House guests, a trip to northern VA to visit the dentist, and rainy days kept me from getting out on the water past few weeks. Went kayaking today, even tho it was in the low 70s, much too cold for me, but what a contrast from the summer so far. Paddled to the marina in nice calm waters. Only to turn around and be hit by wind and choppy waves going back. Lots of boats out on the water creating a ton of wake, unusual to see so many boats out at the same time.
Century Club: Karen Wood
Saturday, August 2, 2025
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Choppy waves heading back home
Harbor View Marina
Monday, July 28, 2025
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Same old same old.
Short kayak to party cove. Got stung by a wasp just prior while walking down the dock, and it was really hurting so only kayaked about 20-30 minutes. Wimpy me.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Alan took a pic of me from the dock
Our neighbors were inundated with geese on their beach.
Paddled across the creek to see if the eagles were still around. I couldn't see them in the trees but one of them flew right over me. 94 degrees out. Dog days of summer are back. Saw my first jellyfish of the season out in the creek. Bummer. Seems early this year but the water has been so warm with the heat I'm not surprised.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Took bottle of Prosecco with us.
Loretta contemplating the river.
Took visiting friends Keith and Loretta out on the Kiwi Kruzer to check out the Potomac. Turned off the engine and floated and yakked.
Monday, July 21, 2025
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Heron
Looking out toward the Potomac
Went out at 4:30 , it was really calm for an afternoon, temp around 86. Absolutely perfect and beautiful out. No other boats. Saw several herons, but sad to say very few osprey. I keep hearing how they are not doing well, a lot of failed and abandoned nests. Paddled past party cove and beyond.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
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Selfie, Alan in the background
Yep. I'm on a kayak, incase there was any question.
Dock being built
Alan
Alan on his paddleboard and me on the kayak, paddled across the creek to see a new dock being built. Hot day but nice out on the water.
Friday, July 18, 2025
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Typical pic
Swans and 2 babies
Swans again
Heron looked like he was teaching a class to the geese
Harbor View Marina
Heron and osprey
But still waited until 5 to go out. Gentle breeze, warm sun, saw herons, osprey geese and swans. Kayaked over to the marina. Still for sale.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Hot and humid out but nice on the water
Lone osprey on an old duck blind
Nice cruise, spent several hours out on the water.
Yep, its a selfie
Alan and me.
Yesterday, being a bust on the water due to thunder and lightning, we tried again today with friends Dave and Bobbie. Very nice day. Boated to the cliffs and turned the motor off and relaxed. So fun to visit with friends we've known for some 30+ years.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Off we go
Started to take friends visiting from Virginia Beach out for a cruise, but didn't get far when we heard thunder. So we turned around and came back.
Monday, July 14, 2025
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Kids in water not over their head, thus no life vests.
Have been busy with grandkids the past week. First day on the water in a while. Took them out kayaking.