0700 Hello sunshine! Where are thou? Slept like a log. But I will have to do something about that water dripping on my shoulder. Fell asleep right away last night and woke up at 0600 this morning. Still managed to put in over eight hours. If there would have been sunshine, I would have left early for points north (like Hardy Islands?) but, ..... no sunshine.

The past three days of wet weather is taking its toll on the humidity level inside the boat, a condition which, I am afraid, would not please Georgette very much. I hope if she comes for that trip up Louisa Inlet that we don't hit more than one day of rain at a time, followed by a couple of days of sunshine. Otherwise, it might be enough to swear her off completely of sailing.

As for me, I don't really mind if only because I can't do a darn thing about It. Of course I mind but, what the heck. They are forecasting a little bit of sun for today. If so, I will just stay at anchor here again for today and use the sun to dry the clothes I have washed and also, all the other damp things laying around. I thought of making a run to Lykes Island or go tuck myself in one of Hardy Islands but, what for?

With two to three more days of expected rain, what would I gain, except an unchecked, perhaps crowded anchorage some place? At least, here I have peace and quiet and I know that no matter the wind conditions, I am well protected. I think I will work on the book today. I will set up the heater on the tank, thus helping to kill the humidity off a little. I will use the small propane tank for the stove only and monitor how long it will last, under normal use (cooking and heating water for washing self, etc). Good thing I have the book to work on. Otherwise, it might turn out to be a long day!

1130 Been busy! Worked a little on the book then, in an awful drizzle, I repositioned the anchor. I was getting a little too close to shore for comfort although, I am sure, I could have left it where it was. Also installed the heater on the tank. And, I found a way to kill the humidity, at least in the V-berth area. it was getting mighty damp out there. I lit two candles and, presto! in about ten minutes, it was quite comfy. So, if Georgette comes down and uses the V-berth (it's the most comfortable bed because the cushions are thicker), it will be dry.

There is no danger of fire as I placed the candle on the big plywood sheet I got at Egmont. I must be dreaming but I seem to sense that the sun wants to break through. Mind you, the sun's there but it must still be tens of miles behind those low-lying clouds. The minute the sun comes through I will hang at least the towels to dry because I'm fresh out of towels. I have to use the old checkered shirt to wipe off my hands when they're wet. Tough life! I have an urge to keep on going, now that It's clearing up but the nearest anchorage is about fifteen miles away! We'll see.

Ballet Bay - And that's how dark it was too!

1800 I have just found a super place to do my writing, when it's not raining. I go through the forward hatch and sit on the cooler! Perfect for writing, or reading for that matter. And, as an added bonus, the view is fantastic. I have a clear view through the bay, looking north. There are at present ten boats in the bay itself, the majority with a stern line to shore. The boat next to me, a nice cutter rig from Vancouver, has two teenage boys aboard who absolutely refuse to go to Princess Louisa while the parents would like to go. It would be a shame for them to miss such a trip because of two little spoiled brats!

Getting close to dodo time. I had to move the boat because I was too close to that big rock! Seems OK now. I also plugged the holes which dripped water on me last night. Hope it works. It's amazing how much one candle can warm up and dry a boat. I put only one in the V berth area and it is now very dry and warm. I lowered the pop-top for the night as I don't know this anchorage enough to take a chance. And big winds are expected overnight. But, by the looks of It, I might still be here tomorrow night. It's a beautiful spot to be caught in, though. I have made a line drawing of this bay. It is no work of art but it will remind me of when I look at It. Hitting the sack at 2145. Goodnight world.