Arrived here on Thursday night as planned, staying with friends in Boyne City which is at the southern end of Lake Charlevoix. Spent Friday and Saturday unloading the car, and finding where everything could be stored on the boat. I know that I brought less than last year, but still am finding that not everything has a happy place -- yet.
Moved on board on Saturday, and spent more of yesterday packing away and cleaning up inside. The winds were quite blustery yesterday, Sunday, so stayed tied up at Irish Boat docks and visited with friends on the dock. Today, I moved downtown for a little more company and close to the shops and eateries that line the main street in town. Thursday will be the farmers' market right next to the marina. So there is plenty to do.
Not many boaters out yet -- the water is still cold, about 50, and the nights have a nip to them but the bright sunshine during the day makes up for any chill. I still am astonished that the days are so much longer up here -- we are above the 45th parallel which as the signs on Michigan highways reminds drivers is half way to the north pole. Anyway, the sun is up by 5:45 latest and stays in the sky 'til long after 9:30.
Sophie knows the routine here. We go for long walks in the morning, and one of her favorite locals always has a dog cookie for her. Then, back to the boat for mom's breakfast and straightening up. Followed by more walks, and more cookies -- this dog makes more friends than anyone I know -- and then quiet time until its time for another walk and dinner. The life of one spoiled dog, and her mom!
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