Day 243…Summer Fav – Painted Bunting

By on September 10, 2014 in Misty Moose

Welcome to day 243 of 365 photos…this Painted Bunting is NOT a photo that I took today.  I actually took it earlier this summer and didn’t post it on the site although I did post it on Facebook. It is one of my most favorite photos and I thought I would share it again.  Sorry, […]

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Newport Boat Show: Part 1 – The Fun of Getting There

By on September 10, 2014 in Guided Discovery

My deal with Outer Reef allows them to display the 63 in four boat shows.  We knocked off three in February and March (Miami, Palm Beach and Lake Park) during the process of commissioning and outfitting.  That left us with one more show and 2…

A Magical Evening with Chicago Boat Friends

By on September 10, 2014 in Guided Discovery

My friend Pam thought it would be fun to get together with our boating friends and arranged for an evening cruise of the Chicago river on Sea Sharp, Dick Hoffman’s 48 Sundancer.  Sea Sharp is a sistership of the original Guided Discovery.  Th…

9/10/2014 – Wednesday – Taylor Outfall Canal to Lake Charles

By on September 10, 2014 in Last Trade

What a beautiful morning with a light breeze!  I decided to check out the mosquito situation before taking Teak out and as I looked over the side there was a BIG splash.  A fish couldn’t be that big, maybe it was a gator!  I looked all a…

Sept. 10 – Jacksonville, FL

By on September 10, 2014 in The Pearl

Lamb’s Yacht Center

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Day 242…My Pampas Grass

By on September 9, 2014 in Misty Moose

Welcome to day 242 of  365 photos…My Pampas Grass is one of the reasons that I like living here. I don’t know if anyone gets this to grow in Maine but I know that I was never successful when I tried it. In the warmer  states, it can be prolific. In fact, some might say […]

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Southbound from Port McNeill

By on September 9, 2014 in Spirit
August 23 to September 10, 2014

The now familiar route south from Port McNeill and eventually to the homeport in Anacortes held few surprises.  Taking our time, spending several days in each location brought a welcome end to the routine of getting up early to either fish or make use of the tides.  The improving weather was enjoyable after the rainy SE Alaska summer.  Our route included Port Harvey, Mound Island, Thurston Bay, Dent Island, Rebecca Spit, Pender Harbor and now Montague Harbor.

Even the fishing was more relaxed, with several more Coho Salmon brought aboard our now full freezers.  We also enjoyed an informal rendezvous with five other Selenes at Dent Island the end of August.

We are now at anchor in Montague Harbor and will visit Miriam’s cousin Dean Sevold in Ganges tomorrow.  We intend to clear back into US waters on Thursday.

We never tire of watching the marine life, always something new and interesting.

Gull in Thurston Bay

Pacific Whiteside Dolphin Nodales Channel

More Gulls

Orca in Johnstone Strait

By the time we arrive back in Anacortes, Spirit will have covered more than 1000 nautical miles since leaving Ketchikan on August 6, and approximately 2860 nautical miles since leaving Anacortes on May 15.

Journal of the Molly B

By on September 9, 2014 in She:Kon

While researching option on how to flip my boat hull I stumbled across the Journal of the Molly B. The Molly B is a modified Glen-L Argosy which the builder, Tom Schmidt, built starting way back in 2002. I immediately purchased and downloaded the first…

9/9/2014 – Tuesday – Laguna Harbor to Taylor Outfall Canal (mile 290)

By on September 9, 2014 in Last Trade

Our departure time was 8:00 AM (except for More Good Timin’).   They wanted to leave a little earlier to make sure they caught the high tide.  Somewhere near Stingaree Marina we had to wait for a cruiser to come by before we could pass a…

Eris J in the Pacific Ocean with her precious cargo aboard…

By on September 8, 2014 in M/V Serenity

Eris J is carrying my baby girl home.  Last position this morning just before 8 am (our time) had her southeast of Hakodate, Japan (wherever that is)!  She is due at the Panama Canal on September 14, not yet sure of the actual transit time. &…