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Back on the road after a weekend on land celebrating Police birthdays, Medic promotions, transfers, and a retirement (his), and visiting friends.
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We’ve heard two Coast Guard recuses so far today — one the voice of @whiskyrider at the Coast Guard — and with a weekend filled with emergency services stories, my heart is full of gratitude for the work, and the people who wear these uniforms. There is so much behind those humble smiles. You are loved.

Tuesday market in Ganges because I’ll never pass up an opportunity to eat food Michael Ableman grows at @foxglovefarm. Tasting and provisioning is a tough job on a sailboat when you’re cruising the Southern Gulf Islands. Back at anchor now off Prevost Island and the galley is fully stocked.

BC Day was pretty on Russell Island.

Our first week on the boat has been cold and a bit rainy but the cleaning, purging, and provisioning is going well. Held my first business lunch in the cockpit today, working with a client’s newest hire, and between sunsets like this and occasional sea life visitors, life on the boat is pretty sweet. How sexy are these new lines? Very. Can’t wait to use them. Our first sail since all the boat yard work, and the projects we’re finishing up here at the dock, should be mid-late next week.

Quiet morning drive to drop him at work.. (8 shifts left, ever!), great coffee, planning out some projects, and arriving 15 minutes before they open is a great way to start the day.

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