OCTOBER!

It's been an interesting week here in Fulford! First of all, this huge barge came in, right in front of us, to do some repairs to the ferry dock: 

It was a little noisy, and nerve-wracking when they had to move it around, but still ... fun to watch. At one point the crane was actually lifting a huge section of pilings when it dropped into the water! They had to first of all fix the crane, and then send a diver down to locate and hook back onto the pilings.

Here on our dock, a boat that's been tied up behind us and badly neglected for several years finally left here. . .

It is apparently going to find a new home as guest accommodations in the owner's yard. All I know is I'm relieved it's gone ... it was an eyesore, and it also complicated things for us every time we had to dock our boat...

... which we had to do yesterday, after our day trip! Julie, Robert and Erin were here (and I never took a single picture of them!) and we went over to Portland Island, for a change, for our lunch stop. It was lovely...

Then we cruised back to Russell Island, as always, so the folks (and Buddy, Robert's dog) could go ashore for a walk. We were on the Parks dock when the ranger came to see us ... it's a 'no-no' to tie up there, but we knew the dog would not have willingly got into the dinghy. Parks dude was reasonable and allowed us to stay, as soon as we assured him we weren't going to spend the night -- here he is, departing!

In the knitting department, I am finally the proud owner of a set of interchangeable needles! They're the Knitters Pride Symphonie Dreams Deluxe set, and I'm VERY stoked to have them! Flannelberry got some of my stitch markers to sell, and I got these. I already have a lace shawl on the 4 mm's -- it's a test knit so I can't say much about it just yet.

I have also finished my niece's wedding present blanket ... pictures soon, I swear!

Only 16 days until our train trip -- I have to finish this shawl and a cowl and a pair of mittens and a pair of fingerless gloves before I go. Hmmmmmm....  :)
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