We left Aqua Harbor Marina to travel south 36 miles to Bay Springs Marina. We pulled into this seemingly quiet marina located in a picturesque cove decked out with some fall color. Fellow Loopers, Pat and Ted aboard ‘South Shore III”, pulled in just ahead of us and informed us that we were all invited to a Halloween party on Dock A-B with the locals.
After a hike around the surrounding campground and picnic area, we headed over with drinks and a small food contribution although we had been advised “do not bring anything”—that’s hard for a MN woman.
We were greeted by the nicest bunch of folks we have ever met. Bob, Jim, Mike, the Rev, Dana, Joanne and so many more greeted us with wonderful southern hospitality. Did I mention the food—right out of the pages of "Southern Living." We had jalapeno appetizers, followed by potato soup to cool it down, then 5 casseroles and gumbo, barbequed ribs, and 4 desserts. It kept on coming.
A new tradition was born with 2 of the grandchildren trick or treating boat to boat. People here boat all year, or at least, party on their docks all year. We had a wonderful time and it will be hard to top this reception.
After a hike around the surrounding campground and picnic area, we headed over with drinks and a small food contribution although we had been advised “do not bring anything”—that’s hard for a MN woman.
We were greeted by the nicest bunch of folks we have ever met. Bob, Jim, Mike, the Rev, Dana, Joanne and so many more greeted us with wonderful southern hospitality. Did I mention the food—right out of the pages of "Southern Living." We had jalapeno appetizers, followed by potato soup to cool it down, then 5 casseroles and gumbo, barbequed ribs, and 4 desserts. It kept on coming.
A new tradition was born with 2 of the grandchildren trick or treating boat to boat. People here boat all year, or at least, party on their docks all year. We had a wonderful time and it will be hard to top this reception.
