Sailing in the Snow

Sunday was a mix of sun, wind and snow.  My family happened upon Boulevard Park as the snow was really coming down and my little ones had fun chasing snowflakes.  As we were leaving the park we spotted this boat out for a snowy sail.  Once we got about a half mile inland, the snow was gone and the skies were clear and sunny.



Kind of Blue...

...just like one of my favorite jazz albums.

This will be our only post this weekend, as we're leaving today for camping at South Whidbey State Park.

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend as much as we're going to!

Zodiac II

If you compare my latest image of the Zodiac schooner with the last one I posted, you'll notice something is a little different. Okay, a lot different. If you haven't clicked on the link to the other post yet, you may be thinking to yourself "Don't schooners usually have masts or something?" Bingo!

In late September the Zodiac had a boatload of kids on a sunny, windy day. Suddenly-- CRACK!-- the mast broke off and fell in the water, and the boom crashed down to the deck. Luckily, there were only a couple minor injuries, and the trusty Coast Guard helped everyone get home safely. For now the biggest working schooner on the West Coast is not a working schooner at all, but I'm sure she'll be sailing these blue waters again soon. Until then, she looks pretty even with a haircut.

Click here to read the Bellingham Herald article on the accident.

Summer Haiku

nimble crimson canvas

ripple ripple ripple

till the wind stops

Skywatch Friday: Dusk on the Lady Washington

"Twilight"

used to mean a time of day,

and an enchanting one at that.

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Playing the Blues

the blues

sound bluer

by the bay

Skywatch Friday: Cotton Clouds

Goodnight Sun.

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Boat on the Bay

Another shot taken at Boulevard Park. It was a mild summer evening-- perfect for sailing.