The Beginning, 2/1/19

The light in the boathouse began a stealthy morph from a shadowed murk to the color of sooty cotton. Winter … Continue reading The Beginning, 2/1/19

And So Cometh The Solstice To Our Realm and Environ

December 21st, 2022… a winter solstice marches onto the stage and takes a bow. Oh yes, the days will now … Continue reading And So Cometh The Solstice To Our Realm and Environ

One of our favorite hiking spots is Fort Flagler State Park, one of the “Fighting Forts of Puget Sound” constructed … Continue reading Why We Decided to Leave the San Juans in Late November: Deteriorating Weather…

Sometime back in the “1980’s” we visited the Rosario Resort and Marina to celebrate an anniversary. On that day we … Continue reading Onward: To Rosario and Beyond

A very long time ago I was looking at a nautical chart of the San Juan Island Archipelago. It was … Continue reading Sucia Island, San Juan Island Group, 11/14-11/16/22

So we “raised anchor” as it were. Something that dyed in the wool cruisers are wont to do. That consisted … Continue reading For Us… It Usually Begins With A Morning Inspiration

A peek at other parts of the Garden: I hope you enjoyed these images. If you ever get the chance… … Continue reading And Then… They Brought Out The Dahlias

No commentary needed. The pictures speak for themselves… Continue reading Butchart Garden… A Magical Place

We left Canada on March 27th, 2020. Had to. Covid don’t cha know. It was in charge, we weren’t. U.S. … Continue reading It’s Been a Long Time Coming…Its Been a Long Time Gone…

There’s a small dinghy making its way from the inner harbor towards a Waquiez ketch anchored off our starboard side. … Continue reading 10/8/22… Destination: Reid Harbor

We parked the car by the boat launch. Our usual starting point for a Fort Flagler soiree. A perfect late … Continue reading October 2022