Saturday, October 8

We planned to stay at anchor most of the day, but Danny decided he was ready for a meal!  The closest food on the water we could find was in Decatur, AL, at River Walk Marina.  Reviews were mixed, but we decided to take a chance.  The marina is on an island accessed by the highway bridge. There was no one around when we pulled in so I had my first attempt at looping the cleat.  It's a long way from the boat down to the dock!  We made it, though, and went in for lunch.  The restaurant was a typical on-the-water bar, waitresses were very friendly, and football was on the TV.  I had to try the catfish, of course, which was very good.  We decided we would stay overnight since the wind was really whipping and the restaurant was good.  The review we read said there is no office, just check in at the restaurant.  Nobody there knew anything, but finally the manager came out, said he thought it was $.75 per foot with water and electricity.  SOLD!  We moved the boat from the pier into a slip, with the help of some friendly Alabama fans, one wearing a SEC championship ring.  We had a great afternoon and evening watching football.