Feb 23, 2015

Calm before the (next) storm

The weather has been a bit difficult. Storm following storm following storm. Finally a brief calm morning to run out to the islands and check on the girls. 10 am launch, snow & wind due at 2 pm.




With temps hovering at +5, it's a bit of a wait for the motor to warm up. With the harbor frozen over, a beach launch on the lee side is necessary. 


A quick sweep of the hard packed snow covered island as dark clouds begin to roll in. 


Despite the white on white camouflage, all sheep are accounted for as they march to the shore for elevensies seaweed snack.  


And back to hot cocoa and warm fire as the first flakes of nor'easter # I've lost count descends. Comforted in the knowledge that all is well on the islands and in awe of those hardy island girls.