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Pizza on New Year’s Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026 No fog this morning—hooray! We had a very quiet night, and we did some reading and … Continue reading Pizza on New Year’s Day

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Then one foggy New Year’s Eve

Wednesday, December 31 Yes, first there was dense fog, making our motoring journey out of Tod Inlet and north toward … Continue reading Then one foggy New Year’s Eve

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A different sort of day

Tuesday, December 30 The most unusual thing that took place on this quiet, gray day was a conference, attended by … Continue reading A different sort of day

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Night lights

Monday, December 29 By about 10 am, we had paid cash (picked up at a bank in Victoria) for our … Continue reading Night lights

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Pipe organ meditations for Christmas

Sunday, December 28 After enjoying a soundless night, the last of Walt’s splendid panettone, and a relaxing morning, during which … Continue reading Pipe organ meditations for Christmas

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A quiet catch-up day

Saturday, December 27 A calm, chilly, gray, rain-free day allowed us time for nice hot showers (Braesail has two “heads,” … Continue reading A quiet catch-up day

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A “knotty” Boxing Day sail

Friday, December 26 Karen and Martin joined us on Braesail at noon after they’d enjoyed a morning visit with a … Continue reading A “knotty” Boxing Day sail

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Great food and great company on Christmas Day!

Thursday, December 25 Following a quiet night, I met Karen and Martin in the marina parking area at a little … Continue reading Great food and great company on Christmas Day!

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A bouncy ride and a beautiful liturgy

Wednesday, December 24 The wind that rose during the night accompanied Braesail and her crew as they exited Garrison Bay … Continue reading A bouncy ride and a beautiful liturgy

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What’s that noise?

Tuesday, December 23: Out on the water again Having crawled out of bed way too early, finished loading the Prius … Continue reading What’s that noise?

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