Look what floated past our houseboat today!

It's been a busy summer for us and at the same time pretty slow on the water.  I haven't seen as many interesting boats as in the last couple of years, and the few I have seen I haven't had time to photograph and prepare for posting here.  Sorry.

Meanwhile, as far as I know the wildlife is not experiencing a recession.  Here are some geese that visited us for a few days.  There were actually more than a dozen and I have other photos.  Maybe some are even better than this one, but it will do for now:

This character is actually still hanging on the side of the house as I type.  Patient as a fisherman, but waiting for insects.  If he is patient enough he may get one of the termites that come out in the evening.  He's about 2" long right now, so I don't think he's fully grown.

--Brian

I have setup a forum for marina dwellers in the Portland area.  That includes residents of floating homes and livaboard boats.  If you look over to the right side of your screen, at the bottom of that side-panel there is a link to the forums.  Or you can click here.  

Please visit, add a question or answer, and tell me what you think.  Right now there are no postings or answers, so don't go there to lurk - you will be bored.  Please go there to participate.  Add your own question, comment, or advice.  Please follow the rules and remember: we are all neighbors.  If this devolves into rudeness I will shut it down.

--Brian

This gentleman says he traded his noisy, gas-guzzling jet ski for this craft.  It is actually designed to be paddled in this manner.

He seems to be very enthusiastic about the switch...

I think some people lose track of the joy of being on the water when they get some horsepower under their butts.  Nothing is so pure as rowing or paddling a small boat where you can see, hear, feel and smell the water.

--Brian

Here comes someone pushing two fully loaded gravel barges upstream.

Who else, but Nancy Ann

--Brian

Here's a fast little tug for rescuing disabled pleasurecraft.  Looks about like a big life preserver and I guess that could be appropriate.

--Brian

I thought fishing schooners were a thing of the past, but take a look at this one.  Pamela has been moored nearby for a month or so.  It looks like she must be gone fishing.

--Brian

Here is one of our neighbors.  His boat broke down so he anchored to enjoy the sunset and wait for a tow.  He has been fixing this old Starcraft up and it will be a nice old classic when he is done.

--Brian

"What a pretty boat."  -- my wife, Janet, when she saw this one go by. 

--Brian

Here goes Delight.  Registration is Tortuga.  She certainly looks capable of making the trip.  Do you think she'll be back?

--Brian

Here's a nice gift shop for sale.

--Brian