Cold. No, not just the weather. Seems that I picked up a bug that knocked me on my butt. I had a bit of the "sniffles" when I went to the clinic yesterday for the drug screen; which turned into a full-blown, raging head cold. And now this morning, my lungs decided to get in on the party, too.
I think my fun event for the day may be a nap. ;-)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
That's a LOT of likes...
I shared this photo of Izzy...
... with the facebook site "And My Cat." You often hear that cat related content is popular on the internet. Well, Izzy has WAY more likes than anything I've ever posted: over 7,500 likes in a few hours from that site.
https://www.facebook.com/AndMyCat
I tried explaining to her that "everyone likes you"... but, you wouldn't know that from the way she shies away from anyone she hasn't met before. Loud noises don't bother her... but the sound of footsteps or people talking makes her skittish.
Obviously, she is very content on the boat, as evidenced by this sleeping-by-the-window image...
... with the facebook site "And My Cat." You often hear that cat related content is popular on the internet. Well, Izzy has WAY more likes than anything I've ever posted: over 7,500 likes in a few hours from that site.
https://www.facebook.com/AndMyCat
I tried explaining to her that "everyone likes you"... but, you wouldn't know that from the way she shies away from anyone she hasn't met before. Loud noises don't bother her... but the sound of footsteps or people talking makes her skittish.
Obviously, she is very content on the boat, as evidenced by this sleeping-by-the-window image...
Pee in cup...
No, nothing to do with the latest cleansing diet. I was asked to come into the office today. Since we haven't started work, yet, I assumed it was for a drug screen.
Yep, they made me an appointment at the new clinic.
A pre-employment screening has been required on every boat job I've had. I don't call it a "drug test" anymore, 'cause you don't have to study for it. ;-)
The new clinic/hospital in Friday Harbor is very nice; beautiful decor. And a big plus: it didn't smell like a hospital. I know I will have no issue with the drug screen... but, being an "older guy," the concern is going on demand. I "hydrated." By the time I was called into the lab, I had to urge the very nice young lady who was doing the paperwork: "You might want to write faster. I am an over-achiever, and I can fill 3 or 4 of those cups... but not sure how much longer I can hold it."
I did my business, gave her the cup, initialed the vials she poured it into... and my work for the day was done.
The Memorial Day Weekend is shaping up to be busy. We may be starting early, again.
Yep, they made me an appointment at the new clinic.
A pre-employment screening has been required on every boat job I've had. I don't call it a "drug test" anymore, 'cause you don't have to study for it. ;-)
The new clinic/hospital in Friday Harbor is very nice; beautiful decor. And a big plus: it didn't smell like a hospital. I know I will have no issue with the drug screen... but, being an "older guy," the concern is going on demand. I "hydrated." By the time I was called into the lab, I had to urge the very nice young lady who was doing the paperwork: "You might want to write faster. I am an over-achiever, and I can fill 3 or 4 of those cups... but not sure how much longer I can hold it."
I did my business, gave her the cup, initialed the vials she poured it into... and my work for the day was done.
The Memorial Day Weekend is shaping up to be busy. We may be starting early, again.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
It's been HOW LONG???
I didn't realize it has been a week since little Izzy's face has been seen here. Yes, she is still a part of the family. No, she didn't get married and move to Arizona, like someone else in the family whose name I shall not mention, but it's our only child. ;-)
We woke up to sunshine this morning. Well, in other parts of the country, it would be called "broken" (sky cover of 5/10ths to 9/10ths), but here, they call it: sunny!
After lounging in, we cleaned up and walked uptown for breakfast. Back to the boat to pack away most of the music equipment. Back to the boat again, to take Izzy for a walk, and some time for her outside the boat...
Joan sat out on the dock and brushed little Iz...
Afterwards, we took a walk on the dock to see how many C-Brats were still around...
LOTS of open slips - a beautiful day to head back to where they launched or on to the next cruising destination. We visited for a bit with Barry and Patty, and Tom and Susan (they were out on their kayaks, taking advantage of the nice weather).
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. :-)
We woke up to sunshine this morning. Well, in other parts of the country, it would be called "broken" (sky cover of 5/10ths to 9/10ths), but here, they call it: sunny!
After lounging in, we cleaned up and walked uptown for breakfast. Back to the boat to pack away most of the music equipment. Back to the boat again, to take Izzy for a walk, and some time for her outside the boat...
Joan sat out on the dock and brushed little Iz...
Afterwards, we took a walk on the dock to see how many C-Brats were still around...
LOTS of open slips - a beautiful day to head back to where they launched or on to the next cruising destination. We visited for a bit with Barry and Patty, and Tom and Susan (they were out on their kayaks, taking advantage of the nice weather).
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. :-)
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Another C-Brat Gathering In the History Books...
The rain held off, and the potluck was great: 4 big tables of entrees, salads, breads, desserts - an amazing spread of food!
I played guitar and sang while people gathered...
It was announced that this was the largest C-Brat gathering to date. Lots of nice folks, boats and people from all over,
Barry and Patty put this on, and did a fine job of it...
Two gentlemen from the factory made an appearance, told us about their work, and answered questions. Then, gave away a selection of hats, shirts, vests, and C-Dory mats. It's the first C-Brat gathering in a while that I've been to that had any factory presence... and it was appreciated.
Then, Sam Landsman, one of the youngest C-Brats, and now the managing editor of Waggoners and the Dreamspeaker Cruising Series, gave a short talk and gave away some of their cruising guides.
I did another couple songs and Barry performed some christenings for 4 boat owners.
It was chilly by the time we finished; Joan helped pack up the food stuff while I put away my music gear, and we had a nice visit with new friends, Kevin and Laura back at our boat.
Another C-Brat gathering wrapped up.
I played guitar and sang while people gathered...
It was announced that this was the largest C-Brat gathering to date. Lots of nice folks, boats and people from all over,
Barry and Patty put this on, and did a fine job of it...
Two gentlemen from the factory made an appearance, told us about their work, and answered questions. Then, gave away a selection of hats, shirts, vests, and C-Dory mats. It's the first C-Brat gathering in a while that I've been to that had any factory presence... and it was appreciated.
Then, Sam Landsman, one of the youngest C-Brats, and now the managing editor of Waggoners and the Dreamspeaker Cruising Series, gave a short talk and gave away some of their cruising guides.
I did another couple songs and Barry performed some christenings for 4 boat owners.
It was chilly by the time we finished; Joan helped pack up the food stuff while I put away my music gear, and we had a nice visit with new friends, Kevin and Laura back at our boat.
Another C-Brat gathering wrapped up.
Weather permitting...
The C-Dory gathering at Friday Harbor continues. "Show & Tell" on the docks, and a pot-luck meal later this afternoon. Yours truly is providing the musical entertainment for that portion... IF the weather cooperates.
It was raining this morning when we got up. I checked The Weather Channel on the computer, Joan checked The Weather Channel App on her iPad... you'd think they'd have the same hourly forecasts, but you'd be wrong if you thought that. We went with the computer forecast, 'cause it was better. ;-)
Still, both were calling for rain during our meal time this afternoon. The rain stopped around 11:00; still solid overcast, and occasional lower "fingers" on the clouds, but we have now been a couple hours without rain.
There is no cover on the dock. I'll have to set up an amp and some effects pedals, and hope to not get rained on... 'cause there's no quick ducking inside in that situation. And, an amp, mic, and guitar that all plug in isn't a good thing to be hooked up to in the rain.
So, we'll see if we've been living right.
I did have a few "requests" for the contract this year: no green M&Ms in my dressing room (didn't even get a dressing room, and besides, the green ones remind me of salad, and I sure don't want that stuff); the choir for my backup vocals (I might get Izzy to sing along); a sky-crane for the video crew (I haven't seen the video crew yet - at least, no truck with satellite uplink from VH1 - I'm sure they're coming); all female security and road crew (I am my own road crew, and I don't look good in a skirt... trust me, we were poor... I had to wear my sisters' hand-me-downs when I was a kid... I don't want to talk about this, it's too traumatic). And one other simple request: re-route the Washington State Ferry, so they don't blast their horn in the middle of my performance... they've already come and gone a few times today, but I'm sure they'll send them somewhere else while I'm playing. ;-)
If Mother Nature decides to rain down on us, it's all a moot point, anyway.
It was raining this morning when we got up. I checked The Weather Channel on the computer, Joan checked The Weather Channel App on her iPad... you'd think they'd have the same hourly forecasts, but you'd be wrong if you thought that. We went with the computer forecast, 'cause it was better. ;-)
Still, both were calling for rain during our meal time this afternoon. The rain stopped around 11:00; still solid overcast, and occasional lower "fingers" on the clouds, but we have now been a couple hours without rain.
There is no cover on the dock. I'll have to set up an amp and some effects pedals, and hope to not get rained on... 'cause there's no quick ducking inside in that situation. And, an amp, mic, and guitar that all plug in isn't a good thing to be hooked up to in the rain.
So, we'll see if we've been living right.
I did have a few "requests" for the contract this year: no green M&Ms in my dressing room (didn't even get a dressing room, and besides, the green ones remind me of salad, and I sure don't want that stuff); the choir for my backup vocals (I might get Izzy to sing along); a sky-crane for the video crew (I haven't seen the video crew yet - at least, no truck with satellite uplink from VH1 - I'm sure they're coming); all female security and road crew (I am my own road crew, and I don't look good in a skirt... trust me, we were poor... I had to wear my sisters' hand-me-downs when I was a kid... I don't want to talk about this, it's too traumatic). And one other simple request: re-route the Washington State Ferry, so they don't blast their horn in the middle of my performance... they've already come and gone a few times today, but I'm sure they'll send them somewhere else while I'm playing. ;-)
If Mother Nature decides to rain down on us, it's all a moot point, anyway.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Summit on the dock...
After lunch, Joan and I walked back to H Dock to see how many C-Dorys had arrived - we were surprised to find the dock nearly full...
We made it a quarter of the way down the dock, when C-Dory friends were everywhere! We were there for almost 4 hours and didn't make it any further down the dock. It was a delight to see old friends and make new ones.
The rain was off and on early... mostly off. By 3 o'clock, we had one of those famous PNW sun-breaks... that lasted a whole half hour! It was warm enough that Joan and I were able to take our coats off for a while.
5:00 rolled around, still visiting. We had a group supper at Downriggers Restaurant, so we had just enough time to stop back at our boat, feed little Isabella, and follow the group to the restaurant. We sat with Jule and Craig (Salty) from Montana for supper, then visited with folks outside the restaurant for a while. I had an especially nice visit with Mitch and Marge from Texas, who are here on a "recon mission" to buy their first boat. I remember the angst that goes with that decision and tried to answer questions for them and just visit about "boat life."
It was almost 9:00 as I made my way back to Wild Blue. My legs felt like the "old days of photography conventions," where you were on your feet all day long, but not walking around. I saw the last rays of the day as I got back to the boat...
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We saw something sad today as we came back after lunch: three women with boxes headed for the boat next to Wild Blue. Our dock neighbor, Don, has been living on the boat for years, but had a stroke 3 years ago. He gets around with a walker, and seems to manage. We haven't seen him since we got back. We feared the worst.
No, Don was OK, but had been convinced by his kids that he needed to get off the boat. His condition was about the same, maybe a bit less mobility. They were here to collect his things. There was a gasp when they opened the boat... some discussion about the water inside and the general condition.
The boat hasn't moved in years, and is in rough shape...
Another boat dream comes to an end.
We made it a quarter of the way down the dock, when C-Dory friends were everywhere! We were there for almost 4 hours and didn't make it any further down the dock. It was a delight to see old friends and make new ones.
The rain was off and on early... mostly off. By 3 o'clock, we had one of those famous PNW sun-breaks... that lasted a whole half hour! It was warm enough that Joan and I were able to take our coats off for a while.
5:00 rolled around, still visiting. We had a group supper at Downriggers Restaurant, so we had just enough time to stop back at our boat, feed little Isabella, and follow the group to the restaurant. We sat with Jule and Craig (Salty) from Montana for supper, then visited with folks outside the restaurant for a while. I had an especially nice visit with Mitch and Marge from Texas, who are here on a "recon mission" to buy their first boat. I remember the angst that goes with that decision and tried to answer questions for them and just visit about "boat life."
It was almost 9:00 as I made my way back to Wild Blue. My legs felt like the "old days of photography conventions," where you were on your feet all day long, but not walking around. I saw the last rays of the day as I got back to the boat...
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We saw something sad today as we came back after lunch: three women with boxes headed for the boat next to Wild Blue. Our dock neighbor, Don, has been living on the boat for years, but had a stroke 3 years ago. He gets around with a walker, and seems to manage. We haven't seen him since we got back. We feared the worst.
No, Don was OK, but had been convinced by his kids that he needed to get off the boat. His condition was about the same, maybe a bit less mobility. They were here to collect his things. There was a gasp when they opened the boat... some discussion about the water inside and the general condition.
The boat hasn't moved in years, and is in rough shape...
Another boat dream comes to an end.
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