The Story of guy and gal!

To do list, list of parts to arrive, list of paperwork to prepare, list of folks to see........good thing we are organized!   Claes got home tonight and our weekend will be filled with final touches on many of those lists.  The weather has been incredible and is a blessing as we go through the paces of leaving yet one more season.   Wow!   This will be our fifth.   Incredible to say the least.   Must admit I am at peace and beginning to get a tad excited.  I am sure Claes is anxious as he has worked hared all summer.  Now Joey on the other hand is making his transition over to the BIG house with Doris and Brian.  Must be the nice warm fire they have burning over there and the beautiful big windows for the sunshine to fall through.   What a guy.  He will have a very comfortable winter this 2013. 

Check out the Family Page for details on that one.   Here is a sneek preview picture of our grandson, Cole at Summer Camp near Duncan BC at Camp Qwanoes.......he is the one in the yellow shirt and blue hat.....as you get updated as to some family stuff remember to come back soon as I begin to update all the pages. The Captain is home for a wee break from the "Bush" and we are off down island tomorrow to catch up with a few of our Cruising Pals...........pictures and stories to follow. GOOD NITE.

Thoughts begin to lend themselves to boat lists for Season Number Five ....... when The White Shell II is to sail onward and further along the southern coast of Central America.  The Lord willing the next three months will be filled satisfied with  more visits;  family and friends  complete with lots of fun and food and fine conversation supplying memories we can pack along in two new NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC  back pack/ suitcases I purchased from Bentley's Bags the other.   Got a great price as well as the second bag for half price.   Gotta love it..and they have wheels and are compliant for carry on.   Stay tuned as I work  pictures - stories -s updates to The BLOG.   Truly do apologize for the lack there of the last few months.  Actually got an IPHONE for my birthday in June and just have not spent much time on the lap top.   Promises to you that I will get bac...

Ahhh!!!! settled and enjoying our lovely little spot of paradise here at Wimbledon Road, Campbell River.........north Vancouver Island.  Our wee little home is truly comfortable and affords us all we need:  privacy of a garden like yard, rural in flavor yet not too far from all the amenities of either cities north and south...do try to organize my days with minimal traveling to the municipalities.  So, calm and relaxing listening to the birds sing--robins, woodpeckers, eagles and even a dove that is driving us all to distraction.  LOL .  We are very content and so pleased to be part of this little community...............our new Faith Family at LIVING WATER FELLOWSHIP  is amazing and has welcomed us in making us feel like we have been here for ever.  Claes is working with a local logging company and pleased that though he is probably the oldest fella there he is setting the pace and pleased to fill his cruising account.   He lives ...

Remembering how I love these beautiful BC mountains,  such blue skies and the ever green sparkle and freshness of new growth on the alders and maples is just stupendous.  Walking in Seal Bay Nature Park, flowing with ferns and spring flowers is so peaceful as I approach a  wood carved bench for a wee rest, I look up and up to the tips of the tall, thin trees that reach up to the sky...........ahhh what a great day.  It is good to be back!!!! Life is good and full with chores that get us closer to be organized once in again.  The RV fared the winter extremely well and Claes has but a few things to tinker with.  We bought a car so he has been playing with that too.  Replaced the "Serpentine" belt today. Out there in the sunshine he did come in once and comment on how his fingers were a tad cold.  LOL.  I spent most of the day "nesting"...that is what he called it. LOL  With a few pictures up and cupboards sorted out the place is b...

On the corner of Calle 48 and Calle Uruguay, downtown Panama City here we are awaiting our flight returning us to Canada tomorrow. Certainly are looking forward to seeing some of our GrandKids,  daughter Tanya, sister Annette and friends, Judy, Jane and Kye Bay and Mr. Joey!!!!!!  Dont really care what the weather is just anxious to touch BC soil!!!It has been a stupendous six months and our time aboard The White Shell II has again been a great time of adventure..........tan is coming along nicely bodies are feeling pretty fine! Here in the Big City Of Panama we are up on the 22nd floor of the Tower One Building........       

Sails, safety rings and all that goes with sailing is being cleaned and stowed away for the following season  - November and onward into the year of 2014  --the past week has been filled with list which is nearly at its end and so is our time aboard The White Shell II.  We are moored back at Isla Contadora with a plan to motor toward Panama City then taking a left turn to Taboga Island where we will finalize the stowing and leave her in the the capable hands of Chue and Susan at Taboga Island Moorings for the summer months.   The galley is nearly empty and the menus are  utilizing what we have.......hmmm some interesting dishes have been produces. LOL  The Captain says all is well and continue to work his plan.  We have intermittent internet so may not be in sfor the next week.   Check us out in Comox at Kye Bay Resort,  April 10th and then our cell phone  250-650-5914..........See you soon. Lue and Claes   so...