Archive for April, 2010
The Spring Fancy
It’s spring, and the light green sprouts on the hillside above the marina make it look as if Bob Ross has taken his great celestial brush and begun the annual creation of his legions of happy little trees. The sun is out, warmth begins to seep into the cabin from outside rather than leaking out [...]
Full StoryThe low-down on the Locks
It’s spring, and boaters new and old are again facing the prospect of passing through the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to get from freshwater moorages on Lake Union and Lake Washington to the saltwater cruising grounds of Puget Sound. A recent trip through with some friends reminded me how glad I am not to have [...]
Full StoryAll is well
Pretty well, anyway. I just wanted to post a quick update on the sailboat that ran aground yesterday up here in Port Hadlock. As of this morning, it’s back afloat again, a little battered, but still above water. It looked like the rig was a little torn up… I think I saw a spreader hanging [...]
Full StorySpring Storms, Round Two
Not quite a week after the last severe windstorm blew through the Pacific Northwest, causing havoc and creating controversy north of the border, it looks like we are in for round two starting this afternoon. Unlike last week’s storm, the winds today are from the north, giving Mandy and me a front row seat to [...]
Full Story
Marty McOmber
Scott Wilson