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Month: June 2022

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Where will it (and we) go next?

We motored to Welcome Harbour on Wednesday afternoon from Prince Rupert and feel welcome indeed among its many islands and … Continue reading Where will it (and we) go next?

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The rain is here (and the thermostat is not)

Today (Tuesday, June 28), I am noticing a bit of soreness in my lower limbs after walking just over five … Continue reading The rain is here (and the thermostat is not)

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NO, the thermostat for the fridge/freezer did not arrive . . .

. . . but it’s supposed to have left Los Angeles on Monday afternoon–HUGE SIGH! Here’s hoping that it’ll arrive … Continue reading NO, the thermostat for the fridge/freezer did not arrive . . .

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Spring weather arrives in “Rainy Rupert”

We’ve had lovely spring weather with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 60s for the last five days as … Continue reading Spring weather arrives in “Rainy Rupert”

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. . . and suddenly, out of the fog, there appeared . . .

. . . a fishing boat, which we hadn’t been able to detect via electronic signal or radar (the boat … Continue reading . . . and suddenly, out of the fog, there appeared . . .

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Stillness and sunshine and too much light for star gazing

Today is Friday, June 24, and we will soon begin motoring from our current position in a large and lovely … Continue reading Stillness and sunshine and too much light for star gazing

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Back on the B.C. coast–cheers and huzzahs!

(Again, as on June 4, to be sung to the tune of “Over the River and Through the Woods”): “Nice … Continue reading Back on the B.C. coast–cheers and huzzahs!

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Anchor down in Spicer Anchorage

Dropped hook at about 1700. 53.45.12 n, 130.21.22 w. Pretty easy crossing, and nice sticky mud on the bottom. Next … Continue reading Anchor down in Spicer Anchorage

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Braesail Heads East

Braesail has just turned eastward into Hecate Strait. We are headed towards an anchorage on Spicer Island. Wind is 6-8 … Continue reading Braesail Heads East

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Invasion of the alien Moss Creatures!

We spent two hours on Sunday morning driving our rented KIA Sportage from Queen Charlotte all the way north to … Continue reading Invasion of the alien Moss Creatures!

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