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 Bonnie & Louis in the pool to cool off. We figured it’s the last pool day for a while since the incoming storm will bring in much needed cooler temps.
After all the new boats settled in and lines were tied off, many of usgathered for a lively round of docktails—lots of laughs, shared stories, and the easy camaraderie that comes with life on the Loop.
Later on, we joined Greg, Deanna, and her mom for a laid-back evening at the Tiki Turtle, where live music set the tone and pizza hit the spot.
We made it back to the boat just in time—right as the skies unleashed their fury around 9pm. Heavy rain, rolling thunder, crackling lightning, and strong winds swept through, but thankfully, no hail or tornados touched down near us.
Mother Nature definitely put on a show—but we stayed safe, dry, and grateful for good timing and good company.
SUNDAY
We kicked off the day with bittersweet goodbyes to Greg and Deanna aboard Spirit of Adventure as they set out on their side trip to Nashville. We’ve really enjoyed getting to know them—great folks with great stories—and we’re hoping our wakes cross again somewhere down the Loop.
After that, I headed out with Bonnie from Goldilocks for a provisioning run, stocking up before tomorrow’s departure. Always more fun to shop with a buddy, especially one who knows their way around a galley.
As the sun started to dip, Bonnie and Louis joined us for appetizers aboard, and they introduced us to a game we’d never played before—Azul—but now absolutely love! It’s officially on our must-buy list. Lots of laughs, great conversation, and it felt so good to reconnect—it’s been since New York, after all!
Tomorrow, both our boats head out, continuing the journey down the Tennessee River. Onward we go—new waters, familiar friends, and whatever surprises the Loop has in store next❤️
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