppie’s, Imperial, MO, having left the Illinois River for the Mississippi River…