It is very quiet at Maple Bay. Not many transient people here - us and another boat. We decided to stay for two nights. Why? Not sure except that Ron is liking it. Yesterday, Sep 27, we walked to Genoa Bay 5 kms away. Genoa Bay is another popular stop for boaters. It has a very good restaurant. We timed our departure in order to have lunch when we arrived. Another tidbit about Genoa Bay is that some neighbours from WestBay now live at Genoa Bay on their Hatteras. We knocked on the hull but no one home. Maybe next time, Jim and Audrey.

If you folks haven't ventured to Genoa Bay, it's a nice drive and you will not be disappointed in the food. Having said that, the restaurant will be closing next week and re-opening in March. Put it in your calendar for a Sunday drive activity in the spring.

On our way back from Genoa Bay we stopped at Birds Eye Farm Market and purchased farm fresh eggs and beets. There is one egg in the carton that surely killed the chicken when she laid it. It could pass for an ostrich egg except for the colour.

Once we arrived at Ta Daa and resting in the cockpit Ron happened to glance over toward the fuel dock and noticed a kid. He say "Hey, that's Sam and there is Sara and Phillip and Julie."

What a pleasant surprise. If you read our second or third posting you will note that we met up with some friends that just purchased a 57 ft Carver. Well, these are the same friends - what a coincidence. Off we trundled to take a peek at their new toy. It's a beautiful boat and very much suited to their needs. Congratulations Julie, Phillip, Sam and Sara. By the way folks, Julie who is a tiny mite is the skipper of this huge boat.

Dinner tonight was yummy. I looked up a curry dish that Ron and I enjoyed at Granville Island. It is Masala Chickpeas with Spinach. Look it up folks, give it a try. If you like curry you will like this. I thought I made enough for a couple nights but apparently not.

Thank you Doug from WestBay for forwarding Joe and Lisa's email. I have made contact and we will be visiting them tonight in Cowichan Bay. We will be leaving Maple Bay in about an hour to catch the ebb through Samsun Narrows.

So, time to prepare to undock... charts out,, route charted, instruments on, loose items secured, doggy life jacket on Winston and we are good to go.

Happy Monday, Everyone!