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  • Metacarcinus Magister & an Accidental Switcheroo

    First of all…CRABS! We arrived in Kingston and while dealing with some miscommunication and overall not-very-organized nonsense with the marina staff (translated as us having to move twice!), Nick found out there was crabbing that day and crabs were being… Continue reading

  • 4th of July in Friday Harbor!

    What a fun weekend! So many people on the island! We checked out Kit’s (Nick’s sister) new-to-her lovely condo on Perry Point, met up with Mike and Deb aboard Aris, and also with Steve & Tracey (who stayed at Kit’s).… Continue reading

  • From Turf to Surf

    The weather cooperated last weekend and we had a great time at Pt. Hudson with our son and family. Grandpa grilled hotdogs, a big hit with Mac and Ren, and a chance for their parents to get away into town… Continue reading

  • Sequim & John Wayne’s Waterfront Resort

    We arrived in Sequim Wednesday and found our spot at JohnWayne’s Waterfront Resort. Read about this here: Although our spot was tucked in a back corner that seemed like an afterthought, it was grassy, roomy, and fairly private. The resort… Continue reading

  • Skokomish Park to Dosewallips State Park

    The park didn’t get very full Sunday night and the crowds on Monday were greatly diminished. Lots of campers Tuesday night but all-in-all fairly quiet. Some of the sites for smaller rigs are very tightly packed. We rented an SUP… Continue reading

  • Happy 40th!

    We attended our two oldest grandsons’ “moving up” celebrations, Mac from Kindergarten to first grade, and Ren from Transition Kindergarten to Kindergarten. A highlight was Ren jumping off the stage and doing “The Worm” dance. No one saw that coming!… Continue reading

  • Victoria

    Marina Docks We made reservations in Victoria but had to switch docks due to the R2AK – more about that in a minute. We prefer the Causeway but moved to Ship Point on Saturday. For some reason we’ve never paid… Continue reading

  • North Saanich | Victoria

    Our oysters in the half shell, the spinach dip, and the mussels from 1948 Bistro at Mañana Marina were all excellent. Again, very nice facility and we hope to visit again. We needed a stop over on the way to… Continue reading

  • Manana Resort & Marina

    There have been changes to a couple of marinas in this area over the past few years. Mañana Resort & Marina is the latest. There has been a marina on this spot since 1948 and this latest iteration is spectacular.… Continue reading

  • Nanaimo | Ladysmith

    As is often the case, little to zero cell coverage and no Wi-Fi at times. Video of moon jellies in Tod Inlet take two: We finally got into the Sea Life Centre on the Telegraph Harbour Marina dock. It’s a… Continue reading