October 20, 2014 – Grand Mariner Marina on Dog River

October 20, 2014 – Grand Mariner Marina on Dog River

October 20, 2014

NM – 0 miles – 

Total Miles: 494

LOCKS Today- 0

Total Locks – 12 (Dirty Dozen)

Today we stayed at the marina for a day of rest and a shopping trip into Mobile, AL.  A trip to West Marine and Sam’s for a few supplies.  John picked up a chip for the Gulf coast and Florida around the keys and up the East coast.

 

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Early morning shrimper heading out for his catch               Their catch

 

That morning Bill from Full circle talked to the crew of the Shrimp boat and ordered 30-40 pounds of shrimp. We got our catch about 3:00 and then we had the be-heading of the beauties.  I have never done this before and no problem.  We had fresh boiled shrimp that evening.  It was delicious.

 

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Happy hour at “The Table of Knowledge ” at Grand Mariner Marina.  We heard the story of Andy as he displayed a whittled gift commemorating the John Kennedy funeral, in which he led the Riderless Horse. He served in the 1st Alabama Infantry, ” Grand Old Guard”  We told him what an honor but he said it was his job.  

 

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Another beautiful sunset from the back of our boat overlooking Dog River.  I am amazed of the beautiful sunsets we have seen.  Can’t wait to see our next one overlooking the bay.

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