[Paddlewise] Chrismas Day

Jolie said (snip):
>>>Beautiful paddle today, some stiff gusts and wind waves, but blue skies
with high, white clouds and lots of our seasonal visitors, in the way of
interesting water-fowl, for company.  Sat and floated by a bald eagle,
brilliant against the blue sky.  The pines on the surrounding islands are
lit up with sun, and Mount Baker is glowing with white snow in the distance.
Although the conditions were pretty much those that Doug would consider
"dreadfully boring", it sure beats football.  Merry Christmas from Limestone
Point, San Juan Island.  Jolie<<<

Well, I don't even remember Christmas really...a rush at the end here at
Santa's little workshop in Victoria (AKA  Doug's "The NO Yankee Workshop"),
a blur of Barbie Dolls, Mary-Kate and Ashley DVDs, Mad Turkey Disease (just
puts you to sleep for a while), more MTD, and Boxing Day blowouts - the true
meaning of Christmas.

My boat sat in its cradle so forlorn. Glad someone got out on the water and
heard nature "with a voice as big as the sea.". Maybe a New Year's day
paddle is in order. Major dustup here in BC: cops raided the provincial
legislature (!), tracking down (possible) organized crime links in high
places. "BC Bud" is a 6 billion dollar industry with trading alliances in
the US in exchange for cocaine. So no packing anything that look's remotely
like dried leaves or white powder. :-)

To everyone, a happy, and a very safe, New Year.

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC
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