One More Week....I think we are ready!
Some last minute preparations are underway....and one major undertaking in the galley and we are on our way.
A new Gas stove (with propane coversion kit) has been ordered and it will be arriving this week to be installed while we are away. Good to have a Handy Captain on board! Our boat will be fueled to the brim this weekend with water, booze, fuel and food (it appears that the list is in the appropriate order of importance) I know what you are thinking....why is water in the #1 position.....Ice!
The motorbike has been loaded on the back of the boat and is ready to traverse all those abandoned logging roads that we will see up and down the coast. The dinghy is ready and with luck, we will have a kayak that I will learn to drive while we are away. Since my last blog, I have taken up crocheting so if our boat is covered in doilies when we get back, I will be to blame.
The weather is very cold right now, but we don't care. It will eventually quit being windy and rainy and yes even snowy - we both have good raingear and boots and a closet full of fleeces and sweat shirts.
The reality is setting in and we are starting to get quite excited. Stay tuned for photographs of our first week away starting next Wednesday.
Hey, really nice site! We are really looking forward to following your journey.
ReplyDeleteHi guys, Hope you have a safe
ReplyDeletewonderful trip. Sue & I are looking
forward the reading about your exploits.
Dear Mike & Betty
ReplyDeleteThanks for including us in your travel commentaries.
I am so envious of you guys and you are so right in doing this while you are in good health. This is and adventure of a lifetime.
Have a safe trip and looking forward to your updates.
Take Care
David & Carol
Heya Sistah Betty and Mike, will see you when you get to Power Liver. 5 months eh? you wanna take my kids with you too? Have a great time on your "most excellent adventure" and we look forward to boating vicariously through your blog!
ReplyDeletedoe
Hi Guys
ReplyDeleteI hope you guys have an awesome trip you guys deserve it!!!! When you get back you will have to come over and see my niece....Take care and can't wait to see pics.
Love you
Heather
Hey Mike & Betty,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to whale and iceberg pics (no pressure).
Be safe and have a wonderful trip.
Love Deb, Lauren & Steve
Great pics so far...Powell River and Pender