It was a good idea to stay at Dog River Marina today -- the wind was quite strong all day and the forecast for tomorrow is much better.  Ralph had been experiencing a sore jaw the past couple days and this morning was able to get an appointment with Dr. Sauthall in Mobile.  He borrowed the courtesy car and was back in about an hour.  He had a cavity between two teeth which the dentist was able to fill and Ralph was on his way.  He was very pleased with the professionalism of the dentist and his staff and would highly recommend him to anyone who might have a dental need while in the Mobile area.

 We spent the afternoon chatting with old friends and new and were invited to join Sue and Jim on "Eagle One" for a social hour with other Loopers.  We had a lot of laughs swapping stories.  As usually happens at these gatherings, the guys gather in one section and the ladies in another -- but it worked out just fine and a good time was had by all.

Here are a few of today's photos  -- I knew all the ladies' names,but not all the guys' names -- except we had 3 Jims!!

Ralph was happy there was a West Marine Express at Dog River Marina

A fisherman across the road from the marina

This looked like a convention of pelikans

Dog River has a good reputation as a full service marina

There are several yard dogs around here

This boat is all packed up and looks like it's ready to be shrink-wrapped

As we were walking today, Merrick Goodleaf our Canadian friend called

Roy, Keith and Jim, our host on Eagle One

Gary and Jim

Larry, aboard Eagle One

Aboard Eagle One

Have a snack, Mr. Wonderful

Elvie,Bobbie and Sue aboard Eagle One

Ann and Theresa

JoAnne

Sharon and Elvie

Bobbie, Sue, Celeste and Christelle in foreground