07/03/2011, Kingston, Ontario
Attached are flowers from my garden. My flowerbed is not as awesome as it once was. My daughter would rather sew than weed. But I managed to gather these beauties for a small arrangement. My committment to cleaning out my basement is almost complete so I can now socialize with friends and maybe play in my garden a bit. Although secretly I have been waving to the universe to get the engine repair finished so maybe I could fly down next week some time to help crew CK further north then Al and I both can make the trip back to Canada for visiting family and friends.
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07/02/2011, Sydenham, Ontario
Yesterday I celebrated Canada's birthday with my sister and brother and their families, in the town we all grew up in. It was nostalgic visiting "the point" where we spent hundreds of summer hours swimming, boating, barbequeing when our family was growing up. Not much has changed except the faces, they are all young families, I only recognized one elderly neighbor, Mrs. Berger who proudly told me she would be turning 80 soon. But she looked great and still had the energy I remember. The photo is of the youngest family offspring Willow, donning her Canada day gear and tattoo. Guess our family likes tattoos. This was her first Canada Day and she seemed to enjoy it.
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07/01/2011, Boot Key Harbour, Marathon
Well Jim called this morning with an update on the transmission we bought, It appears to be in almost as new condition. Obviously had very few hours on it. It was full with rain water so there was some rust staining, but it is all cleaned up. The only thing we are replacing is the seals, as it is almost 50yrs old...
Wonder if I could get new seals & a few other parts at my age!!!!!!
If he has all the seals in his shop it should be finished today, else by next Wednesday if he has to order any.
Hopefully by the end of next week it will be back snuggled up against the engine, & our pockets a lot lighter from labor charges, thank goodness no parts.
Last night I had a blast catching Mullett 20-30" on a light rod & tackle. Something was driving a very large school into the dock basin, could not see what was doing it. I did not keep any as I did not know what to do with them.
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marinate them whole in Ripple for two days, deep fry in 30wt peanut oil, sprinkle with crushed coconut and oyster shell, gently place a large tray on the aft port rail, express an oath to Oden and slip them over the side. With a little luck some drunk downstream will scoop them up for breakfast and then the fun begins ;-)
I can tell, you have nothing to do!!! I need to get out of the Keys, it is so humid here. Hopefully we will be out of here week after next....
07/01/2011, Kingston, Ontario
In my whirlwind cleaning I came across 3 sails. Alistair suggested he'd try selling them when he is home next, but I thought cruisers need them now not in 6-8 weeks. So I put them up on Kijiji and a nice young man from Ottawa bought the biggest genoa and 2 west marine recliners SCORE.
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07/01/2011, Kingston, Ontario
a DOG? Since being home my bed has been frequented by another male. Charles aka my boy grandson has taken a liking to sleeping with me. He is much larger than Bridget and he insists on being under the covers. He has the most silken coat and hes pretty affectionate. My daughter has done well with him and he is quite well behaved and has good manners.
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06/28/2011, Kingston, Ontario
As you can see I don't know how to post multiple photos on a post. This sculpture was in a window at Trugs a flower/novelty/garden store on Brock St. Since I don't think Alistair would like me to bring this back, I thought I could just enjoy the photo.
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