And too little time. Projects take far longer than they should. Then Kerry and Dave stopped by, and then we had to go to dinner at the LLoyds at 5 p.m. Pax didn't even get his afternoon run.

Non-stop, high speed conversation at dinner with Don and Joan, and Murray and Elaine. It is quite amazing how many interesting topics are available—from bear attacks to windmills, to the "micro fiber" brewery on the dock—not to mention all sorts of gossip.

Beautiful, sunny, cool day, nearly calm. Just one brief morning burn in the stove. Still lots of ice in the bay, and it has moved back in towards the marina, as this shot by Sue illustrates.