Time flies and Internet can be soooo very frustrating. We made it back safe and sound on Sunday, Sept 14th. Then left for Midland TX and the annual CAF Airsho. Between getting reorientated to land, re-connecting utilities, and visiting kids and Fredonia relatives, I've not taken the time to let you all know that the Tumbleweed is in dry dock at Demopolis, Alabama. Her engines will be outfitted with closed system cooling by the time we return in early February. Til then, there won't be much of anything to post. Do keep in touch.

Dang that IKE...he's kept us from arriving in Wichita. We are currently holed up in Memphis. Gonna have BBQ tonight. The plane is gassed and still loaded with our stuff. We can handle rain, but not tornadoes. So we'll wait here to see what tomorrow brings. Hopefully, we'll be home on Sunday. Keep us in your prayers.

We knew we'd made it to Mississippi when we saw these guys on the river. Actually, we heard them first. Those air boats make just a lot of noise. Don't know how they stand it.

We made it to Demopolis, Al. Boat is scheduled to be hauled out on Friday afternoon. Needless to say, we have just a few chores to accomplish before that happens. All is good and we are scheduled to fly back to Wichita on Saturday afternoon. Looking forward to getting our land legs back. Will post more later.

One thing we've been able to do on this leg is trying out the inside helm station. The new electronics and the addition of the mini blinds has certainly helped. Still to be added is a depth finder. When the weather is cooler, this sure offers us more comfort and protection. Plus we are that much closer to the Diet Dr Pepper and candy. Notice the captain's new do.

AAAARRRRRGGG matie...bring it on.

Notice the flag blowing straight out...and waves waves waves....still managed to keep our sense of humor. Nope, just not having a bit of fun. Yea, right.