Mt. Rainier and Lenticular Clouds - Dec. 2008 copyright: JMM

July 20, 2016

A Walk on the Canal....Finally

I've slacked off on my walks, big time, this year.  Two summers ago I was walking around all over the place.  Last year less so, and this year I've been a total slug.  Of course in my defense I had a very painful ankle for May and June.  June was just a lost month with that month long derailment, so I didn't feel like leaving the house.

Finally got out for a nice walk with my friend Jen, who went to Emerson College.  She graduated a year before I did but we share the same dear friends and that's how I met her.  She moved back to Falmouth recently so we got together for a walk and then lunch at Sandy's Restaurant.  


I get a kick out of the Canal Cruise.  I'm glad we went a few summers ago.  I think what cracks me up the most is that it's a 3 hour tour, just like in Gilligan's Island.  Then that leads me to ruminate how no one takes trunks of money, changes of clothing, etc. on the Canal Cruise like they did on the Minnow. hahaha


It was a very hot, humid day but the wind was amazing.  It really took the edge off the heat and discomfort.  There's no way I would've walked in the direct sunlight if it wasn't windy.







We both loved this boat.




I should probably think about taking more walks now that things are slowly getting back on track. But truly, all I want to do is stitch.  I don't think any summer will be as action-packed as 2014 was!

18 comments:

  1. That is certainly a very busy canal JoJo and as usual, love your pictures. If I were you and able to do so, I would be out and about all the time where you live, it is so lovely an area.

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    1. Thanks Jo. It's easier to get around in fall, winter and spring. This time of year we have to share everything with the tourists and that makes it a bit less enjoyable.

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  2. Must be nice to have a close friend close-by. Love the shots of the river traffic. Sharp looking little tug there! I caught that too, about all the Howel's stuff on board for a 3 hour tour.

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    1. Thanks SJ! Actually I'm from here...I was born & raised in the same town as my husband, but I spent over 20 years out west. So I have quite a few friends in the area. It's nice to get together.

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  3. Always take the trunks of money! (Maybe people had to in the 1960s, what with short bank hours and no debit cards... how's a man to throw around money if he's only got what fits in his wallet?)


    The canal is gorgeous! So much beautiful water!

    Sorry to hear about the ankle, glad you're recovering.

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    1. LOL!!! That's a great point about no ATM cards back in the day. Still though...why did Ginger have a ball gown??? lol

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  4. Pretty shots! I miss sailing and being on the water. But someday soon...

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    1. Are you thinking of moving closer to the water?

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  5. what a beautiful place to be!

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    1. It really is. A nice flat walk along the water...no hills.

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  6. Beautiful pix, JoJo! Your view sure beats my daily work strolls around the block in the city. Sigh.

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    1. Thanks Dawn! I need to be near water...I can't live in a landlocked state. But it's been way too hot to walk near it. It's not even cool at the beach.

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  7. I love the picture of the cormorant. They are one of my favourite birds.

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    1. Thanks! I don't remember seeing them, or osprey, when I lived here the first time but we have lots of them now, esp. cormorants.

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  8. I've slacked off a little with walking too lately. Hopefully I'll be motivated to go a lot more once we're out on Winter in Aus. You've got a lovely walking route :)

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    1. Thanks Chelsey! It's just been so hot this year. I know I have to get out and do things but it's uncomfortable!

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  9. lovely pics. I think just looking at water makes one feel cooler. Here in TX - the goal is walk before 90 deg. or 9 AM, whichever comes first. Whew!

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    1. Thanks! Well sadly it's crazy hot and humid here so no walking anymore.

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