3 days in Gibsons

August 24 Sunday 2014

A great 3 days at Gibsons. Cousin Ken picked us up and we went grocery shopping then back to their place to hear about their trip to Russia. We went to a new Japanese restaurant for dinner. Food was very good and prices right, We had difficulty ordering as neither one of us know Japanese food. Friday I walk lower Gibsons with all their interesting shops stopped at Swish and bought a necklace. We had Ken and Linda ,Clark and Shelia for a stirfry dinner at the boat. Saturday I worked on the computer and read. Saturday evening 6 of us go to Grandma's pub for dinner good food as always. Sunday we will go back to Center Bay until after the long weekend. Weather still holding out.

another great weekend- Ekins

August 18 Monday 2014 internet again

another lovely weekend. Sherri Gerry ,Carter and Madison arrived Friday as planned. Carter went out in the kayak by himself very confident. Madison had her first tub ride and was thrilled. Water was warm so Madison did a lot of swimming. Chris was celebrating his 50^th and had cod and halibut for everyone on the dock. The next day they had steaks for everyone. Great as I didn't have to cook. We stayed at Ekins Sunday and went to Center Bay Monday.

boating again Bowen first

August 14 Thursday 2014

Yes we did get into Snug Cove at 2:30 BYC spot is empty. Rained yesterday morning but nice now. We check Thunderbirds spot and there are 2 empty spaces so Phone Clark and Shelia. They come and I have them for a stir fry. Today we take a bus down Island and stop at Bowen Bay and walk the beach then back on the bus to he Artisan where we go for lunch. We walk back to Snug Cove all down hill. Tomorrow we will go to Ekins the north end of Gamier Island. We will not have internet or phone.

Bowen Bay

another change of plans

August 10 Sunday 2014

plans change again. Thursday Bill goes to see a dentist across the way and discovers he needs a root canal to get an infection under a cap. Friday we move to the boat as his appointment isn't tell Monday. He is given pain killers. We pick up our batteries on the way. He gets help putting old batteries out and new in. Disaster strikes as the buggy they put the batteries made a hole in one battery. We hope to replace it Monday on our way home for Bills appointment. Bill takes me to Horseshoe Bay for dinner. We have delicious seafood at Bay mooring. What a great view. We will stay on the boat Sunday. We will see how Bill makes out at the dentist and maybe leave for Snug Cove if we can get in or to Ekins as the kids plan on coming to Ekins for the weekend. Then hopefully Gibsons and Center bay for the long weekend.

kids sailing lessons

August 6 Wednesday 2014

Bill came home early from boat as he went to get new batteries and they have to order them so he decided he would come to the kids sailing lessons. What a great day. It was something to watch them sail by themselves. Madison decides to go with the instructor. Carter is getting the hang of it and wants to be in charge.

Ekins, Center Bay and home

August 4 Monday 2014

After Snug we go to Ekins then Center Bay. Monday we were going to go to Gibsons to celebrate my birthday but our freezer was acting up and a light came on saying our batteries were low, so we came home. Bill took me to the Keg for dinner. Sherri is picking me up tomorrow so I can watch Carter and Madison with their sailing lessons.

fun on Bowen

July 27 Sunday 2014

We left Friday water calm under bridge and at point Atkinson. Luck is with us as we are able to get into Snug Cove on Bowen Island. Saturday Sherri, Gerry Carter and Madison come by ferry. As Gerry has the car I get him to drive us to Killarney Lake but I tell him the wrong way and he drops us off at Crofton Lake. He leaves before I discover my mistake .A nice fellow drives us to Killarney. We hike and swim. Madison catches a tiny frog then we hike back to Snug Cove. The kids end up staying overnight and Gerry picks them up Sunday a good time was had by all

Crofton Lake

tiny frog Madison caught

Killarney Lake

Waterlilly

 nice warm water Killarney lake

mud bath at lagoon Bowern

climbing trees

feeding chicken

moving onto the boat

July 23 Wednesday 2014

Monday was Bill's birthday. Hudson and Dina went with us to Cultas Lake to see our American friends from Apache Junction. We used to water ski at Cultus, Tuesday was date night so I looked after the twins Wednesday I went to painting class. Thursday we are moving onto the boat as weather is looking better. We hope to stay out until September. We won't have phone or internet service at times but will post when I can.

50th wedding anniversary

50th wedding anniversery

July 20 Sunday 2014 I can't believe we just celebrated or 50^th.

Friday was my day I spent the whole day at Spa Utopia. It is walking distance from the boat. I had a manicure, and pedicure with french tips. I had my first facial and an eyebrow shaping. Felt wonderful. Saturday Sherri ,Gerry , carter and Madison decorated the BYC club house for our 50^th wedding anniversary. Lorraine and Patrick helped too I wasn't allowed to help. Shannon provided wine from her bosses vineyard .Sherri prepared most of the food including 3 different kinds of cupcakes. About 45 people came ,some from Sidney, Gibsons and Manning park.

6 days at clemmy

July 13 Sunday 2014

We go to Clemmy Tuesday as company came Monday. Only 4 boats there . By Saturday we had 19. weather sunny and hot .We crossed paths with Sherri Gerry and the kids Sunday they went up we came down. Stayed overnight on the boat and went home Monday

home -boat -home -boat

July 5 2014 Saturday

Get home and Bill has been called for jury duty, but on closer inspection he can get out of it as he is over 65. We take Sherri and family to the White Spot for Sherri's birthday. Tuesday-We will have company Paul and Edith, Hudson and Dina both good people who helped us when Bill did his double fracture on his ankle in Mesa Arizona. Wednesday we hope to go boating up Indian Arm for a week. wifi and phone are questionable.

center Bay Canada long weekend

July 1 2014 Center bay. What a wonderful weekend. Gerry and family arrive around 8pm

started to rain softly

water was fine even Point Atkinson was good. Saturday we explored the old white house and the cabin. Sunday we hiked to the farm. Gerry took their dingy down and their kayaks. Both new to everyone. Carter got brave and went out in the kayak on his own. Weather was perfect Monday and Tuesday. 20 boats were here. Gerry and family left after lunch Tuesday and had a good trip home with calm waters we stayed another day.