Egmont, Here We Come!

Hugo and I left home at 10:05 this morning rushing toward the 11:20 ferry.  Traffic was heavy at times but we made the ferry with not even enough time for Hugo to do his business once we arrived at the terminal.  He was a good boy and held it though!  I gave Hugo a treat before we left home this morning and now I’m starting to think the new treats don’t agree with him as he upchucked a bunch of yellow foam during our drive – and NO – it wasn’t my driving….  We stopped in Madeira Park for beer and a few groceries and were in Egmont by 2:00 pm. 

I saw the ‘open’ sign for the museum so stopped for a quick visit with manager Tom.  He’s made a few changes to some displays and added items.  It’s looking good and much friendlier – so here’s hoping the visitors start pouring in as the weather warms.

As we neared Pop’s, Hugo could smell the salt water and perked up.  I told him Sylvester was waiting to see him.  They actually seemed glad to see each other – after Sylvester established who was boss! 

Pop hasn’t mowed the grass yet and the daisies are everywhere – looking very pretty. 

Hugo stopped running and chasing birds long enough to smell the daisies but he didn’t like the way they tickled his legs and ‘pussy footed’ through them!  Sylvester didn’t care – he’s so laid back all it takes is a bit of petting and he rolls over for more.

Pop had been shopping in Madeira today and was ready for a rest – so I obliged and Hugo and I went upstairs for a snooze.  Of course the phone rang and the door was knocked but I drowsed.  Pop got up to answer both.  You’d think after spending the winter with me he’d have learned to let it go and not answer… but no.  Kent was calling to say the wind was howling and he couldn’t get across the gulf.

Kent left Nico Wynd this morning for Point Roberts, Washington – where diesel was $1.34 cheaper than fueling in BC.  4 fill-ups during the year and it’s equivalent to a free tank.  Kent said he ‘poked his nose out’ and the seas were so rough he decided to hole up at the marina for a few hours.

His was the phone call which Pop answered at 5 pm and he was on his way across the Gulf of Georgia to clear customs in Nanaimo then planning to anchor for the night.  He’ll be here tomorrow before noon, no doubt.

Pop and I enjoyed our chicken dinner and Hugo had a ton of fun exploring, barking at the one and only customer who is camping here and chasing the robins. 
Now, the porch is white with hail, we’ve had a few drizzles of rain, but we can see blue sky to the west.  Good weather is coming!