Log 51; Day 146; Oct. 14, 2008; Goose Pond Marina

Here is our new slip at the far end of the dock and far away from any lights...and hopefully far away from the bugs.

This is a shot from our boat...looking at a boat leaving our cove. It gives you an idea of how pretty this area is.
Full moon last night and it was glimmering on the water so we took a picture
Log 51
Day 146
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

5:00 AM CDT
Location: Goose Pond Marina, Scottsboro, AL
Weather: 67* and clear skies; forecast is for 84* and mostly sunny

Up very early this morning. No schedule...and no reason...just had enough sleep. It’s really nice outside (although I have not been out of the boat) and the forecast is for a very nice day and light winds. Right now the moon is big; bright; and full. We took a picture last night of the full moon...not sure you can appreciate the picture...but to be here was cool.

Yesterday...the morning started out to be windy. It was sunny and warm, but very windy. The boat needed washing badly because the bugs had spent the night hanging out on the side. Our slip here at Goose Pond was right beside two very bright night lights and the bugs were having a blast leaving their marks on HQ. So I did 2 things. First I cleaned all the bug stuff off...then I went to the office and asked if I could move the boat. They said no problem, so we moved the boat to the outside end of a dock...furthest from any light. A little tricky in the wind...but no issues. We decided to get the courtesy car and head into town for some lunch and also do the laundry. So we found a great Mexican place for lunch, and while Deb went to the laundry mat I went shopping for a few things we needed. Back at the boat we did some organizing and I worked on our cruising plans for later this month. Dinner was left over ribs from Porkers in Chattanooga, as we watch some Andy Griffith re-runs.

Today...we plan to take the dinghy about 6 miles down river to South Sauty Creek and go back up this Creek and check it out. We talked to a captain a couple of days ago and he had heard this was a great spot, so we are going to check it out. Deb and I love to take dinghy rides, and we have not done much of this so far on this trip, and are looking forward to today’s ride. There are lots of coves and back waters in this area...can’t wait to see them.

Well it’s time to make some breakfast and get the day started. The first signs of light are just over the eastern horizon, so before long I can go outside and walk the docks.

I’ll keep you posted.

BK.