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We cruised Church Belle 750 miles to Dulac Louisiana
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Richard Wiley
#1 Posted : Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:51:27 PM(UTC)
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We left the Spadra Marina at Clarksville Arkansas on Oct.9th. Spent 10 days on the Arkansas, Mississippi & Atchafalaya rivers.
I loaded an album on Picture trail, but the photos didn't arrange in order they were loaded, so I deleted the album.
I'll find another way to post the photos.
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#2 Posted : Sunday, October 23, 2011 3:36:23 PM(UTC)
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#3 Posted : Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:25:50 PM(UTC)
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One loooong trip!

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#4 Posted : Monday, October 24, 2011 10:34:42 AM(UTC)
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That's sounds like a great trip. Something us lake locked owners can only wish they could do. Can't wait to see your album. How many gallons of fuel do you burn on a trip like that? Did you cruze at a low speed all of the trip?
Joe B.
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#5 Posted : Monday, October 24, 2011 11:49:14 AM(UTC)
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We did most of the trip on one engine, 2200 RPM, and used about 350 gal of gas.

I have posted a slide show on my website if you would like to see the trip. http://wileykiote.wordpress.com/

Richard
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#7 Posted : Monday, October 24, 2011 4:20:44 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the great pics, Richard. Reminded me of our trip with the catamaran down the Mississippi from the Illinois to the Ohio.
Jim

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#8 Posted : Monday, October 24, 2011 5:54:48 PM(UTC)
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GRE8 Pix keep them coming will help us northern guy get thru a long off season Pray

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#6 Posted : Tuesday, October 25, 2011 6:16:17 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Richard Wiley Go to Quoted Post
We did most of the trip on one engine, 2200 RPM, and used about 350 gal of gas.

I have posted a slide show on my website if you would like to see the trip. http://wileykiote.wordpress.com/

Richard

One nice trip or adventure and thanks for the slide show. Pics are always in order when your out.
Do you make this trip every year for the winter?
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Richard Wiley
#9 Posted : Tuesday, October 25, 2011 9:12:13 AM(UTC)
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Mark,

The last two winters here in Akransas, Church Belle got frozen in ( see pic below). We got bored with the river, been on it 5 seasons. Time for a new area to explore. We will most likely stay in Louisianna for a year or two then choose another location.

Richard
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mark klusman
#10 Posted : Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:47:28 AM(UTC)
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Richard,

I understand what you mean; due to the economy here in tn. and living in a small county we have lost a lot of boaters, Marinas and a few friends that moved. Sure would be nice to be able to move around to new places for a fresh look. Sure would be nice to do that. Wanda wants to put in two more years at work and then call it quits. Then we will be able to find the sun during the winter; hate cold weather. I don't use this word often , but sure Envy you!

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#11 Posted : Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:36:36 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the pictures, Richard. We circumnavigated the state of Mississippi with side trips to Knoxville on the Tennessee and Little Rock on the Arkansas. The 900 or so miles to New Orleans on the Mississippi were tough. Springtime, high water and 8 months after Katrna. You did a better job of documentation than we did. The picture of Vidalia, LA dock brought back the memory of waiting for 5 hours for a gasoline delivery. Thanks again for the pics and making long trips in your Marinette.
Jim
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Ride~N~High
#12 Posted : Thursday, October 27, 2011 1:12:57 PM(UTC)
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Your slid show is great. Thanks for sharing!
Joe B. 1985 32' FB Twin 318's Named (Ride~N~High)Gainesville,GA "Do what you enjoy;you will be good at it"
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#13 Posted : Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:03:06 PM(UTC)
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