Docktails

Days 9 & 10
After leaving our anchorage we headed toward Two Rivers Marina where our new Garmin was waiting for us.  Decided to stay two nights giving us time to get some R & R (but of course Mark had to reprogram the new Garmin)
Great Marina with pool, WiFi and a courtesy car to boot allowing us to go into town for groceries and a place to dine.  Marina was in Rockport Ill, across river from Louisiana, Missouri.
www.tworiversmarina.com

Hated to leave, but we had to go with the flow....

Day 11
We found ourselves scrambling to find a place to stay for the night but luckily stumbled upon John’s boat Harbor in St. Charles, MO.  I caught the owner by phone before closing time and she said just slide on in and there would be no charge! The people down this way are amazing! See some pics at end of blog.

Day 12 & 13
Heard about a Marina down south a piece that was the Cadillac of Marinas and even though it was only 30 miles we decided to “check it out for the night”.  Our research has shown the next week or so we will be having some trying times for anchorages, services, etc.
Well, As soon as we pulled in to the covered slip that was reserved for us and walked past the pool and hot tub area, we looked at each other and said 2 nights? This place is truly amazing!  Got in some “retail therapy” , as Mark calls it, by buying an insulated bag for the beach, pool, etc.
Next came the drink list which I promptly scanned and ordered a mudslide! (Shades of beer can island Lori Zimmermann ). Met some “loopers” from Minnesota and a Dad who was taking his 2 boys on a 6 week trip down the river ways.  See other group pic...
www.altonmarina.com

Now for the meaning of the title..First of all I have to give credit to Beth Rogers for whom I first heard this word.  Thanks Beth, I love it! Docktails, as you might have guessed, means having “cocktails” on the dock.  and of course you meet some friendly people!

Now for some pics...