LET THE WIND BLOW!

Blow it did!  Up to 48 knots all day yesterday afternoon and into the night..............we are anchored on a buoy here in the port and stayed on board to watch that lines were secure. We are now listening to the morning "NET" to see what is in store for us today.  Us gals would like to go in and do our laundry.  It was a great day yesterday to clean / defrost the fridge and make bread............and of course read and update my blog.

Read on to hear how our grandson Cole, on the left made his Swedish Grandpa proud!!!









Being away from the computer has been a challenge for me as you all know how much I love my "puter and communicating with YOU!  I have accepted the fact that some  time I have reception and then other times I dont.  I  appreciate the opportunity to discipline myself a little.  It all works well as I was admittedly spending way too much time online.  So all has turned to the better of it.  Just look in our Library on Board and note how many novels I have read. There is a list of books both Claes and I have read, plus Claes and I are together- reading a book sent to us by our friends Karen and Keith Epp called Crazy Love by Francis CHAN.  Just a small little book that is affording us with many question to ponder. Thanks guys!

We continue to enjoy chatting with some of you............brother Rob and Corey in Powell River filled us in on news of our BOYS winning against the Germans last night.  Way to go!  Must admit that we are missing the opportunity to just turn the tv on and watch.............ENJOY ALL!  We are pleased to hear that many are coming forward to show their support for our Canadian athletes. Crista and her boys travelled to the city as well and totally enjoyed the OLYMPIC experience.  Imagine that they have been up to Mt Washington to ski.... over 300 cm of snow!!!!!! Hmm maybe that is where the games should have been?????  Tanya and her crew went to watch the Swedes play hockey and as you can see Cole was very motivated!  He was interviewed by the Denmark reporters and even made the news in England. In his words, "I am famous Grandma!!"

Well enough bragging for one day..................talk to you soon.


Lue and Claes and Joey in the wind!!!



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