Wednesday 17 October, Depart for Goose Pond Colony

We had to wait to depart because Marine Max did not open till after 8:00 and we needed a pump out and a lot of fuel.  Gemini Dream pulled out about 30 minutes ahead of us and they were going to try to make it to Ditto Landing Marina (130 miles).  We said goodbye and hoped to see them later in the week.  We left at 7:30 and went a ½ mile down river to the Marine Max Fuel Dock so we would be ready when they showed up for work.  There was no one there but the pump out machine was in working order so we hurried and pumped out.  As I was finishing that task, a 50’ houseboat was making its way toward the dock which had no more room.  The Captain asked if he could tie up alongside of us as he had one dead engine and thought the other one might quit at any moment.   We made room for them just as the Marine Max Fuel Man showed up and filled us up with another 130 gallons.   We departed right at 8:00 with 85 miles to go to reach our planned destination. Only one lock to go through today.  We were aided by a 1 ½ mph current that helped us make about 10mph.  We encountered a couple of odd boats docked at residences along the river,  Joe wants to buy one and live on it, but I would not stop.

 

 

 

  When we got to the lock we had a hour or so wait.  Once through we pushed on to Goose Bay Colony Marina arriving just at sunset.  Joe caught this amazing sun ray picture right before we pulled into the creek that led to the marina. 

This marina was one that we had stopped at several days previously.  We utilized the facilities (laundry and showers) and turned in.  Total miles today:  85 miles.