Ep:13 The Great Loop on a Shanty Boat | "The random places you will find..." | Time out of Mind

[@willhoyle752]

I work in a prison. The drug problem in this country is everywhere, but very much in rural, economically depressed communities. Please be careful in those alleyways! Carry some pepper spray at a minimum. I'm also a chaplain/pastor. Your spiritual analysis of evil is spot on! Keep the faith!

[@Artoconnell]

He seems like a down to earth Guy, I imagine he has that well thought out. Whats your favorite Bible verse?

[@PhilD22]

I discovered the channel a week ago and have binge watched at least 50% of the channel. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👋🎄

[@GoingYooper]

Every time you hit the like button a new person joins the shanty boat dream! Give it a try!!!

[@ratawai]

I don't have a TV set. This channel is part of the reason why. Enjoyable, relaxing and informative.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks Tim. I'm the same. Not much worth watching on TV these days

[@robkoons1891]

@ratawai my tv is for watching videos such as this. I never watch anything except certain youtube channels . Honestly I could get rid of my tv tommorow and not miss anything at all

[@Bill.Hicks.51]

That water is like glass, and the view! Totally awesome! A fine time of the day to relax, sip coffee, and survey...😎😍

[@andrewnicholson8961]

I'm from Burlington, IA! Sorry you had to run into those lost souls. The town has a whole lot of history behind it. Love watching your journey, keep it up. God bless!

[@jr.leininger4109]

There is something special about every boat and yours has its advantages for sure. The shallow draft, low fuel consumption, etc. But you're gonna definitely need to watch the weather when you hit the gulf, the atlantic, the Pamlico, Chesapeake and Great Lakes. But im here rooting for ya!

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

I'm gonna' try to meet him in the Chesapeake. I've got a LOT of boat work to do to make that happen and I'm fighting a couple of disabilities. But I sure want to meet up with him when he hits the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay then travels up to the C&D canal. (My great-great grandfather was one of the German emigres that dug the canal, his son became one of the pioneer (hard hat and canvas suit) divers and he was employed by the U.S. Government to work on the locks. I'm hoping Brenton will let me 'guide' him on that leg of his trip. I've accumulated a LOT of information about the Delaware and Chesapeake bays.

[@texasbk1333]

@@yepiratesworkshop7997 ~ Cheering you on from afar

[@snownomore803]

Pepper spray and a sock with ten dollars worth of quarters. The sock worked for my grandfather more than once. 😎 Safe travels to you and Wavy🌴

[@robaker44]

Love your videos also. You might start looking at google maps for docks though. I spotted several. Hi Wavey!

[@karaDee2363]

Thank you for another very enjoyable video. Just keep doing what you're doing,. You're the captain and we are the passengers😊

[@williamshelton9688]

2 a week would be GREAT ! I check every morning at breakfast then go out to work on the boat ….it makes my day when there is a new post ! Thanks

[@toddcunningham2410]

You’re not the only one. I never get tired of watching and would love 2 videos a week.

[@texasbk1333]

@@toddcunningham2410~ Same here

[@tolson5680]

Brenton, You know the boredom us Mn’sotans feel when it’s cold and dark at 4:30 pm. More video’s please

[@jerrogance]

Great video as usual.. hope you get far more subs, cause your content is definitely worth watching.

[@roydesignedthat]

That sunrise with the Pelicans was amazing! I agree, shallow draft has huge advantages! Great video Brenton! AllthebestRoy

[@jbrat1967]

priceless The fact that you could just pull yourself out onto a trailer by yourself at any given point never escapes me

[@Lloyd-mo]

have you ever thought about putting a flagpole on the front that's a little higher than the shanty so u could tell if u would clear?

[@billslaggie572]

Excellent videos. You’re capturing river life!!🍻

[@georgesass447]

Great barge bad boat in wind waves etc. Think please, don't sink !!!" 😃

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Never even came close to sinking.

[@StephenPalmore-u7j]

Glad to hear there is rebuilding going on . So many towns have already gone

[@texasbk1333]

🥴Zombies looking out windows, just waiting for dark”. Well thank you for that visual. 😳 Lol

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It was like "I am legend" lol ;)

[@charlesgoranson1963]

Great video..pray for your safety and enjoyment. Love the architecture pics we think alike wish they could save them all. 😊

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Hey Brenton, I saw the posting by the folks at Pickwick L&D about you locking through today. Great to see you are making such progress.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

We probably should be to Mobile by now, but I can't stop looking around! It will all be worth it in the end ;)

[@JoelHanger-uf1ny]

I discovered this channel this past week and have watching the trip down the Mississippi hoping he would stop in my home town. I was mortified when he was bothered by a couple meth heads by Division and 7th. I am so sorry he and the rest of the viewers got to see the ugly side of Burlington IA. There are a lot of good people here but unfortunately some bad ones too. I really enjoy this laid back style of travel, keep them coming, I’ll catch up.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Welcome. I'm glad you found us. Burlington is a beautiful old river city, I wasn't put off at all. They are everywhere, and will only get more so as America alowly falla apart. Iowa is an under appreciated state. I've said so for years.

[@griddlemethis8804]

Loved that overhead shot of the boat!

[@catoway312]

iv been binge watching I'm going to do this!!!!!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I love hearing that! :)

[@3stagranch]

Love the bridges!

[@susannally8979]

My husband and I really enjoy your videos. We just became members of your channel and are very excited to watch your journey. Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for becoming members ;) I try to post videos early for members, and hope to make occasional members only videos in the future.

[@donnam4260]

Bravo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁

[@MackMoore-q2n]

I was starting to having withdrawals got to have my shanty fix. Thanks now I can relax after bumping my head on the RR bridge, you need a tickler stick on the front rail to test the bridge height. When you go out on your walk abouts I don’t have to tell you it’s dangerous out there be aware of your spidie scenes. Pet Wavy for me safe travels .

[@donnam4260]

Sunrise reflecting off the water … amazing ❤️❤️❤️smooth as glass water … 🌺🌺🌺

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Nothing like a beautiful sunset Donna :)

[@MrSheymie]

Nice relaxing video. Thanks. Scotty Kilmer is great.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

His click bait titles are worth it alone ;) I want to bring my Toyota Tundra to him. 360k miles

[@MrSheymie]

He is the master of click-bait titles. I know that his video wont shock the entire industry, but I still click anyway. 360k! He would love your Tundra.@@backwatersandbackroads

[@backwatersandbackroads]

He's what YT should be ;)

[@mrbreeze5556]

Brenton, I’m really enjoying riding along on your adventure. Next time you are exploring one of these small river towns, look to see if they have a local newspaper. I’ll bet one of their reporters would love to hear your story and if you give them your KZbin channel, you may gain a few more followers. Safe travels to you and Wavy!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I do see small newspapers around from time to time. That's a good idea. Next time I see one, I'll try it ;)

[@williamshelton9688]

What does Oliver Twist want ? MORE ! So do we ….more of this great series ! Thanks

[@backwatersandbackroads]

"Please sir, can I have some more? Please...." ;) how can you have any pudding when you don't eat your meat!! Lol

[@outdoors-with-Den]

Hello Ambassador, Great trip so far, looking forward to seeing the Kentucky Lakes area

[@justinmensing7705]

I love these episodes! Please keep them up. My family would love to do this one day. Thank you and safe travels from NY!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you so much for putting up with us. Seriously

[@David-Indy]

I love the way you misidentify the towns and mispronounce their names. What a hoot! Too bad you missed the swing railroad bridge operate at Ft. Madison. I'm enjoying your travels very much. Much different than the folks in their 50' yachts.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. I've always been terrible with pronouncing names :)

[@BR10426]

I even ducked my head going under that bridge with you . Loving the trip, keep up the good work in the freedom shanty.

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

Going under bridges in my sailboats is is always 'weird' for me. The bridge span may be more than 150-feet over the water, but I'll be looking at the masts and thinking all along that we're gonna' hit the bottom of the bridge. (Part of is is my poor depth perception.)

[@parolajd]

Love your videos. I am from Southern Illinois, about 50 miles to the East is the Ohio River, 50 miles to the West is the Mississippi River and 60 miles due South is Cairo Illinois. I live in Bangkok Thailand now and I really miss the rivers and lakes of the Southern Illinois area. Wavy, reminds me of a Beagle that was given to me when I was 10, she was named "Follow" because she followed me everywhere even when I was on a tractor. I wish I was on a boat on the Mississippi.

[@chrisdargontina1047]

Making great progress! Glad to see you guys are safe and sound. My GF and I finally got caught back up with the episodes tonight. Looks like the weather is holding up for you. Still very little to no snow back here in Superiorland. Been a very odd winter to say the least. Safe travels and can’t wait for the next episode!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I keep getting those weather reports from home. No snow to speak of, and even rain for Christmas??

[@chrisdargontina1047]

Yep, 40 and rain Christmas Eve. Bizarre!

[@tigerphid9677]

Burlington and other towns like it must have thrived in the steamboat era and in the 20th century when towns like that might have had manufacturing plants, or many of them. That bridge that you were so worried to go under is the most famous railroad crossing of the Mississippi. It is a "swing" bridge. It pivots on its center so that barges can pass. It carries the BNSF Transcon line (Chicago to LA). And if you look closely you will notice that it has trains on the bottom and cars on the upper level.

[@markmaue438]

I was waiting to see when you picked up the ramp.

[@groundzero.]

two lines with carabiners on the end work great for the locks. they can hold you to the wall at bow and stern but slide with the elevation change. And with a fender clipped to them they will stay right at the waterline between wall and vessel.

[@SwitchbackXThunter]

Brenton, if you are stuck inside the shanty boat on a rainy day, make a video showing us what it’s like in a cozy warm boat on a rainy wet day!! There’s such a lack of content on KZbin of people living on boats during bad weather, it’d be sure to get you lots of subscribers! We love the rainy days as well as the sunny! 😊

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Good idea! :)

[@IntheBlood67]

As per the Meth Heads Mentality, I was truly shocked at the Drug Problems in some of the most beautiful little towns out in the Country where I was able to escape to, like where I'm at now along a river. It's hard to imagine people living in the midst of the truly "Great Outdoors" falling into Drug dependency amidst such splendor! Yes, it's hard to Savvy sometimes. Keep yer head on a swivel and yer Bible and Powder dry! p.s.Wayne got me hooked and you keep me fed!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Man I'm so glad you're here ;) it is sad. Lots of reasons, more than can be counted. I'm very thankful to have never went down that path. Plenty of other problems to work out, but not those kinds.

[@robkoons1891]

Just found your channel and suscribed because after just 1 video i realized you think alot like me and that is strange to find. Been looking for a pontoon boat that i could deconstruct then reconstruct as a catfish rig. But after watching, you have given me the shanty river boat bug and i don't believe this can be cured without building a shanty boat and starting on some great adventures. And let's be honest i can scratch the catfish fishing itch on a shanty boat while on adventures! Thank you for such insigful and heartfelt videos. Your love of this country and our great history and desire for our future to greatly improve is contagious. I believe with all my heart that if we want our communities, our states and our nation to turn around, it takes individuals to make the changes in their own lives showing others how its done by example. If your travels ever bring you up the ohio river stop in a town called Rising Sun! Great little river town and my home, I would be happy to show you around not that you would need much its so small...lol

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@robkoons1891 howdy! Thank you for finding us. I've heard of that town. The name stands out. We have big plans to float the entire Ohio River soon...

[@robkoons1891]

@backwatersandbackroads Rising Sun is most well know now for its casino, at least for the moment until it eventually closes and because we are in the smallest county in Indiana. Won't upset me when the casino closes it was bound to happen and never a long term solution for the tow . Used to be a farming town more than anything until the destruction of the tobacco market here in the US and most of your small farmers like us were forced out of small hill farms. But the town is amazing and I appreciate it more now than I did growing up.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@robkoons1891 I'd like to visit.

[@olemanshad]

Hey there, LOVE the channel, it's been a lifelong dream to do what you are doing but alas thats never gonna happen for me so...thank you for doing this and letting some of us live vicariously thru you.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for finding us. ;) are you sure it's too late for you to it?

[@ronkirk5099]

A few years ago, I did the lesser Loop in a 13' rowing/sailing dingy. After drifting and rowing down the lower Mississippi R. starting at Caruthersville, MO, I did the Gulf ICW, Atlantic ICW, the Hudson R., the Erie Canal to Lake Erie and then a shorter route by portaging over to the Alleghany R. and then down the Ohio R. to where I started on the Mississippi R. I spent 9 months on the trip and camped on the river bank all but about 7 nights when I couldn't find a spot and slept in the boat instead. I was able to sail about 50% the route and rowed and drifted the other 50%

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's incredible. I have some questions for you if you have time. East coast is uncharted territory

[@erikyoutube5692]

Too cool….! I grew up in Platteville WI (near Dubuque IA) went to college at Luther in Decorah IA friends from Burlington)…I have had lived water forever I have a 1979 43 Albin Trawler in Racine WI..plan live on her soon (my daughter is a Junior in high school then I am free) I would love love love to float the Mississippi River…nicely done man!

[@thedoor5442]

Damn is that beautiful! You are living the dream!

[@hakeem4802]

Another good one! About the guys being insecure....I'd always remain alert, but just be yourself. In public spaces you can do public things. New day New adventure.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Agreed. I'd have a few surprises for them if they decided to get rough. Happy not to use then;)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

That's Fort Madison..it's an old swing bridge. Cars go on top and trains on the bottom 😊

[@IntheBlood67]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Merry Christmas to you my friend ;)

[@davidrediger6407]

Nauvoo was a Mormon settlement. Brigham Young lead the migration to Utah from here. They have a very interesting historic village and visitor center. It would be well worth your while to stop and explore.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

There are a few videos here on KZbin where several people tour the community. It's an interesting place.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I wanted to. I have a Mormon friend who has told me about the little known (outside of Mormons) history of the area.

[@davidrediger6407]

@@michaelgarrity6090 I have been there and it is amazing. Working period workshops like coopers, tinsmiths and wheel wrights historically teaching what the 1800's were like.

[@tolson5680]

Just maybe the community will watch this video and quickly assess the opportunities they have by creating a safety dock.

[@michaelsullo3698]

Just found your channel, just wonderful!

[@soundsidetoursnc]

Another great video. We need 3 a week Lol.

[@jonathenbishop1119]

Great video sir

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

That's the bridge I crossed for many years to go to work. I even remember them building it . Used to have to cross an old 2 lane steel bridge 😊

[@samseven5260]

Good one! Thanks!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for being here ;)

[@jstrahn]

Burlington is my hometown. It's a shame you didn't stumble upon snake alley. Crookedest street in the world. Enjoying watching your content and progress.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I saw it! Near that abandoned church?

[@judd4101]

Yeah, I was hoping he would walk down that street as well.

[@lizbuhs5002]

I was surprised on not showing snake alley as well as it is a guiness book of world records holder. It was right there by the old first Baptist church(the abandoned church with the crosses on the door) surprised at where he showed of burlington

[@ew1421]

Enjoyed the video thanks for sharing.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for coming along;) we're on the Tenn-Tom now...

[@ew1421]

@@backwatersandbackroads that's cool you are moving right along. I went and checked out a boat ramp on the Arkansas navigational channel lock 15 here in Oklahoma today . Thinking about unloading there and going to the Mississippi.

[@keithdass5545]

Carry on my wayward son. 😊 There’ll be peace when you are done. Kansas

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Love that song ;) one of the best of all time

[@MrEveready299]

Hello again I know your way behind but just wanted to tell you Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Hope all is going well for you.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Merry Christmas to you! Thank you. We're catching up with ourselves. On the Tenn-Tom waterway.

[@brucecreswell136]

Another FANTASTIC video. Keep them coming.

[@ncwomanparker1708]

I love watching your channel. Waves is such a cutie. Safe travels.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thank you for coming along;) Wavey...I borrowed a line from James Taylor, a fan yelled to him on a stage once "we love you!!" He replied "it helps not to know me." ;) ditto for Wavey. Lol

[@HomesickforAlaska]

I love the small towns. Wife and I keep looking for a place to retire. My only two requirements are fishing nearby and either no growth or better yet people moving away.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You got it ;)

[@gsp49]

I wasn't even aware that there were locks and dams on the Mississippi until watching your series.

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

I sure didn't know there were that many of them!

[@wmason1961]

Loved that last view on upcoming attractions. I remember watching it live. I hope you're doing great.

[@deannawood7522]

Another great part of your adventure! Stay safe and warm out there.

[@thomasjanos2030]

Should try and litterbox lil wavey for when you cant get to shore in a timely manner. I had a chihuahua truck dog when i drove over the road. It was so easy on both of us and every stop i cleaned it out so no smell.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I've started putting pads on the front deck, it took her one time to learn it with lots of "good girl!" Praise. Problem solved ;)

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Nice section of river. I checked the Quimby's Cruising Guide. I was surprised that Fort Madison didn't have any kind of facilities for travelling recreational boats to dock. It's a significant sized town. It's a famous railroad town. Keokuk has several places for boaters to stop. The Keokuk Lock is the largest one on the Upper Mississippi and it's got a huge hydroelectric plant as part of the lock and damn complex. They have a 24 hour Web cam that has many regular followers and fans. Burlington looks kind of hollowed out. Its always kind of sad to see places like that when its obvious that at one time it had to be a prosperous and bustling town.

[@toddcunningham2410]

Brenton I ld love to see two videos a week, but I know it’s not easy to put a 30 min video together.Ive shared your adventure with some others who are now watching. Keep up the great work!

[@lesb3481]

Greetings again from Carrabelle, FL. Yet another great video, which makes me want to get away from our current coastal location for awhile and begin exploring the inland rivers. Safe travels.👍

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Can't wait to get to Carrabelle;) my go to in Florida

[@lesb3481]

@@backwatersandbackroads If you're severely allergic to anything exciting, Carrabelle is the place you want to be!😆

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Exactly! Is it true that Harry's is no more? Love that place

[@lesb3481]

@@backwatersandbackroads Actually, Harry's is still around and they even recently remodeled the courtyard.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That's good news ;) on our way

[@robmitchell3633]

Great river cruiser ,super economical too I bet

[@backwatersandbackroads]

3 to 5 gallons a day ;) diesel trawler economy

[@wallsle]

Darn good video Brent. Look forward to the next one.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks! Next one Friday;) 2 a week for a while

[@annhysell6064]

Really great videos Brenton. Love the small towns. Unfortunately most do not realize that a way to access the town from water is valuable. Honestly, I love the sounds of our lift bridge in Ashtabula & making all those cars wait (there are several ways around so drivers could avoid it). All who wander are not lost. Merry Christmas.

[@rodneyleonard8714]

Beagle steals the show.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

She's the star;) I'm just the host

[@DIYCameraGuy]

Man, your channel is growing fast now. It’s good to see.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

It's slowed down a lot. I wonder what the magic formula is?

[@DIYCameraGuy]

@@backwatersandbackroads I think it comes down to making contact that people want to see. It’s hard to capture the attention of people with so much to choose from. If you were a hot 20 year old girl I’m sure that would help. I guess that’s Wavy’s job.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@DIYCameraGuy she's all I've got! ;)

[@tolson5680]

Omg, best comment ever! Thank you for the chuckle

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Finally, you made it to my home area. 😂

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Janey!!! ;) don't let Santa kidnap you! Lol

[@janeysiegrist5061]

@backwatersandbackroads I'm tryin to stay safe.. 😆

[@karencarroll534]

Love watching your videos...with love from Brisbane Australia.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Howdy! I'm always thrilled to hear from folks outside the US. I did a study aboard down there about 20 years ago now. Geelong, but I mostly just tooled around Tasmania in an old van. I got almost straight Fs! Lol ;)

[@greatnorthern706]

I wonder if those Gangster Wannabe's were cooking meth. That can be a big problem is some small towns. I spent a lot of time in a small town with my grandparents as a kid and that is all that town is now. I'm glad you are thinking about posting two videos a week. I am digging this trip!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Drugs seem to be a huge problem these days. I'm thankful they didn't come at us. I'm not sure what I would have done

[@kerkleblanc7690]

Pvc pipe on your bow at your total high. If it touches the pipe, back up. Thanks for another great video .

[@martinnemeckay1052]

Wondering where the line "time out of mind" came from, I looked. The same poet who coined the phrase "burning the candle at both ends" I like it. Keep up the good work partner. You're making me think.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I borrowed it from Bob Dylan. I've always felt our perceptions of time make or break us. There's a book called "The Power of Now" that talks about this very difficult and fundamental topic. This world wants us never to alow down and contemplate why we're even here. Thanks for finding our little channel.

[@martinnemeckay1052]

@@backwatersandbackroads In case you're interested, that phrase came from a poem called Dirge Without Music by Edna St Vincent Millay. It's kind of a depressing poem, I'm certain Bob Dylan used it in a more upbeat fashion. I noticed you mentioned time change day, I thought you'd be further along by now and you are. I'll be watching, still looking for another boat. Have fun.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@martinnemeckay1052 I didn't know the origins. Thank you! We are almost to the tenn-tom. Probably a month "Behind" :)

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Great 👍 Video Brenton and Wavey 😊 travel on and be safe 👍 🙏 👌 😀

[@de6360]

Thanks again. Already mentioned, just note a date. Will help for future viewers.

[@zgrasshopper]

You need to get the navionics on your phone or pad. I have done the loop and it is the best and cheapest solution to your old chart plotter.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I have it! ;)

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Thanks……👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@backwatersandbackroads]

You bet. ;)

[@timclayton2944]

Looking forward to the Kentucky Lake footage. Great videos!

[@doingitwithnothing]

Great video Tks

[@browngreen933]

I wonder if those town use to have municipal docks, but gave themup after they were damaged or destroyed by high water events like the Duluth Lakewalk keeps being taken out by storms.😢

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I think that's part of it for sure buddy. And the time of year. Few folks are out doing this in late fall and winter.

[@vanmanmike7651]

Yes Sir. It looks like when you hit that town, You might have got off on the wrong side of the tracks. Accidentally wandered into drug dealer territory. Always be watching your back Brenton.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

That stretch of town did feel sketchy. I can't imagine if it was night time.

[@danielromero8830]

Hello, maybe you can do a vlog on those lock and damns, I'm so confused on how they work. See I'm from the west, live here in Hell...Las Vegas NV. Are they lowering the water or??? Great adventure watching all and looking forward to the whole trip. Lock and Damns🤯

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Hi Daniel, I did an interview with a real lock master over on my back up channel. It's linked in the descriptions of my videos. The way the locks work is very interesting. Gravity. Engineering that is nothing short of genius. I would also consider living in the desert hell. Come to the midwest, we have plenty of room for now. Filling up with invaders fast

[@johnkimball5143]

Been waiting on a video. Keep on keeping on guy's 👍✌

[@Natter20002]

Loved it thank you !

[@mneff69]

I think those concrete plants are grain silos, or at least the one by the train. Keokuk is pronounced keo-cut. At least when I lived in IA thats the way we said it lol. That abandoned house looks like a STS camp 🤣 I keep forgetting your videos are about a month behind the real weather date. It was warm then in Nov. Here in MO it is pretty warm to for December, still in the 50's . I don't get bored watching the river scenes i grew up on water activities and camped on a boat for weeks at a time on a lake and river. The sounds of waves and water splashing against boat is so relaxing. Merry CHRISTmas and can't wait to see next adventure. 👍♥️✌🇺🇸🙏🚤🛵

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I thought the same thing about the house, Scotty would set his tent up under the deck. Next video, you'll see a lot more of it. Stay tuned! ;)

[@kimbingaman8625]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Thanks for coming along Kim ;) I still plan on commissioning a Wavey painting from you.

[@kimbingaman8625]

@@backwatersandbackroads send me a pic that you like

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Yep it's only about 10 years old. That railroad bridge , maybe couple years older

[@GregoryMueller-ss2qv]

Next lock is 19 in Keokuk. Wait till you see it 😊

[@woodsontr]

Bridges are mechanical marvels.😉

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Agreed!! And taken for granted...like most of modern life

[@BigDan7114]

Looks like a drone shot !!!! Glad you got it. Sneak peaks are a great idea just like the shows we grew up on. Liked the reggae music to it also. It it’s smart to carry nowadays I never have until lately . Things are just different. Can’t wait till you are in the Erie Canal or St Lawrence.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I'm so excited for the Erie Canal Dan ;)

[@BigDan7114]

@@backwatersandbackroads I truly is a treasure. Great towns alongside catering to boaters lots of free spots along the way. Great history.

[@bobtheeke7403]

Some people hate themsevs and anyone who intrudes in there little world. Wish I new when you were going threw Fort Madison. They have cameras showing river and train traffic. The bridge is unique with rail and auto crossing.

[@elmermarkel8924]

I am a fan of yours and the star of the boat. I like the scriptures you put up and your comment about your life traveling. That was the Nauvoo Temple of ( The Church of Jesus Christ of Lattet Day Saints ) if you ever get back there again stop and visit I think you would find out some interesting history and find some answers to some questions you mentioned in some of the other videos. I hope to meet you some day!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@elmermarkel8924 Thank you! I want to visit there. ;)

[@derekbertz2832]

I believe it's pronounced NAW-VOO Illinois. It was previously Commerce, IL until Joseph Smith of the LDS church renamed it.