I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, sorry for that, but things here are the same as last week and the week before that and the week before that. Rain Rain Rain
Sunday the sun did show itself and for one whole glorious hour I sat out back absorbing it's rays, with the cats of course. The layers came off....down to a lone t-shirt. I don't think my arms have been exposed since September. So much for leaving here with the beginnings of some colour. I didn't think I'd ever look forward to getting back to Port Hardy where it will be a bit warmer....I hope.
Speaking of Hardy we only have 16 days left before the summer crew arrives, just so hard to believe that 9 months have past. Am I looking forward to heading back into the real world? This year... yes. Maybe because last summer we only had 10 days out before we left civilization behind once again, not much time to do anything except shop and eat..in restaurants!
Four of those 10 days were spent in the big town of Campbell River. I think people use to say that jokingly but it now boasts a brand new Walmart SuperStore, Home Depot, Tim Hortons and Wendy's (2 of our favourites), plus a Canadian Tire, Zellers and a Great Canadian SuperStore. No longer do the people who live “up island” have to drive 5 hours to Nanaimo, now it's only a 3 hour trip (3 ½ by bus, we haven't owned a car since 2003) to be able to spend our money at a variety of big stores.
This year will be no different. Our 3rd day back will find us boarding the bus and heading south for a bit of a shopping spree. Last year we were in Walmart so much we were on first name bases with the greeters and half a doz 'sale associates'.
I'm excited about our trip. I've already Googled to find all the chinese restaurants and to see what will be playing at the movie theatre.
Number one item on list...2 bikes. Our summer plans are too explore back roads, and maybe find an out of the way pub or two.
The first fog bank of the season rolled in. These will happen all summer and makes for some interesting fishing trips.
This is Sally. She still makes an appearance at the back door first thing in the morning. I like her new headgear.
My beach tray. Nine months of walking the beach has turned up odd shells, lots of green glass and interesting pieces of wood.
It is Wednesday afternoon and the day has been a mix bag of weather.
11 am........Rain, what else is there to say.
4 pm........ and yes that is fresh snow on the hills.
10 pm............The day ends with clearing skies and a rosy sunset.
Till next week from the Outpost,
Heather & Mike
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