Furthermore…
…more summer fun.
More Good Times
Off and on the water.
Last Few Days
Family photos.
Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus, plus tansy.
Lots of both on the hill above the marina.
Asclepias
Several native species. Many monarchs too.
Observations
Bobcats and bears, seen by some. Unfortunately, for me it’s scat and used bird’s nests.
The nest is very small so I’m thinking wren, as wrens do abide in the neighborhood. But then again the Merlin, with offspring, is actively hunting, very noisily.
No idea who produced the scat.
Yellow Warning, Yellow Morning
Dark, smoky morning.
Heat and Smoke
Smoke riding in on today’s strong west wind.
Visibility less than the width of the bay. Smell of smoke too.
World Cup Yacht Race
Pond yacht schooner vs pond yacht cutter. Images by Sue.
Pond Yachts
Cutter and schooner.
And one big one.
Buttercups and…
…anemones…
And, of course, daisies.
Tamia…
…and friends have eluded the bobcat and seem to be doing well.
Photo by Sue
First Windride
A bit of a shakedown. All systems go. Fluky winds, some strong, so a good challenge and lots of fun.
You Know It’s Time…
…when the wheels fall off.
After many years of service, the steel deck has wasted away, though the Tecumseh engine still starts every time on the first pull.
Heliotrope Brought Around
Light air, with rolling lumps out in the channel, but a rail-burying broad reach once in Mudge Bay
Joan and Kean helping out.
Lady Slipper…
…the beautiful old faithful up by the stone steps to the garage, now 3 blooms (or, three plants?)
Later, after dump dumping, a little pier work, and final Heliotrope prep, relaxation on the pier end. Big wind coming over and down the bluff and slamming into the water making beautiful catspaws.
Pier In…
…bugs sprayed, windows washed. Quite the day.
Heliotrope Launched
Coming over to Kagawong Monday or Tuesday. She’s a great old boat, with everything working, just the way it should.
Iris Time
Also daisies and anemones, along with the mosquitoes.
Windrider Launched
Windrider today, Heliotrope tomorrow, pier over the weekend. Summer is here.
Lots of volunteer help from Jim, and Rob.