Sunday, May 17, 2009

Low Tide in the East Channel




During low tides the East Channel marker lays almost flat on the rocks and it looks like there is just enough room between the rocks and our dock for big boys like F/V Arica, which draws almost 20 feet when loaded, to sneak through.  In reality, as long as they stay centered they're fine - you can see the eagles throwing a little party on the skiff stacked on the stern are totally unconcerned.  Smaller boats like the sport fishing boat in the bottom photo sometimes don't even use they channel, they just cut across the gap.

This weekend was fun, we went to Bear's birthday party on Saturday night then we hosted Book Club tonight.  I'll get some birthday pictures posted tomorrow!

5 comments:

Lori said...

Nice pics this morning and I love the background of the hills/mountains with the spotted snow. Missed the big disco party, huh? Check out CD's blog.....

Gigi said...

We were just trying to teach Aidan about low tide and high tide. He has them backwards! Thanks for a great Book Club meeting--love your place--thank Goldfish for hanging out with us and providing wonderful food! I'm kinda sad we won't meet again till the Fall.

Bloviating Zeppelin said...

What stunning colors in the sportfishing boat photo!

BZ

Carlisleboy said...

And Pictures of the Trifle!! Don't forget the Trifle when you post birthday Pics!!

Alaska Steve said...

Lori, we were having the birthday party right in the bar next to the disco party - the next room over - so there was a lot of intermingling. Looks like they were having a good time as well!

Gigi, thanks for coming over, that was a great bunch of gals, and be sure to finish the book, it really was a good one.

Thanks BZ, and yes CB, I'll post the Trifle!