Last Bay Ride…

…of the season on Heliotrope, quite probably, today with Therese. Plenty wind, even with just jib and mizzen. (Photo by Pat Hess)

Warm and Windy, with an Order of Chips

Once again, very warm, but this time with a big south wind. Ultra fast Windriding. But, before that, Mimi’s fav—chips.

Warm One

Hot, sunny, humid, and mostly calm. Good day for swimming. (Photos by Sue)

Gentian Path…

…now 14 or more of these interesting plants along the path from driveway down to lower deck.

Thanks to the bumblebees for all their pollinating work.

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And, here, an afternoon visitor to the entry porch. Where are the grandkids when they’re needed?

AND, Mark and family over for future job help, AND lunch, and some Windriding.

That’ll Scrape The Barnacles Off

Another lively Windrider sail. Some puffs almost lifting the boat out of the water.

Photo by Sue. Video to follow, perhaps.

First version of Public Trust doctrine

An Exposed Board…

…gathers some moss.

And beneath a stone resting on the board, insects dwell (or did).

Photo by Sue

Very lively Windride, from the marina around the mooring ball, and back. Should have been reefed, but more fun with full canvas.

Bottle Gentian…

…and Heliotrope.

Note the bee muscling into the flower. Photo of the boat by MaryEllen .

Moon Over Mudge

Long drive, but once it’s over, it’s over.

Additional Produce…

…tomato, pear, apple.

…and, for lunch…

Big Beets…

…amongst a limited infestation of weeds. Pretty good crop, the balance of which to be picked and pickled come October.

Quite a bit of necessary pruning today, too.

Road Trip

Mad dash for haircuts, mail, yard and garden check , and essential supplies.

The Many Moods of Mudge

Flat calm at bedtime, roaring surf at 4 am. Some people got surprised. Coffee with the Ellen’s, cocktails at Pinebox. No swimming, sailing, or paddling, but who cares given everything else?

Photo by Sue

And, for breakfast, the world famous Bear omelette.

Pollinator Garden

Limitless volunteer goldenrod, thrumming with life, right off the main deck. Perhaps a half dozen different pollinators very busy at work.

Deflated

Sand tools and bug nets put away.

Sail Race…

…Windrider vs 29 foot high performance cruiser (being singlehanded).

We we’re headed out towards Gooseberry when we caught sight of a boat coming down the bay towards the marina. Upon closing we turned, and the race was on.

Wind going light prevented our victory.

How Do You Summarize a Day Like This?

Cloudy, sunny, warm and cool, here and there.

Cloudy and Cool…

…but so what?

Providence Bay…

…on a warm and sunny day.

Photos by Katy and Abby

Early Morning Departure

…after what on this end seemed like a great week. Always a sad time, but one that reminds you to look forward.

Most photos by Mimi.

Too Few Hours…

…but everything shoehorned in.