continued…. Going clockwise, the next building (the one near the flag and entrance), was a casemate (fortified chamber) and was used as a prison. The prison had three cells. According to the sign, there was a mattress that was leaned … Continue reading →
Fall Has Arrived
“A lie doesn’t become truth wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.”– Booker T Washington
Cooler nights, crisp mornings and golden afternoons mean one thing…fall has arrived. The leaves are beginning to change from green to hues of red, orange and gold. It’s time to open the windows and take in the wonderful smells of fall. It also means it’s Stan’s birthday and time for us to take a fall trip. This year we are spending a few days in the 1000 Islands and then moving on to Montreal for a little visit.
The 1000 Islands is one of our favorite places to visit whether by land or by water. Clayton is a great little town and we always enjoy our time there.
Fall also means road side stands with fall veggies and lots of pumpkins. It’s an awesome time of year and we love it.
Fall Has Arrived
“A lie doesn’t become truth wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.”– Booker T Washington
Cooler nights, crisp mornings and golden afternoons mean one thing…fall has arrived. The leaves are beginning to change from green to hues of red, orange and gold. It’s time to open the windows and take in the wonderful smells of fall. It also means it’s Stan’s birthday and time for us to take a fall trip. This year we are spending a few days in the 1000 Islands and then moving on to Montreal for a little visit.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, Part 1
continued… After the film, we pursued the small exhibit area in the visitor’s center. They had a timeline of events that occurred between 1777 and 2014. Many of the events they chose to highlight were tied to the American flag … Continue reading →
Eating our Way South – Port McNeill to Bainbridge Island
Port McNeill continues to be a great place to transition from the relatively quiet North Coast of British Columbia and the very busy South Coast. In recent years, several new eateries (e.g., Devils’ Bath Brewing, Lata’s Kitchen) have added to its…
Eating our Way South – Port McNeill to Bainbridge Island
Port McNeill continues to be a great place to transition from the relatively quiet North Coast of British Columbia and the very busy South Coast. In recent years, several new eateries (e.g., Devils’ Bath Brewing, Lata’s Kitchen) have added to its…
The Trek to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Monday, August 11, 2025 — In the early morning, the weather was great and there were lots of people out. Eric and Keith started the day out with a 1.4 mile walk, heading west along the waterfront towards downtown. Directly next … Continue reading →
Keith’s Perspective on Our Week in Virginia Beach and Williamsburg/Le point de vue de Keith sur notre semaine à Virginia Beach et Williamsburg
On Saturday, we went Go-Kart racing, which was very fun. Then I got new shoes. For dinner we went to a Japanese restaurant with Mom’s friends. We ate at a hibachi grill, and the chef was hilarious. Samedi, nous sommese … Continue reading →
Keith’s Perspective on Assorted Historic Sites in Virginia/Le point de vue de Keith sur divers sites historiques en Virginie
On Saturday, Dad went to a marina event, then we went sightseeing around Old Town Norfolk. We came upon this museum called The Meyers House. It had a bunch of information, and I learned that a presidential candidate named Decatur … Continue reading →
Aug. 26-30 Fun at the Lake
“There is something more beautiful than a beautiful thing and that is a beautiful thing which has a beautiful reflection on the water.” -Mehmet Murat Ildan
It doesn’t feel like we’ve spent much time on the boat this year, but the weather has finally cooled off and we enjoyed a great week at the lake on The Pearl. We spent time hiking, picnicking and visiting some of our favorite places. You can tell there’s a touch of fall in the air…days are getting a little shorter and the nights are very cool. Leaves will be turning soon.
