Sad Wall Shenanigans

And now for something completely different!

* First I totally have to apologize for being totally slack on the blogging thing. Yes I realize it's been over a month since the last entry... I've been busy ok?!*

Sails and Snakes

Another week, another crazy day filled with sailing and shenanigans.

The week has been hot here in Seattle. With temperatures reaching up into the 80's and humidity climbing higher there's no better place than to be than on the lake. Whether it's the kids splashing at the beach or the numerous water skiers being towed behind the even more numerous motor boats weaving paths back and forth across the lake, everyone is taking advantage of the heat wave this week.

Happy Birthday to My Favorite Guy!

Happiest of Birthdays to my favorite guy in the whole world! I'm one lucky gal! I get to share my life with an amazing guy who shares the same passions as me and keeps me laughing. We have the same dreams and goals and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us! Here's to you handsome!

We decided to ignore the bits and piece of still wet drywall and peeled paint at home as a result of a leaky washing machine hose and celebrate Geoff's birthday by relaxing and having a good time. The walls at home can wait...

I could get used to this...

Well we waited for the good weather and, man, did it arrive!
The past few days have been beyond gorgeous here in Seattle. With the sun out and the temperatures well into the 80's it's easy to see why parking at the marina was hard to come by.

Waiting on the Weather

Poor little Cake Walk hasn't moved from her slip at the marina since we arrived in Lake Washington on the 13th of April. We've been busy with fixing the outboard and doing some neglected chores around the house and entertaining friends!

Last week our dear friends Ben and Kate Rogers came to visit with us from Monday till Thursday. We've now met up in 3 countries!

The Grand Adventure - Tacoma to Lake Washington

This past weekend has us busy with the boat. Saturday saw us getting the final things fixed up before we pushed off the dock on Sunday. Geoff sent me up aloft again to retrieve a halyard that the previous owners had lost when they failed to put a tag line on an anchor light they had sent up. I put an LED bulb in the masthead light and rigged a tiny block for a flag halyard. We gave the stern a good scrub and put the new name on ourselves and we must say it looks pretty sweet!

Pictures As Promised

Ok! Ok! Ok! I get it! I'm sorry. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I didn't want to take a bunch of pictures while the boat was all torn apart and there were tools lying everywhere. Also I must apologize for the funny layout. It was acting up and wouldn't do what I wanted.
So here are some shots of CakeWalk our little Columbia 26 Mk II.