Slooplayla.blogspot.com is pleased to present a new incarnation, the better to follow a new adventure from near or far.

In early November, our dear friends mister Kenneth B. and miss Darci D. boarded a plane (or three) bound for the Hawaiian Islands. Unable to handle the cold, they chose to get out of the freezer.

So, for an indefinite number of months, the duo will wait out the Pacific Northwest winter by pursuing and intertwining their respective passions of scuba diving and organic farming.

As the fingers endowed to format this page, I'm sure I type for all of us when I write that we wish Darc and Ken all things good and harmonious and warm, and that we eagerly await pictures and details of the fun.

The Next Chapter:

Thank you all for the comments on the posts so far. Each bit of encouragement is noted and greatly appreciated!

News, Updates, Notes

NEWS, UPDATES, NOTES

11/03/11
Safe arrival on Hawaii.


Tuesday, July 06, 2010

A Weekend To Remember

    It is now the sixth of July and as quickly as the masses moved in they are now all gone.  Lopez is back to it's quiet, friendly self.  In reflection of the 4th I am amazed at the activities that surrounded this holiday and the turnout in response.  Boats were packed in the Fisherman Bay like sardines, each one decked out in patriotic flare.  











The day was full of fun with everything from a parade, to a village BBQ, to the farmers market, to an amazing glass blowing display, and oh yes, the fireworks!  





















As stated by all the locals, the fireworks were a sight to see.  Long after the deafening mortar blasts were over, you could hear the mixed crowd on land and water roar with satisfaction. In all I recommend Lopez Island, Fisherman Bay as a must visit spot on everyones long Independence Day weekend.

    Before I'd even woke on Monday morning half the bay was already empty.  The Vacationing crowds were moving out.  There was no place more apparent of this than the Anacortes bound ferry line.  Evan, Darci, and I managed to hitch a ride to the ferry with one of the volunteers that set up the fireworks the night before.  After thanking him for the ride, and congratulating him on a job well done, I saw Evan and Darci off with the hope to see them both again soon.  It's about a 6 mile walk from Fish Bay to the ferry terminal but luckily for me, on Lopez the locals consider it there duty to pick up anyone in need of a ride.  I heard one man just getting off the ferry call it the "hitchhiking farm".  Needless to say I didn't even make it a mile.
    
    Evans departure of the crew and my company was unexpected on both parts, but I look at it as a great chance to brush up on my solo sailing skills. Company on my boat is always welcome but nothing can beat the absolute solitude of living and sailing by oneself.
  Once again thank you very much for reading, and happy belated Independence day to all.

KB

The fallowing pictures were just too good to not post.  I will see if I can set up a photo gallery link or something soon.

                                                  (home)
                                (reminds me of The Shining,"here's Evan!")
                                                      
                                               

  

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous08 July, 2010 21:18

    ken!!! it was so amazing meeting you and we are all missing you. your just so amazing to be doing what your doing. i hope that we get to cross paths again and we will post the pictures of all of us very soon. and i will be following you on this and commenting like crazy just like i said i would!!
    -your girls

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