We woke up fairly early this morning as the temps were warmer and, therefore, it was easier to get out of bed. After a quick breakfast and a few chores, we pulled up anchor and headed for Joe Wheeler State Park. Boy, what a long day on the water -- all of 2 miles.
We are here for the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association Rendezvous (AGLCA). It officially starts Sunday afternoon and runs until Wednesday night. It includes sessions on various parts of the great loop from the Tenn-Tom to North Carolina, along with a Ship’s Store where you can buy any number of things Great Loop related (charts, guidebooks, clothing, etc). It also includes lunch and dinner each day along with an awards dinner at the end. We went to the spring rendezvous in Charleston this past spring (by car) and found it very beneficial for our trip from Annapolis to the Tennessee River (the part we have been doing the past 4 months). Joe Weeler State Park is located on Wheeler Lake and, in addition to a large marina, has a resort lodge, a restaurant, cabins, camping, fishing, golf, tennis, swimming, and convention facilities.
We got settled in among many other loopers and then went to the lodge to check in. Since it was noon by then, we also grabbed a quick lunch at the restaurant.
Back on the boat, we cleaned up a bit and took the bikes off. We’ll probably use them quite a bit here at Wheeler. Before heading out on a ride, Gerry tuned them both up to make sure they were good to go. We took a ride through part of the park over by the cabins on the river. We saw a huge number of deer …. pretty tame as they just watched us ride by.
At 5:00 p.m. we heard the sound from the conch shell announcing happy hour so we headed over to Sterling Lady to join in. After a bit, we moved over to “Where’s Linda” to continue happy hour.
We had a quick dinner on the boat and then off to bed. Rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. There are around 50 loopers here now and the docks are filling up fast.
We are here for the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association Rendezvous (AGLCA). It officially starts Sunday afternoon and runs until Wednesday night. It includes sessions on various parts of the great loop from the Tenn-Tom to North Carolina, along with a Ship’s Store where you can buy any number of things Great Loop related (charts, guidebooks, clothing, etc). It also includes lunch and dinner each day along with an awards dinner at the end. We went to the spring rendezvous in Charleston this past spring (by car) and found it very beneficial for our trip from Annapolis to the Tennessee River (the part we have been doing the past 4 months). Joe Weeler State Park is located on Wheeler Lake and, in addition to a large marina, has a resort lodge, a restaurant, cabins, camping, fishing, golf, tennis, swimming, and convention facilities.
We got settled in among many other loopers and then went to the lodge to check in. Since it was noon by then, we also grabbed a quick lunch at the restaurant.
Back on the boat, we cleaned up a bit and took the bikes off. We’ll probably use them quite a bit here at Wheeler. Before heading out on a ride, Gerry tuned them both up to make sure they were good to go. We took a ride through part of the park over by the cabins on the river. We saw a huge number of deer …. pretty tame as they just watched us ride by.
At 5:00 p.m. we heard the sound from the conch shell announcing happy hour so we headed over to Sterling Lady to join in. After a bit, we moved over to “Where’s Linda” to continue happy hour.
We had a quick dinner on the boat and then off to bed. Rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. There are around 50 loopers here now and the docks are filling up fast.
The sign to Joe Wheeler State Park
Cabins along the river (this is part of the park)
Looper boats
More Looper boats
and still more looper boats
There was a fishing tournament going on and all the boats brought their fish to the pavillion for weigh in
Once weighed, they dumped them back in the water
Gerry working on the bikes. Once again, WD-40 cures all
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