Tuesday, July 21st,
On our way to Nashville this past Saturday we spoke with Tommy Williams, our friend the towboat captain. He indicated he was bringing the Enterprise Star to Nashville on Monday. A group of 80 teachers and other educators and staff from Ingram were going to tour the towboat. The teachers were attending a conference on energy conservation and its incorporation into the classroom curriculum. Tommy asked if Tom and I were available to come and answer any questions the visitors might have from the prospective of an educator who traveled on the river. I was thrilled with the opportunity to once again step on the deck of the Enterprise Star and proud that Captain Tommy had asked us. The educators,came through in groups of twenty. Tom and I met them in the galley and answered questions. We met educators from many states and Japan, had an opportunity to meet employees of Ingram Barge Company, get in a short visit with our friend Tommy and reconnect with Lisa R. who arranged for our four day stay on the Enterprise last summer. It was a great morning! We left Nashville about 12:30 this afternoon. We traveled to Riverview marina, which was a 48 mile day. The marina is a long dock with electricity and a restaurant. A very good restaurant! We were told in Nashville that Cheathum Lock which we must pass through is closed for repair. It was supposed to open tonight. I just called the lockmaster. It seems it will be closed for two days! Not good, since I am supposed to be picking up a rental in Paducah on Thursday to head for home. A new challenge to solve!