Boats
Crew
Pelican,
Marge and Tom
Rana Verde,
Chris
Sea3PO,
Susan and Joel
Halcyon,
El and Bill
Freebyrd,
Pat, Mike and Brenda
Wanderer,
Penny and George
The gathering assembled at the Lone Branch Ramp in Mt.
Juliet, Tennessee on Friday April 1. After looking at the white caps on
the water off the ramp and listening to the weather report, we followed
Halcyon to a campground. During the night, the front brought colder
temperatures and stronger wind.
The wind kept us in camp on Saturday. Well,
except for shopping, eating out and the theater. In the
afternoon, we headed to Nashville, for a sit-down barbeque and the Grand Ole Opry. Pat Byrd, the organizer, had made all arrangements including a first
class coach to deliver us to its doorsteps.
Sunday was still chilly. The wind was down and
the sun was bright. We launched and headed up river to Mama Byrd's home.
She offered warm "Southern hospitality", coffee and pastry. Thus
fortified, we motored upriver and back down for dinner at the Cherokee Resort
Marina. After dinner, we anchored in a nearby creek.
The next morning, April 4th, Marge and Tom hauled
Pelican and headed for home in Paduka. The rest of us headed for
Cordell Lake on the upper Cumberland.
On April 9th, we return to Lone Branch. Susan and
Joel haul Sea3PO. Susan heads home. Joel and Sea3PO
head south for warmer cruising. Joel, I'm going to have to counsel you.
We enjoyed good company, quiet anchorages and
spectacular scenery.
Pat, you did a great job putting this together.
Mike, thanks for the guided tour up the river. Give Brenda and Mama Byrd a
hug for us.
Rana Verde, Halcyon and Wanderer
turn down river. (Continued on Cumberland River section)
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