Monday November 14, 2011

Had to part company with the police on Saturday. They were neat guys and we hit it off well with them. They were a special team, kind like a SWAT team on special assignment. I wish them well.

Wednesday November 9, 2011

I'm staying at my usual place in Cabo while here for a few days. A little unnerving while in a foreign country and the five guys occupying the room next to you come and go fully armed with AK47's and pistols on their belts. Seems though they are a special police squad working on the drug violence and are here because of a recent shootout at a mall in the north part of town. I made peace upon arrival by sharing my leftover halloween candy with them. They loved it and have been great neighbors ever since. I'm just glad these walls are thick so if the bad guys discover their whereabouts, none of the bullets will enter my room. Other than that, I'm having a great time. More later ...

My summer 2011 trip north --

SUNDAY August 14, 2011


Went kayaking up Chimicum Creek near the island. This is a beautiful place to Kayak with calm waters and at high tide, a wonderful meandering inland creek lined with big trees and brush with lots of wildlife to encounter. Had a big dinner on the island with Dean, Julie, Marshal and three members of a family visiting from Austria. The Austrian family will stay for several more days.

SATURDAY August 13, 2011


14 mile bicycle ride and a lot of relaxing while socializing with Dean and Julie (Dean’s daughter).

FRIDAY August 12, 2011


Drove up to Marrowstone Island and set up my trailer in front of Dean Sanders home where I have a great view of the channel leading into Puget Sound. I will stay here for a couple weeks.

THURSDAY August 11, 2011


Visited some of the shops in town, made a fun 4-wheeler trip into the mountains with Gary and visited Tom Smith. I took Tom’s new Triumph Tiger out for a ride. I like the bike a lot.