GORD AND ELLIE GOWIE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

We missed out on this years Boundary Creek Marina annual Corn Roast, as it was our friends Gord and Ellie's 50th Wedding Anniversary.  

 The patio and yard was beautifully decorated to suit the occasion.  

 Just awaiting the guests arrival. 

 The Gold and Yellow theme was beautiful and appropriate.  

 Gord was showing the youngsters the commemorative 50th Anniversary engraved plaque he had made for their mutual 50th Anniversary gift to one another.    

 
"We're still having fun, and your still the one."   

 There was a great turn out and great food was enjoyed by all.

 And once the cake was cut and dessert was served, the party continued, well into the night. 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AND BEST WISHES ON YOUR 50TH.  



 
 

THE VIKING STATUE IN GIMLI

When we went to Gimli for groceries this weekend, we also went in search of where they moved the Viking statue to.  

This statue has been a fixture in Gimli for many many years and we had heard it was moved and we wondered where they had moved it to. 

It commemorates the heritage of the original founders of the town.  I think it is as much a part of Gimli as all the boats in the harbour.

It is still situated on an elevated area as it was in the past, but now it is surrounded by paths and gardens.  

It also has commemorative benches to sit and view the lake.  

It is adjacent to the walking path that runs along the water front to the harbour and the beach beyond. 

You can view the statue from many angles

Plus walk right up for those photo ops. 

VERY NICELY DONE.  

MORE PROGRESS ON MY KITCHEN

Almost all my cabinets have been installed.  

Just one more still to be installed.  A closet near the back door. 

Now all I have to do is decide on and order the counter tops.  

THEN THE WAITING WILL BEGIN ALL OVER AGAIN.  

WE ARE FINALLY MAKING PROGRESS ON MY NEW KITCHEN

We have framed in  our utility closet.  

I have pre-painted the wall where the first of the cabinets are going

Dan has installed my pantry.  

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It's beginning to look like a real kitchen.  

WE MAY GET THIS FINISHED THIS YEAR AFTER ALL.  

PIZZA NIGHT AT BOUNDARY CREEK YACHT CLUB

We had a fun Saturday Night at the BCYC Marina last night.  It was a "Pizza Night".  Now this is new to our marina and I have never attended one of these before, but it was really neat.  

 

The marina supplied the dough, the sauce and pleanty of cheese.  Each couple was instructed to bring two of your favourite toppings.  Then you proceed to build your own pizza, as you like it and hand it in to the chef, Randy Swanson. 

 

Who then puts it in the oven for you and lets you know when it's done.  He was certainly run off his feet, with this croud.  

A JOB WELL DONE. RANDY! BRAVO!

There was a wonderful turnout for this event.  The clubhouse and both decks were full of our boaters.   

 The pizzas got a little backed up from time to time, but nobody minded, the wait.  It was just a good excuse to have a few drinks and socialize and catch up with all our marina friends.  

WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND LOOK FORWARD TO MORE OF THE SAME.  

SO, WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON.

It has been over 2 weeks since I have created a Blog.  And I still don't feel I have that much to tell.  I know I have been a little busy.  

The Canada Day weekend, we spent at the marina, was very nice, but nothing unusual.  

Last weekend was my sister Lorna's 80th Birthday with a family get together out in St. Francois Xavier.  Here she is with her three children.  David, Diane and Denis. 

And with the rest of the family that has sprung from those three.  

A very nice time and a chance to see so many people that we don't get to see often enough.  

So here we are approaching the middle of July and I don't know where the summer is going.  

I JUST KNOW IT'S STARTING TO FLY BY.  

A BIT OF BOAT MAINTENANCE

Today Dan bought one of the canvas covers from the boat, home to have some maintenance done. 

It's hard to believe that it has been over 6 years since I made this canvas cover for our fly bridge..   

 Since May of 2012, of course some of the snaps have come loose and some have broken. 

So that is a simple chore for a liesurely afternoon.  

So we got right at it and it was quickly and easily done.  

NOW TO PUT IT BACK ON THE BOAT.