Aug 31- Sept 22, 2009

The season seems to be over. We had one boat on Sunday and we thoroughly enjoyed their visit. A boat called yesterday morning from Port McNeill but did not get here. They called again and mentioned that they only got as far as Telegraph Cove.

Melissa left on the 7th. She will be missed. I enjoyed her company. We have not spent so much time together since she was in high school. Soon she will be a mom too and we will be grandparents. Joy, Joy.

George and I had a great time with Mother Mary. She was quite impressed with all that had been done since her last visit in October. She even helped with a couple of pizzas that were made. Her plan was to help me when George was gone for his check up (which went really well by the way). Mary and I went on the mail run with Doug and then Mary went by herself on the mail run. She had a good time. We cleaned out the fridge in the store and sorted things in the restaurant. We picked the plums from Doug's tree as the bear would not stay away, but now it likes the apples on our tree. These apples are not eating apples as they are quite tart and bitter, but the bear likes them.

Plum jam and zucchini relish were made much to the delight of Mary and Doug. They both liked both.

George and I are now getting down to business of getting ready for next year. We are amazed at how many boats we had considering advertising was only by word of mouth.

Kate and Joel have left. We enjoyed the times we had with them and look forward to next year. It is fairly quiet in the bay now. I am looking forward to getting yard work done and spring flowers planted. 80 tulips will be going in soon. I hope to have more lilys next year as they are my favorite and easier to grow. The weather has been cooperating as it is quite hot right now. I hope it stays for awhile.

George is busy constructing the end of the barge (the one with the door to nowhere). The floor is done and soon he will be putting up walls. His plan is to extend the kitchen upstairs to make more room. We found it to be a little cramped at times this year, especially when we had a house full.

More projects will be started and finished by spring.