Wed Oct.3 - Thurs, Oct. 4 2018 - Nickajack Lake

10/3/18 - (85.6 miles):

Still stinging from our Cubbie loss the night before, we pulled ourselves together and got on with our life!!  Another beautiful day, sunny and 80+, what more can we ask for?

We untied from the Chattanooga City dock and continued navigating downstream.  At mm 451 we arrived at the beginning of several miles of landscape known as the gorge because of the beautiful scenery that has been carved into the landscape over millions of years.

I was delighted as we went under the I-24 bridge (mm 426) because over the past 30 years on many trips to South Carolina and Florida, I've looked out the car window and thought, "how cool would it be to be in a boat down there!"  Yep, definitely cool and beautiful beyond words.

At mm 424.7 we arrived at the Nickajack Lock and again, the Lock Gods were on our side.  We went right in and dropped down another 40 feet without incident.  We continued downstream for another 47 miles to Goose Pond Colony Marina (mm 378) in Scottsboro, Alabama.

After 85 miles, Goose Pond was like a mirage - electric, water, laundry, SHOWERS, and a wonderful restaurant across the street.  Goose Pond is a massive resort with many amenities, we decided to take a day off, and enjoy an extra day at the marina.  We were greeted by Joe and Sue Frattinger who started the Loop in Knoxville aboard Fratt House (Searay380).

After a refreshing shower and a delicious dinner at The Docks, we settled in for a restful night's sleep.  It's still summertime in Alabama - 90+ and sunny today.  Loral went for a 3-mile run - uphill both ways, I swear!!! It's a great way to get out and see what's around the area.  Brian spent the day cleaning and doing maintenance on Port-A-Gee to get ready for another week on the water.  We took advantage of the courtesy car offered by the marina and went to WalMart for provisions.  WalMart in Alabama - Insert your own comment here :)







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