I see those yachts are exempt from registration numbers.
It is wearing a Corona virus mask.
June 2, 2020 at 7:28 pm
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Heading Down Stream Next Week
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June 2, 2020 at 7:32 pm #1946813
That can’t be your boat BK.I see what looks to be a couple of pretty women on it.Nice try though.
June 3, 2020 at 6:43 am #1946899So you’re gonna drive right by without saying ” Hi” ?
June 3, 2020 at 7:11 am #1946902I’m not sure. But, will this affect your voyage?
Hormel made their first batch of SPAM since 1937.
The company has just announced that due to hoarding
by certain ‘sportsmen’, they are going to make a second batch.June 3, 2020 at 9:01 am #1946942LOL! You guys crack me up…except for Steve Hix…I need to stay on the east side of the river when near Iowa. It was the deer that done me in.
Brian, it doesn’t need state registration numbers because it’s Federally registered as the Ella J. Runs about $100. per year if I recall. Good question though.
I have enough spam alone to have it 2 per day for 14 days.
Curt, it’s not like I can pull up to just any dock. I need a minimum of 5′ of water and a dock that will hold 17,000 pounds tied up to it.
There’s a lot of folks I was love to stop and see sprinkled along the river. I think I need a vehicle for that though.
June 5, 2020 at 9:47 am #1947486Wonder how Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn are doing on the voyage?
June 5, 2020 at 1:11 pm #1947576I don’t even know where to begin.
June 5, 2020 at 4:40 pm #1947636Wonder where the hamms resupply is happening?
June 5, 2020 at 5:56 pm #1947652Brian @beachbrian I admire your intestinal fortitude. While i would love your journey. I’m not sure i would want the responsibility of managing it. I hope your trip is Safe, and enjoyable!! and i’m somewhat jealous.
June 5, 2020 at 6:01 pm #1947655@beachbrian I’m not sure you want to advertise you are carrying spam!!
June 5, 2020 at 7:35 pm #1947665Wonder where the hamms resupply is happening?
Just about out first town south of La Crosse.
5 locks today. Shower and Hamm’s time…wait! Out of Hamm’s! Guess it will be Moscow mules!!
Pool 5A has to be the most beautiful pool I’ve seen at least so far.
No fishing so far.
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June 5, 2020 at 7:42 pm #1947669How many miles you guys doing a day?
June 5, 2020 at 9:28 pm #1947690Sounds awesome! Maybe fish a little, down stream at 4-5 mph should work fine.
June 5, 2020 at 10:06 pm #1947694<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Dusty Gesinger wrote:</div>
Wonder where the hamms resupply is happening?Just about out first town south of La Crosse.
5 locks today. Shower and Hamm’s time…wait! Out of Hamm’s! Guess it will be Moscow mules!!
Pool 5A has to be the most beautiful pool I’ve seen at least so far.
No fishing so far.
5a has always been my favorite
June 5, 2020 at 10:12 pm #1947696<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Dusty Gesinger wrote:</div>
Wonder where the hamms resupply is happening?Just about out first town south of La Crosse.
5 locks today. Shower and Hamm’s time…wait! Out of Hamm’s! Guess it will be Moscow mules!!
Pool 5A has to be the most beautiful pool I’ve seen at least so far.
No fishing so far.
Brian, pictures you have there are of pool 6.
And I agree with the best looking pool is 5a.
One pool above pool 6. 
June 6, 2020 at 3:53 pm #1947848Boy that sounds like a great trip! I’m envious. Have fun and take some pictures BK! Now you have me day dreaming of my own mark twain adventure.
I also agree that isn’t close to enough beer. I think you’re good on spam though lol
June 6, 2020 at 4:42 pm #1947853How many miles you guys doing a day?
About 65 miles per day average. The locks the first day really slowed us down.
June 6, 2020 at 5:45 pm #1947861Stay safe and have a good ride.
June 7, 2020 at 3:39 am #1947949Brian, pictures you have there are of pool 6.
It’s ironic, I never took a photo in 5a. Too busy enjoying the views Iguess.
Sounds like the awesome weather will hold until Monday/Tues.
Stopped in at The Muddy Minnow bait shop today. Bullheads, Large suckers and small blue gill all a dollar each.
Dang cell phone. Wrong photo!!
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June 7, 2020 at 6:31 am #1947957Looks classy.
June 15, 2020 at 7:25 am #1950053How long did it take to get back up stream?
June 17, 2020 at 12:52 pm #1950793How long did it take to get back up stream?
Under 5 days. We took it slower and stopped early a couple days because of the wind. I’m pretty sure a person could make it in 4 days if they wanted to.
June 17, 2020 at 1:01 pm #1950795611 miles over 11 days. (subtacted storm days out of the 14 we were gone).
Wish I had a photo of it but I was rather busy. Came out of L&D #7 sideways. The wind was blowing!
It’s amazing how many marina’s/gas docks didn’t answer their phone or call back. On the other hand, we met the nicest people at the docks and marinas that did answer their phone.
Next trip? Nashville!! (maybe next year lol!)
June 17, 2020 at 5:46 pm #1950868Sounds awesome!
June 17, 2020 at 7:40 pm #1950904Did the FW ever figure out you were gone?
Ever thought about that trip down the Mississippi, up the East coast and in through the Great Lakes?
June 18, 2020 at 9:13 am #1950979The Great Loop!
I’m not fond of salt water and all of it’s corrosion. But I never say never.
The FW took about 5 minutes to remember me…then she said the lawn needs mowing.
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