There's not much happening in Port Hardy, let me tell you. The people are very nice...in a funny way. Several boat people will greet you initially by saying some off hand remark like, "Those are pretty big lines you have there on your boat!" After you talk to them they are really sweet. Last night we were walking on the gov't dock where all the fishing boats are docked. It was blustery and raining. A guy opened his cabin window and said, "Are you sure you need a leash that big for such a little dog?"

We were talking to a couple that we have seen walking their dog several times. I complained that I could not find any decent fish in the local supermarkets. Truly. It is too early they say. Later, that day, she brought over two red snapper filets, a chunk of halibut (vac pac and frozen) , and a 2 lb piece of beautiful salmon. Her husband likes to fish! He had caught the 100+ halibut the day before and they had it frozen up at the local packing plant.

I pan fried half of the salmon for supper. It was a least an inch and a half thick. I served snow peas and left over pasta along side. Hagan Das bars at the marina office for dessert.

The young couple behind us at the dock had lost their propeller at the gas dock. A diver found it, they had the boat hulled out right next door, using their dingny as a tow boat. The prop was re-applied. They are changing their plans for circumnavigating the island and are staying on the inside. Funny luck.

Someone pointed out that our red-green nav. light was knocked out. Mark thinks he did that when he brought the anchor up too fast. Fortunatly, there won't be much night sailing were we are going---no night! We check the local marine supply places for a replacement.

Since we are staying another day here I bought another 24 hours of Internet.



There are bald eagles everywhere! Not tired of them yet.

The weather is slowly improving.

Tomorrow, we want to go out to some off shore islands (God's Pocket) for the night and try Cape Caution the next day.
Today, a walk to town and provisioning.

As I write the boat is experiencing electrical problems. Lights won't go off....lights won't go on.

Problem solved: water in panel! Mark dried it and did so re-wiring. Hope it works.
Off we go to Cape Caution!!!!!!