Zippy Branch

Today we left Florence Harbor Marina and went 41 miles, finishing our trek on the Tennessee River.  I remember the first day we entered at Pickwick Lake:  It was a cloudy day, and the river looked huge and rough.  I was quite anxious and wanted to stay close to the shore.  We have lived on the Tennessee for about two months now, and I am comfortable.  It is beautiful and full of life.

We saw lots of looper boats today and recognized new friends and boat names.  Several people are staying near our anchorage, Zippy Branch.  Zippy Branch comes off the Tombigbee River.  I'm so happy to be back here.  It feels as if we are making progress now.  We are anchored in 14 feet and there is a 6 mph north wind.  There's just one fishing boat in here with us.

All day we were cold even though the sun was out.  The sun could not compete with the 60 degrees and wind coming across the river. When we first anchored, George did a bit of fishing.  I read outside.  But the boat is swinging around on the anchor, so it doesn't stay in the sun.  Now we are snug, closed up inside Aunt Aggie.  Of course, George is napping.  Here's Zippy Branch: