Much “To Do” About Nothing?

 I love me a list. I like to make to-do lists. I like to put “make a to do list” at the top of the paper so I can cross it off first thing! I am all about lists and I lay awake at night mentally checking things off and trying to remember things to…

To Rent or Not to Rent that is the Question

We have been struggling on deciding what to do with our house over the last few weeks.  The neighborhood we are is really great, with a few young families on the street for the kids to play with, only local traffic and a house that meets all of our needs both immediate and currently anticipated. …

Choosing a Boat

With the imminent approval of my leave of absence, our focus starts to be on “stuff.”  We have decided to rent our house while we are gone with the exception of 1 of the 5 bedrooms.  This we will fill with the furniture and possessions that we don’t want to toss/sell, can’t loan to someone…

The Winkel’s Trip to Desolation Sound

July29, 2013 – Edmonton to comox we got up and began to pack, initially it seemed like we had all the time in the world to get ready for the trip.  That was because we had spent a good part of yesterday packing also.  Even so we did use all of our time getting ready.…

Richard’s Desolation Sound Adventure

June 30 Comox to galley bay Day started with a beautiful sunrise.  The marina was near silent and the water calm.  Walked out and took in the view.  Back to the boat for some chart work and breakfast.  Got about half ay before quitting time.  All good.  Shower and then Les came by.  Les is…