Happy September 1st Everyone!



The last couple days have been very busy. Ron and I left Salt Spring Island at 0500 hrs. Did you know it is very dark at 0500. We had to make Dodd Narrows for the slack or at the least the turning of the ebb to a flood tide. Our speed in the dark was half the normal speed. The sunrise was beautiful and we arrived at Dodd Narrow as predicted. The winds were either right on the nose or very light. Ron and I were in agreement that we would forego the sailing (as we would have had to tack to Lasqueti Island) to get to the Comox Valley.



The Comox Valley is where I (Janice) grew up. It is also where my dad, my sister, two kids (Stewart & Meghan), grandchildren and countless friends live. We have spend the past two day having a birthday party on board for Juliet, who is now a BIG girl of four, tidying the boat for guest arrivals and planning our new route.



Tonight we are having a few friends aboard to catch up from the last time we saw each other.



To say the least, the SSB radio is giving us a bit of grief. It seems that we have too much interference and Ron is trying to solve the problem before we head north.



Speaking of heading north, mother nature has a way of calling the shots - she has re-routed us thrugh Desolation Sound and the Yuculta and Dent Rapids. Seymour Narrows at this time of year with the full moon brings higher tides. And to boot, the tide would be changing from and ebb to a flood which was not in our favour. So, we will go to plan B. It will all be new scenery so it is all good.



For those of you who have not been to the Comox Valley by car or by boat - it is a stunning place to visit. The Marina is lovely and very convenient to anything you could possibly need and by foot. No car needed.



Having a couple days rest is just what we have needed. We didn't realize how tired we were from getting the boat ready for our trip and after putting in two long days to get here. From now on, our days will be shorter with time to explore.



Ta ta for now...