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ALL QUIET ON THE WEST CANAL

 

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It's been a quiet week at the Canal Cottage.    Most of our fellow snowbirds have migrated back to their  summer homes.

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Quiet that is unless you count the noise of our latest projects.    Bill has just finished rebuilding the boat dock which was falling apart.  It looks good.  

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(The sign on the dock post isn't as appropriate as it used to be.  Before the rebuild, we  were in danger of landing in the Canal along with the whole dock every time we stepped on or off the boat.)  

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It's a good time to work on projects just because it is so quiet.   (And that's part of the reason we stay later in the season.)    As with most of our projects over the years, I don't do a lot — but I  hang around in case an extra hand is needed.  I'm pretty good on the dummy end of the tape measure.

 

 

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48 responses to “ALL QUIET ON THE WEST CANAL”

  1. Nan

    This is such a beautiful spot. You sure make Florida appealing.

  2. Jenn Jilks

    It is an interesting way to live!

  3. Phil

    The “Snowbirds” is an interesting and descriptive term. I’m guessing it refers to people from the north of America migrating back to spend summer in the north? Like you I think I would be very tempted to hang around in Florida and take advantage of the peace and quiet.(And get some birding in). As long as the temperatures didn’t get too high.

  4. Michelle RW

    So peaceful..so glad the repairs are done… Michelle

  5. Penelope Postcards

    The last photo is a picture of serenity. I can imagine the only manmade sound is the steady hammering and sawing of your Bill rebuilding the dock. I am impressed he can do that. 🙂

  6. jesh stg

    Yeah, any kind of building creates a lot of noise – same here for the last months. Great to have a boat though – you are living the good life:)
    And beautiful reflections:) (hope you’re gonna link to weekend reflections (Friday: weekendreflection(dot)blogspot(dot)com

  7. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti

    It does look quiet and peaceful there, Sallie! Does someone check on the house boats of the people who travel back north for the summer? I will have Florida house guests in June. My friends from Coral Gardens will be visiting. I hope our weather improves–it has been rainy and gloomy here for week–so unlike Colorado!

  8. Felicia

    pretty views. love that last image Sallie.

  9. Marie-AZ

    What a lovely place! Glad you stay on after most people have gone, and get to enjoy the peacefulness.

  10. lindyloumac

    Oh what a truly lovely location you have.

  11. Clair Z.

    So lovely and tranquil.

  12. Linda

    Building a boat dock is a huge job. Well done. I’m good on the dummy end of thins also!
    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    https://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/sherlock-boomer

  13. NatureFootstep Photo

    quiet in every way obvoiously. 🙂

  14. Dianne

    I love to watch men at work. Have done so all my life. Learned a lot by never lifting a finger. Beautiful photos of a wonderful place. I am so envious!!

  15. Sharon Wagner

    My goal is to live on water someday soon!

  16. Reader Wil

    Thanks for your delightful post! And also for your comment. I didn’t know that steles were to be found in the Maya culture as well! That is very interesting as there was no communication between the ancient European cultures and the Ancient Americans. At least that is what I always have thought. Now I have learnt something new. Thanks!
    Wil, ABCW Team

  17. Gemma Wiseman

    The little dock is delightful. How wonderful to be able to step out of your home onto a boat.
    P.s. The “wire” by the lake is a lake monster made of lots of twigs.

  18. Aimee

    LOL. I handle the “dummy” end of the tape measure too:) Yea on finishing your boat dock! Looks so peaceful…
    Blessings, Aimee

  19. Carol Carson

    What a neat blog! You and Bill chose a beautiful life. The dock looks great now. I looked back a post and love your Blue Jay photos. As for the mockingbird, I’ve never seen one, so that those photos were a treat too. Continued happy living to you both!

  20. bettyl - NZ

    That looks like a lovely place to live. You asked when Wednesday around the world opens, to be honest I don’t know–one of the original members of Communal Global authors it from Hong Kong and it’s not always the same time each week. I publish it at 3AM NZ time–if that helps.

  21. DeniseinVA

    Must be a relief to have a shipshape dock again 🙂 it all looks so pretty down tiger with the water and the boats.

  22. Abrianna

    Lovely shots and that sign gave me a smile.

  23. Su-sieee! Mac

    Dummy end of the tape measure. LOL. The Husband and I vie for that position. Not much handy work gets done in our household. It must be awesome to live on such a beautiful canal.
    Take 25 to Hollister

  24. Barb

    You have your own little piece of Heaven, Sallie! How I love imagining you there, soaking up the warmth and once and awhile holding the tape measure.

  25. Fotolosopher

    You live in a beautiful spot! Glad to hear about the dock, though. I’d hate to hear you stepped on the dock, felt a shock and dropped into the sea. Then everyone would look around, say, “Now where can Sallie be?”

  26. Margy

    Sounds like a nice spot, and the dock looks plenty sturdy. Sounds like you did something similar to us. We traveled on vacations until we just landed in Powell River and found our float cabin. Fell in love, bought it, and that’s where we are the happiest. Thanks for stopping by to comment on my rain bubbles. – – Margy

  27. Coloring Outside the Lines

    Oh what a gorgeous place- so calm and peaceful. I’m glad you got your dock fixed.

  28. Halcyon

    What a beautiful view! So calm.

  29. fun60

    Such a serene place. How on earth do you motivate yourself to do any work or indeed move away from those scenes!

  30. Gattina

    What a beautiful place to live ! I suppose you live there in one of the cottages ?

  31. orchid

    Dearest Sallie; Wow,I just amazed with the fantastic picture of the quiet canal with gorgeous reflection♡♡♡ Looks really soothing and relaxing as well♪　 SO happy that your husband finished rebuilding the boat dock. (guess that must have been a big job) I smiled with what you said ‘the dummy end of the tape measure’ Yes, I AM,too p:-)
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

  32. Gaelyn

    As long as it doesn’t too hot and sticky it would be nice to enjoy the quiet time after most have headed north. Glad you’re not going to fall in the canal now. Love the sign.

  33. Lady Fi

    It does look so peaceful and lovely!

  34. Karen, Pixel Posts

    What a pretty place to live! Great reflections in the last shot.

  35. Yogi

    That last shot is really peaceful. Is it time already to head back? Seems like you just got there.

  36. Penny

    Haha, Sallie – I’m pretty good at the dummy end of the tape measure, too. I really love that last shot. Thanks, Sallie – the best way to end my day.

  37. Al

    What a lovely place to wake up to. Good job on the dock rebuild – the way the weather is this spring, we’ll be building one soon…

  38. Amy

    love! what gorgeous scenery 🙂

  39. Gill

    you live in a beautiful part of the world,
    Gill in Southern Ontario.

  40. Photo Cache

    The calmness of the canal is so beautiful. Does this mean, just like the birds, you’ll soon head westward?

  41. Chandra

    The photos of water are exquisite – well done!
    Have a Beautiful Day!!
    Peace 🙂

  42. Laura Hegfield

    Beautiful reflections Sallie!

  43. artmusedog and carol

    Oh it looks so inviting ~ love the canals and glad you have a new dock ~ Gorgeous photos!
    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

  44. TexWisGirl

    oh, that still water is beautiful! glad you got the dock fixed!

  45. sylviakirk

    Love that smooth water and what wonderful reflections!! The boat looks great!! Hope you have beautiful week, Sallie!! Enjoy!!

  46. Colleen

    I’d like to make a big splash there!

  47. Mick

    Beautiful photos of the canal and the reflections. I would find it very hard to get any extra projects done with that right outside my door!

  48. Eileen

    Sallie, I am glad you never fell into the canal. The repair sounds like it was necessary. The water looks so smooth, pretty reflections. As with most home improvements, I know you are happy it is completed. Have a happy day and week ahead!

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