Monthly Archives: October 2025

Days 189-193 Pickwick to Grand Harbor Marina

Saturday October 25-29, 2025 Saturday Had such a wonderfully peaceful night’s sleep last night. We spent the day tucked into our projects (yes, I’m still sewing the captain’s cushions — getting closer though!). In the late afternoon, we took the dinghy over to the marina for docktails with Bonnie and Louis from Goldilocks and JonContinue reading “Days 189-193 Pickwick to Grand Harbor Marina”

Days 186-188 To the borders of Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.

Wednesday October 22nd to Friday October 25, 2025 WEDNESDAY We traveled from Little Crooked Creek to Lick Creek today. It was a little intimidating getting into the anchorage, but once in, it was perfect. No wakes, no boats and very peaceful. Jeff started tearing apart his captains chair for me as I started cutting theContinue reading “Days 186-188 To the borders of Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama.”

Day 185-186 Green Turtle Bay—Paris Landing State Park—

Monday & Tuesday October 20 & 21, 2025 MONDAY We pulled out of GTB with quite the flotilla! A good number of us were cruising toward Paris Landing, lured by their unbeatable diesel prices — and the fact that it’s a marina run by the Tennessee State Park system. That’s right, another state checked offContinue reading “Day 185-186 Green Turtle Bay—Paris Landing State Park—”

Days 183 & 184–Green Turtle Bay Marina & Resort

Saturday & Sunday October 18-19, 2025 SATURDAY Today was one of those classic “get-it-done” kind of days—catching up on leftover chores before the skies opened up and the next wave of Loopers cruised in, all on the hunt for a safe harbor ahead of the incoming storm. In the afternoon we met up with BonnieContinue reading “Days 183 & 184–Green Turtle Bay Marina & Resort”

Days 179-182–Sharps Bar to Paducah, KY to Green Turtle Bay, KY

Tuesday October 14 – Friday October 17, 2025 TUESDAY Paducah Arrival: Quilts, Murals & Top Chef Cuisine We cruised a quick 22 miles from Sharps Bar and pulled into the City of Paducah Marina. While the marina itself is simple—just a brand-new dock with fuel, water, and power—it’s in a fantastic location, just a shortContinue reading “Days 179-182–Sharps Bar to Paducah, KY to Green Turtle Bay, KY”

Days 176-178 Hoppie’s-Kaskaskia Wall-River Diversion Channel-Sharps Bar

Saturday October 11–Monday October 13, 2025 SATURDAY-MONDAY We’ve left Hoppies cruising roughly 36 miles downstream to spend the night tied up on the Kaskaskia Lock wall. Our little flotilla is still going strong — Jelly Bean and Spirit of Adventure are right alongside us. Millennial Falcon is with us too, though they opted to anchorContinue reading “Days 176-178 Hoppie’s-Kaskaskia Wall-River Diversion Channel-Sharps Bar”

Days 172-175 Grafton, IL to Hoppies Marina, MO

Wednesday October 8-Friday Oct 10, 2025 WEDNESDAY Today was a smooth and leisurely run from Grafton to Alton. Once we got settled in, a few deliveries rolled in—though, of course, one package didn’t make it (😫, of course). There’s a good-sized group of loopers here right now. Some are heading out tomorrow, others the nextContinue reading “Days 172-175 Grafton, IL to Hoppies Marina, MO”

Days 168-171 On our way to Grafton, IL

Saturday October 4 — Tuesday October 7, 2025 SATURDAY Last night, two of the four boats in our group launched their dinghies and came over for a visit with those of us who stayed put. It turned into a lovely evening—cooler temperatures and a gentle breeze made it perfect for winding down and drifting offContinue reading “Days 168-171 On our way to Grafton, IL”