Sunshine greeted us on Monday morning after we enjoyed a serene sleep, and by about 9 am Walt was pulling … Continue reading July 10, 2017: A delightful “Wildernest!”

I woke several times during a very warm, very still Saturday night to hear raindrop fingers tapping softly on the … Continue reading July 9, 2017: So much for which to give thanks!

A splendidly silent night led to another shimmering morning; by about 9 am we were up and snacking on various … Continue reading July 8, 2017: Swimming!

We have been out on Braesail for exactly three weeks now, and this “anniversary day” proved to be an eventful … Continue reading July 7, 2017: A close call and Coracle’s cut bottom

After a night during which I was awakened by shafts of gleaming moonlight stabbing through the darkness and piercing my … Continue reading July 6, 2017: A hot, lazy day in Melanie Cove

Another gorgeous summer day began for me with a very cool, very bracing shower! Joy had taken a hot one … Continue reading July 5, 2017: Blackberry-cinnamon rolls at the end of the road

Sometime after 3 am, I was awakened by Walt climbing out of bed and scrambling out onto the deck in … Continue reading July 4, 2017: Chains that go “bump” in the night

My quiet night was interrupted by only one trip to the head, fortunately, and by about 9:30 I was on … Continue reading July 3, 2017: Lost laundry tokens and a giant sailboat

Another warm, golden day began at about 8:30 am with the last of our preparations to bring Walt’s family on … Continue reading July 2, 2017: More and more watermelon!

Happy Canada Day, everyone! It’s Canada’s 150th birthday today, and we are at the Ladysmith Yacht Club’s guest dock (about … Continue reading July 1, 2017: Happy Canada Day from Vancouver Island!