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| Halcyon Days in the Powell River North Harbour. |
When we're in the States, we have a rolling RV. Up here we have a floating one, a Bayliner 2452 we call Halcyon Days.
Powell River is on the east side of the Strait of Georgia. From our moorage in the North Harbour we can easily set out for cruises on the salt chuck, chuck for short. That's what locals call the ocean.
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| John backing Halcyon Days into his driveway. |
Then he took her down to the North Harbour for us. He's a full service kind of guy.
We'd prepared the boat for the cruising season while it was still up at the cabin so we decided to take her right out on a trip.
Our five day cruise took us island hopping north and west of Powell River. We started in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, then Heriot Bay on Quadra Island and finally Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island.
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| The narrow entrance into Gorge Harbour. |
There were beautiful blue skies with fair weather clouds to enjoy and add to our photographic images. The seas were calm except for one day while in Campbell River.
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| A sampling of our fair weather clouds. |
Oh, I forgot to mention. While John was doing maintenance he installed an arm for my chair. When the seas are rough, it's like riding a bronco. Now I have something to keep me from getting bucked off.
If you would like to read more about our cruise, stop by the Powell River Books blog. There you'll find out more about our trip and destinations. -- Margy
Beautiful skies and being on the water make your summer home a dream.
ReplyDeleteWe used up the good weather. The next day we had showers and wind. - Margy
Delete...you sure have an interesting lifestyle!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is exciting even when we are relaxing on our front porch. - Margy
DeleteI agree with Tom: what an interesting lifestyle you have! I prefer to stay on solid grounds :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a fair weather boater for sure. Otherwise solid ground suits me fine. - Margy
DeleteMargy - blue skies are somehow always prettier with a few clouds! The arm for your chair was a simple improvement, but what a benefit to you. I wonder how the ocean came to be called "chuck"? Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie. That's a good question. Rather than answer here I am going to write a post about it. - Margy
DeleteHello, beautiful skies and photos. I think living on a floating cabin for the summer would be fun. An Adventure every day! Thanks for visiting my blog. Wishing you a great day and week ahead.
ReplyDeleteFloat cabin living is fun in all seasons. We love the warm sunny summer, but really enjoy the other seasons when we are the only cabin owners in residence. There's not too many places where you can have nature all to yourself. - Margy
DeleteYour travels sound wonderful! Enjoy every moment and thanks for sharing your journey!
ReplyDeleteWe are looking for another stretch of weather without wind on the ocean. We are paying right now for the nice window we had for this trip with strong gusts. - Margy
DeleteIt looks like wonderful weather for your trip with those beautiful skies! How fun.
ReplyDelete'My Corner of the World' wouldn't be the same without you this week!
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We've had a great summer for cruising. I don't mind rain, but wind and waves aren't my thing. - Margy
DeleteI love that expression Salt Chuck! Also the idea of a summer living in a float cabin, my life in the big smoke of Bangkok is very different to yours and I appreciate the opportunity to enjoy some fresh air with you. I'd be needing that arm too!
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I grew up in the big smoke of the 1950s-60s in Los Angeles. Smog was really bad in those days, and no one had air conditions. When it got really bad we were sent home from school. - Margy
DeleteOH!!! a float cabin sounds like a lovely relaxing way to live. Enjoy your summer! and thank you for stopping by my blog this week.
ReplyDeleteThe minute we saw float cabins we knew they were perfect for us. - Margy
DeleteLife on the water sounds wonderful. Happy wakes!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm not gardening this summer so we can leave for longer periods and not worry about watering. It's a nice change. - Margy
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