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Month: April 2022

To Alaska and Back

Snuggling in Smuggler (or “Where to next?”)

After an easy stern tie, a quiet night, and awakening to a relatively sunny day (and 380 w coming off … Continue reading Snuggling in Smuggler (or “Where to next?”)

To Alaska and Back

A sunny non-sail

Shortly before noon on Friday, April 22, after Walt had procured some lovely baked goods, we left the delightful Union … Continue reading A sunny non-sail

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No creature pictures–I “otter” try again another time

Thursday, April 21, was gray, rainy, and chilly, and Walt and I put in a good chore day while docked … Continue reading No creature pictures–I “otter” try again another time

Equipment, To Alaska and Back

Always carry spares!

And always pay attention to your gut feelings. Particularly when you are anchored in “king tides.” Monday night, we had … Continue reading Always carry spares!

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Out of the washer and into the shower

Tuesday night began peacefully at the Deep Cove dock, but a wind rose sometime after midnight that decided to buffet … Continue reading Out of the washer and into the shower

To Alaska and Back

“We shouldn’t need to bring this spare along . . .”

Back south to our “boat stuff” storage unit in Everett we drove in a rental car on the morning of … Continue reading “We shouldn’t need to bring this spare along . . .”

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A late-night adventure

It was a rainy, windy Monday night following a quiet, gray, soggy day in Bedwell Bay. Walt and I had … Continue reading A late-night adventure

To Alaska and Back

We aren’t going anywhere

It’s been blowing 10-15 kts this Monday morning, and predicted to rise further this afternoon. Prediction is from the SE, … Continue reading We aren’t going anywhere

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The resurrection of the Son and the sun!

Easter blessings to everyone on this late afternoon of the Sunday of the Resurrection! We have been swinging gently at … Continue reading The resurrection of the Son and the sun!

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A good meal with good friends on Good Friday

On a bright-but-chilly Good Friday afternoon, Walt and I again traveled on foot, by ferry, and by subway to downtown … Continue reading A good meal with good friends on Good Friday

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