Days at the Marina

We had a few trips to the boat in early June while I was finishing the house project. It meant that we didn't spend extended time periods at the boat, but we did have some enjoyable time here for diversions from working on the house. The photos were of several days that we just enjoyed being on the boat at the slip. As the weather was up and down and still quite cool at night, we played pickleball in the mornings and relaxed at the boat in the afternoons. Using the boat this way is like being in a floating cottage - that fortunately we can move when so inclined.

From our slip we look at a handsome wooden sailboat. Given the effort to varnish the woodwork on Perelandra, I can't imagine the effort to keep this completely varnished boat in bristol condition. But it certainly is a stunning result.

And across from our slip the Mary E is tethered. This boat had been restored last year and was used for passenger excursions. It was caught by a wind blast and capsized and sank - fortunately with no loss of life. The restoration has been renewed - but I don't know I how the boat will be used in the future - but it is a beautiful vessel as well.

And here is another handsome vessel - if I do say myself.

Trust you can see that not all folks here follow directions and rules. I couldn't resist taking this photo.

This tree is located in the boat yard and is in full bloom. I have no idea what kind of tree it is - maybe a viewer knows and will leave a comment to identify it.

In the previous post there was a photo of this view - but the trees were still barren - so interesting to see the change as the foliage has popped.

This day marker has the osprey nest again this year - and as it has for decades - which is the inspiration for the name of the on-site Osprey restaurant.

Some creative boat names

I am curious why the periods in M.E. - hope it is not for medical examiner.

Another view of the boat from the opposite pier.

And if you look close you can see the mark of the devil of a price for diesel fuel.

I have probably asked this question before, but do you know what the drum like thing is used for? Hints - it is normally mounted on the bow of a ship and used to raise the thing on the left.

View from the dock house window

The chief is still waiting for Lauren and Gabrielle to arrive - and it is unusual to have his face so well illuminated as the trees shade his face most times of day.

On June 9th we did treat ourselves to a concert of the guitarist Andy McKee. We had seen him once before and this time it was in a new venue - Jimmy's Jazz Club - in Portsmouth NH.