October 5

We started the day at mile marker 432, cruised down to Nickajack Dam and into Guntersville Lake.  We started looking for a place to buy ice (again, those of you who know Danny know why), get water, gas, and pump out.  Marinas are few and far between in this area.  We finally found Goosepond Colony Marina about 3:30.  The entry registered  3 1/2 feet.  We were about to turn around and  leave, but called the dock and they told us that the hydrilla (green stuff) caused a false depth reading and assured us we would be OK.  Sure enough, we made it to the gas dock where they were waiting to take our ropes.  The service was wonderful!  Jeff helped with everything, in fact, he did most things.  I think I could have handled this stop by myself.  Danny borrowed the marina van and went to Bruce's Foodland to buy dill pickles (we were already out), hot sauce (we had forgotten), and beer (of course).  We were tempted to stay overnight, but decided to keep going a little longer.  We anchored for the night at mile marker 374.