July 2013

After complaining about the cold wet spring it's now too hot and humid. And it's still wet.  My site at Wildwood gets a lot of the park's runoff and I've had to put patio stones down along side the road so I don't get stuck. Not much sailing has been done but I've finished the stained glass sign (in photo), have a third of a rug hooked and between thunderstorms have made new flower beds (still a work in progress) and have kayaked a few times.  My new kayak is a bit tippy but I haven't fallen out - yet.

Steve and Anita came back to participate in the Rum Runner Race (we came in 3rd) and Fish Fry at the Sailing Club. We miss them not being there all season.

Chris polishing off their 2nd place bottle of rum

Steve & Anita, greatly missed at the club.

Kayaking in St. Marys:

More scenic than Wildwood Lake

I don't put much on here about dancing but I'm still doing it. This is from Karen's 60th birthday party, that girl knows how to celebrate.

June 2013

Remember back in December when we dragged the Sirius home? I forgot to mention that part way home we realized there was no rudder. I blame the weather - it was soooo cold we were both in a hurry to get going and I didn't pull out the check list so I guess it's my fault (so I've been told).  We got them to ship the rudder to Jeff in Michigan and Gerry took a wee trip over the border to fetch it.

Gerry painted the bottom, how did I get out of that?

Didn't get out of cleaning the inside.

June 9 we actually got around to putting her in the water. There was a little bit of excitement when we thought we were also missing the boom but Gerry had put it in a "safe" place and it took a while to find it.  Since she was completely derigged it took forever to get all the stays, shrouds, turnbuckles, etc sorted out and with greatly appreciated help we (the royal "we") got her rigged and in the water.

up with the mast

messing with the sail

What's this? We're beating Les.

Seems the Sirius is faster than the Matilda, guess we'll keep her.