While it's frustrating waiting out repairs while we want to be moving it's just part of boating. In the end we were delayed just under 2 weeks, no big deal. The last thing you're supposed to have on a boat is a schedule. With the rain having finally stopped (we got over 10") we enjoyed a nice sunset before heading out last Thursday.
We were underway early to be sure the repairs were all good before heading through our last lock on the Tennessee.
As we approached Pickwick Lock the gates opened and we were tied up in no time. We did have to wait a bit for 2 other boats but it wasn't long. We were soon down and let the other 2 out first since they seemed to be traveling faster than us.
So other than being hot it was a pleasant 3 day trip to Green Turtle Bay on Lake Barkley where we would catch up with friends and pick up sister Kathy for the trip up the Ohio. Along the way we passed a new paddle wheel cruise ship in it's first year of operation.
The last day was a Saturday and the lake became alive the closer we got to GTB.
Sunday night we had dinner at the club to be sure Chasing 80 was still hiding behind the bourbon...it is!
Tomorrow we'll set off for the Ohio River. After making good time traveling down the Tennessee it'll feel pretty slow as we turn into the current.
I'll leave off with a few pics of the work we did this year before heading out. We were so happy with the non-skid from last year we decided to tackle the fly bridge. It's a much smaller area but there were still plenty of holes to fill first.
We also put a top coat on the teak so it will hold up in the summer sun.
And finally, we added some new lighting to complete the flybridge update. It's always fun to add a bit of bling to this old girl...
So tune into the tracker or NEBO starting tomorrow as we start up the Ohio. We're planning about a week to Louisville where we'll spend the 4th of July weekend.
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