Century Club: Karen Wood

Paddled out to see the usual suspects; the eagle was out as were the herons and swans. Was exploring flounder fjord when I heard thunder and high tailed it home.

Around 86 degrees in the afternoon, far better than the high 90s of past weeks. Out to channel marker 6 and the abandoned duck blind, owned now by the osprey. Paddled into the wind going out, essentially surfed back home on the waves. Was chased by a big boat on the way back but I beat them.

I don't know why I think waiting until the afternoon to kayak is a good idea, hotter now than any other time today. Got my kayak out and noticed a huge spider web in it. The oar made quick work of the web but where was the spider? Hidden in the far reaches of the kayak hull? I almost didn't go out, but then thought, I'll never know if it's still in there tomorrow, next week?? So what's the point of waiting. So kayaked down the creek when the wind really picked up. Saw the usual menagerie of critters, but every time the wind tickled my shoulder or a drip of sweat hit my arm I thought it was the spider and jerked about violently. I finally realized I'm going to capsized the kayak if I keep this up so paddled back home. Not sure what I'll do.  Get the raid out I guess. I am terrified of spiders...  Wish I knew where that little M*** F*** crawled off to. Or if he's still hidding in the kayak just waiting to dispense his evil plans on me.

Lots of needed rain yesterday so didn't get on the water. Was supposed to rain today but it was a no show. Went kayaking with some friends, from Berkeley Beach to the marina.  Would have gone further but had dinner guests coming over in a few hours so had to get back.