July 4 -5 Friday and Saturday Otter bay on North Pender Island. Here we pay $62 a night 1.15 a foot. And $ 7.00 for power. We are lucky to get in here as Victoria cruising club is having a get together here. 32 new condos time share have been built here. They range in price from164th-198 th for 3 months in a condo .Maintenance fees run 400 a month but nothing is for sale as they are in receivership now as of 9 months. We try to go for dinner at The Islander just passed the Legion but they were all booked up until 8.30 and that is too late for Bill.
An update on the girls
Sherri and Gerry- Their ultra sound confirmed they are having a girl and a boy. Madison and Carter are the names they have decides on. The next ultra sound will be July 18. every thing going well so far.
Shannon and Ethan- their boat is going between Halifax and Rhode Island. Next they go to Quebec, Montreal and the Thousand Islands. Then up the Lakes and eventually Chicago before returning to Fort Lauderdale.
July 6 Sunday-We have a leisurely cruise to the other side of Pender Island to Port Browning. We pay only $40 for the night. We walk to the village about 15 min away. The pub and cafe at the marina have free WIFI so I spend the rest of the afternoon on the net. We go for a fisherman's platter in the cafe for dinner at the marina. . We decide to stay another night.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Thursday, July 03, 2008
July 2 We tie up at Ganges Marina for 2 nights at $75 a night(1.45 a foot) But we paid nothing for the last 12 nights and we have power and satalite TV. We phone Don and Anne Harrison who live in Ganges. Bill went to school with Don and I lived with Anne while going to university. We have a good visit and they take us out to dinner in town. 3 Canadian navy ship tie up at the marina for the night. This is 3 out of 6 and 2 more being built in Victoria. They are 110' and carry 4 full timers and 26 trainees and cadets. Bill get fresh gas for the dingy and everything seems to be working. Thursday we top up our groceries and I go to the library to use their free WIFI. Ganges marina (BBX )wants $10.95 for a days use of WIFI. tomorrow we are booked into Otter Bay Marina for 2 nights
July 2 We tie up at Ganges Marina for 2 nights at $75 a night(1.45 a foot) But we paid nothing for the last 12 nights and we have power and satalite TV. We phone Don and Anne Harrison who live in Ganges. Bill went to school with Don and I lived with Anne while going to university. We have a good visit and they take us out to dinner in town. 3 Canadian navy ship tie up at the marina for the night. This is 3 out of 6 and 2 more cbeing built in Victoria. They are 110' and carry 4 full timers and 26 trainees and cadets. Bill get fresh gas for the dingy and everything seems to be working. Thursday we top up our groceries and I go to the library to use their free WIFI. Ganges marina (BBX )wants $10.95 for a days use of WIFI.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
June 21 Saturday
Well we finally left Vancouner under cloudy skies Friday. The water was a little choppy so we decide to head toSnug cove. Saturday the weather report said 25 knote winds so we stay another day. Bowen Island has free WIFI at their library so here I am. I proberly will not have WIFI for a while but will answer when I can. Bill is hoping for Silva Bay tomorrow. My ultrasound didn't show the spots that the MRI showed so I will have to go for a scat scan at some time.
Well we finally left Vancouner under cloudy skies Friday. The water was a little choppy so we decide to head toSnug cove. Saturday the weather report said 25 knote winds so we stay another day. Bowen Island has free WIFI at their library so here I am. I proberly will not have WIFI for a while but will answer when I can. Bill is hoping for Silva Bay tomorrow. My ultrasound didn't show the spots that the MRI showed so I will have to go for a scat scan at some time.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
June 15 Sunday
Well I've calmed down after Darlene told me about Craig's list on the computer. There are many baby things for sale at better prices.This was the last week for the painting classes until the fall. The weather was more promising so Sherri and Gerry came out on the boat for the weekend. We were greeted at Clemintine with a beautiful black bear enjoying the grass. He stayed around for a good hour. Sherri and Gerry invited us to go Tuesday when they get another ultrasound. We are really looking forward to that. Our furnace packed it up. Good thing it happened as the weather was warming up so our little electric heater did the job. Turned out to be a fuel pump easiley fixed nothing that money won't fix. Sherri and Gerry joined BYC. It will be official on Tuesday. We came back early Sunday as the club had a classic boat and car show.
Well I've calmed down after Darlene told me about Craig's list on the computer. There are many baby things for sale at better prices.This was the last week for the painting classes until the fall. The weather was more promising so Sherri and Gerry came out on the boat for the weekend. We were greeted at Clemintine with a beautiful black bear enjoying the grass. He stayed around for a good hour. Sherri and Gerry invited us to go Tuesday when they get another ultrasound. We are really looking forward to that. Our furnace packed it up. Good thing it happened as the weather was warming up so our little electric heater did the job. Turned out to be a fuel pump easiley fixed nothing that money won't fix. Sherri and Gerry joined BYC. It will be official on Tuesday. We came back early Sunday as the club had a classic boat and car show.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
June 8 Sunday
The weather isn't improving We didn't even go out for the weekend. Saturday I took the sea bus to gas town then went to the top of launsdale to check out Boomers a second hand baby store. Did I get a shock they didn't have any second hand strollers for twins and new would be $800 so I put my name on a waiting list in case any came in.
We heard from Shannon they were in the shipyard in Newport Rhode Island getting a leaky diesel fixed. They just finished dealing with 75 people for a cocktail party. On the 18 or 19 they leave for Halifax.
Sherri and Gerry should find out the sexes of the twins this coming week.
The weather isn't improving We didn't even go out for the weekend. Saturday I took the sea bus to gas town then went to the top of launsdale to check out Boomers a second hand baby store. Did I get a shock they didn't have any second hand strollers for twins and new would be $800 so I put my name on a waiting list in case any came in.
We heard from Shannon they were in the shipyard in Newport Rhode Island getting a leaky diesel fixed. They just finished dealing with 75 people for a cocktail party. On the 18 or 19 they leave for Halifax.
Sherri and Gerry should find out the sexes of the twins this coming week.
Monday, June 02, 2008
June 2 Monday
I get the results from my MRI. My back is all right but they find some spots on my kidney. So I have an appointment to get that checked. I also want a bone density check done so we will be in Vancouver for a couple more weeks. We go to Clemintine up Indian Arm Friday Saturday and Sunday. There are 14 boats there by Friday and 3 more arrive Saturday another fun weekend. We watch an amazing thing one of our members has made friends with a breeding pair of crows and he put a fresh egg on a rock or post and they fly over and pick it up and take it to their nest. It was really something to watch. We return back to BYC Sun . Sherri and Gerry take us out to Hyes downtown Vancouver,for a fabulous dinner.
I get the results from my MRI. My back is all right but they find some spots on my kidney. So I have an appointment to get that checked. I also want a bone density check done so we will be in Vancouver for a couple more weeks. We go to Clemintine up Indian Arm Friday Saturday and Sunday. There are 14 boats there by Friday and 3 more arrive Saturday another fun weekend. We watch an amazing thing one of our members has made friends with a breeding pair of crows and he put a fresh egg on a rock or post and they fly over and pick it up and take it to their nest. It was really something to watch. We return back to BYC Sun . Sherri and Gerry take us out to Hyes downtown Vancouver,for a fabulous dinner.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday May 20
BYC weekend has come and gone. What a beautiful sunny weekend 32 boats attended the family function. Lots of activities for everyone. (horseshoes, crib, boat building, volleyball and even a casino night. We even took our kayaks down and I hiked over to Thunderbird just around the corner. The best was I didn't have to cook all weekend, with the exception of happy hours. They even supplied free strawberry daquaries with rum and margaritas with tequila. I even got to talk to 2 members who were grandparents of twins, one set born in February. The other set I got to meet and talk to the parents.
It poured rain Monday. Most people head home we go with Hudson and Dina to Gibsons for 2-3 days. It stops raining by noon.
BYC weekend has come and gone. What a beautiful sunny weekend 32 boats attended the family function. Lots of activities for everyone. (horseshoes, crib, boat building, volleyball and even a casino night. We even took our kayaks down and I hiked over to Thunderbird just around the corner. The best was I didn't have to cook all weekend, with the exception of happy hours. They even supplied free strawberry daquaries with rum and margaritas with tequila. I even got to talk to 2 members who were grandparents of twins, one set born in February. The other set I got to meet and talk to the parents.
It poured rain Monday. Most people head home we go with Hudson and Dina to Gibsons for 2-3 days. It stops raining by noon.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
May 15- Thursday
I have been awhile without WIFI service as the one at the club wasn't working for me and the one at Bowen wasn't working either. I am using the library computer so I will not be able to post pictures.
Last weekend was sailpass where we salute our commador. We had 11 people on board as we cruised around the harbour in front of the club. The weather wasn't the greatest but it wasn't raining. We spent Sunday getting the RV ready to put in storage first thing Monday. Tuesday was painting lesson day and Wednesday I went for my MRI. 40 minutes is a long time to remain still in inclosed quarters.but I did it . I get results in 2 weeks time. The weather is to improve and we left for Bowen Island in perfectly calm seas and spent the night before heading up to Ekins on the top if Gamier Island not to far from Squamish. Here is where BYC will have their family weekend.
Sherri and Gerry did not go to Flordia as planned as Sherri didn't like the idea of a 10 hour flight. They went to Oliver for a few days and possibly will go to San Francisco or Victoria?????
Shannon and Ethan are in New York tied up to Kelsey pier right downtown New York (6 grand to tie up a 131 ' boat for one week ) They will have dinner cruises Tue,Fri,and Sun. They will go around the starue of Liberty. They are looking forward to their days off to visit Ellis Island and tour the Statue of Liberty.
I have been awhile without WIFI service as the one at the club wasn't working for me and the one at Bowen wasn't working either. I am using the library computer so I will not be able to post pictures.
Last weekend was sailpass where we salute our commador. We had 11 people on board as we cruised around the harbour in front of the club. The weather wasn't the greatest but it wasn't raining. We spent Sunday getting the RV ready to put in storage first thing Monday. Tuesday was painting lesson day and Wednesday I went for my MRI. 40 minutes is a long time to remain still in inclosed quarters.but I did it . I get results in 2 weeks time. The weather is to improve and we left for Bowen Island in perfectly calm seas and spent the night before heading up to Ekins on the top if Gamier Island not to far from Squamish. Here is where BYC will have their family weekend.
Sherri and Gerry did not go to Flordia as planned as Sherri didn't like the idea of a 10 hour flight. They went to Oliver for a few days and possibly will go to San Francisco or Victoria?????
Shannon and Ethan are in New York tied up to Kelsey pier right downtown New York (6 grand to tie up a 131 ' boat for one week ) They will have dinner cruises Tue,Fri,and Sun. They will go around the starue of Liberty. They are looking forward to their days off to visit Ellis Island and tour the Statue of Liberty.
Monday, May 05, 2008
May 3 Sunday-Sherri and Gerry's wedding went off without a hitch. We would really recommend Galiano Inn. The setting is wonderful, rooms and meals great. The Bell house was perfect for all their guests. It is a huge old farm house with 6 bedrooms a huge kitchen and dinning room The kids had a wonderful time on the beach. www.bellhouseinn.com and www.galianoinn.com for some great pictures and descriptions.
Sherri had the test for genentic deseases and abnormalities on the twins and everything tested positive.
Sherri had the test for genentic deseases and abnormalities on the twins and everything tested positive.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sunday April 27- Our internet has been down for 3 days so haven't posted for awhile .Today we attended a 50th wedding anniversary of John and Yvette Decker in Cloverdale. We drove to Abbotsford and Chilliwack to look at the 36' Montanna RV that Hudson and Dina plan on purching in June. It is beautiful. It has a fireplace ,a great computer station and a lovely entertainment center. I am jeolous.
I got my mammagram so I am set for 2 years.
Shannon phoned She is back from the Bahamas and is helping Ethan get the boat ready to go to New York. They have to hire new staff. They found a chief from Vancouver. They are just about finished the work on their condo in Fort Lauderdale. Sherri and Gerry hope to use it for their honey moon in May. Sherri and Gerry are getting ready for their wedding this coming weekend. We catch the ferry Friday morning.
I got my mammagram so I am set for 2 years.
Shannon phoned She is back from the Bahamas and is helping Ethan get the boat ready to go to New York. They have to hire new staff. They found a chief from Vancouver. They are just about finished the work on their condo in Fort Lauderdale. Sherri and Gerry hope to use it for their honey moon in May. Sherri and Gerry are getting ready for their wedding this coming weekend. We catch the ferry Friday morning.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
April 20 Sunday
We are still in the Burnaby RV park. We had our eyes tested and Bill needs new glasses I am OK. Bill got his final OK on his hand as it is healing wonderfully. This weekend was safety weekend at BYC. We stayed overnight on the boat Friday and attended the BBQ that night and the luncheon on Saturday. It was fun meeting fellow boaters rehashing our winter activities. The weather has been ridiculously cold and wacky for this time of the year – 12 inches of snow for some areas unbelievable.
Shannon up date- She had to fly with their chief to the Bahamas to help with Passover entertainments for their boss for 5 days.
Sherri-had a Jack and Jill party. July 21 is her last day of work at McDonalds.
We are still in the Burnaby RV park. We had our eyes tested and Bill needs new glasses I am OK. Bill got his final OK on his hand as it is healing wonderfully. This weekend was safety weekend at BYC. We stayed overnight on the boat Friday and attended the BBQ that night and the luncheon on Saturday. It was fun meeting fellow boaters rehashing our winter activities. The weather has been ridiculously cold and wacky for this time of the year – 12 inches of snow for some areas unbelievable.
Shannon up date- She had to fly with their chief to the Bahamas to help with Passover entertainments for their boss for 5 days.
Sherri-had a Jack and Jill party. July 21 is her last day of work at McDonalds.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
April 10 Thursday
Our blood test all came back positive so Bill renewed Good Sam,Passport America and other memberships that were due. We enjoy the burnaby Art Club and the Port Moody Art show. Both on the same weekend this year. Plans are being made for a Jack and Jill party for Sherri and Gerry. Shannon had to fly with the chief to help with cocktail parties in the Bahamas (5 days) for the boss. We are thinking of changing plans and not go across Canada this year as with twin they might come early and we would like to be closer to home. I think we will just go boating around Howe Sound and the Gulf Islands.
Our blood test all came back positive so Bill renewed Good Sam,Passport America and other memberships that were due. We enjoy the burnaby Art Club and the Port Moody Art show. Both on the same weekend this year. Plans are being made for a Jack and Jill party for Sherri and Gerry. Shannon had to fly with the chief to help with cocktail parties in the Bahamas (5 days) for the boss. We are thinking of changing plans and not go across Canada this year as with twin they might come early and we would like to be closer to home. I think we will just go boating around Howe Sound and the Gulf Islands.
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