Ahhhh......this morning, we once again slept a bit longer than usual, but we didn't miss out on anything by doing so. We did some routine chores around TheHowserHouse......and the 1st Lady took care of some of her billing work for our son-in-law's business. Then Charlie called and wanted us to go sailing with him and Katherine.....and, we said YES, of course.
So, after lunch they picked us up....and we drove out to the Yacht Club where they have their sailboat....the Karisma. We loaded the boat with a few things to drink.....and we were soon on our way out onto the waters of the St. Lawrence River. This being my first time to go sailing, I soon found myself at the helm and steering the boat........a new experience for this sagging hulk of me!!!
It was a great afternoon as we went around some of the islands and just enjoyed the gorgeous weather and each other's company. I learned a bit about "tacking"......as the sails had to be shifted from one side of the boat to the other as we made the turns back and forth to go up against the current. As the afternoon disappeared, we returned to the bay by the Yacht Club and went into the slip. Soon we were at the Clubhouse and enjoying some wine as we sat on the screened veranda overlooking the St Lawrence waters........and such fun as the conversations flowed through many topics as we met other club members, many of whom had such intense British accents.
After a wonderful dinner.......and more wine......we had Lemon Meringue Pie which Katherine had fixed......WOW.....another award-winning pie by her!!!!!! My hulk is sagging more with each passing day......
As darkness descended, we went back to the boat and went out on the waters again.....and soon were watching a marvelous display of fireworks over the waters set off by the great people of Long Sault, Ontario. It was MUCH better than the display we saw from the Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls!!!!! We sat and enjoyed the quietness of being out in the boat for an hour or so after the fireworks and then returned to the bay.....and then back to TheHowserHouse. A GREAT DAY!!!!!
We changed our plans and will not leave here until Thursday as we all four are planning to go to Montreal on Wednesday.....just a day trip. Then on Thursday we will be going to Quebec City for a few days.....
How can I say it any other way, except.....
LIFE IS INCREDIBLY GREAT!!!!!!!.....And, I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!
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