Fortunately, the marina was somewhat sheltered, and both Heliotrope and the Windrider are doing fine. But, enough wind today to blow all the pine pollen out to Maine. Also, enough to blow all the cottonwood fluff to Cleveland, or beyond. And, probably, enough to blow the quills off any porcupine foolish enough to go beach combing. Pax and I got sandblasted on our waterfront walk.

And all that wind has caused a bit of a seiche. The water level right now is higher than we have ever seen it since we have had had property. The newly built pier, set high above the waves, was getting baptized, so we had to raise it. And the ramp, which seemed more than adequate when installed, had to be extended.

A little rain last night—enough to put off garden watering. And we have had our first harvest— a few radishes, which seems kind of minimal for this time of year.

AND! The strawberry are ripe! Today we harvested 1.7 ounces of somewhat sour berries.