The bridge at your "abandoned plant" is Naheola bridge. Before the new bridge was built, it handled vehicle traffic (one lane), trains and is also a draw bridge. There were only a few of these in the US. The building on the river bank was Ezell's Fish Camp. It is still open for business just off of Alabama 10 at the river bridge.
I thought I would introduce myself to you after watching most of your content so far. My name is Lee and I am the "Great Loop Video Police". Seams as though you have broken most of the laws in the book. We will need to relieve you of all your fish and spirits. Remember, I have my eye on you! "We will get you, and your little dog too"!! (FYI: nice job, can't wait to see more...)
It is a dank and dreary day in southern New Jersey, right now. The fireplace insert has been bringing warm, cheerful heat into the house throughout this day. And to brighten up the mood and bring some cheer, comes the newest video from Brenton! 🙂Looking at your growing subscriber count, Brenton; it might be just you and Wavey on these desolate stretches of waterway....... but you've got maybe over 10 thousand folks along for the ride! All the best!
Just finding each little nock and cranny and to spend the night in and the rain on the roof top makes for a great day’s end. There’s nothing like it looking forward to the next episode float on my friend. God bless and don’t get talked into white washing any fences.
I do like the ‘glass half full’ attitude. That’s how I look at things. Don’t let the little things ruin your day, couldn’t agree more. It’s easy to be negative, takes effort to be positive & happy. I choose happy!
Love your point of view of all the old towns you go to. We all miss so much by hurrying along the interstates. Demopolis must've been quite a place in it's heyday. Thanks for the great content you share. Safe travels to you and Wavy🌴
That was a neat fish fountain in Demopolis. I wonder how many generations of Carp have lived there? You looked all warm and dry in your little house on the water during the thunderstorm at Witch Creek.💖
Hi Brendon, another great video as usual. I am sure enjoying hanging out with you vicariously. got to be scary hanging out in witches creek with just you and wavey all alone. you seem to be just taking the good, the bad, and everything in stride these days. God bless
That area from Mobil to Coffeeville would be a great area to spent the hole winter! I haven't been there for quite awhile and it brings back a lot memories. Enjoying your videos, keep up the adventures!
Hi Brenton and Wavey! Great video again! I'm sure these little snipits of videos don't even come close to showing the miles and miles of beautiful rivers and towns you are seeing. I'm hoping the joy and excitement we've seen so far continues all around this big loop. Be safe and enjoy!
@backwatersandbackroads well enjoy it all. It's a beautiful day here in TN, but the fish aren't biting. So I'll just sit here watching the entertainment at the boat ramp.
Jeez, Brenton, are you sure Daisy wasn't the fun of that show, lol. Loved those Dukes, particularly Jesse Duke. Glad Demopolis lock was still open when you went through. Wondering about the water level now. Thank goodness for the Army Corp of Engineers. Be well & as always, looking forward to more.
Hi Ann ;) oh...Daisy and her hot shorts, best part of the show;) I use to glue to the TV when it came on when I was a kid. My cousin and I at my grandmas house
Another great video the showing of old parts of demopolis is great you showed some i haven't seen before after going around there many times and again seeing spots and i say i caught fish there lol. As always hope for your safe travels and keep up the great work on videos.
I k ow the feeling I've been snug and comfortable hove to in a gunk hoke safe from a big storm. You can sleep the sleep of the dead with a satisfied smile on your face.its a memory you'll always carry.
Feels like a special treat to get a 30-minute video on Thursday. That was definitely odd that you couldn't get ahold of the lock master. Maybe he had a little too much Alabama moonshine...lol
@@backwatersandbackroadshe was mad at you because you caught him goofing off and not being at his post .. which is unacceptable and should be replaced, since I'm sure there's plenty of able-bodied persons that would love to have his job
@@backwatersandbackroads you always get back..I have no idea how you do that..just making me think do the messengers coming in the order and it also makes me embarrassed because I’m remembering all the messages I’ve sent that were probably like psychedelic Man
@@backwatersandbackroads I will definitely let you know how it goes..I have talked with him on the phone a few times and many texts I feel the guy is honest..if it is so boat will be driving/trailered home tomorrow…thanks so so much!! man
Sure glad I found your channel. Fixing to be 60. I have really wanted to try this adventure before it’s too late. Live in south GA. Man North Alabama is beautiful to me!!!! Gonna have to bing watch this weekend to catch up! Happy Shantin’!
Dang you! I have been planning a trip for summer of 2025 on the Ohio River from the beginning in Pittsburgh down to the Mississippi and back but because of you, I am thinking of adding another leg down to Mobile then back to Pittsburgh. I enjoy your videos and have been making many of my plans based on your experiences.
Loved the nighttime thunderstorm! Also noticed the town looked like a ghost town as usual if the people who were alive 100 years ago were to visit these dead towns they would think what the heck happened?Where did everyone go?
What an epic video Brenton. It’s so nice to hear men discuss their feelings…the truth. It’s healthy for everyone when that happens. I considered myself to be a ward of the neighborhood growing up, so I understand how working through that initial abandonment tends to play out in life. If it’s true that we have some say over this play that we are in, perhaps prior to birth, what an interesting path to take for growth, even though it is painful. It’s a huge way to temper our armor. I can relate to so much of what you say. I really started to honor myself in my twenties, like going out to dinner or to the movies or even an overnight stay in a fancy hotel by myself. Everyone thought I was so weird for doing any of it, but I think it’s a great way to nurture love for ourselves. Being alone, but showing up for ourselves. Keeping a childlike nature including being a bit of an idiot along with a great sense of humor and remaining in a creative state really helps me to truly enjoy my own company. It’s funny how we can be around lots of people and still feel alone these days. The download is responsible for most of that. What a blessing indeed it is to “stumble” upon like minded folks.
Eva, it's such a huge subject isn't it? Yet, like Matt talks about...it's a half page ;) I know I was "convinced" into hating myself as a child. These generational curses that never end, until someone ends them. I'm so thankful I had the instincts to move far far away from my origins and start my own life. I wish I had quit school at 16 and built a Shanty boat and not wasted so much of my life trying to fit in. "It's no measure of health to be aligned to a profoundly sick society." --Kristimurti
I’m happy that some of us take the initiative and time to heal. I believe we can help heal our ancestors by sending them love and asking for their healing. I do that all the time for mine. They were a mess. God bless them. It’s such freedom knowing that not only do we not fit in, we don’t have to fit in and we most likely will never fit in…and that’s the best news ever. :) HAH! @@backwatersandbackroads
Enjoyed watching this episode. Lots of familiar places for me. When you went through the Demopolis lock, no one had any idea the sill was about to blow out! You’re lucky you got through when you did! We would’ve came over and trailered you around the locks. You skip Bobby’s Fish Camp? Looking forward to the next episode! Have a good evening.
That lock blew like only a couple days later. Amazingly blessed. We did stop at Bobbies. I even made a video. "Don't stop at Bobby's Fish Camp" let me know if you want to see it.
Hi Brenton, love your channel and have been watching for a few years. Hey just wondering, do you have a large fishing net on board? I've often wondered how you would rescue Wavey in the very unfortunate situation that she fell overboard. Your channel gives some relief to this crazy out of control world we currently find ourselves in....keep up the good work #blessings dear friend
I've thought about what I'd do if she fell overboard. I don't let her go on deck anymore while moving (unless really slow in calm conditions) I'd probably throw it in neutral and go get her.
A wonderful adventure with you and Wavey as usual! I’m always in suspense through those locks, but the witchy witch sceered me even more! Looking forward to your next video, Brenton and Wavey! You guys are the coolest!
Aw! We are blessed to have crossed paths for sure. I loved his new stove video yesterday. I am rooting for him with the rocket stove concept included. I hope you do build one! I dream of having a place one day where I can pull something like that off. I sure wish we had a Q of C commune. :) Oh what fun we would have. Happy happy day, Mr. Brenton and Miss Wavey! (I hope the gender references here are not offensive.)@@backwatersandbackroads
That little gas station that you took a picture of would make an awesome BBQ restaurant. Do most loopers take the tom Bigbee river to Mobile? Or do most go the MS. River all the way? Is there a route planning book?
I thought that little old school gas station was neat too ;) I think most loopers take rhe route you're seeing us take. The lower Mississippi is long and mostly uneventful. Muddy banks and hard to get fuel. Lots of barges too. The Tenn-Tom is the better way to go ;)
I found one of your videos about your barge boat, (shanty boat), love the boat and then saw your journey with it, and how much fun that looks. Great videos, im enjoying them!
Hi Brenton. Im learning a lot from your channel. 😊 Gas seems like a pain to always have to deal with, what about self generated electricity like on some RV’S? How did you find out about river life? 😊
Howdy, are you talking about going electric? That takes some doing. The channel "Finding Simon" built am electric catamaran. Getting the best MPGs possible by going slow I think is currently the the best budget option. I "discovered" shanty boats from my buddy Wayne's Diaries;)
If your budget allows you might want to look into an AIS receiver. It would let you track vessels that are in your vicinity... Very useful on the rivers where you can't see far around the bends
I really enjoyed this one as much as all the other. You are doing a great job editing and bring the true spirit of the shanty into this channel. Thank you. I am a bit curious about the waves from passing vessels?. Do you have any problems when tied up in the main body of the river with those wakes pushing you towards the the shore? I once had a bad experience with the wake of a large vessel that just pounded my boat into the shore wall. It went on for several minutes, afterwords I promptly moved to a different mooring.
Hi Danny, we haven't had any real trouble with that. Wakes ans waves can put your boat further up on shore (and beat against walls ans such) but we haven't had that problem on this adventure. Barges really don't put a lot of wake out. A small trawler going "fast" or fishing boat outs out more
I live on pickwick lake”pickwick dam Tennessee”right at the mouth of the Tom where it starts.can you remember the episode where you came through pickwick dam?I either missed it or you didn’t start or travel through.if you come back through I got some goodie’s for you..I traveled down the Tom heading to orange beach for senior trip back in 1982 it was long and adventures don’t remember much!of course we were on a yacht 10 high school kids but would love to do it again..
@@backwatersandbackroads It is, we watch you and wavy all the time. Its our inspiration to make the trip. We will live full time on the "Bug" and see the country.
I guess you heard about the locks in Demopolis? They had some damage and are closed I definitely until they can figure out the extent and how to fix it.
Brenton hello from Deerwood mn. found your channel and had time to watch all from beginning because it was Basketball finals (witch is always good for 12" of snow) Got a question ? would a Minnkota Talon spud work for ancoring quickly and easy?
Sorry about bad response at coffeeville al … we camped at the COE site there many times .. I’ve been down to to lock and spoken to the lock master once … the guy on duty was nice to us showed us around… if you take hwy 84 west over to Brookhaven Ms my farm is about 4-1/2 miles from I-55 sw … you being a water person I have a question… what you think about the bridge that was hit by that large ship and knocked down???
If Wavey keeps yapping at me I think I'm gonna need one of those iceco coolers buddy. Lol. Watch out for those helicopters Captain..... I think they are possibly on to ya'll. God bless ya as always. 🙏
I hope someone can help me with a question. Has anyone tried painting the pontoons with truck bed liner to make them more puncture and damage resistance?
Witching weather on Witch Creek. No wonder Wavy was trembling. She was trying to tell you to pick another place to anchor! I was hoping to meet up with you once you reached the Chesapeake Bay. But... My schooner is now trapped in Baltimore Harbor. A container ship lost its steering and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, bringing the whole span down. The coast guard cut off all boat traffic in the area of the bridge, so nothing's getting in or out of Baltimore. (My marina's located about 5 miles up from the bridge.) I may try to sneak down there in the dingy and see if I can get some pics. in a couple of days -- once all the excitement dies down. Edit: What is the USNS COMFORT (hospital ship) doing on the Tombigbee? It used to be in Baltimore (I could see it from my schooner.) and then was moved to Norfolk as a "reward" to a Va. senator when power shifted in the U.S. Senate. As of 2 min. ago, it was docked on the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. If anybody's interested in such things, there is a "Military Ship Locator" site you can Google and find various ships -- except those operating in "stealth" mode, of course.
Howdy. It is/was a company in New Liberia, Lousiana called "J&J" and I think it was the 80s or 90s. There is a different J&J down there but they only welded steal. It's a bit if a mystery.
Hi 👋 I’m new here and really enjoy your videos I am looking for a way to spend my time and you sir have given me something to think long and hard about I am 63 retired and alone and I feel warehoused I love the water and travel and fishing 🎣 and I have a lot of questions I don’t know if you have time for that I’m sure you’re busy but would like to know more information would you be willing to answer some questions Thanks Dave in Branson Missouri
You can be Yankee and ask for a ride or you can be southern and ask where the nearest gasstation is. A real good'ole'boy will say, i could tell ya, but it would be easier to take ya.
Finally figured it out. You have 2 channels, and on the other you are in Florida. You use the same thumbnails and I didn't realize I was watching 2 different channels.
It was a real challenge, but he finally made it to Mobile Bay and left one there. I haven't heard from him in a while. I think he's working and saving.
The Dukes wouldn't bother with the locks, they would fly over the dams.
And wreck another challenger!! Lol ;)
@@backwatersandbackroads
This is one of the few video series concerning the Western ICW worth watching. Excellent series. Thank you
The bridge at your "abandoned plant" is Naheola bridge. Before the new bridge was built, it handled vehicle traffic (one lane), trains and is also a draw bridge. There were only a few of these in the US. The building on the river bank was Ezell's Fish Camp. It is still open for business just off of Alabama 10 at the river bridge.
Love living vicariously thru you, for now. I'm 50 and now have a 5 year plan to get a boat and do the loop!
Same here Fellas. I like the E bike on board idea. the Scooter is great, no complaints.
Great memories of that part of the country, Demopolis Alabama.
I thought I would introduce myself to you after watching most of your content so far. My name is Lee and I am the "Great Loop Video Police". Seams as though you have broken most of the laws in the book. We will need to relieve you of all your fish and spirits. Remember, I have my eye on you! "We will get you, and your little dog too"!! (FYI: nice job, can't wait to see more...)
Another enjoyable video. Love the cackling Witch.
It is a dank and dreary day in southern New Jersey, right now. The fireplace insert has been bringing warm, cheerful heat into the house throughout this day. And to brighten up the mood and bring some cheer, comes the newest video from Brenton! 🙂Looking at your growing subscriber count, Brenton; it might be just you and Wavey on these desolate stretches of waterway....... but you've got maybe over 10 thousand folks along for the ride! All the best!
Cool to see Demopolis again ... My sister lived there for many years ❤
I can hardly wait for your videos!! It's like a nice end of the week gift! Safe travels buddy!!
Your on a roll Casey Jones.
Another great video! Thank you Wavey and Brenton!
That spotlight from the bar, just like the eye of Sauron
Barge
Just finding each little nock and cranny and to spend the night in and the rain on the roof top makes for a great day’s end. There’s nothing like it looking forward to the next episode float on my friend. God bless and don’t get talked into white washing any fences.
I don't have a boring life but I am living this Great Loop trip thru your videos.
2:34 old time Chevy in the background!
I saw that too. ;)
Wavey’s bark is so joyous😊
She's a screamer;)
Thanks once again Captain Brenton. The ride along is fantastic. Lots of love to the spoiled brat at your side.
As always thrilled to see a new video from you.
Most people are living there boring lives vicariously through your videos.
Thanks again. Hard not to love Demopolis. Trust things are going equally as well in real time.
Kathy and I plan on making Kingfisher in Demopolis our home port when we start the great loop later this year! I hope the get the lock repaired soon!
We were one of the last ones through!
Hello friends. Good trips. It's a good ship, Brenton. I am glad to see you in full health. Good luck and good weather. ⚓🛥❤✊🤝
Thank you sir! It's an honor.
Brother you have a great attitude keep living the dream
Great video, as usual. I can't wait till.you hit warmer weather.
This is one of the few video series concerning the Western ICW worth watching. Excellent series. Thank you!
Thank you!
I do like the ‘glass half full’ attitude. That’s how I look at things. Don’t let the little things ruin your day, couldn’t agree more. It’s easy to be negative, takes effort to be positive & happy. I choose happy!
That was a lot of Cypress Knees back at Witch Creek. A beautiful sight.
Love your point of view of all the old towns you go to. We all miss so much by hurrying along the interstates. Demopolis must've been quite a place in it's heyday. Thanks for the great content you share. Safe travels to you and Wavy🌴
good vid Brent.Looks like you're enjoying yourself.
I was born in Demopolis. Great memories. Enjoy the adventures and stay well and safe.
I lived till it was 13, 1967, in Mobile Alabama and in Pensacola Florida till 2008.
Had good friends in Coffee Ville.
I bet you saw a lot of interesting things in that little town, and when it was very different than it is now.
That was a neat fish fountain in Demopolis. I wonder how many generations of Carp have lived there?
You looked all warm and dry in your little house on the water during the thunderstorm at Witch Creek.💖
Hi Brendon, another great video as usual. I am sure enjoying hanging out with you vicariously. got to be scary hanging out in witches creek with just you and wavey all alone. you seem to be just taking the good, the bad, and everything in stride these days. God bless
That area from Mobil to Coffeeville would be a great area to spent the hole winter! I haven't been there for quite awhile and it brings back a lot memories. Enjoying your videos, keep up the adventures!
Great video This is why I am Here
Thanks for finding us ;)
Hi Brenton and Wavey! Great video again! I'm sure these little snipits of videos don't even come close to showing the miles and miles of beautiful rivers and towns you are seeing. I'm hoping the joy and excitement we've seen so far continues all around this big loop. Be safe and enjoy!
Thank you Deana ;) More beautiful places, and sometimes long hard days beating into the wind...like today ;)
@backwatersandbackroads well enjoy it all. It's a beautiful day here in TN, but the fish aren't biting. So I'll just sit here watching the entertainment at the boat ramp.
I'm from North Carolina. It looks like many small southern towns where the downtown area is basically an abandoned ghost town.
The silent lock was pretty weird! Keep smiling and let the good times float!
super cool
Jeez, Brenton, are you sure Daisy wasn't the fun of that show, lol. Loved those Dukes, particularly Jesse Duke. Glad Demopolis lock was still open when you went through. Wondering about the water level now. Thank goodness for the Army Corp of Engineers. Be well & as always, looking forward to more.
Hi Ann ;) oh...Daisy and her hot shorts, best part of the show;) I use to glue to the TV when it came on when I was a kid. My cousin and I at my grandmas house
Very fun. Thank you and wavy for your efforts. Like the lock info and tour. Lots of snow up here in MN. Safe travels and take care.
I heard from my neighbor that there's a foot on the ground up there
That was an artesian well. Those appear is areas of limestone deposits and the water will build pressure and force the water to the surface.
Awesome ;) drinkable?
Very informative video. Thank you.
17:39 looks like Ezells Fish Camp. Very good food
The place that had filled in at mm172 was operated by Parker Towing that unloaded chips from barges for the local paper mill.
There was some great cat fishing in there 5 years ago.
@@backwatersandbackroads yes. I’ve fished from that bank at the inlet as well in the slip.
Another great video the showing of old parts of demopolis is great you showed some i haven't seen before after going around there many times and again seeing spots and i say i caught fish there lol. As always hope for your safe travels and keep up the great work on videos.
Thank you Brian. Demopolis definitely had its run, now it feels like a museum ;) Thanks foe being a member too
I k ow the feeling I've been snug and comfortable hove to in a gunk hoke safe from a big storm. You can sleep the sleep of the dead with a satisfied smile on your face.its a memory you'll always carry.
Feels like a special treat to get a 30-minute video on Thursday. That was definitely odd that you couldn't get ahold of the lock master. Maybe he had a little too much Alabama moonshine...lol
When he did finally answer, he was grumpy. Didn't like that I called his coworkers at the other locks to raise him.
@@backwatersandbackroadshe was mad at you because you caught him goofing off and not being at his post .. which is unacceptable and should be replaced, since I'm sure there's plenty of able-bodied persons that would love to have his job
When we went down the Tim/Tom they were like that then at 1991, the dam operator must not get paid good.
Too cool..I really like the idea of our sweet old traditional towns as museums..kind of sad though too
Did you get the Hewes?
@@backwatersandbackroads tomorrow..watching choosing freedom:pt:3 scooter tramp Scotty…
@@backwatersandbackroads you always get back..I have no idea how you do that..just making me think do the messengers coming in the order and it also makes me embarrassed because I’m remembering all the messages I’ve sent that were probably like psychedelic Man
@@backwatersandbackroads I will definitely let you know how it goes..I have talked with him on the phone a few times and many texts
I feel the guy is honest..if it is so boat will be driving/trailered home tomorrow…thanks so so much!! man
@erikyoutube5692 can you give me somw more details? I might be able to help you decide if it's a deal or not
that Hospital ship was impressive at the end
Stay tuned;)
Sure glad I found your channel. Fixing to be 60. I have really wanted to try this adventure before it’s too late. Live in south GA. Man North Alabama is beautiful to me!!!! Gonna have to bing watch this weekend to catch up! Happy Shantin’!
Thanks for finding us John ;) I'm glad you're enjoying it.
Dang you! I have been planning a trip for summer of 2025 on the Ohio River from the beginning in Pittsburgh down to the Mississippi and back but because of you, I am thinking of adding another leg down to Mobile then back to Pittsburgh. I enjoy your videos and have been making many of my plans based on your experiences.
I want to float the Ohio too ;)
Don't forget to stop at Payne Hollow !
I think I heard that Witch say, " I'll get you, and your little doggie, too!" Glad you got out of there!
None of those anchor places showed up on Trip Advisor, :)
Loved the nighttime thunderstorm! Also noticed the town looked like a ghost town as usual if the people who were alive 100 years ago were to visit these dead towns they would think what the heck happened?Where did everyone go?
It's like everyone just wandered off one day.
What an epic video Brenton. It’s so nice to hear men discuss their feelings…the truth. It’s healthy for everyone when that happens. I considered myself to be a ward of the neighborhood growing up, so I understand how working through that initial abandonment tends to play out in life. If it’s true that we have some say over this play that we are in, perhaps prior to birth, what an interesting path to take for growth, even though it is painful. It’s a huge way to temper our armor. I can relate to so much of what you say. I really started to honor myself in my twenties, like going out to dinner or to the movies or even an overnight stay in a fancy hotel by myself. Everyone thought I was so weird for doing any of it, but I think it’s a great way to nurture love for ourselves. Being alone, but showing up for ourselves. Keeping a childlike nature including being a bit of an idiot along with a great sense of humor and remaining in a creative state really helps me to truly enjoy my own company. It’s funny how we can be around lots of people and still feel alone these days. The download is responsible for most of that. What a blessing indeed it is to “stumble” upon like minded folks.
Eva, it's such a huge subject isn't it? Yet, like Matt talks about...it's a half page ;) I know I was "convinced" into hating myself as a child. These generational curses that never end, until someone ends them. I'm so thankful I had the instincts to move far far away from my origins and start my own life. I wish I had quit school at 16 and built a Shanty boat and not wasted so much of my life trying to fit in. "It's no measure of health to be aligned to a profoundly sick society." --Kristimurti
I’m happy that some of us take the initiative and time to heal. I believe we can help heal our ancestors by sending them love and asking for their healing. I do that all the time for mine. They were a mess. God bless them. It’s such freedom knowing that not only do we not fit in, we don’t have to fit in and we most likely will never fit in…and that’s the best news ever. :) HAH! @@backwatersandbackroads
Hi Brenton and Wavy! ❤
Hi Greta :) thanks for being here. --Wavey
@@backwatersandbackroads ❤️
Yay!!!
Enjoyed watching this episode. Lots of familiar places for me. When you went through the Demopolis lock, no one had any idea the sill was about to blow out! You’re lucky you got through when you did! We would’ve came over and trailered you around the locks.
You skip Bobby’s Fish Camp?
Looking forward to the next episode!
Have a good evening.
That lock blew like only a couple days later. Amazingly blessed. We did stop at Bobbies. I even made a video. "Don't stop at Bobby's Fish Camp" let me know if you want to see it.
I would love to see it.. :-)
I would love to see that video as well.
Thanks!
Thank you! This is so helpful. Keeping us going.
@@backwatersandbackroads happy Easter buddy!
Hi Brenton, love your channel and have been watching for a few years. Hey just wondering, do you have a large fishing net on board? I've often wondered how you would rescue Wavey in the very unfortunate situation that she fell overboard. Your channel gives some relief to this crazy out of control world we currently find ourselves in....keep up the good work #blessings dear friend
I've thought about what I'd do if she fell overboard. I don't let her go on deck anymore while moving (unless really slow in calm conditions) I'd probably throw it in neutral and go get her.
A wonderful adventure with you and Wavey as usual! I’m always in suspense through those locks, but the witchy witch sceered me even more! Looking forward to your next video, Brenton and Wavey! You guys are the coolest!
Eva! You're the coolest. Did you see Matt finished his Russian woodstove? Impressive! I want to build one ;)
Aw! We are blessed to have crossed paths for sure. I loved his new stove video yesterday. I am rooting for him with the rocket stove concept included. I hope you do build one! I dream of having a place one day where I can pull something like that off. I sure wish we had a Q of C commune. :) Oh what fun we would have. Happy happy day, Mr. Brenton and Miss Wavey! (I hope the gender references here are not offensive.)@@backwatersandbackroads
@evawinchester6122 we are a biological reality family of people and beagles here Eva ;) "the apoco taco pocolyse!" Lol
That little gas station that you took a picture of would make an awesome BBQ restaurant. Do most loopers take the tom Bigbee river to Mobile? Or do most go the MS. River all the way? Is there a route planning book?
I thought that little old school gas station was neat too ;) I think most loopers take rhe route you're seeing us take. The lower Mississippi is long and mostly uneventful. Muddy banks and hard to get fuel. Lots of barges too. The Tenn-Tom is the better way to go ;)
I kept waiting for the witch to cackle.."and your little dog too"
I like your attitude about the Coffeeville Lock situation. It's just water under the bridge.
I found one of your videos about your barge boat, (shanty boat), love the boat and then saw your journey with it, and how much fun that looks. Great videos, im enjoying them!
Thank you Rick ;) welcome. I'm glad you found us.
Hi Brenton.
Im learning a lot from your channel. 😊
Gas seems like a pain to always have to deal with, what about self generated electricity like on some RV’S?
How did you find out about river life? 😊
Howdy, are you talking about going electric? That takes some doing. The channel "Finding Simon" built am electric catamaran. Getting the best MPGs possible by going slow I think is currently the the best budget option. I "discovered" shanty boats from my buddy Wayne's Diaries;)
If your budget allows you might want to look into an AIS receiver. It would let you track vessels that are in your vicinity... Very useful on the rivers where you can't see far around the bends
I've heard that. ;)
Love all your videos
Isaiah taught us many things about boat life
Tell me more ;)
hey man ,what you can grab with two hands and throw,is coast guard rules on refillable gas cans,how did they not catch that when boarded?
I really enjoyed this one as much as all the other. You are doing a great job editing and bring the true spirit of the shanty into this channel. Thank you.
I am a bit curious about the waves from passing vessels?. Do you have any problems when tied up in the main body of the river with those wakes pushing you towards the the shore?
I once had a bad experience with the wake of a large vessel that just pounded my boat into the shore wall. It went on for several minutes, afterwords I promptly moved to a different mooring.
Hi Danny, we haven't had any real trouble with that. Wakes ans waves can put your boat further up on shore (and beat against walls ans such) but we haven't had that problem on this adventure. Barges really don't put a lot of wake out. A small trawler going "fast" or fishing boat outs out more
I live on pickwick lake”pickwick dam Tennessee”right at the mouth of the Tom where it starts.can you remember the episode where you came through pickwick dam?I either missed it or you didn’t start or travel through.if you come back through I got some goodie’s for you..I traveled down the Tom heading to orange beach for senior trip back in 1982 it was long and adventures don’t remember much!of course we were on a yacht 10 high school kids but would love to do it again..
That's a beautiful area to live in.
We hope to meet you on our trip from Wisconsin to Guntersville on our houseboat i built.
Is Guntersville in Alabama? You're going to love that trip
@@backwatersandbackroads It is, we watch you and wavy all the time. Its our inspiration to make the trip. We will live full time on the "Bug" and see the country.
@@Waterbug-01 it's such a peaceful way to travel and live. I wish I had discovered it decades ago
I guess you heard about the locks in Demopolis? They had some damage and are closed I definitely until they can figure out the extent and how to fix it.
They blew out only a few days after we passed through in this episode
I thought that was about that time. If you need anything when you get up around Daytona Beach, we are inland about an hour. Give me a shout.
Trouble ahead trouble behind Grateful Dead hey man I was born in 1971
Yes sir. 1972 here ;)
Brenton hello from Deerwood mn. found your channel and had time to watch all from beginning because it was Basketball finals (witch is always good for 12" of snow)
Got a question ? would a Minnkota Talon spud work for ancoring quickly and easy?
I know where you live ;) I drive through there offen ;) I've thought about the talon. I see them on boats or a long pole
Good to know I'm not the only one here with misophonia. 😂 Although I find mouth sounds from our beloved critters perfectly acceptable. 😂😂
It's amazing I haven't caught some kind of weird disease from kissing Wavey's wet nose for years;)
@@backwatersandbackroads no safer kisses than puppy kisses.
Sorry about bad response at coffeeville al … we camped at the COE site there many times .. I’ve been down to to lock and spoken to the lock master once … the guy on duty was nice to us showed us around… if you take hwy 84 west over to Brookhaven Ms my farm is about 4-1/2 miles from I-55 sw … you being a water person I have a question… what you think about the bridge that was hit by that large ship and knocked down???
It sure looks suspicious. What do you think? Mainstream media would lie even when the truth would serve them. Ditto for government
If Wavey keeps yapping at me I think I'm gonna need one of those iceco coolers buddy. Lol. Watch out for those helicopters Captain..... I think they are possibly on to ya'll. God bless ya as always. 🙏
It was one of those "black helicopters" ;) you'll like the ICECO buddy. It solved all our fridge issues onboard.
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It makes me so sad to to see the run down state of some of these old towns.
Me too. It's only going to get worse
When you finish, can you do a cost break down?
Absolutely
I hope someone can help me with a question. Has anyone tried painting the pontoons with truck bed liner to make them more puncture and damage resistance?
I've seen people do that. Bottom paint is better.
Witching weather on Witch Creek. No wonder Wavy was trembling. She was trying to tell you to pick another place to anchor! I was hoping to meet up with you once you reached the Chesapeake Bay. But... My schooner is now trapped in Baltimore Harbor. A container ship lost its steering and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, bringing the whole span down. The coast guard cut off all boat traffic in the area of the bridge, so nothing's getting in or out of Baltimore. (My marina's located about 5 miles up from the bridge.) I may try to sneak down there in the dingy and see if I can get some pics. in a couple of days -- once all the excitement dies down. Edit: What is the USNS COMFORT (hospital ship) doing on the Tombigbee? It used to be in Baltimore (I could see it from my schooner.) and then was moved to Norfolk as a "reward" to a Va. senator when power shifted in the U.S. Senate. As of 2 min. ago, it was docked on the Mobile River in Mobile, Alabama. If anybody's interested in such things, there is a "Military Ship Locator" site you can Google and find various ships -- except those operating in "stealth" mode, of course.
That's a crazy incident! Are you buying the official story? I'm sure the mess will get cleaned up soon.
I just want to know who builds that welded boat of yours. I'm keen to find out
Howdy. It is/was a company in New Liberia, Lousiana called "J&J" and I think it was the 80s or 90s. There is a different J&J down there but they only welded steal. It's a bit if a mystery.
@@backwatersandbackroads thanks! I like that boat hull but it's probably rare to find
@@dillrq57 I know you can have one commissioned/built custom, but I've heard it's beet pricy these days.
Hi 👋 I’m new here and really enjoy your videos I am looking for a way to spend my time and you sir have given me something to think long and hard about I am 63 retired and alone and I feel warehoused I love the water and travel and fishing 🎣 and I have a lot of questions I don’t know if you have time for that I’m sure you’re busy but would like to know more information would you be willing to answer some questions
Thanks Dave in Branson Missouri
Yes. I talk to folks often. Email me. bnetz95959@yahoo.com
wow can't believe places like this still exist in America today ! (:OO
You can be Yankee and ask for a ride or you can be southern and ask where the nearest gasstation is. A real good'ole'boy will say, i could tell ya, but it would be easier to take ya.
Next episode, wr got a ride from one of the friendliest good ol boys in Alabama;)
Which episode covers the Gulf Crossing? I think I have watched all the episodes, which I have enjoyed,but? Thank you
We're still getting to that ;) Mobile bay coming up next...
What are the dimensions of your Shanty-boat? Thank you.
@dennycorn9541 it's a 30x8.6 welded aluminum barge hull
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Finally figured it out. You have 2 channels, and on the other you are in Florida. You use the same thumbnails and I didn't realize I was watching 2 different channels.
That's it. I'm trying to make the thumbnails different;)
It was reported that at one of those locks up there, people caught 200 pound catfish. Is it true🤷🏼 I heard that more than once.
That's the size of a cow!
How does Dennis manager TWO boats??
It was a real challenge, but he finally made it to Mobile Bay and left one there. I haven't heard from him in a while. I think he's working and saving.
@@backwatersandbackroads Thanks for your response, your videos are wonderful and inspiring!
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Highly recommend sionxy nightwave
For night vision have it on our Bennington pontoon
Your videos are showing what 99.99% of even local people have not scene.
Enjoyed the ride down the rever thank you .
Witch Creek? Looks loke a great place to see a Bigfoot!
It was a great little spot;)
The marina did a srimp boil the night we stayed.