February 1, 2010

So, hey! Here we are in Georgia! Buckhead Creek to be exact, just to the south of the intersection with Cane Patch Creek. We got here about 4:30. Our early morning adventures generally start about 0900. Today's trip, while a bit short on photos had its share of moments. Two docking adventures; the first at Thunderbolt, GA. Really, that is the town's name. Also what your wallet feels after you get their fuel pricing. Docking issue is no longer the wind, but the current. That relatively happy event was followed by a landing at Isle of Hope marina, in, yup; Isle of Hope, GA. Not quite as much fun, but just as expensive. Judging from the size of the boats that are tied up at these places, we have just jumped into the big leagues of yachting. No tip, no helping hands from these big leaguers. Getting in was OK; getting out turned out to a bit nasty with the current & wind pinning us to the now unattended dock. It is all a learning experience! Next adventure for the day was oozing thru the spot referred to as Hell Gate. This is probably now the most feared channel on the ICW due to shallow water & no dredging. Word is, only pass thru here on a rising tide. So, here's good ol' Scooter showing up at a smidgen above dead low tide. 6', 5', 3.9', 3.0', BLANK SCREEN. My depth finder has a way of covering it's eye and proclaiming that what it can't see must be OK; or not there at all. Still moving, no mud, 6.0', 9.3', 12.; Whew! You're gonna take a chance, ya gotta be tough. That done, we now sit peacefully at anchor, having just finished cocktails (by Coors) with c&c snacks. Chicken bruschetta for dinner, lemon meringue parfait (by yoplait), Garrision Keiler on the radio. Can't get much better. Evening & rain are looming over the horizon. We'll deal with the rain tomorrow. Little Mud River, & Jekyll Creek are the next bad spots. I suspect we'll get to them in a day or so. No rush. Enjoy your evening.