Another full sun day with blue skies and no wind.
Unfortunately there is heavy weather expected over the next 5 days with thundershowers and winds over 45mph... the front is expected to arrive this evening.

Reluctantly we left our anchorage at Manjack this morning at 8am in order to catch the high tide which allows us to "hide" in Black Sound, tied to a mooring ball, safe from whatever nature throws at us.

We'll do some cycling, visit with friends, add more provisions, and buy the necessary tools to allow me to attempt to un-seize the starting motor of the generator...given the generators location (buried in the bottom of the boat) this is not a task I am looking forward to.

With the full sun days we have had over the past four days, the solar panels have completely charged all of the batteries on board.

News from the farm in Quebec indicates that while the chimney has been replaced after the chimney fire, and the new foundation has been correctly installed complete with proper footings and foundation, drainage and foam insulation (thank you Andre), the latest problem is a completely full septic system which will need to be completely replaced. Our daughter, Michelle, is doing a wonderful job of managing things although I suspect having 4 people living in the farmhouse while the septic system is replaced may be challenging.

Never a dull moment!

I'll spend this morning purchasing all the necessary equipment to allow me to continue to provide fresh fish and lobster for our daily intake...

It's fun to learn new things and get closer to our natural environment.

I hear it's white in Ottawa.... is that true?

glen