Approximately 16 participants joined in the fun at Goliad. Thursday brought Marilyn, Lisa, Eden and me to get the party started. Friday brought Nancy, BarbaraD and guest Bill, Jacqueline (a former president of Houston TOWN), Kim and guest Daniel, Sheila and Barry, Janis, Lisa M and our favorite bartender Gloria! We sang along as Marilyn, Barbara and Bill serenaded us with guitars, banjos and amazingly talented voices! There was also ample dancing on the tiki bar mat:)
On Saturday the Flotilla as reported by Marilyn:
“About 12 of us took part in the Goliad Fall Flotilla. The waters of the San Antonio River looked swift, but maneuvering was easy. The take-out in the State park had washed away, so we were treated to a new take-out constructed in downtown Goliad at Ferry Landing. The Park in that area is clean and sparkling new, so we appreciate the contributions of the San Antonio River Association and Canoe Trail Goliad in making such excellent improvements.
The float downriver was only 4 miles, an easy float from Hwy 59 to downtown. Due to recent rains the water level was still high but, as revealed by debris in the trees, was 15 feet lower than at its flood mark. The blue, blue skies and warm, gentle breezes made for a very quiet float: Few birds and turtles were seen, though LindaB’s boat was T-boned by a snake. It wasn’t hurt, but we think Linda’s kayak levitated out of the river momentarily.
The strong arms of the volunteering men and women were welcome, steadying our kayaks as we stepped into them for launch and pulling the boats up the steep bank on new kayak slides at the take-out.”
While we floated, Lisa and Eden found their coveted green jays. We finished Saturday with some bike riding and a great communal meal before our campfire visits.
On Sunday many of us toured the new to us El Camino Real Goliad Visitor Center built by the CCC in the 1930s. It is a must see when next you are near there!
Three of us spent Sunday evening and Firebug Nancy kept us warm and smoky while we reminisced over the successful weekend.
I owe a huge thanks to all!! What an amazing, talented and fun group !
Two of our members have new campers to show off, so come on out and join us next time!
Linda B