Loopers celebrate our wake crossing with dinner at Freddy T's near Grand Harbor.
We thought our loop was over. We spent a couple of hours yesterday afternoon packing boxes in the galley. George turned on the VHF radio to give me the up-to-date mileage from our loop. We heard Kenny's voice, calling Grand Harbor and saying that they were entering the marina. Kenny and Kathy from No Zip Code were here! We went out and grabbed lines. The rain that had been threatening started in earnest, so we retreated to our boat after making plans to go to dinner.
Napping seemed like the thing to do during the storm. We heard a boat entering near us. That boat tied up in the rain right in front of Aunt Aggie. George peeked out and saw Something Special docked ahead of us. Evelyn and Sid on Something Special are the Canadian friends of Sue and Dan from Tranquility. I sent George out to inquire: Are Sue and Dan here? Yes, they are.
So last night we had a looper party at Freddy T's restaurant in Counce, TN. Twelve loopers were at the table: No Zip Code and Tranquility, two of our favorite boats; Something Special and Sum Escape, new friends; and Lee Loo, with whom we've traveled on the rivers. We had a jolly time with toasts and stories.
Autumn is coming to the Tennessee River.
This morning we headed out to Florence, AL. The day was cloudy and cool. The sun did not really break out until we were docked. As we entered the Florence Harbor Marina, we were told that they did not have a slip for us in spite of our call yesterday. So we are on the fuel dock with no power. We don't really mind. I just did not want to be turned away. There are lots of loopers here. The marina is full. So we are having docktails at 5:00 pm.
Tomorrow we are going past Joe Wheeler, where the Rendezvous is happening. We will dock at Lucy's Branch Marina about 10 miles past the Rendezvous. Our boat broker is planning to bring prospective buyers to see Aunt Aggie next week.
Today we traveled with our gold looper flag.
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