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July 13, 2017: A row-around and around again

Joy, Walt, and I enjoyed a quiet, relaxing day as Braesail floated in the aquamarine waters of Squirrel Cove and … Continue reading July 13, 2017: A row-around and around again

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July 12, 2017: A tale of two coves

We enjoyed a peaceful night and rose to cloud-downy skies and damp-fragrant air. Walt made us a blueberry pancake breakfast, … Continue reading July 12, 2017: A tale of two coves

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July 11, 2017: A cove to ourselves

Walt and I enjoyed wonderful hot showers in the Toba Wildernest restroom facility after an excellent night at the dock … Continue reading July 11, 2017: A cove to ourselves

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July 10, 2017: A delightful “Wildernest!”

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!”

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July 9, 2017: So much for which to give thanks!

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!

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July 8, 2017: Swimming!

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!

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July 7, 2017: A close call and Coracle’s cut bottom

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

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July 6, 2017: A hot, lazy day in Melanie Cove

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

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July 5, 2017: Blackberry-cinnamon rolls at the end of the road

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

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July 4, 2017: Chains that go “bump” in the night

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

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