Aberdeen, MS

Monday, November 17th, we headed out for Aberdeen, MS with another boat. We left at 7:00, it was 36 degrees and we got through the first lock right away. The one nice change was the weather in that we finally see some sun!

We got in the 2nd lock right away also. But..... when Bob went to start the engines the starboard engine wouldn't start!!!!! He worked on it about 15 minutes and couldn't get it started. The lockmaster was very patient with us. The other pleasure boat with us hung around to see if they could help. We found out later the lockmaster had suggested they stay with us. Finally we tied our boat to "The Magic Journey II" and Tom manuevered us out of the lock. We stayed connected to Tom's boat through the next lock and a few more miles down the river. We unhooked from the other boat and went on 1 engine to the Aberdeen Marina. The water was very low going in and a very crooked channel. Bob did an excellent job of navigating into the marina with 1 engine and bow and stern thrusters.

The Caterpillar man was at the boat right away and by 5:30 we had a new starter and ready for the next adventure!!!







We are going down the river attached to "The Magic Journey"











It was much easier going out in the
morning but still a tricky channel
to follow.