Day 42 & 43, Friday & Saturday 10/23

Docktail party, 78' Custom Asian Yacht at end of dock , double click image to enlarge

Docktail party

Beautiful fall day at Joe Wheeler Marina

Friday night was a get together by the pool for cocktails and snacks, along with a few games. Once the sun goes down it gets cool real quick so it was an early night.

A few sprinkles through the night but woke up to clear cool skies, warming to mid 70’s by mid afternoon. Had sausage, eggs, toast, and coffee on board and relaxed reading the local Saturday newspaper. Our good friends Ross & Nancy Hiner (From the twin cities MN) 44’ Carver aft cabin “Oddysea” arrived last night and have a rental car for the duration of the Rendezvous. They graciously asked if we would like to ride along to the grocery store in Rogersville this morning. We said most definitely and went for provisions to carry us through departure and on to the Tombigbee Waterway. Thank you Ross & Nancy.

We spent the rest of the day walking around the marina, meeting new arrivals and looking at all of the different types of boats used for the “Loop”.
We went aboard “Constance” a beautiful 42’ Hi-Star convertible. (Mnf in Taiwan) owned by Ed & Constance Grund. Also met Hank aboard “Queen Ann’s Revenge” a 44’ Hampton, full time cruising live-aboards. Also a new arrival a 40’ Selene, a 40’ Nova and a couple of 44’ Endeavor catamarans.

While socializing we were informed through the harbor grapevine network that there would be spontaneous cocktail hour/appetizers at 4:00 PM. Diann assembled her famous dried beef pickle wraps and we were on our way.. Great appetizers/beverages, and meeting new friends..
We are stuffed from the party, but tonight is seafood buffet in the Resort Lodge and we may have to indulge. . So much for weight watchers. Tom said he would like to see if he could gain a couple of pounds anyway.