Scottsboro Bargains

Don’t you love a bargain

Leaving Chattanooga with overcast skies the river and weather robbed us of the full fall treatment. The hills no longer popped with bright colors rather they reflected the gray sky and rusty wintery browns. Surprisingly many trees had already lost their leaves in just the few short days we were in Chattanooga.  Having little recent experience with the fall show, we were not prepared for this very limited season.  The temps these days are full winter according to our old bones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the way down river we made different stops – catching a quiet anchorage behind Bridgeport Island before stopping at Goose Pond Marina in Scottsboro, AL. We made the stop in Scottsboro – primarily to visit the unclaimed baggage store located there. Its 40,000 square feet of shopping bargains culled from unclaimed airline baggage is a major attraction here. Even Steve got excited looking at the website with the list of categories which included dive gear and camp goodies. The reality failed to overwhelm although we did score a few DVDs and several books. Using the marina’s courtesy car – the best free vehicle yet - we drove through the charming historic city square for some modern supplies at the local Wal-Mart Superstore. Then, we settled in to enjoy some football on the excellent cable provided by this city run marina. Since we are now behind most loopers who have wisely boogied on south for warmer temps, we had the transient dock and this lovely spot pretty much to ourselves – if we don’t count the hardy fishermen who glided about as entertainment for the cats. The walking trail along the inlet through the park also offered a little dry land exercise and a final chance to admire the leaves before they all fall.