We had a calm but chilly night at anchor with overnight temp of 45 degrees but 52 degrees in the cabin. At 6am, we had a long discussion about who was going to get up out of a warm bed and fire up the generator so that we could put the heater on. Bob lost.
With the heater, solar heat and the oven on for an Amsterdam Apple Pancake, it was toasty in no time.
Mealtime is pretty important while cruising. Before starting the Loop, I collected a year’s worth of recipes from "Cooking Light "magazine, organized them into categories, and stocked up with non-perishable items to make them. I keep a master list of all the supplies I need and restock when we run low. I have to be much more efficient as we have such a small galley and fridge space but it has worked well so far. I also have two small nautical cookbooks, "The One Pan Galley Gourmet" and "From the Galleys of Women Aboard" and these supplement quite nicely.
The Tennessee River opens up to Pickwick Lake. It is a resort, camping and vacation home area with many beautiful homes along the high shores. There were more boaters out on this nice Sunday and we cruised by a sailboat race. As is always the case, 10 minutes later the wind died.
This is the Tri-corner area where Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee meet so today we were in 3 states. It is also the entrance to the Tenn-Tom Waterway and we saw many Loopers from the Rendezvous heading there to start their trek south to Mobile. We have decided to cruise up the Tennessee River for the next week and then start south.
As we cruised closer to our destination in Florence AL, the river twisted and there were many islands that are now exposed with the winter water level pool down on the river. This part of the Tennessee is stocked with bass and many anglers were trying their luck.
We did not have time to walk into town but did walk along the waterfront park. High winds and lower temps are predicted for Monday and we may stay here, rent a car and see the sights. Florence bills itself as “the gateway to adventures in southern culture.” Stay tuned.
With the heater, solar heat and the oven on for an Amsterdam Apple Pancake, it was toasty in no time.
Mealtime is pretty important while cruising. Before starting the Loop, I collected a year’s worth of recipes from "Cooking Light "magazine, organized them into categories, and stocked up with non-perishable items to make them. I keep a master list of all the supplies I need and restock when we run low. I have to be much more efficient as we have such a small galley and fridge space but it has worked well so far. I also have two small nautical cookbooks, "The One Pan Galley Gourmet" and "From the Galleys of Women Aboard" and these supplement quite nicely.
The Tennessee River opens up to Pickwick Lake. It is a resort, camping and vacation home area with many beautiful homes along the high shores. There were more boaters out on this nice Sunday and we cruised by a sailboat race. As is always the case, 10 minutes later the wind died.
This is the Tri-corner area where Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee meet so today we were in 3 states. It is also the entrance to the Tenn-Tom Waterway and we saw many Loopers from the Rendezvous heading there to start their trek south to Mobile. We have decided to cruise up the Tennessee River for the next week and then start south.
As we cruised closer to our destination in Florence AL, the river twisted and there were many islands that are now exposed with the winter water level pool down on the river. This part of the Tennessee is stocked with bass and many anglers were trying their luck.
We did not have time to walk into town but did walk along the waterfront park. High winds and lower temps are predicted for Monday and we may stay here, rent a car and see the sights. Florence bills itself as “the gateway to adventures in southern culture.” Stay tuned.
