August 20, 2011

We took our dinghy and went around to Hidden Basin behind us on Nelson Island. In Billings Bay we came across a full survival suit laying out on the rocks (been there a long time) and an old boat that had been beached and stripped.  The heron found it interesting too.  Hidden Basin has a small tidal bore at the entrance, but goes a long way in.  There is an interesting round house near the end. 

August 19, 2011

Got cell service for a very short time and got a message that our daughter Tracey and son Drew are still up in Laura Cove, Desolation Sound.  It’s a great place for the kids.  They rope swing, swim, water ski and gunk all around.  How lucky can you be! Saw another baby eagle on Clio Island.  Still working on painting “Oceanaire”.

August 18, 2011

A few more boats anchored in the harbour around us.  We are now five boats and stern tied to the beach, so we don’t take up too much room. Can't get cell or internet herem but it is a fabulous day!

August 17, 2011

Sunny and warm at Ballet Bay.  Sue & Neil on “Grey Pearl” have left us.  We are doing more repairs and painting on “Oceanaire”.  Blind Channel is where Ballet Bay is located.  It was very busy in the early 1900’s with canning plant, and boatbuilding facility.  David met a gentleman who was touring in his dinghy and stopped to talk.  He went to school in Ballet Bay in 1948.  He says there is nothing left of the school now.

August 16, 2011

Another fabulous day.  Jim & Gail on “Nut’N’Special and Gary on “Longview” have come south to join us. We are still going strong on the sanding and painting “Oceanaire”.

August 15, 2011

"Oceanaire" at Sailpast

Only a couple of boat left at the Dock.  Left to go to Ballet Bay on Nelson Island with “A’Capella” Doug & Rosemary (David’s sister), “Grey Pearl” Neil and Sue and “Banook” Rob & Wanda.  Absolutely fabulous day.  Kayaked for several hours with Sue. Passed by the old Spilsbury estate.  He has written some of the best books on our B.C. Coast.  They have so many great pictures of our early life here.  He was in his eighties many years ago when he came to BYC as a speaker for an evening.

August 14, 2011

Still Working on "Oceanaire"

Arbutus or Madrona Trees

Rained last night.  Scupper not doing too well.  Of the twenty-two boats that had arrived there are less than ten who are staying tonight.  Went over to see the Show & Shine Car Show in Hospital Bay.  Lots of old cars, most of which we had had or driven when they were new.  Marko had us over for dinner.  He and Mike did a fabulous job on the Grand Opening of our BYC Pender Harbour Outstation