Friday's Happenings

Early this morning (8:30) we left for Ministers Island. We had to get over and back before the tidal waters covered the road. The house and grounds were at one time very beautiful. The grounds still are, but the house is in great disrepair. No money for its restoration or upkeep, sadly.

Upon our return we walked back to town for lunch. The seafood chowder was outstanding and we dined with Sid and Sally. Also on the outside deck were Cam and Marcia, and Larry and Martha Jones. Ed and Beth Jones arrived as we were leaving and we spotted Dave and Sue Wendt as we walked back to the campground. They were dining at another eating establishment. You'd never know we're expecting a lobster dinner tonight.

The second caravan is trickling into the campground slowly. Their rendezvous date is officially tomorrow - when we'll be leaving. We have an early departure as parkers at the next stop.

This has been a beautiful spot and we'll be sad to leave it, but anxious for our great adventure to continue.

St. Andrews Whale Watching

The sunshine sure has made a world of difference in the attitudes of everyone. From depressed to happy in a day!

This morning's Farmers' Market brought the crowds out in force to the downtown area. We walked down to check it out and bought some baked goods. The sourdough bread with our Wisconsin aged cheddar hit the spot for lunch.

Our whale watching trip was fun. We saw whales and had a nice boat ride as well. On our way back to the trailer I spotted a "quilt show" sign. Back to the trailer for my $$ and picked up Sally Jones for the journey back downtown. At the quilt show they gave us a scavenger hunt type piece of paper to get "stickered" from several shops in town. Off we went - almost back to the trailer park for the first sticker. Picked up the rest and got a packet of cloth and pattern for a quilt block back at the show for our efforts. Sally's pedometer said she'd walked 12 miles for the day. I don't doubt it!