Smokey skies
August 19th
Rebecca Spit to Squirrel Cove
We were both sitting in the wheelhouse with no real rush to
get going. I was journaling and glanced at David who was a bit antsy. Even
after nearly 100 days of boating, David is still like the little boy waiting
for the final school bell to ring to signal the start of summer vacation. He is
still an eager skipper.
The anchor brought up with it a massive saltwater salad. Had
to really work at untangling the kelp from it. The sun was a ball of orange
masked by a screen of smoke. We have traded fog for smoke these days. It moved
into the harbor yesterday and has lingered. Only looks worse in the direction
we are heading.
Our trip to Squirrel Cove took only 3 ½ hours but we
encountered a lot of boat traffic especially those small speedy fishing boats. We
found an anchor spot perfect for two rafted boats as we await our friends on
the Ocean Cape. The smoke followed us.
Our friends, Pam and Dennis, arrived around 3:00 that
afternoon and rafted up to us. David had prepared a rib roast and lasagna for
dinner and our friend, Anita, who is a Squirrel Cove resident, returned from a
family wedding in time to join us. Pam grilled up some asparagus and made a
magnificent green salad…what a treat to have fresh vegetables!!!
Sitting up on the Ocean Cape boat deck for hours, we chatted
and laughed while enjoying fine wine, a delicious roast and lasagne, and lively conversation.
The evening was topped off with David’s tasty pumpkin pie and whipped cream. It was great to be with friends.
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