Canada Day

Greetings from Charleston Lake, where the wind is up and the sun is setting over Mud Bay. I arrived this past Saturday for a week (or 2 or 3?) of relaxation. After the tough year i have had, i need a little time off.

Well, maybe not.

At the end of August, it will be a year to the day that I have worked to earn a paycheck. 10 months without work is not something of which I am proud - well, maybe just a little bit. Aside from the need to pay some bills, i have not felt the great need to get back into the working world. if only i could find some way to keep me in this life to which I have become accustomed. (I did by a lotto ticket just in case my luck has changed.)

I will have to work, at some point. I know that.

Each week, I do apply for jobs and I have had one (unsuccessful) interview. As I look out over the lake and watch the waves go by, I don’t feel in a rush to get that second interview.

I had two great days of sailing - possibly the best ever. there was no letup in wind on Sunday and Monday. The big issue was getting the boat rigged with only two hands. I succeeded and had a great time.

There was no wind yesterday (July 1) - only sunshine and blue skies. I took advantage of the day by staining the back deck and finishing my second book of the trip.

I started and finished “A Thousand Splendid Suns.” For those of you who do not know, it is the second book by the author of “The Kite Runner.” I enjoyed the second one but I enjoyed The Kite Runner more.

Side Note: This is Osprey Week at the lake. I have had 5 or so sightings since Sunday, including a nice fly-over and dip in the water. I don’t know if i am seeing one or more ospreys but seeing any is always a thrill. (I thought i spotted another one, just now, over Princess Island but it is a turkey vulture.)

The second book I finished was “The Places in Between”. It is written by a Scotsman who walked through Afghanistan in 2002. A guy pulling a knife on you in a Nicaragua beach town wouldn’t rate a mention in this guy’s life. If you have an interest in the book, let me know and i will pass it on to you.

As I sit in the shadows of the setting sun and look out at Doc’s island, I can’t helpbut think how nice it would have been if Maureen had been able to become friends with the owners. some part of that island has sun every minute that the sun is out.

But I can’t complain about the set-up we have here.

Enjoy the holiday weekend. See you all soon. bjm

******** I know I am seeing more than one osprey because 2 just flew through the Princess Island channel, in front of the cottage, and over Van Allen’s. I hope they are still around when the NH Murray’s arrive next week. ****************

the Next DAy: I took a quick kayak ride last evening. i rounded VanAllen's corner heading to Mud Bay. Across the channel I noticed activity in the Osprey nest. if you make it to the cottage, i think you are sure to see an osprey or two.