October 17 2012, Iuka, MS

Well, we are still in Iuka, MS, at Aqua Yacht Harbor Marina.  We had another "surprise" with the boat and we had to order a part over night.  It was here by 13:00 and Terry, our marine diesel engine expert was here right away and everything was working by 16:00.  There is a storm heading this way for this evening so we decided to get an early start on Thursday AM and try to make it to Midway Marina which is 55 river miles and 3 Locks away.  We are thinking positive thoughts to make this happen.  It is not that we don't like it here but we have been here since September 4th and we are really ready to start cruising.

We have met some interesting people/boaters since we have been here.  The other day at the marina laundry I met 2 young girls, age 23, and they are doing the loop in a 27' CAT sail boat called Louise.  They left from northern Michigan and are also blogging.  We exchanged boat cards.  Very impressive young girls, they even change their own oil.

CO's comments:  The CO is ready to go!

Katie and Jessie aboard Louise.  They are cruising with a dog and a cat.