May 10, 2014
Blind Bay, Nelson Island
After only two hours of
cruising this morning we anchored in Blind Bay. We have two goals while
here…try out our new kayak for the first time and catch us some crab!
We readied our crab pots and
began our hunt. Decided to drop three
pots, one with left over steak bones and two with chicken parts. We are giving the crabs a menu choice for
this evening. The drop went rather
smoothly this time, and then we set out on a “look-see” around the bay. We enjoy discovering little cabins and often
times rather stately homes along the shoreline wherever we anchor. We gaze at
many longingly.
Preparing for our big catch....
On our way in, we spotted
prawn fisherman hauling out some of their pots. David wanted to find them and
ask if we could buy some of their catch but by the time we got out to their
“fishing grounds” they were gone. No
prawns for you!
We came upon a house on a
tiny rocky island which had a “For Sale” sign on it. Of course, we needed to
check it out. It definitely was a fixer-upper, and I could see the glint in David’s
eyes! As we walked around and peeked inside, I couldn’t help wondering what
stories the old place had to tell. One
thing going for it was the fact that it had a newly repaired dock, but all I
could see was blood, sweat and tears in the future of any one brave enough to
take on this project. Been there, done that. David will probably call the
realtor and find out more just out of curiosity.
Nelson Island is geologically
fascinating to me. The rock formations are incredible and there are two rock
quarries which are still in operation. I wish I had paid closer attention to my
college Geology professor.
At 7 p.m. with hope in our
hearts and visions of fresh crab dancing in our heads, we headed out to check
our traps. But alas, once again, empty pots. We placed more bait inside the pouch and
dropped the traps again and will check them in the morning. We are sending
positive energy out into the universe.
We have been alone in this
bay since we arrived and just after returning empty handed, a boat joined the
neighborhood. They are far enough away
to maintain privacy and the freedom to keep our generator going for a bit
longer.
Still one game ahead of David
in Cribbage…4 to 3. Plenty of seals but
whales remain elusive.
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