Weekend in Columbus, MS

Saturday morning we were up and rolling by 6:30 and went thrugh 4 Locks (Fulton, Wilkins, Amory, and Aberdeen) by noon. It was still gloomy and had a drizzle but warmed up a bit and we didn't have but short waits for each of the locks. We still drove from inside but made good time. At the last lock, the lockmaster waited for a cruiser coming downstream for about a half hour. This was after we were already in the lock. After locking through, they blew by us and rocked the boat with huge wake -- things fell off shelves and crashing to the ground. Lesson learned. When we got to Columbus Marina, there sat the marauders beside us ready to make nice and be friendly. I find I hold a grudge (not a surprise to many of you). We made it to Columbus Marina by 3pm and we have made a pact that we will be docked or anchored by 4pm every day. So much easier less tense with the light and sunset come fast between 4:30 and 5. Katie, Leeton and Holden skyped with us (Leeton got a paper cut and Holden saw his Mama on the TV!) we hope to do this regularly--we don't want those babies to forget us- plus it is fun. We reconnected with the marina manager, T Caldwell and he is really nice gave us tips for use of the marina and stories of dumb boaters. Saturday night, I cooked on my new gas stove and as many have told me--I think I will love having the gas stove. We are going to stay here until Monday morning --the weather looks very threatening for Sunday. It is nice to have a morning to sleep in and clean house. We have the courtesy car reserved for tonight and plan to go into Columbus for a nice dinner. Looking forward to visiting Hancock’s in Columbus, it promises prime rib, luscious desserts and they will even clean up the dishes—who could ask for more?

Sunrise in Columbus