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Did you miss us? We missed you, lovely lady. We’ll see you soon…
10/12/2026

Did you miss us? We missed you, lovely lady. We’ll see you soon…

We've been through three hurricanes (Ian, Helene and Milton), and hauled out when Lee came up the coast to New England a...
10/10/2026

We've been through three hurricanes (Ian, Helene and Milton), and hauled out when Lee came up the coast to New England and the Maritimes. We've seen the mayhem and flooding first hand, had water pouring in through the roof of our house and watched as flood waters rose to within 18 inches of our doorway. Jenna ran a boat during Ian relief and recovery efforts.

Tonight we're hoping and wishing everyone on the Gulf Coast is doing fine, safe and hunkered down.

Be safe out there !

💪

10/09/2026

The current at the Kentucky Lock made it challenging to get to the wall near the upper doors. Stay further back when heading unbound for easier locking.

Timeless is snug as a bug in a rug. We have bow, stern, forward and aft spring lines on both sides. On both sides we ha...
10/08/2026

Timeless is snug as a bug in a rug. We have bow, stern, forward and aft spring lines on both sides. On both sides we have a floating finger pier and large fenders down both sides. She's going no where, no how. By the time any tropical storm makes its way to Kentucky, wind will not be an issue. It may rain a lot and the water can go up but the docks were on are made to go up at least 15ft higher than we are in the water now. If we go somewhere, the entire dock is coming with us.

Thanks to Cathy on Aspasia for this great pics of Timeless as we started to head towards the Kentucky Lock.

Timeless still has two legs open in November. You can cruise from the AGLCA rendezvous in Orange Beach on November 9 to Panama City for 6 days and 6 nights. Or you can cruise from Clearwater to Punta Gorda for a Thanksgiving cruise, AND celebrate our wake crossing.

https://www.timelessyacht.com/cruise/

We waved goodbyes to our guests after another leg from on Timeless was completed. We left the dock in Paducah a little a...
10/07/2026

We waved goodbyes to our guests after another leg from on Timeless was completed. We left the dock in Paducah a little after 0730 which turned out to be about 90 min or so too early.

Eenie meanie minie mo, which way should we gooooo?. We chose the Kentucky Lock over Barkley and we’re happy we did. We said goodbye to the Ohio River and turned south and up the Tennessee River.

I took a bunch of video and posted a real earlier of the amazing yards, dry docks and towboats on the shores of the Tennessee River. WOW. No pics though.

It’s a gamble but at 15 less miles and waits at both we went for it. We arrived at 1020 after slowing to a crawl (we missed an opportunity 40 minutes earlier) and threw the hook out to wait for the estimated 2:15 to 2;30 minutes until one tow dropped down and we could go up. While we waited Favorite Child, Solsitce, Aspasia and Riverdance showed up.

At about 1250 we were all in and going up. A tow took the forward port side, we took forward starboard. The current was the strongest we’ve dealt with, taking us a bit longer than norn to get to the bollard. I think they have a broken valve. We were each able to take our own bollard, lock through and arrive at Green Turtle Bay at 2:15. First a punpmout and then to our slip. Dee finished head and beds that she started underway and I got the decks washed and chores done. Just in time for a shower and to cocktails we went, and a massive fun time it was for Jennifer (Travelers) birthday. Cupcakes and birthday songs, ch*****ne and snacks. We could even come close to fighting in the Gazebo.

Before we knew it, we were off to dinner with Julie and Tim on Agead of Schedule at Patti’s 1880 Settlement. They’re last guests on Timeless and were so generous in buying us dinner to celebrate our recent recognition. Thank you!

10/06/2026

All the tow boats tied up, dried dock, getting work done. I can't imagine how much diesel fuel these beasts use and how much it's costing them right now to run 🤯 especially the really big triple engines beasts.

Today Timekess stood still. We got caught up on some work in the morning then headed out to explore a bit in Puducah, pi...
10/06/2026

Today Timekess stood still. We got caught up on some work in the morning then headed out to explore a bit in Puducah, pick up that hose and check out the quilt museum. Dinner at Stella’s.

On my way to my first stop, I marveled at the new dock being built for American Cruise Lines. It is MASSIVE. The pilings make the mega dock in Charleston and any other dock I’ve seen look small. It doesn’t float but gently slopes to allow for various water levels.

I strolled by the murals on thr inside of the wall, and on to the Seaman’s Church Institute. SCI happens to be a client of another one of our businesses so the graciously accepted my request to have the hose shipped there (Paducah City Docks doesn’t accept packages). While there I was able to tour the facilities, visit their training simulators and simulator control room, and lecture facilities. SCI is a great organization we’re so happy to work with. I didn’t get to play on the simulators as all for were in use by a group of wheel house officers looking to upgrade. I can’t believe how small the crews are that run these massive boats. They seem willing to do safety briefing and training for pleasure boaters heading down the river. It would be really neat.

From there I carried my 8 inch diameter, 14 inch hose to the National Quilt Museum where Dee and I wondered, marveled and enjoyed the amazing art. I posted a BUNCH of pictures of my favorites as well as one wood sculpture that’s quite amazing.

Then back to the boat to install the new hose, clean up, and off to dinner at Stella. We finished the night with a call and another cabin booked for Spring 2027. We’re almost 50% booked for spring, and only have 2 cabins left this year!
https://www.timelessyacht.com/cruise/

Tomorrow we finish off another river and head up one more lock, over 50 ft. Going up!

Today didn’t start quite as perfectly as we hoped. Scott on Catty Shack and I spoke at 0445 and he drew the short straw ...
10/05/2026

Today didn’t start quite as perfectly as we hoped. Scott on Catty Shack and I spoke at 0445 and he drew the short straw so he took position at the rhr tip of the disarm and called the lock to see if the first light locking might actually materialize. We were basically told to sit tight, there were a few more tows to lock through first but he’d pass on to the morning shift that we were there and hopefully he could get us through in the slot when a smaller down bound toe could tie up and give room for us to get by.

That all worked out about 0930 after the 10 boats who anchored at Angelo Towhead arrived and anchored for a while too. Catty Shack and Anomone expertly organized the fleet, with all going as planned except for my crew miscounted bollards and we stopped short of one 🤣. No matter all the boats on the easier starboard rafted 2 deep while the port (north side boats) filled all 6 port bollards.

We rose up and everyone left in an orderly fashion. With 18 boats all cruising at different speeds heading to different destinations it’s a good thing the Ohio is wide and deep outside the marked channels proving plenty of room to space out.

We traveled about 980 rpms at 7.3-7.4 knots against a gentle current to Paducah arrived just before 1420 after about 25nm. Counting stars and earlier arrivals grabbed lines and got everyone secured. Teamwork makes the dreamwork. A couple boats rafted up. Hint: if you don’t want to anchor, book Paducah City Dock early, or get permission to raft up. The dock fills up. On weekends don’t expect to see any staff. Not sure how to get permission to raft on weekends as no one is around and they don’t answer the phone. The pumpout is also not functioning so plan accordingly. This is a dock, and not really a marina.

The exhaust was still leaking some today so I vacuumed up the water, hosed the bugs off the boat (May flies are hatching) and got a few odds and ends done before (a shower) and heading to Doe’s Eats for dinner.

Doe’s has and interesting history (see the image) and a unique (and delish) way to cook LARGE steaks. A stroll to the post office and back along the water finished off our first evening in Paducah. What a cute town!

Tomorrow we may add some fuel. We haven’t since Hammond and can still make it a couple hundred miles but this is the least expensive fuel since leaving Indiana at about $6.20/gallon 😳

We’ll check out the national quilt museum, town during the day and have a special stop we’ll hopefully share more later. Oh, and install that new hose.

10/04/2026

We arrived at the Olmsted Lock before 1800 last night. We thought we had a chance to go through at first light. We were patient and checked in with the lock tender before 0500 for the hoped 0530 to 0600 locking. But it wasn't meant to be. A bit before 0900 this morning 10 more boats that anchored at Angelo Towhead joined us for an anchor party and a slot to lock up the Ohio River. Catty Shack and Anemone did a masterful job or organizing the fleet. Everyone moved in and out efficiently with rafting on the 6 starboard bollards, single boats on the 6 more challenging port side. 18 boats in total.

Patience is key at the Olmstead Lock for the next couple of week as one of the 1200 ft long chambers is closed. The lock masters are doing the best they can. They recommend arriving in a group, having one point of contact and of course, patience.

Today was a huge day. Biggest day in terms of mileage, we went 14 miles further than we planned. We completed our run on...
10/04/2026

Today was a huge day. Biggest day in terms of mileage, we went 14 miles further than we planned. We completed our run on the Mississippi River and started up the Ohio. We broke 3500 miles since we left home in March.

We saw HUGE tows (35 barges, 12k hp) and lots more traffic now that the river is more open. Not too much debris.

We departed Kaskaskia wall after Catty Shack dropped their lines at 0630, set the RPMs for just 950 and headed down River between 10.5 and 12.5 knots, averaging 11 at rpms that shoukd give us about 7.7 knots. That’s a push of over 3 knots average.

A bit later the wall emptied behind us and headed down river behind Catty Shack and us. After the protection zone at the Chester Bridge demolition site Catty Shack put the coals on, and headed for the Ohio River. The rest of the fleet slowly realed us in.

Breakfast was simple spread of hard freshly boiled eggs, smoked salmon, bagels, berries and mellon, and yogurt.

Our speed with all this current put us at the Angelo Towhead, 103nm down river, a bit before 1600. Not bad for 103nm!

Lunch was homemade mac and cheese, sourdough (not made onboard), green salad and plums for dessert. It’s all about the food!

We were taking to friends on Midnight Rambler who had been waiting for HOURS at Olmstead about their status to get locked up. We thought we might catch them! If not we decided to head up to Mike 973 of the Ohio to anchor, about 7 miles or an hour up the Ohio, past Angelo Towhead. When Midnight Rambker and about 7 other boats were locked through, we were maybe 30nm away. Catty Shack missed it by 7nm (30 min at their speed).

They were told they wouldn’t be locked through today, but they should be locked through first thing in the morning (0530-0600) so we decided to press on for the Olmstead lock and get through early instead of taking a chance and waiting for a long time at the lock forcing a later Paducah arrival. Our arrival with a moderate push up the Ohio was 1745. Enough light to get the hook out and get set with an 1830 sunset.

Soon as that was done Darlene had tuna steaks and swordfish on the grill, spinach sautéeing and backed potatoes nearly ready in the oven.

Dinner, check on our exhaust one more time, shower, daily Facebook post and bed.

A few hints for loopers behind us:

1. Shoe up at Olmstead in a group.
2. One person, the first boat, contact the lock and organize the group.
3. Be patient and respectful.

The commercial traffic has been backed up for days. Only one chamber is open and it’s slow going.

Tomorrow we get to Kentucky. Who is in Paducah?

If you want to join Timeless on an epic adventure we have cabins open from the AGLCA rendezvous in Orange beach for 6 days (1 cabin) and another for Thanksgiving week when we will cross our wake!

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Burnt Store Marina
Punta Gorda, FL
33955

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