Sandpoint & settled in

We are back in Sandpoint as are Zwilli (tandem) and Edna (single), our used (but not abused) sea kayaks. They have taken over a portion of the garage, which was too small for our Subaru anyway. With the cart, we can roll either craft down to the water - a 5.7 minute stroll. We've launched a few times via this process, but will also use auto transport to visit other interesting launch sites around the lake.

Our 8 months overlooking the Georgia Strait made our Lake Pend Oreille seem smaller upon our initial return, but it is returning to its original size now. After all, it is over 40 miles long. We hope to launch from Johnson Creek next Monday, a joint venture with Tom and Karen.

During the 8 months in Nanaimo, particularly the last 4, I failed to stay in decent shape. My first 3 rides from town to the ski lodge were rather slow, but with perseverance I may recover by the end of July or so.

It is great to return and see friends we haven't seen for awhile, yet we made new friends on Vancouver Island and already miss them. Hopefully they will visit here or we there.

Richard
2007.05.17