Saturday May 18, 2019 - Reid Harbor to Jones Island

EG headed out around 8:45 to get going. We left around 9:45 in order to time the 11:16 slack around Waldron for more prawning. The conditions were not quite as nice as Thursday, but still not too bad. There were *way* more boats out there though. Fortunately, our "hole" was still available.



The first set was not great but the second set was OK, so we netted about 61 total. Greg really had to work for them again as the new trap is really heavy and the hauler still requires some assistance to bring it up in any current.

We headed over to Jones and there was an open mooring ball so we took it. The sun came out and it was lovely and warm as we had a late lunch and then lounged in the warmth on the flybridge for a little while. A sailing sloop named Cutty Sark came into the cove while we were on the flybridge, saw that we were a Grand Banks, and said that he was hull#1 from American Marine. It was a beautiful sloop and we took some pictures. It apparently does educational cruises out of Coupeville.

Later on we went for a walk on the Island and as we arrived on the dock we saw another blond mini long-haired dachshund! Her name was Nicky, and she had a Shelty pal named Roxy. We talked for a bit and found out that Nicky is quite spoiled. (Really?). We did a nice long walk around the west side of the island. Got off the path at one point and had to back track to find it again. Ran into Nicky and Roxy again and had a really nice visit. Nicky reminded us so much of Bella when she was younger (and could see).

Someone had put the skull of a raccoon in a hole in a tree which was really creepy. So I thought I would share:






Back to the boat for some fresh prawns as an appetizer, and then some Tamales for dinner. Watched a movie.

Friday May 17, 2019 - Reid Harbor

The forecast for the wind today has been "bad" for awhile. We had a few gusts come through in the night and make some noise but not too bad. The morning wasn't terrible, but we're pretty sure it's not a day to be out in the dinghy prawning. Eagles Gig invited us over for fresh baked scones in the morning which were wonderful.

B&S headed off for a walk to the Lighthouse but we decided to stay on the boat and do some work. We had some lunch and continued fussing on the boat. About 3:00 we decided it was time for us to do a short walk so we dinghy'd to shore. Ended up talking to a couple from a sailboat who were new to the area about best places to go in the San Juan's and how far north to go in the summer.



Back to the boats for another BBQ dinner - hot dogs (sausages) and no dachshund's were harmed in the making of dinner!

Thursday May 16, 2019 - Deer Harbor to Reid Harbor

Prawning day! Left Deer Harbor to prawn need Waldron and to time the slack properly. Left the dock around 8:15 and pumped out along the way. Used the big boats to drop the traps and then launched the dinghy to pick them out. Was a nice calm day out there which made the experience better. We did 1 set of 2 traps and did well, so we "lent" one of them to Byron for his second set. We managed to get 1 less than our daily limit in the end.

Cruised into Reid and both boats grabbed one of the empty floating docks just for us. We went for a walk around and looked for birds. Then back to the dock and had a prawn feast dinner on the BBQ's with zucchini and asparagus.

Wednesday May 15, 2019 - Fossil Bay to Deer Harbor

Went to go to Jones but it was too busy and a little too windy. Called Deer Harbor instead and they had lot's of room. Got into Deer Harbor in good time. Summer rates started *today* so it was $2.00/foot. Timing is everything.

Lunch and then we dinghy'd over to Yellow Island which was something we have all wanted to do for quite a while. It is a preserve managed by the Nature Conservancy. It was pretty windy out which was another reason we went to Deer Harbor. Really beautiful wild flowers. Lot's of Bee's and quite a few birds. Windy on the north side beach, fine on the south side.







Pizza place not open until tomorrow. Dinner on the boats - Good to Go pies. Yummy.

Tuesday May 14, 2019 - Fossil Bay, Sucia Island

Started to rain last night and this morning just poured down. So slow morning of computer work and heating the hot water for a shower and trying to not go outside. Did some work on the manual and then EG invited us over for smoked salmon lunch and the rain let up for the day. After a leisurely lunch, the 5 of us left and did the "Outhouse to Outhouse" trail. Rob was familiar with it and wanted to mark it with GPS coordinates. The trail was made by a Conservation Corp of some sort a few years ago, and then the last bit of connecting it to another existing trail was done by the Squalicum Yacht Club (w/ Rob). He said the average age of the crew was 70!



It was pretty breezy with winds coming from the South, but the other side of the island was lovely. We got a good look at Shallow Bay which we have never stayed at and really need to check out. Back across the middle of the island, it was lovely and bright and the whole trail was filled with great wild flowers.



The walk was only 1.4 miles, but it felt longer with the initial part being quite hilly! But the last part (shown above) was a lovely wide trail.

Spellbound made BBQ chicken dinner for everyone with BBQ's potatoes and Asparagus and a tomato and mozzarella salad to go with. Better than a restaurant!

Monday May 13, 2019 - Reid Harbor to Fossil Bay, Sucia Island

Left around noon and headed for Fossil Bay on Sucia. Weather was nice but a bit breezy. Rob and Sharon from Sirena were already there and the large dock was otherwise empty. So we pulled in behind them and EG went on the other side and we had a mini GB party.

EG and SB went for a walk out to Fox Point and did some bird watching and viewing - a really nice afternoon out there.

Appetizers on the dock with Sirena when we returned (opened the Tomato Jam - Yum!), and then Chicken Fajitas for dinner on EG.

Sunday May 12, 2019 - Roche Harbor to Reid Harbor

Happy Mother's Day!

Greg and Byron left "late" at 7:00am to go out and go prawning. The weather today was MUCH colder and windier so they tucked behind the little island to stay out of the white caps. The boats started clearing out pretty early and it was a steady stream of departures. We of course stayed until the end. I went up to do some shopping at the Sportswear store, and then met everyone at Madrona's. Apparently the Lime Kiln was just in the process of switching from breakfast to lunch right at 11:00am.

We ate, and then everyone did a bit of shopping - for clothes, produce, and dinghy gas. We left around 1:30 and decided to just head to Reid because everyone was tired and didn't feel like doing much. Arrived and no room and any docks so we took a mooring. Not long though and someone left the land dock so Eagles Gig swooped in. Turns out there was room for Spellbound on the inside so we came over to take that spot.

Prawn Pesto Pasta for dinner - YUM!