Visitors...on two legs and four

When we first heard that Roger would be coming down for a short visit by boat we thought no way is the weather ever going to cooperate in mid January for such a journey.

We thought wrong.

Last Thursday the day promised to be spectacular with a surprisingly clear blue sky and fairly calm sea, at least that is what it looked like from our vantage point. The hour and a bit run from Lanagara on a good summer day turned out to be more of a three hour tour in rather choppy waters.

Along with much appreciated supply of fresh produce we also got to meet the new manager of the Outpost, Kuiama St Gelais.

No time was wasted checking out the place....high

.....and low.

Originally they were only coming for the afternoon but with the lengthened trip down they decided to stay for the night. I think they were hoping that overnight the seas would calm down a bit and make for a smoother return journey.

The day dawned under a pale blue sky again. Not a hint of rain and only a faint breeze gave hope of a better boat ride. By 1 o'clock they were suited up and on their way.

An email later that evening from Roger let me know that they made it back OK and once again it had turned out to be a choppy three hour tour.

Their timing turned out to be perfect though, for the next day looked like this.

 

Maybe it's the warm weather we have been experiencing this year that has this guy on the prowl more than previous years or maybe he's remembering the apples that he scored last time he wandered through and is in search of more of the same.

Sorry Barney (that's what we've decided to call him) we only toss out food to the deer when we see them. No leftovers laying around to entice anyone.

This is Al, minus both his antlers, and for sure he is looking for a handout.

Speaking of warmer weather, we have already had a fair number of foggy days which is usually something we only start seeing closer to spring.

Till next time
Heather & Mike