Pesky Ida

Hi everyone! Just a quick note to assure you everything is fine here aboard Last Paradise. We are still on the Tenn-Tomm waterway, about 75 miles from Mobile Bay. Tropical Storm Ida is headed (well, she's here, really) our way. We had a snug anchorage at MM 99 last night, setting 2 anchors in the mud to hold us against any large gusts. Toady we are moving downriver about 20 miles because we were concerned about the river level rising too high to let us pass freely under a bridge.

We were so lucky last night to share an anchorage with our friends Josh and Jessica and their son Will. We were the only 2 sailboats at the Mud Island Marina in Memphis, TN. That was back in October and November of 2007! Since then little Will was born- what fun it was to catch up and share a hot meal on a rainy night! Good Luck Josh, Jess and Will on your next adventure!!

We are nearing our anchorage, John is occupied watching Dora the Explorer (the new favorite- uggh) so I'd better go help Jeff- he's bundled up against the wind and rain while I type in our cozy and warm cabin. I'll try to check in again soon.

Cheers!