Monday, October 11, 2021

October Daily 11: On the water

 


This morning we launched the boat and rode to Port Browning on Pender Island for lunch with friends. Cloudy skies and a bit of wind gave way to blue patches and calm seas. The two-hour trip went by quickly for the six of us. 





There are splotches of autumn colour in the forests, although the evergreens continue to dominate. 

Five of our group ordered the burgers that the Port Browning Marina Pub is famous for, but I opted for the fish tacos. Everyone was happy with their selection and we ate outdoors at a picnic table with the warm sun on our faces. There won't be too many more days for that as the month goes on and the weather cools. 

We sailed home under sunny skies, relaxed and contented. This evening's dinner was turkey dinner leftovers, always delicious. 

And so another Thanksgiving holiday weekend ends. Thankfulness persists. 


14 comments:

  1. What a lovely way to spend a Thanksgiving Monday. And sunshine too. These are such special days this time of year. The sunshine is hanging on here too :) B x

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  2. Such lovely photos. The water makes every view more interesting and beautiful.
    Wishing you happy autumn days!

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  3. Travelling by water makes the expedition even better!

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  4. I'd so love to get out on the water!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. Sounds like a lovely day and the photos are beautiful.

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  6. How fun to take your boat out for lunch with friends! I'm glad your Thanksgiving was so special. Family all together, too!

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  7. Sounds like a fun excursion on water to meet up for lunch. Love the reflections in that first shot!

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  8. Such beautiful photos, Lorrie.

    Sounds like a wonderful day.

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  9. A wonderful day with friends, is nourishment for the soul. Beautiful scenery, and on the water is spectacular.

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  10. That looks and sounds so wonderful to spend time on the water with friends.

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  11. Sounds like a wonderful outing with good friends. Your pictures are always lovely, Lorrie. Glad you had a Happy Thanksgiving, as we did. We are having leftovers tomorrow. A barbecue today because those days are winding down. The thankfulness does indeed keep on going. Every day is a new day with an abundance of gifts. Happy Autumn!

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  12. Turkey leftovers here too. The pumpkin pies disappeared in spite of being less than great. Nice that you had a lovely lunch with friends ( in sunshine).

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  13. A boat ride, beautiful scenery, and time with friends sounds like a lovely way to enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Of course, Thanksgiving leftovers are the finishing touch. They are just as good the second time around.

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