Meep Meep

We found one of these in the spare bedroom, it was a surprise that the cats had not had it on toast.

(we didn't really)

Slow week, I have the flu and my good woman is looking after me.

Breaking the Ice

Yes, stalwart champions of the elements, we braved Howe Sound this morning, an extended paddle out to Hopkins Landing.

It was the first time we have ever been in an outrigger and used it as an icebreaker, there was a thin layer of ice in the marina today and it was quite an experience to slice through it on our way out to the sea.

Magic Mirror

The hard work paid off as we hid in our cardboard box and surprised a pair of Kiwi birds over morning coffee, the female, as usual, expressing a cute shyness at the first sign of a camera, or in this case, the second sign of a camera.

A Skype session across the world to New Zealand, such amazing yet simple technology.

Outrigger

Another warm picture of wood on a cold day, this time our outrigger that sits on the hutch.

Snow Day

Looking out of the window it is turning into a winter wonderland out there, it is odd that two days ago we were out paddling on Howe Sound in a four man outrigger with the team, today however, it is another story.

Tonight, pasta and wine or beer, or, as we jokingly say "Italian Bistro Night" as we batten down the hatches and hibernate away from the elements.

A nice little Tug.

Two weeks into January and the weather today reminded us of spring.

There is hope!

Plain Jane II down at the Government Wharf, a tiny little tugboat, big enough for an operator, a cheese sandwich, a transistor radio and a thermos.