Sunday, July 13, 2014

4th Of July, Big Fuel Bill and the Gathering at the Home Dock


This year we went to Sand Island for the 4th.  Sand Island is just across from St. Helens OR. I rarely go there in the summer as the winds are out of the north and it drives wind waves for 4ft at times.  Can be hard on the boat.  But it was fun to watch the sheriff and state police (on their jet skis) were passing out no wake zone tickets, each worth $280. Lots of people camped out on the island and on the docks.  Fun for everyone.

This last weekend we had David and Loraine at our dock and we managed to get his 50ft party boat on the inside of my dock.  Little nervous as the wind caught his bow and took it to the rock shore, but no damage.  We always have fun when they are around. 

Saturday morning we left Dave to himself and went to Kalama for the big fill.  Putting fuel on the dock.  We last filled the boat in Oct. 2013 in Astoria when we brought the boat home.  We took on a total of 465.97 gallons at a total cost of $1677.52.

Along with the cost, Kay lost her mom's diamond ring and I lost a sun tanning pad due to the wind.  So a bad day for loosing stuff.  On the way back it almost felt like we in a traffic jam at Rainer.  There were fishing boats, big ships, a dredge ship, yachts from the Rainer dock and tugs.  Dave was waiting on us when we got back to the dock and helped us with docking as the wind was a bit stiff.

That afternoon Dave's friend Gordon dropped by with his granddaughters.  They took right to Kay and uncle Tom had popsicles for then.  Later in the afternoon we BBQ some burgers, dogs and had fun with Jerry, Laura and Charlie, Linda and Dave and Loraine.  Laura brought "adult cupcakes and Jerry brought homemade ice cream!  All had fun and full bellies.  Next weekend we are headed to Bald Eagle Days in Cathlamet.  Here's the link: http://www.cathlametchamber.com/bald_eagle_days.php 




This deer was only about 15 feet from the riverboat.  Kay and I were fishing at walker Island.




Female Mallard

Sunset at Walker Island looking BPA 500KV transmission lines with St. Helens in the background


On our way up river to Sand Island.  This is a big rock just north of Kalama WA


A tug doing river duty.  The ship is anchored and the tug is there just to hold the boat from swinging in the river.  Seems it would be a boring job.


Mt. Hood East of town of St. Helens OR


Sand Island Docks.  Note the sign.  This kept law enforcement busy

Blow boats in the St. Helens channel

Sunset at Sand Island

A boarding latter I like, would be great for ASD



Party time, Sand Island 4th of July

Charlie enjoying a cigar.  Note his tan lines....



The Girls!  Kay, Linda and Laura

Old Monk design wood boat.  Very nice

Hatterus


ASD

Proud to fly!

St Helens Court House and marina

Relaxing


I maybe small, but I am having fun!


Fish fish crackers everywhere


1.2 Million $$$ and he paid cash....





Party time




My Buddy Jerry


Girls going to town, The town taxi!  Show us your fenders!!!!



Sunset on Fisher Island on the 14th July 2014


Wake violator....

Dave and Loraine dancing the afternoon away


Dock looking a little crowded


The Party Boat

Wake Violator

Loraine with fun in a glass


We have some awesome sunsets here

Almost a full moon









At the fuel dock in Kalama and $1600 poorer




On our way back to the dock after fueling.  Lots of traffic.  This is a car carrier



Dave


Tea?

Moon rise

How cool is this?


Kay took these pics of the full moon rise last night. 7-12-2014







 

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