Friday Epic Paddle

Today on Howe Sound we had swells coming in through the gap between Keats and the Bluffs that were probably in the order of six feet peak to trough and about a twelve foot pitch. I was steering and at the stern of the canoe it seemed at times I was about eight feet above my stroke person, looking down, the trip over to Keats usually takes about 25 minutes but because of the waves we surfed over there in about 15 minutes.

The disconcerting thing about that was the day was getting longer and the winds were actually picking up, so after plodding around Plumper Cove for a rest, we all knew we had to face the onslaught on the way back.

Which took quite a bit longer than 15 minutes....

End of Summer

Weeks go by and sunken boats are still there, here from the walkway in front of Gramma's looking towards the bluffs.

The year is moving along and soon the day float will be moved from the Government Wharf area, boats will be stowed and wrapped and Gibsons will become a much quieter place for three months. It will be our duty to ensure alcohol is saved for the winter months and consumed in orderly fashion.

View from Marine Drive

The Navy were out doing some of that maneuvering thing around Howe Sound this morning.

Zigzagging around, probably out collecting their crab traps...

Marine Drive Construction

Down on the road into Gibsons Landing, the work has started once more in clearing all the old waterfront houses.

Wakefield, the established building company is hard at work creating houses for the wealthy.

Stalker

Yesterday at Reed Road we felt that we were being watched from the bushes...

More plants for Autumn

The leaves are falling and the weather is turning wet as usual, so it's planting season once again, a trip to Quality farms and the B&K resulted in some seasonal bargains.

They sit in the holding area awaiting their destination.