We ended up staying on the Mississippi one more night in an anchorage on the side of the river. The debris was horrendous but by now we were getting used to logs the size of telephone poles brushing against the hull. By 0700 this morning we had the anchor up and we were on our way. Forty-five minutes later we were on the Ohio River. Immediately the colour of the water improved to a clearish green and the debris was gone.
Just after the turn we went under a bridge where a transport truck honked at us. That's when it hit us like a slap in the face. We did it! We're doing this! Heck, we're retired! We're going south!
We did what anyone would do in our situation. We cranked up the tunes, made a fresh coffee with a healthy helping of Baileys, and ate chocolate mint cookies.
I just had to share that.
By the end of the day we will be in Kentucky. But more about that....next time.
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ReplyDeleteI'm going to remember that honk at more seniors to remind them they are retired. And when they are waving frantically and giving me the finger I will know that's just their jesture of happiness of retirement.
ReplyDeleteToo funny Kyle! Be aware, us seniors have a funny way of expressing ourselves.
DeleteToo funny Kyle! Be aware, us seniors have a funny way of expressing ourselves.
DeleteTunes. Fresh coffee. Baileys. Clear water. That's what I'm talkin' about...well, I am now. I raise my fresh coffee to you two in a toast dearies. N,x
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