Three Down…Three to Go


My time here on Protection Island is just now past half over as of July 1st. It is really hard to believe that three months has already passed since I came out here. It has really been quite an experience so far. Not many ever get an opportunity like this and I do realize how … Continue reading Three Down…Three to Go

July 3, 2014


I got a lot done to the bike this past weekend in preparation for our Oregon road trip next week. Oil and rear drive fluid changes, new K&N air filter, new plugs, suspension adjustments, wash and wax...it was a busy one. We have pretty much all we need so all that is left is the … Continue reading July 3, 2014

So… There I Was…. In My Boat…


Today was a beautiful and sunny day here - at lunch it was 72 degrees - and the water was great. I was out patrolling the island and was looking at all the wildlife. Lots of tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets, gulls (of course), eagles, seals, and pigeon guillemot. Everyone in the pool! I was slowly … Continue reading So… There I Was…. In My Boat…

It Has Been Busy


Last week I went back to Kansas to see my middle daughter, Chelsea, graduate from nursing school. It was a good trip. As always I was dreading the weather there. I do not do well in hot weather. In fact, I hate it. I never have liked it, and living in the mountains in Colorado … Continue reading It Has Been Busy

It is Probably Time For an Update


I have been a bit busy since the last post so I figure I should post an update. Last week when I was on my days off I went in to the mainland. I needed to get to the store and do some other errands. My backup motor on the boat needed to get a … Continue reading It is Probably Time For an Update