Anniversary thoughts...cards and roses...

Here we are a few years back 

snapped out front of the Humble Bungalow

just before we went out for our anniversay dinner.

Jude the Obscure

Rose, most fabulous

Metscan, materfamilias and myself are all celebrating our 36th year of marriage this year.

I commented on mette's blog about some thoughts of marriage and wonder how it is that we have managed to be a couple for so long.

I met Mr. HB when I was 15...I'm 55 now.

There must be a great deal of luck involved

I know that we have changed and morphed into the people we are today

as we were starry eyed lovers innocent  and green when we walked down the aisle of that church so many years ago.

We went from our family homes into the arms of each other

partners in life, for life

and that was the unwritten attitude that I embraced

I never ever thought that marriage would be hard work

(I was surprised, a little, I was so naive)

I never imagined that we would divorce

I don't know why 

I just felt that we would be together forever

maybe just that abiding belief was enough

 life and events have shaped us and made us grow closer 

we have adapted

we have had differences

there have been times when I wanted to walk away

but somehow

we have worked out the kinks

so far

one never can sit back and take it for granted

Many of these anniversaries have been celebrated with a romantic dinner.
We celebrated this year, with lovely daughter and we watched The Batchelorette!
She cooked her delicious Thai curry with chicken and rice...a bottle of bubbly made an appearance and soon disappeared!

at the risk of sounding sappy...

I do feel very blessed

I am grateful

What things are important for a long and happy marriage?

I feel they must be different for every couple

what rings true for you?

Please share your thoughts

Chris Craft Cruising....more Snippits and Tidbits

These cheerful burgees hang from the rafters in the Marina Pavilion

from near and far...

I blogged from here...

there was a power outlet and the WiFi signal was strong.

I walked about head up high, and looked at every burgee...

was quite a dizzying experience...

Check out this great Chris Craft

James has lovingly restored this vintage vessel.

There is a kinship among boaters

it doesn't matter if you have the largest yacht or the smallest tender

there is a commonality of spirit and a keeness to share and assist.

There's an ease on the dock

greetings and meetings of strangers

a casual calm

the melting away of tensions

it's as it should be

My wee bit of garden onboard keeps my green thumb content.

Basil

I am mad about Basil!

I use it in many recipes and absolutley LOVE the scent.

Morning routines are followed...

Coffee is the first order of business

It starts slowly 

after a good nights sleep in the V berth

I sleep so soundly onboard

cozy and snug

the gentle ocean action calms and lulls

getting up can be difficult!

Breakfast is simple

sauteed onions, potatoes, tomatoes and scrambled eggs

one pot wonder-ful!

The galley crockery

vintage restaurant ware

I call this the wave pattern...

are you feeling the waves?

Speaking of water...

I have been staying hydrated with lemonade

homemade simply with fresh lemons water and a wee bit of sugar

lapping it up...

Pottery Bowl from Orcas Island, Washington

from a previous cruise

Will be moored back at the Humble Bungalow for awhile

tending to weeds

deadheading roses

preparing for the next adventure on the high seas...

Funky Farm Stand...Wee Island style.

A short walk from the Marina I found this...

No one was about...lots of things to choose from

and all island grown goodness.

Flea Market Finds...on a wee island.

I went for a walk to stretch my sea legs and discovered an Island Flea Market...
I had my bottled water, camera, cellphone, wallet and carrier bag...

They are in very rough shape but have a certain age...on the back they are old wood

  HLS 1834 is written in pencil...

I will research them when we get back to port.

Swedish pottery

with sterling inlay.

A fish!

I am a Pisces and so it feels right to have scooped this vase.

I wonder if this is Swedish Air Lines?

Signed Cuyler

I like the organic feel and loose hand of this sketch.

This glass vase is very heavy and I was attracted to the pine cones and leaves.

I think it might fit well in the Bungalow decor.

As a gardener I feel that a variety of vases are a necessity

 I bring in fresh flowers and create bouquets 

on a regular basis.

It surprises me to find such interesting items in the most unexpected of places.

Sunny skies and marine life...

Hi there! I am up in the Pavilion plugged into power as Mr. HB's laptop has a dodgy battery.
Just a quick post to let you know that I am still here...bobbing on the ocean!

We have had a busy weekend with boaty friends and BBQ's. The weather has been warm and sunny and I got a little too pink yesterday even wearing 30 sunscreen so I am going to try and stay out of the sun today.

I went for a walk on the island and went to a Flea Market and found a few treasures. There is a Funky Farm Stand here with lots of fresh veggies and home baked breads and fresh berry pies... they look amazing!
They have a tin box for the money and prices are posted on the sign,
(items for sale are on the honour system)

There is not much noise here save for the ravens and the sound of arbutus leaves falling from the trees...there's a hum of heat to the day and a few boats have their motors running.
Surrounded by pristine beauty, one can hear themselves think.

We have been boating most of our lives...I was a teenager when my BFF invited me to cruise with her family in the summertime. It was such fun, so exciting and the salt air was invigorating and fresh...we played hard and when we went to our bunks at night, we slept like babies.
I met my husband through her. Mr. HB's father was the Commodore of the Yacht Club and all the teens got together to swim and raced around in speed boats. Mr. HB had his own speed boat and was a very clever water skier...I was most impressed!

Here we are...the way were...

I am on the left, Mr.HB in the middle and my BFF next to him.

(Check out my outrageous hair!)

We will be celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary on the 20th. I have known Mr. HB since I was 15...such a long time ago...and yet it feels like yesterday.