That is the last time had the boat in the water.  Today, it goes into Lake George.  Thankfully there are few spectators as we launch.  The ramp here in camp is pretty rough and we are a bit out of practice.  We nearly forget to release the bow straps then are baffled that the boat won’t float free even well down the ramp.  We did forget to release the stern tie downs!  The whole mess, boat, trailer and all are floating over the ramp.  Oops. We float it back center, pull it out and try again.  All is well.  Kent takes it for a spin to be sure all runs well then expertly maneuvers into our slip, just like riding a bike. I guess you never forget how.  We are safely settled in.

Errands take us into town, Palatka, and we find ourselves at a local pizza place, Nikos.  Crispy flakey crust and just the right amount of toppings.  Great stop.

The drive on to Georgetown is uneventful.  Unloading and settling in is a little messier.  The trailer goes into storage while we are here so that is our first stop. The fellow at the desk stammers and hems and haws a bit as he realizes how big the trailer is and how much room it takes to park it with the motorhome.  There are a few un-nerving moments but he works through it.  Yep, we have a spot.  Now comes the unloading.  The boat has not been out of the trailer since 2019 back in Texas.  We are a bit out of practice unloading and that’s a lot of time for rust and a lot of miles of jiggling and settling.  A rusty receiver on the car hitch is the biggest headache stretching the whole process to 2 ½ hours.  All is ok though and we are off to camp.   I get one of my very rare “opportunities” to drive the car pulling the boat.  It is just 8 miles on rural road where, today at least, there is very light traffic.   No problem.  After a great deal of backing (that is all Kent) we are settled into our home ‘til the end of February.

This 16-year-old miniature horse is the mascot at Country Oaks RV in Kingsland Georgia.  There is definitely a western theme including at least one additional horse down in the lower camping loop.  It is a quiet, family run campground with full hookups and a laundry and even propane; everything we need.  Staff is super friendly and helpful.  We are here just one night as we head on down to our winter camp but will keep this place in mind for future years we winter in the southeast.

C Leigh Stevens house on AuldBrass Plantation.  Built by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Michigan lumberman in 1939.  It was purchased and restored by Joel Silver (of Hollywood producer fame) starting 1987.  We couldn’t even get a good look.  The house is back a gated lane of the 4,000 acre plantation.  It is open for tours, at $175 pp, only one weekend a year.  Online pics are pretty amazing.  Unique in that the structure includes no right angles and inward slanting walls.

Carolina Cider Company.  They make a number of flavors.  We had to try the peach cider.  I am just now tasting it.  Lovely rich peach flavor.  Pretty sweet.  Probably good with a little bourbon.  Perhaps I will check that out. They also tout their fruit pies.  We couldn’t resist.  The peach is probably the best I have tasted.