Went across the creek to see if the swans were still around. They were. Very windy. I swear, the wind was blowing against me on the way as well as when I was returning. It alwsys knows where I am headed and tries to thwart my paddling efforts. Creepy.
Century Club: Karen Wood
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Took the grands out for a morning ride on the river. The older 2 got a chance to drive the boat with Captain Alan
Then they spent hours playing on the beach in our jellyfish protected "pool".
Saturday, August 19, 2023
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1 day
Protection from the jellyfish
Kids playing in kayak
On the famous floaty chair
Jellyfish barrier
Grandkids came today so had to put up the section of barrier I had taken down so our kayaks and paddleboard could get out to the creek. Swept up about 20 jellies from inside our "safe pool". Kids had a blast playing in the water. 1 grandson got stung but didn't seem to bother him much after the first 5 minutes of complaining about it being itchy. The barrier definitely works. Lots of jellies outside of it, almost none inside.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
The zip ties have been breaking off my homemade jellyfish barrier off our beach. They are essential as they attach the fence netting to the pool noodles. Upon investigating I discovered the fencing was getting covered in silt and mud, thus making them heavier. So I replaced the broken zip ties via kayak, and will take the barrier out after this weekend to clean them after the grands leave. Always something. Also disturbed a family of ducks when going to the beach to get my kayak.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Took the Kiwi kruzer to Horsehead cliffs and sat in our floaty chairs with, of course, beer. Saw only 1 jellyfish. Also watched an Osprey with a fish. Perfect way to spend my 70th bday. Thank you Alan.
Monday, August 14, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Depth gauge on the Kiwi Kruzer has not been working for around 2 months so we took it in to Harbor View Marina to get it checked out. Was fortunately a simple fix. We boated out to the Potomac to test it. Choppy out but not too bad. I was able to dock the boat without any mishaps. Hot hot day out there.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Wish this was my boat.
Paddled across Mattox creek to check out a nice sailboat we saw go out yesterday.
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Kiwi Kruze to Machodoc Creeek cafe for lunch. Nice hot day. 1st time we've been to Upper Machodoc Creek and this close to Dahlgrens.
Friday, August 11, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Very low tide so paddled over to sunken sailboat to see if more of it was visible. No one takes ownership, so whose responsibility is it to salvage it or at least get it out of the creek where it is a navigational hazard?. My husband wants the mast to make a flagpole. Can we just take that?
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Today is my 70th day on the water, apropos as I turn 70 next week. Pretty windy as Alan, on his paddleboard and I in my kayak, paddled to Harbor View Marina and back. Rain coming soon.