The year in pictures

A review of the year from January to November 2011

Jan 11, 2011 ice

Jan 12, 2011 Snow

Feb 2011 Frosty

Feb 2011 Moving of the Barge

March 2011 The broken pile being fixed

March 2011 new dock sections

 April 2011 getting ready to pressure wash

April 2011 New addition to kitchen

May 2011 Mama Grizzly

June 2011 Mr Grizzly

June 2011 Colyn and Connie from Seajay with their gift

June 2011 Our First Plane

June 17, 2011 Capt'n Charlie first gig

July 1, 2011 Canada Day

July 1, 2011 Free Chili and Dogs and Capt'n Charlie Good Times

July 1, 2011 Groovin to Capt'n Charlie

Setting up for July 4, 2011 Free Chili Again

July 8, 2011 Dock Party

July 16, 2011 Another Plane

July 17, 2011 Another Gig!

July 17, 2011 Beautiful sunset

July 17, 2011 after the gig

July 2011 The mess that is getting cleaned up in the bay

July 27, 2011 Full Dock

July 30, 2011 The biggest boat ever!!

Aug 3, 2011 Look No Rain!!

Aug 7, 2011 The Red Shoe Gang

Aug 7, 2011 Cinni Buns and Breakfast Croissants Yum!!

Aug 8, 2011 Dolphins Feeding Frenzy

Aug 19, 2011

Aug 31, 2011 Another Red Shoe Gang

Sept 3, 2011 Bye, Bye Christine

Sept 5, 2011 Fog in the bay

Sept 12, 2011

Sept 14, 2011 Harry the Heron

Oct 30, 2011 Clean House!!

Nov 12, 2011 Inlet Navigation at the dock

Nov 17, 2011 Now where did that doe go?

Nov19, 2011 Frozen in!!

Nov 22, 2011

Nov 24, 2011 High tide with storm surge looking towards walkway

Rain, rain and more rain

It seems that the summer we had briefly is long gone and the continuous winter is here to stay.  George was gone for three weeks, he had is quarterly check up and all is well.  He was working in our TruHardware store in Red Earth and even went to the annual market in Winnipeg.  He had not been at the market for 5 years so noticed quite a few changes.

The new day pass we charged this year was received well by some and not so well by others.  The pass allows anchored boats to have the same privileges as those that stay at the dock.  A few other marinas  charge a day pass and have had the same mixed reaction.  We are sorry that some people feel the way they do, but the day pass will stay for now. 

Some canning was done while George was gone with 5 dozen blackberry jam, 2 dozen plum jam and few jars of relish.  Zucchini was not producing this year.  Carrots were prolific so almost 2 dozen jars were canned.  All canning is done with a pressure canner and with the proper procedures.  Tomatoes are now ripening slowly and a few jars of sauce were done.

We will see what the weather brings, but so far rain is always in the forecast.  George is working on getting power on the docks and lights in the store.  The house needs work this year and pressure washing is in progress.  What a difference it makes.

End of Season



September Fog instead of Fogust



After a long summer, it appears that the season has finally wound down.  We had our first supper last night up at the house.  It was our first supper at home since the beginning of June.  We have had a lot of fun this summer and enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones.  We thank all the boaters that graced our dock this year. You made this summer very enjoyable for us.  There are too many to name but everyone knows who they are!

I spent 10 days in Alberta and returned on Wednesday.  Christine had to go back to University and she now set up in her own apartment.  Melissa and Darren are doing well in Grande Prairie and Signe has grown and is becoming her own person now.  What a joy!!

Sept 12/11 some of the last boats





More September Fog



The bay was getting cleaned up at the end of August but has come to a standstill now.  We will see what progresses as the fall continues.  It is supposed to be cleaned up and the barge in the middle of the bay is to be gone at the end of September.  We contacted some people to have this done and are supposed to give progress reports.  We will see what happens.  Hopefully by next summer the bay will be clean.

Season is winding down

It has been a busy couple of weeks, with quite a few boats and many meals.  The weather had smartened up and we finally had some summer!  The season is winding down now and Christine will be heading back to Alberta tomorrow via a road trip with mom.  George will be a grass widower for a week until I return.  We do not anticipate that he will be overly busy.

The grass has taken off again, and just as I was about to mow, the tractor died.  It has no umph so grass mowing until it is fixed.  Hopefully George will get to it.  The big generator at the house quit last week and George had to make a flying trip to Campbell River to pick up another smaller one.  The brushes and holders are on order for the big one.  The new one under the trees is being worked on and there are a few issues with it but it will be going by next year.  Hopefully we can have power on the docks then.  The cost for the cable is more than what the generator is worth.  It is $25.00 per foot for the cable so it will be a large expense.

Hopefully next year we can also obtain a dishwasher as I am very, very tired of doing dishes.  It will save on water as well as it will use quite abit less.  George figures we have served over 1000 meals this year already.  That is alot of dishes!!

We have received many red shoes and quite afew people have worn red shoes.  It is becoming quite popular and the pub his very red!!  Also received quite afew burgies again this year.

Still Busy

 

THEY SURE ARE HUNGRY!



The last two weeks have still been busy.  Of course there were a few days with only a few boats at the dock and a few anchored out.  Many people have been enjoying the restaurant, with the deck being used to its full extent.  Thank you sun!!



RED SHOE GALA



There were dolphins in the bay a few days ago.  They were in a feeding frenzy and consequently most of the fish are gone.  The salmon jumping by the dock are gone, or so it seems.  We are convinced that the one we see jumping is the same one that has been there for three years, but we know that is not possible.  It is like it is teasing us and saying "ha, ha, come and get me if you can".  It would be nice to have a feed of fresh salmon.



YUM, YUM, CINNAMON BUNS AND BREAKY CROISSANT



Christine has caught huge crab in our trap at the end of the dock.  She gave some to a couple of the boats that were not successful.  George experimented and deep fried her one and it was delicious.  The shell was softer so crackers were not needed.  George likes to experiment with the deep fryer.  He deep fried a burger the other day, batter and all.  He says it was good but I have my suspicions.   I wonder what he will try next.  There have been bananas (good), Snicker bars (also good), hot dogs, battered fries.  I wonder if strawberries would be good.  Any suggestions??



FULL DOCK



The sun has decided to stick around for awhile (but it is drizzly today).  The garden needed the heat and sun and has exploded in some areas.  there are two rows of peas that must be 4 ft high.  They were staked in the beginning but because they were so heavy, they broke the stakes.  It will be interesting to see how the peas will be picked and if I miss any.  Berries are slow this year.  The blackberries are still green and small, only a handful of huckleberries (which I gave to Doug), salal are few and I did not see any salmon berries.  the Hopefully, the blackberries produce well so more jam can be made as it is all, all gone.  Only a few relish remain.

The annual potluck at the Blue roof is next weekend.  It should be a good time.  It will be interesting to see what George will cook up!



HARRY THE RESIDENT HERON



Busy times



Almost full docks

July was slow to start with but the last three weeks have been busy!  We have been enjoying all the returning boats and all the new ones.  Melissa and Signehadbeen here since the 15th and left on Tuesday.  We have enjoyed their visit and Signe has been a hit on the docks and in the restaurant giving a performance during Charlie's singing.



Kenmore Air picking up a passenger



The weather has smartened up, with the sun starting to shine and warmth starting.  With all the rain we have had and the cool weather a jungle has developed in the yard.  Mowing is difficult with it being so wet but at least everything is green! 



July 17, Charlie singing one last time



Captain Charlie came back on the 17th and gave us our last performance.  We have sold over 50 CD's and have requested more.  It is a wonderful promotion for the Broughtons and we are happy to be apart of it.



Fog above the Strait



It has been cloudy most mornings and we have had very few sunny days.  The temperture is warm however and the wind stays away for the most part.