QUICK TRIP

The weekend started with a ferry reservation made from Ohio.  I was there on work and planned to come back and then spend the weekend on the island.  I recall being smug, making the reservation for the 6:20 ferry.

Friday came around and I headed north on 405.  Traffic was heavy as expected, but I had that reservation.  I went to the ferry schedule just to check on the exact time and the schedule said it departs at 6:00pm.  I clearly remembered it being 6 something, not exactly on the hour.  Uh oh.  I checked the reservation.  It was for 6:20AM Friday morning. Oops.

So, what to do with a couple of hours to spare?  Veer off the highway and take in the sights.  In this case, tulips in the Skagit Valley.  Gotta love the northwest.

Saturday morning I sanded and put another coat on the kayak then  went into town to help with the ‘elegant edibles’ set up at the Theater.  Tables had to be moved around for the event.

Minor chores throughout the day, cocktail party down the road in the early evening concluding with a nice brisket mom had made.

Sunday morning’s sunrise was rather nice.

Mt Baker in the distance

Mom was coming down as well, so we took a late morning ferry, stopping by to chat with Dana who had just arrived for her month long stay in Friday Harbor.  For her story, click here

From the ferry ride home

Quick trip to Washelli with island greens for Grandma and Grandpa

Launched the kayak after getting back for a quick spin