Feb 28 - April 19, 2010

I can't believe how the time has flown by. It is almost the end of April and we still have things to do- the dock and top deck need a good pressure wash. Shells galore and green slime from the rain! Grass needs to be cut again. It was done once already. Garlic oil needs to be sprayed on the lawn to keep the mosquitoes away. So much to do and so little time!! Some things cannot be done until it warms up and the rain stops (if it ever will!!)

I was in Alberta for two weeks at the beginning of March. I had a great time with Melissa, Darren, Signe and Christine. Signe has grown sooo much. Melissa and her will be here in May for 10 days. Exciting times. Christine will be here in June.

Our brother-in-law, Gary is here right now for 8 days. He has not been here for two years, right after we bought the barge, and was quite surprised at the change. It looked quite derelect when we first bought it. He has been busy helping George with the new dock section and walkway to the ramp. Now if the rain will only stop ( we did have some nice days though so can't complain).
George has almost got the washrooms and laundry done. He also decided to create a gift store in the barge. It is the room behind the counter. I was busy painting the ceiling and floor.

We received items for the gift store and I have been arranging them. He have featured local Vancouver Island artisans in our store. We will also be featuring some of Just Jen's items (from Chatham Channel Lodge) and Steve's leather work. There will be recycled glass items, pottery, raindrops and crystal, sand blocks and pyramids, Island Art Cards and Matted Cards, Postcards, Rocky Mountain Soap (which all natural), leather works, hoodies, homemade items and books. Just Jen has a variety of items too numerous to list. We will be adding to this as the summer goes on.
George will be going for his three month check up again at the end of the week. He will be bringing the new washer and dryer back with him.
We have our first boat of the season at the dock tonight, the Kirkwall with Art and Di. They were our first boat last year and our first boat this year. We were happy to see them. They both look healthy and are on an early start to Alaska. Art helped George and Gary with the new dock section. Thank you Art.