Maryann
Dunbar Cave
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Tourists-July 18, 2016
Tourists-July 17, 2016
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Downtown Clarksville, TN
Keith drove 4 mcgees down town in the rental car. Just getting familiar with the area. Planning to make like tourists for the next few days.
Mike Home
July 13, 2016 Days go by rather quickly! Thought I best give an update. Mike and Carol Kluver drove all night and arrived home in Mechanicsville, Virginia at 5:30 a.m. We sure enjoyed their company and look forward to the future when they may join us again.
Mike is studying how the lock works. Keith tending the line.
On return trip through Old Hickory Lock, Mike tended the line.
Gate coming open so we can leave Old Hickory after a 60 foot down.
Airplane stuck into the cliff always attract attention.
Two Carols!
Returning to Nashville in the distance.
Carol and Keith as she and Mike are getting ready to depart.
Carol, Mike, Carol, Allen
Mike thinks they packed far more than was necessary!
July 14th the 4 mcgees spent time wondering the streets of Nashville. Mostly on Broadway often called Honky Tonk Row. Sounds of country music can be heard coming from the many joints on either side of the street. I am sure each of the musicians is hoping for their big break. Eating is always a priority. Having eaten hamburgers at several places we decided the best were found at Paradise Park. Fries left something to be desired though. Capped off the evening with an open air ride in a hearse on Nashville Ghost Tour.
Taken in the Visitors Center.
Art work represents much of the industrial growth of Tennessee. Rail, bridges and boating.
Good burgers!
Ghost Tour. Most ghostly thing we saw is this picture! Lol
Nashville on stormy day.
Ascend Amphitheater-two different concerts were held here last week that we could hear from the Dream Manor across the river. Does that suggest loud?1?1
July 15-left Nashville (mile 190.5) behind as we traveled down river with a good current. Went thru Cheatham lock at 148.7 with no waiting. Gate was opened as we arrived, and it did not take long to get lowered 26 feet. Another boat joined us in the lock. We had been traveling about the same speed for about 20 miles. Continued to Clarksville at mile 127.4 dodging around lots of debris. Glad to be tied up in the marina after traveling 63.1 miles in 7 hours.
Headed down to Clarksville the hill tops were partially hidden by fog.
If Bobbie is going to help Keith drive the boat she should be looking forward!
Maneuvered around debris in the Cumberland River.
Steep cliffs can be seen all along the river.
Boat ahead we caught, passed and went through Cheatham lock together.
July 14th the 4 mcgees spent time wondering the streets of Nashville. Mostly on Broadway often called Honky Tonk Row. Sounds of country music can be heard coming from the many joints on either side of the street. I am sure each of the musicians is hoping for their big break. Eating is always a priority. Having eaten hamburgers at several places we decided the best were found at Paradise Park. Fries left something to be desired though. Capped off the evening with an open air ride in a hearse on Nashville Ghost Tour.
July 15-left Nashville (mile 190.5) behind as we traveled down river with a good current. Went thru Cheatham lock at 148.7 with no waiting. Gate was opened as we arrived, and it did not take long to get lowered 26 feet. Another boat joined us in the lock. We had been traveling about the same speed for about 20 miles. Continued to Clarksville at mile 127.4 dodging around lots of debris. Glad to be tied up in the marina after traveling 63.1 miles in 7 hours.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Boat Trip - Old Hickory Lake
July 10th was another busy day on the streets of Nashville. Made a round on the trolley tour for the second day. Stopped at the Farmers Market to check out the produce and flea sale items. The wall of
Nashville history is just across the street from the Market. Ate lunch at the famous Burger Republic. Enjoyed a fine hamburger. Visited the Parthenon which is a full scale replica of the original Parthenon in Greece. It was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
Main focus is the statue of the Athena Parthenos which stands tall at 42 feet.
July 11th. It was time to give Mike and Carol Kluver some experience traveling on the Dream Manor. Waited until mid morning to make sure weather would be okay as early clouds were rather dark. Went up Cumberland River to Old Hickory Lock and Dam. Got right in and enjoyed a 60 foot lift. Located at mile 216.2 this dam was built in 1952-1957. Named after President Andrew Jackson (nick named "Old Hickory". First lock Mike and Carol have ever been in, was a unique experience. Above the dam the reservoir is called Old Hickory Lake. Continued to Drakes Creek Marina at 222. Had called yesterday and made reservations. Upon arrival they seemed ignorant of previous arrangements and could not understand we needed to know were to tie up for overnight stay. After much confusion and lack of consideration we left and went back down river to Blue Turtle Bay at mile 220. Lady there did try to get us in but slips that were supposed to be vacant had small boats in them she was not aware of and said she would call owners. We chose not to continue waiting and went across the lake to a quiet cove and anchored for the night. Perhaps it ended up as a blessing since Mike and Carol had not experienced anchoring like this. Turned out to be a nice location in 8 feet of water.
July 12th. After a pleasant stay, raised anchor and traveled 2 miles down to Old Hickory Lock just in time to wait 2 hours for a split tow that had just arrived to be locked up. Went to port toward a boat launch and dropped anchor in a large open area of the lake in 20 feet of water. Another experience for our passengers. Once the tow was clear of the lock we raised anchor and prepared to enter lock having to wait another 20 minutes while they lowered a new bollard into place with a crane. The down lift of 60 feet was very pleasant and Mike is still fascinated by the principles of lockage. Returned to Nashville at mile 190.5 with total travel time 3.8 hours to make the 29.5 miles.
Had lots of head wind but a strong current about 4 mph made a rather quick trip. Average speed down was 11 mph opposed to the 7 mph we experienced yesterday going up river. A great 2 day trip.
Mike and Carol departed for home at 6 p.m. Reluctant to leave but happy they had spent time with us.
Mike looks very laid back.
Tow loaded with sand passing, near Shelby Walking Bridge.
Cumberland River looks smooth but current is about 4 mph.
Approaching Old Hickory Lock and Dam.
Closing gates in preparation for 60 foot lift.
Waiting for gate to open on Old Hickory Lake.
Leaving lock. Keith is handling lines.
Returning to Nashville we met the General Jackson.
Showing paddle wheel on General Jackson.
Nashville history is just across the street from the Market. Ate lunch at the famous Burger Republic. Enjoyed a fine hamburger. Visited the Parthenon which is a full scale replica of the original Parthenon in Greece. It was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
Main focus is the statue of the Athena Parthenos which stands tall at 42 feet.
July 11th. It was time to give Mike and Carol Kluver some experience traveling on the Dream Manor. Waited until mid morning to make sure weather would be okay as early clouds were rather dark. Went up Cumberland River to Old Hickory Lock and Dam. Got right in and enjoyed a 60 foot lift. Located at mile 216.2 this dam was built in 1952-1957. Named after President Andrew Jackson (nick named "Old Hickory". First lock Mike and Carol have ever been in, was a unique experience. Above the dam the reservoir is called Old Hickory Lake. Continued to Drakes Creek Marina at 222. Had called yesterday and made reservations. Upon arrival they seemed ignorant of previous arrangements and could not understand we needed to know were to tie up for overnight stay. After much confusion and lack of consideration we left and went back down river to Blue Turtle Bay at mile 220. Lady there did try to get us in but slips that were supposed to be vacant had small boats in them she was not aware of and said she would call owners. We chose not to continue waiting and went across the lake to a quiet cove and anchored for the night. Perhaps it ended up as a blessing since Mike and Carol had not experienced anchoring like this. Turned out to be a nice location in 8 feet of water.
July 12th. After a pleasant stay, raised anchor and traveled 2 miles down to Old Hickory Lock just in time to wait 2 hours for a split tow that had just arrived to be locked up. Went to port toward a boat launch and dropped anchor in a large open area of the lake in 20 feet of water. Another experience for our passengers. Once the tow was clear of the lock we raised anchor and prepared to enter lock having to wait another 20 minutes while they lowered a new bollard into place with a crane. The down lift of 60 feet was very pleasant and Mike is still fascinated by the principles of lockage. Returned to Nashville at mile 190.5 with total travel time 3.8 hours to make the 29.5 miles.
Had lots of head wind but a strong current about 4 mph made a rather quick trip. Average speed down was 11 mph opposed to the 7 mph we experienced yesterday going up river. A great 2 day trip.
Mike and Carol departed for home at 6 p.m. Reluctant to leave but happy they had spent time with us.
Mike and Carol Kluver preparing to return home to Virginia, about a 620 mile drive.
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