We only saw one working boat yesterday, it was Addi Belle. She was pushing six barges Clearly her Captain had pissed-off someone at HQ. Why else would he be working on Memorial Day; and a day when the river was guaranteed to be wall-to-wall with rec boats? Whatever the Captain's transgression, the punishment was clearly taking its toll. At a particularly congested section of the river we heard Addi Belle make this forlorn radio call: "If anyone's listening I'm desperately trying to go upriver." Normally tugs state their intentions and everyone gets out of the way. Clearly Memorial Day is anything but a normal day.
A Very Broad Lake Wheeler
What a difference a day makes. Today we, and I'm sure Addi Belle, are all alone on the river.
Lodge and Docks at Joe Wheeler
Joe Wheeler Anchorage (Looking South)
It was 33 miles to the anchorage in Joe Wheeler (a Confederate major general) State Park, Alabama. We're now 2537 miles into the journey. DBH
