Palatka...Lake George

Day 10:  Thursday 3/8  Palatka

This morning the wind was kicking up the lake at a pretty good clip.  Not a good day for fishing in a small boat.   So the decision was made to go to Wally-World (Walmart) in Palatka. It’s a 45 minute drive to Palatka from Georgetown.  I didn’t take the cameras along so I don’t have pictures of the ranch lands along FL309.  This area is very rural with a lot of agriculture.  There are herds of Black Angus that look quite healthy.  Even with the dry spell the pastures look lush and green.

Linda wanted to pick up some pepper-spray just in case the pit bull next door decided to get a bit over rambunctious.   We picked up a few other odds and ends and headed for home.  We made a stop at Big Boy’s Play Toys, a marina, and bought a larger anchor to hold us in the current and wind. 

The next stop was Corky Bells Seafood at Gator Landings in East Palatka.  Click Here for Corky’s photo gallery.  It was Thursday afternoon around 2:00 PM and the place was packed.  We were able to get a table on the deck facing the St. Johns River.  The food was terrific and the view of the river spectacular.   And, for a restaurant with all the atmosphere the prices were reasonable.  I had to get a Corky’s tee shirt so Linda got one too.  It has this picture on the back.   Ain’t we cool??

Down US 17 to Crescent City for a few groceries and then head back to camp for a nap.   I love my naps.  The other day I was so mad because I laid down early and slept straight through my nap time. Missed it completely!

 

 

Day 11:  Friday 3/9  Perfect day for fishing.

We were a bit slow getting started this morning.  I believe I may be having issue with some old lunch meat.  So once everything settled down we went out on the boat.  Adam, who is one of the owners of the campground and also a fishing guide, gave us some pointers were we might throw in a line. 



Linda just thought she had to catch this gator.

After about an hour we noticed an alligator surface about 50 ft. from the boat.  Linda for whatever reason kept casting her bait in the area we saw it submerge.  Then she gives me a grin and says, “He’s too persnickety about what he eats”.  I think she was truly disappointed that he didn’t go for it.  I can see us now pretending we are on the TV series Swamp People with me yelling “CHOOTEM Pooh Bear, CHOOTEM!”

Well we didn’t catch any fish but we had a good time. (Are you seeing a trend here?)

Airboat on Lake George

Just before we headed back the wind kicked up and we bounced the whole was back.  A bit wet but no worse for the wear.

Good News:  The Pit Bull family left while we were out in the boat.  I hope Linda doesn't practice with that pepper-spray stuff on me!