July 1, 2005

Happy Independance Day to all! I am back in the Thousand Islands as of yesterday in the pouring down rain. Bearfoot is still parked in Pawlet, Vermont. We made a quick trip over a couple of days ago to pick up Sebastian's medicine and some photos. It was good to be "home" if only for a couple of days. We did enjoy a visit with my son and his family while there. The weather has been very rainy with tremendous flooding in and around the area. We came back yesterday in heavy rains. Unloaded my friend's coach in the rain and then had to unload the car to the boat in the rain. But the good news is - today it is lovely, clear and sunny here. I need to take some more photos here to show you.

Sadly, I put Bearfoot on the market for sale. There will be another but it will be larger and Sebastian and I will be teaming up with our friend, Ralph. We hope to embark on a westward journey as soon as we have a suitable coach. Probably not until early autumn since Ralph is dealing with some health issues.

Sebastian is doing his best to endure being surrounded on a small island with 3 new dogs, 2 of which are much larger than he. They are all young and rather wild and crazy. He does not particapate in such antics. But they will be going home after the 4th and we will have the island to ourselves. There are 3 motor boats here and a sea do machine - all three are busy today.

I hope your weekend is safe, sunny and fun.