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Bill and Brenda Russell
Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 149 City/Region: Stamps AR
State or Province: AR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Falcon
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:54 am Post subject: Tennessee River Adventure March or April 2011 |
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Hello C-Brats
Looking out over the north pasture, raining, cold 40s, expecting snow, light NE wind, just the weather for a true C-Dory owner can appreciate, maby not for Brenda and "Falcon" tucked away in the tractor shed longing for water under her keel.
We are planning our final cruise to the Tennessee River from Pickwick Landing State Park to Knoxville TN. in March or April 2011. We are posting early so that our friends (all C-Dory People) along the way can make plans to join us along the way.
We have cruised the Cumberland, Lake Kentucky, and the Tombigbee.
Poast or send us a PM with phone #.
Bill and Brenda Russell 870-533-2663 _________________ Bill and Brenda Russell
Call us at 1-870-533-2663 H 1-870-904-0708 C |
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stlof
Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 161 City/Region: Birmingham, AL
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Photos: C-Tide
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Keep us posted, we'll do at least part of the trip. April would be better for us.
We cruised from Guntersville to Chattanooga in October, great trip, great scenery. _________________ Allen & Genie |
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Ron Cowan
Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 179 City/Region: Athens
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Classic
Vessel Name: Elk-Tenn
Photos: Elk-Tenn
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Bill, glad you and Brenda will be going straight up the Tenn. instead of turning right down the Tenn.-Tom. this trip. It was a pleasure to meet you at Bobby's Fishcamp a few months back. I was headed up the Tenn.-Tom. to deliver a 40' sailboat to a friend. As stated then, I live about mile 285 on the Tenn. just as you head into the mouth of the Elk River. My short Day pier probably will not have enough water to tie up at the house at that time but you can come around our subdivision and use a slip in our marina.
We would love for you to stop over and visit. A guest room would be available at home or power and water are available in the Marina. I would be glad to take you for supplies if needed and may go along up the river if the wife can get off work. ( someone must make the living.)
Give me a call on (256) 318-4608 as your plans firm up. Sounds like your tests went well and glad you are feeling well and ready for another cruise.
Ron _________________ Ready to go with the '85 22' Classic |
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Rob & Karen
Joined: 24 Nov 2006 Posts: 353 City/Region: Franklin
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Life of Riley
Photos: Life of Riley
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Bill & Brenda,
It is a nice coincidence that you are planning a TN River trip this spring. We have been thinking about a trip in the Chattanooga area over spring break. For us that will be Friday 3/18 to Wednesday 3/23. As usual, with school for Riley and work for Karen and I, our schedule is not very flexible.
Let us know when you firm up your plans. If we are lucky, maybe we can meet up along the way. It's alway fun to cruise with other people.
Take care,
Rob, Karen & Riley |
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Jeff Brigner
Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 378
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Pearl
Photos: C-Pearl
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:20 pm Post subject: get ready for the storm |
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You guys be sure to post the exact dates your going to be in the area. I want to make sure I have my storm shutters in working order.
You always seem to pack a storm when you arrive somewhere.
Sure hope we can catch up on this trip!
_________________
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Wayne McCown
Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 368 City/Region: Rochester
State or Province: NY
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Little Mac
Photos: Little Mac
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:16 am Post subject: |
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We might be able to do it in April, but not March. |
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Byrdman
Joined: 06 Nov 2003 Posts: 3320 City/Region: Cumberland River, Clarksville,
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: " ? " After Rename Ceremony
Photos: FreeByrd and C-Byrd
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:33 am Post subject: |
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Always interest in a trip like this...or a portion of it.
Byrdman
http://heartland246.com/view/inventory _________________ Patrick Byrd "Byrdman"
Cumberland River TN home waters Puget Sound Summers.
Miss B - CD22A, Aug 2018
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 sold again.. May 2020
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hu #14 - Bought her again - May16
Aloysius, Sold to Brother Mike Mar16
Aloysius, Hull # 440 RF-246
C-Byrd, CD18A, Hull #14 Sold May09
TC24, Hull #51, Sold Feb06
CD16A, Sold Dec03
Never Deny Yourself The Pleasure of Helping Others. |
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stlof
Joined: 12 Aug 2007 Posts: 161 City/Region: Birmingham, AL
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Photos: C-Tide
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Any decisions? We're still interested in at least part.
Allen & Genie
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Levitation
Joined: 09 Aug 2009 Posts: 289 City/Region: Hemlock
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: CHARLOTTE ANN
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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April would work for us.... _________________ denny-o |
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Mike
Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 174 City/Region: mount juliet
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: GYPSY
Photos: GYPSY
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Brenda & Bill!
Looks doable to link up mid April somewhere around Pickwick! That is a real pretty cruise you are planning!
Mike & B _________________ No Mo Yad Work, Get On Th'boat!!! |
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Ramon Sr
Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 74 City/Region: Elmhurst, Illinois
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Chiquitita
Photos: Chiquitita
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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I would like to do that trip but I already have previous engagements in March and April. I have penciled in May 18 through the 26 in my calendar to do a cruise on the Tennessee River. Don't know where exactly--still doing my research. The dates in May are flexible. If anyone who cannot make the March or April dates wants to join, please pm or e-mail me. It may be a while before I respond to my e-mails since starting tomorrow I will be out of the Country for two weeks. But I suppose there will be plenty of time to plan a May trip after that. _________________ Ramon and Laura
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Ron Cowan
Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 179 City/Region: Athens
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Classic
Vessel Name: Elk-Tenn
Photos: Elk-Tenn
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Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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A beautiful section for a Tenn. River cruise would be from Wheeler State park in Rogersville,Al. Mile 277, to Chattanooga, Tn. Mile 464. I live about mile 285, and would offer a place to launch and leave your rig at my house. Several stops with interesting sites are on this route and Chattanooga a city dock to stay at and walk to aquarium and other spots and well as good eating spots.
A couple of us from this area are trailering to do the Carolina Loop with C-Dorys and will be gone May 17 thru 24 but will be back after that. Give me a call if you have questions or want to discuss this. This trip puts you through the gorge where the river winds back on itself several times between the mountains.
Ron (256) 318-4608 Cell |
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Bill and Brenda Russell
Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 149 City/Region: Stamps AR
State or Province: AR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Falcon
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Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Friends
We retired in 2004, purchased our C-Dory 22, and planned to have unlimited freedom to jump up and go, not so, seems like our studio gave us an excuse not to volenteer.
March seems out for now. We will just take "Falcon" to the lakes or down to Red River at Shreveport, LA. for some on the water time.
April, the first mate out votes the deck hand and April may be warmer weather. Keeping the first mate (Brenda the navigator) happy and on the boat is the objective. So April it is but still no firm date maybe Monday, April 4, 2011 late afternoon at Pickwick, TN. ??
Bill and Brenda Russell |
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Simplicity
Joined: 04 May 2007 Posts: 219 City/Region: Chipley
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Simplicity
Photos: Simplicity
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Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Bill and Brenda-
We're heading West to Texas on the intracoastal at the end of March but wish we could join you. Enjoy the cruise.
Alan & Linda |
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Bill and Brenda Russell
Joined: 09 Jan 2005 Posts: 149 City/Region: Stamps AR
State or Province: AR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Falcon
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:11 am Post subject: |
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Linda and Allen
Brenda and I cruised the Texas ICW 3/13/2008 - 3-23-2008 from Port Iberia LA to Brownsville TX. Jim Shelton in Port Iberia found a ramp and truck and trailer storage and Jim and Joan, Port Isabel TX met us on the ICW on their boat "Wile Blue" and helped us rent a car for the return trip.
Great vacation on "Falcon" stopping for a while in Galveston TX. Visited the Moody Gardens that has a boat dock on the ICW. I was yelling-ride-em-cowboy and Brenda was ridged holding on for dear life while enduring big waves in Galveston Bay.
Have a good cruise.
Bill and Brenda Russell |
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