April 17-May 06, 2009

What to say. George's surgery went well. It was a little more extensive than previously thought but all is okay. George came home on April 24 and I was glad to see him. It was a very long week and a half that he was gone. I did not get much done as it was cold and windy. I did get some of the pricing done and the shelving finished.

Melissa and Darren came on the 26th of April and have been busy ever since. They put the store together for me by stocking the shelves and finishing the pricing. They did a very good job as they both had a very good eye at to where items should go.

On April 29 to May 2 the pile driver was here and we have piles. So exciting to be able to accommodate boats. The store is basically open, we are still sourcing out product but will have most by the end of the month. Melissa and Darren have been busy painting and fixing the upstairs to get it ready for the bakery/pub/restaurant.

Flowers are blooming and the hummingbirds are a-humming. The grass needs mowing badly, hopefully the new blades are in. Darn those rocks and witness pins!! They do tend to sneak up on a mower and jump out at it. There are not too many mosquitoes yet, but I believe it is because it had been quite cold. I think my rose tree has suffered from the cold as only a few leaves have emerged.

We had a visitor on the 27th. The San Souci called and wanted to tie up for the night. Because it was 120 ton and our piles were not in, we suggested that they anchor out. Ken and his wife are on their way to Japan, via Alaska. Check out his blog: http://www.kensblog.com/ .

We are basically open for business, just have to put up the banners.