Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

This morning we entered the Mississippi River, at Grafton IL where the
Illinois River joins the big one. Both rivers are above normal level
with strong current and lots of debris, it really isn't much fun. But
it's a major milestone on the trip and we're looking forward to
getting into calmer waters.

Regards to all-
Doug

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

wrote in message
oups.com...
This morning we entered the Mississippi River, at Grafton IL where the
Illinois River joins the big one. Both rivers are above normal level
with strong current and lots of debris, it really isn't much fun. But
it's a major milestone on the trip and we're looking forward to
getting into calmer waters.

Regards to all-
Doug


If you're going south turn east at the Ohio River and then go up the
Tennessee River then on down the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway. A
beautiful trip and perfect for a trawler. Get off the Mississippi as
soon as you can. It's not fit for recreational boats.

You're a worthless motor boater now but still I wish no harm to you and
yours.

Wilbur Hubbard

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Sep 6, 4:22 pm, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
wrote in message

oups.com...

This morning we entered the Mississippi River, at Grafton IL where the
Illinois River joins the big one. Both rivers are above normal level
with strong current and lots of debris, it really isn't much fun. But
it's a major milestone on the trip and we're looking forward to
getting into calmer waters.

Regards to all-
Doug

If you're going south turn east at the Ohio River and then go up the
Tennessee River then on down the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway. A
beautiful trip and perfect for a trawler. Get off the Mississippi as
soon as you can. It's not fit for recreational boats.

You're a worthless motor boater now but still I wish no harm to you and
yours.

Wilbur Hubbard

Oh come on..every American need to take a trip down the mighty
Mississippi.
He can get back on the ICW in New Orleans. He could add 4-5 knots to
his speed.

" men--kings & serfs alike--are slaves to other men & to
circumstance--save alone, the pilot--who comes at no man's back and
call, obeys no man's orders & scorns all men's suggestions. "

Joe

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katysails wrote:
Watch out for the barges....Did you know there are giganticous catfish
in the Mississippi?

Yep
asian jumping carp too.

.... When I lved in St Louis they talked about 200
lbers....yuck....Are you going to Alton? It's a nice spot to stop just
north of St. :ouis. Some nice antiqu shops etc there...

We're in Alton now, just north of the big suspension bridge. We have a
few days of visiting friends/family in the area, hopefully do some
touristy stuff too. I have been to the Arch before but there's other
good stuff here.


"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote:
If you're going south turn east at the Ohio River and then go up the
Tennessee River then on down the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway.

Yep... that's our plan.... after cruising as much of the Cumberland
and Tennessee Rivers as we can. No point in arriving in the Gulf
before at least a week into November.


You're a worthless motor boater now but still I wish no harm to you and
yours.

Gee thanks, I wish you the same. Mellowed over the years, eh?

DSK

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

"Joe" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Sep 6, 4:22 pm, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
wrote in message

oups.com...

This morning we entered the Mississippi River, at Grafton IL where
the
Illinois River joins the big one. Both rivers are above normal
level
with strong current and lots of debris, it really isn't much fun.
But
it's a major milestone on the trip and we're looking forward to
getting into calmer waters.

Regards to all-
Doug

If you're going south turn east at the Ohio River and then go up the
Tennessee River then on down the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway. A
beautiful trip and perfect for a trawler. Get off the Mississippi as
soon as you can. It's not fit for recreational boats.

You're a worthless motor boater now but still I wish no harm to you
and
yours.

Wilbur Hubbard

Oh come on..every American need to take a trip down the mighty
Mississippi.
He can get back on the ICW in New Orleans. He could add 4-5 knots to
his speed.

Or he could get run over by barges that broke loose. Happens all the
time. The Mississsippi is not suited for recreational vessel traffic.
It's ruled by commercial shipping interests. You can and will get run
over if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time.

If his destination is the Gulf he'd be much better of and have a much
more pleasant trip using the Tenn/Tom which comes out in Mobile Bay.

Another thing is Doug probably has no clue that above the Huey P. Long
bridge the navigation rules are slightly different that what he's used
to.

Wilbur Hubbard

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

wrote in message
ups.com...
katysails wrote:
Watch out for the barges....Did you know there are giganticous
catfish
in the Mississippi?

Yep
asian jumping carp too.

.... When I lved in St Louis they talked about 200
lbers....yuck....Are you going to Alton? It's a nice spot to stop
just
north of St. :ouis. Some nice antiqu shops etc there...

We're in Alton now, just north of the big suspension bridge. We have a
few days of visiting friends/family in the area, hopefully do some
touristy stuff too. I have been to the Arch before but there's other
good stuff here.


"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote:
If you're going south turn east at the Ohio River and then go up the
Tennessee River then on down the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway.

Yep... that's our plan.... after cruising as much of the Cumberland
and Tennessee Rivers as we can. No point in arriving in the Gulf
before at least a week into November.


You're a worthless motor boater now but still I wish no harm to you
and
yours.

Gee thanks, I wish you the same. Mellowed over the years, eh?

DSK


Nope, same old Wilbur. You don't actually believe all the clueless dolts
who think I'm the Good Capt. Neal???

You can go all the way to Nashville on the Cumberland. Some beautiful
bridges there at night. Friendliest people and great fall colors on the
Cumberland. A couple of nice marinas on Lake Cumberland. I envy you that
trip. Last time I did it was about twenty years ago. Still have good
memories of it.

Wilbur Hubbard

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote:
Another thing is Doug probably has no clue that above the Huey P. Long
bridge the navigation rules are slightly different that what he's used
to.



Clueless? Gee thanks. I've known about the Western Rivers rules for
decades, just never needed to follow them before. Not a really big
issue though, as long one has the savvy to tune in VHF ch13.

DSK

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:34:21 -0700, Joe
wrote this crap:


Oh come on..every American need to take a trip down the mighty
Mississippi.


Why? I cruise the Great Lakes. Plenty of islands. Plenty of places
to stop.





I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

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Bloody Horvath wrote:
On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:34:21 -0700, Joe
wrote this crap:


Oh come on..every American need to take a trip down the mighty
Mississippi.



Why? I cruise the Great Lakes. Plenty of islands. Plenty of places
to stop.





I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.


And you're not siphoning all that mud through your engine...

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Doug, I envy you taking that trip. I'll bet every day is an
adventure. Be safe.

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in
message
anews.com.
...

Last time I did it was about twenty years ago.

on your Swan?

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:34:22 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:




Why? I cruise the Great Lakes. Plenty of islands. Plenty of places
to stop.

And you're not siphoning all that mud through your engine...


What mud? The Great Lakes are known for their sandy bottoms. They
were carved by the glaciers, you know.





I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Bloody Horvath wrote:
On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:34:22 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:




Why? I cruise the Great Lakes. Plenty of islands. Plenty of places
to stop.


And you're not siphoning all that mud through your engine...



What mud? The Great Lakes are known for their sandy bottoms. They
were carved by the glaciers, you know.





I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

ummm...dummy..I was referring to the Mississippi River...and like, I;m
from Michigan, ya know...duh....

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Thu, 6 Sep 2007 17:43:25 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:


"Joe" wrote in message
roups.com...
On Sep 6, 4:22 pm, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:
wrote in message

oups.com...

This morning we entered the Mississippi River, at Grafton IL where
the
Illinois River joins the big one. Both rivers are above normal
level
with strong current and lots of debris, it really isn't much fun.
But
it's a major milestone on the trip and we're looking forward to
getting into calmer waters.

Regards to all-
Doug

If you're going south turn east at the Ohio River and then go up the
Tennessee River then on down the Tennessee/Tombigbee Waterway. A
beautiful trip and perfect for a trawler. Get off the Mississippi as
soon as you can. It's not fit for recreational boats.

You're a worthless motor boater now but still I wish no harm to you
and
yours.

Wilbur Hubbard

Oh come on..every American need to take a trip down the mighty
Mississippi.
He can get back on the ICW in New Orleans. He could add 4-5 knots to
his speed.

Or he could get run over by barges that broke loose. Happens all the
time. The Mississsippi is not suited for recreational vessel traffic.
It's ruled by commercial shipping interests. You can and will get run
over if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time.

If his destination is the Gulf he'd be much better of and have a much
more pleasant trip using the Tenn/Tom which comes out in Mobile Bay.

Another thing is Doug probably has no clue that above the Huey P. Long
bridge the navigation rules are slightly different that what he's used
to.

Wilbur Hubbard

I second that. Take the Tenn/tom. much nicer route. Stop at Bay
Springs lake for a spell, I'll come over and see the boat and crew.

Frank

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:07:31 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:



What mud? The Great Lakes are known for their sandy bottoms. They
were carved by the glaciers, you know.

ummm...dummy..I was referring to the Mississippi River...and like, I;m
from Michigan, ya know...duh....

How about that Appalachian State?





I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Bloody Horvath wrote:
On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:07:31 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:



What mud? The Great Lakes are known for their sandy bottoms. They
were carved by the glaciers, you know.


ummm...dummy..I was referring to the Mississippi River...and like, I;m

from Michigan, ya know...duh....

How about that Appalachian State?





I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

More like Atlantic seaboard....much tamer sailing down here than up on
Lake Michigan..that's for sure...

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:42:43 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:


How about that Appalachian State?


More like Atlantic seaboard....much tamer sailing down here than up on
Lake Michigan..that's for sure...


I was talking about the football team that beat Michigan. What the
hell were you talking about? I guess you're not really from Michigan.




I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Bloody Horvath wrote:
On Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:42:43 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:


How about that Appalachian State?



More like Atlantic seaboard....much tamer sailing down here than up on
Lake Michigan..that's for sure...



I was talking about the football team that beat Michigan. What the
hell were you talking about? I guess you're not really from Michigan.




I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

I've been living in VA for the past 2 years....and I don't follow
football at all...I'm from the better side of Michigan...the west
coast...the side NOT near Detroit...

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Frank Boettcher wrote:
I second that. Take the Tenn/tom. much nicer route. Stop at Bay
Springs lake for a spell, I'll come over and see the boat and crew.


We'll go thru Bay Springs Lake; and we'd be glad to stop and say hi.

Regards
Doug King

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:52:51 -0700, wrote:

Frank Boettcher wrote:
I second that. Take the Tenn/tom. much nicer route. Stop at Bay
Springs lake for a spell, I'll come over and see the boat and crew.


We'll go thru Bay Springs Lake; and we'd be glad to stop and say hi.

Regards
Doug King


Great! Can you send an email I can respond to with cell info?

Frank

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:41:24 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:

I was talking about the football team that beat Michigan. What the
hell were you talking about? I guess you're not really from Michigan.

I've been living in VA for the past 2 years....and I don't follow
football at all...I'm from the better side of Michigan...the west
coast...the side NOT near Detroit...


You mean the side near the south side of Chicago? That's the better
side?




I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Major Milestone: the Mississippi River
 

Bloody Horvath wrote:
On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:41:24 -0400, katy
wrote this crap:


I was talking about the football team that beat Michigan. What the
hell were you talking about? I guess you're not really from Michigan.

I've been living in VA for the past 2 years....and I don't follow
football at all...I'm from the better side of Michigan...the west
coast...the side NOT near Detroit...



You mean the side near the south side of Chicago? That's the better
side?




I'm Horvath and I approve of this post.

Nowhere near the south side of Chicago....even if it were, Chicago ebats
Dertroit hands down in almost every single category...