long summer

It is now almost December and nearing Christmas and the blogging has been non existent all summer?? Who knows why....lots has happened.  We have spent oodles of time on Puffin, mainly cruising the southern area, Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands.  We spent time at a few of our favorite spots and added a few new ones.  Fireworks from our boat on the water in Ladysmith (BC day August 1) and more fireworks at Butchard Gardens (Saturday nights in summer) from our boat in Todd Inlet, both fun trips.  We were lucky to spend time with boating friends along the way, many shared adventures.

Just thought I would prove it is still about the food!

This is in an old building at Wallace Island marine park.  Boaters from all over make and post their "sign" here.  We started with t'morrow in 1998, and added Puffin in 2004, we add the date each time we visit.

Crabbing at Sidney Spit - the old fashion way, with a forked stick and a quick hand.

Recap of summer = great! but short.

September took us on a trip to the interior to visit family in Kelowna and lots of old friends in Merritt and Kamloops.  So nice to keep up with these friendships.

Grasslands near Merritt.

October was the month to catch up around home - yard work! holey moley is that hedge big! We were smart to hire help to do the trimming.  During all of this we bought a new to us truck, finally a diesel, we are looking forward to see the difference in our travels

November, well, November is November, cold, rainy, and out first snow of the season.  Of course in that time Dani & Reid bought a new house and moved.  It's a bit closer to Mom and Papa, which I like, so far so good.

December will be busy with a quiet Christmas celebration and planning for our trip south.