Waupoos is looking pretty much deep winter. Smiths Bay remains one of the most beautiful places in the world.

The big news is that Defiance has now been sold and the new owners Bruce and Cathy will now begin their voyage. Cruising wishes them the best as they undertake the remainder of the refit and learn to deal with a boat this size. They have expressed an interest in continuing the story so look foreward to continuing stories from Defiances decks.

As part of parting with Defiance there is now a pleasant, neat as a pin classic Carver to keep us on the water for 2008. For now my plans are to sell this Carver and look for a interesting sail boat. Until then the added speed and shallow draft may change my normal summer wanderings.

Friday March 14,2008

Rufus has completely adapted to this suburban living. He has his window and roams the back yards as if the fences did not exist. So far it all seems to work OK as his walks and the dogs who own these yards walk times do not conflict. It's not a bad life at all this phone tech stuff. My body complains far less with far less pain which probably means quitting the physical stuff was the right idea.

I did not see Mom cat Serendipity this visit. They have got the clue that Defiance is no longer a haven. Sweetie was found perched in the sun on Sushi in the remains. She was happy to see me but looked in good health with a glossy coat. The fresh tuna was a hit as always and we had a little cat social time before I had to go. Big decision as once anything happened to mom Sweetie would be in trouble and I would have to make up my mind where or not to interfere and try adopting her again. Ah she is OK and safe there is time. No sign of Clyde and my anxiety continues to rise over the proud feline. Perhaps Sunday.

Trenton is a airport city.CFB Trenton is busy and do they ever move a lot of tonnage. It is fascinating to watch these super jet jockeys one of these heavy lifter down. They make it look so easy as they correct for drift on final as seen here. Overall it makes great entertainment as if it is not one thing it is another as the Hercules and Airbus's are constantly on the move.

March 20, 2008

The wild cats have deserted with the changes on Defiance. The wild-cats are on their own with no one in sight on Sunday and the food largely untouched. Bruce the new owner is of Defiance cleaning with no space for cats and they know it. Cat tracks showed little traffic around Defiance and not a cat seen. Something has happened, beyond my ability to alter. Would they be better off in the city than wild. Who am I to judge, Sweetie had almost 18 months aboard and returned to the feral life. Serendipity the mother cat is friendly however extremely wild. She could never make the indoor transition so I would have to split them up were I to act now. Perhaps if there were country property where they could have a barn it would be Ok, but for now one must not mess in tail matters.