Thomsen Harbor, Sitka, Memorial Weekend

What with the Salmon Derby and Memorial Day Weekend there was a lot of activity on our dock. We are tied to the Loading Dock - first come first serve. If there is an empty spot along these docks, you're free to tie up. There is no electricity available, but the solar panels are doing great. We haven't been plugged in since we left Ketchikan May 17.

Here is the spy photo I promised. "The Man and his Motor".

I took these photos from inside Teal, while the crowd was gathering.

This is a small boat, probably no more than 18 to 20 feet and this is the motor he chose. I spotted the boat early evening. They must have sidled in while we were busy with Donna, from Skookum, our upholstery/canvas lady.



A short time later, here they come down the dock, he and his wife. He carrying a 12-pack of Bud Light.









Drinking his Bud and saying "My motor's bigger than yours".

What was he thinking. That boat must really go fast and create quite a wake in the process. Bet he's burning more than a 1/2 gal an hour.... that's our average.

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On now on to the birds in the harbor.

We have ravens and eagle galore. They are soring through the air and perching on rigging throughout the harbor. Often chasing each other either inflight or for positions atop high places.









When the birds are flying, I am without camera. Today I am ready, and am discovering they don't seem to be airborne when the sun is not shining. Back to the drawing board.

We are at the library today, using their wireless. George is working on his blog, but is running into difficulty loading chartlets.

More pictures and more stories to come.
luv/jo
(& the Captain says hi)

see: www.teallog.blogspot.com


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