We enjoyed our day with Bill and Gail visiting the Antique Boat Museum in nearby Clayton. It was another cool, damp day with light showers, but it was still a lot of fun. Even thought we had been to the museum two years ago, it was still interesting to see the antique boats again. They have such a large inventory of boats, the exhibits are not all the same as our previous visit. I know Randy especially liked talking motors/engines with Bill.
According to their website: the museum collections has over 320 unique boats and thousands of related artificats. The museum had it start after the Antique Boat Auxiliary organized a show of antique boats in 1965. The annual event grew with the purchase of waterfront property in the 70’s with a permanent museum to host the annual boat show. While visiting the museum we also learned there are additional off-site buildings where we can view additional boats and artifacts.
After touring the museum we went to Bella’s for lunch. This is my new favorite lunch place. The food was awesome. We had a waterfront table right on the River, so the view was excellent. Since I don’t drink I can’t comment on the drinks, but I know Randy liked the Caesar and the Bloody Mary’s. This has been the first place that he has found that serve Caesars since we left the Yukon in 2019. I think he liked the Bloody Mary better, but he was still glad he got a chance to explain a Caesar (made with Clamato vs. Tomato Juice) to Bill.
After the late lunch we went back to the Dirt Yacht to relax while Gail and Bill went shopping in Clayton. They stopped by to visit for a little bit before dinner since our reservations were not until 7:00. We were proactive this weekend and made reservations at the Clipper Inn as a surprise for Bill and Gail’s anniversary. We tried to go there last weekend, but could not get in since we did not have reservations. Gail said they had never been to this restaurant so I hope they liked it! My salad with homemade creamy garlic dressing and the Cod Oscar were delicious. Randy had the Salmon special which was also quite good. Another place I will go to again.
