Fri, Oct. 5, 2018 - Guntersville

10/5/18 -45 miles)

 (All refreshed and ready to go! We untied from the dock at Goose Pond to continue our trip downstream to Guntersville.  Another "Summer" day in Alabama - sunny and 90+ - it's really hot!








As soon as we hit the channel, we were once again drawn in by the beautiful scenery.  The expanse of water between bluffs and forested hills rising to 600 feet above the lake invited us to look, admire and explore.









After 30 miles we arrived at Guntersville Lock and Dam (mm 349).  We radioed the Lockmaster and were informed that a barge was coming up so it will be about an hour wait.  This was the first time we didn't go right in, but we won't complain about an hour's wait.  It was a beautiful day and floating between the bluffs was delightfully serene.  We caught up with Loopers, Skip and Trudy aboard their Cameno Troll and locked through with them.





We continued for another 15 miles to Ditto Landing (mm 333.3), Huntsville, AL to stay for the evening.  We actually stayed here in 2015 when we came down for the AGLCA's Rendezvous at Joe Wheeler State Park.  It's a nice marina with a campground.

The crockpot was going all day.  After securing Port-A-Gee in the slip, we enjoyed some adult beverages, and sloppy joes.

We caught up with Joe and Sue aboard Fratt House and enjoyed docktails while sharing stories of our experience.  After completing 45 miles of the Tennessee River, we are at the halfway mark of our trip, and we have enjoyed every minute of it. Looking forward to the 300 miles that lies ahead.



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