I really do not remember the beginning of 2014, I think I was reasonably sober but maybe just bored. My first thought about 2014 is really a after thought about 2013.
It seems I wished and planned to begin our Great Loop Cruising in October 2013. Now, this was a wish more than a plan but I wanted it to become a reality. Alas, this did not happen and I resolved myself to wait ANOTHER year for this journey to begin. You see, I have somewhat of a fatalistic nature and just know that I have an opportunity to have my last adventure and I also see the opportunity for it to disappear. Hopes have arisen and let us hope it is not just hope.
Now about 2014. I realized I wanted to slow down my workload in order to spend more time afloat and enjoying 0 Regrets. Well this did happen by default. It seems I do not like assignments from AMC'S(appraisal management companies) in that they try to run your life. NOT! My schedule is set by my Administrative Assistant, Bailey(4 legged dog) and myself. Well, I fired at least two AMC's this 2014 and feel better about that. So, my professional life seems good and in control. If it becomes uncontrolled, that would be my fault.
Cruising began with my good friend Joe Collins and his son Noah. Another young sailor joined use but I do not remember his name. Must not have made a good impression. This has become an annual spring break cruise and is looked forward to all year. 2014 found us anchoring and enjoying a good storm with a tornado passing nearby. No harm to us or 0 Regrets, just a bit of fun. The cruise was a bit short due to schedules (their's not mine) but fun was the order of the day. The Captain had ordained that mood when the lines were loosed that first morning. We do plan another cruise in 2015 seeing new water for the crew. We shall see.
Denise and I planned several cruises during the 2014 sailing season. We enjoyed many evenings anchored along the shores of Kentucky Lake and Tennessee River. We first cruised up the Cumberland River with Clarksville, TN as our destination. This was a bit of a test in that I wanted to cruise to the headwaters of the Cumberland in 2014. But, after this test we found the Cumberland River a bit boring with little to see or enjoy in the few harbors. We did enjoy the cruise to Clarksville and the new marina but just could not get excited about cruising further. We may change our minds in the future as our waters become a bit more familiar and repetitive.
2014 found us enjoying our "new" lake home for the first full year. The transformation of condo 4B was complete and now we could enjoy the fruits of our labors and $$$. With this wonderful view of the Cumberland River (Lake Barkley) you just never know what will cruise by.
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| Truck,barge,boat |
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| Belle Riverboat |
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| River Cruise Ship |
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| Lovely Wooden Yacht |
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| 65 Ft. Yacht Grand Harbor |
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| Nina and Pinta sailing KY Lake |
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| Nina & Pinta Captains
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| Daughter Rebecca Cruising |
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| Clifton Marina Crew Man on right paddling kayak to Knoxville, TN Gene in rear is marina owner Tommy is a local cruising buddy and Bella is the trusty companion. Doc is a great cruising friend except he flirts with Denise. Well he is an old guy. |
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| Doc & Denise Dancing |
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| Tommy & Bella |
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| Lloyd and Bella Lloyd is a good cruising companion even if he is a lawyer. Bella only bit him twice. She chases ambulances for him. Well we have more characters met along the way but they will be included in an additional post. Needless to say, we had a good cruising year with much help from our deckhands(Bailey and Bella) and sailors along the way. Happy Sailing to all in 2014. Capt. Barry Adm. Denise Deckhands Bailey and Bella |
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