It's been a quiet week at the Canal Cottage. Most of our fellow snowbirds have migrated back to their summer homes.
Quiet that is unless you count the noise of our latest projects. Bill has just finished rebuilding the boat dock which was falling apart. It looks good.
(The sign on the dock post isn't as appropriate as it used to be. Before the rebuild, we were in danger of landing in the Canal along with the whole dock every time we stepped on or off the boat.)
It's a good time to work on projects just because it is so quiet. (And that's part of the reason we stay later in the season.) As with most of our projects over the years, I don't do a lot -- but I hang around in case an extra hand is needed. I'm pretty good on the dummy end of the tape measure.
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This is such a beautiful spot. You sure make Florida appealing.
Posted by: Nan | May 31, 2015 at 07:08 PM
It is an interesting way to live!
Posted by: Jenn Jilks | May 26, 2015 at 04:40 PM
The "Snowbirds" is an interesting and descriptive term. I'm guessing it refers to people from the north of America migrating back to spend summer in the north? Like you I think I would be very tempted to hang around in Florida and take advantage of the peace and quiet.(And get some birding in). As long as the temperatures didn't get too high.
Posted by: Phil | May 24, 2015 at 01:32 AM
So peaceful..so glad the repairs are done... Michelle
Posted by: Michelle RW | May 23, 2015 at 11:03 AM
The last photo is a picture of serenity. I can imagine the only manmade sound is the steady hammering and sawing of your Bill rebuilding the dock. I am impressed he can do that. :)
Posted by: Penelope Postcards | May 21, 2015 at 04:30 PM
Yeah, any kind of building creates a lot of noise - same here for the last months. Great to have a boat though - you are living the good life:)
And beautiful reflections:) (hope you're gonna link to weekend reflections (Friday: weekendreflection(dot)blogspot(dot)com
Posted by: jesh stg | May 21, 2015 at 11:59 AM
It does look quiet and peaceful there, Sallie! Does someone check on the house boats of the people who travel back north for the summer? I will have Florida house guests in June. My friends from Coral Gardens will be visiting. I hope our weather improves--it has been rainy and gloomy here for week--so unlike Colorado!
Posted by: Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti | May 20, 2015 at 10:42 PM
pretty views. love that last image Sallie.
Posted by: Felicia | May 20, 2015 at 08:43 PM
What a lovely place! Glad you stay on after most people have gone, and get to enjoy the peacefulness.
Posted by: Marie-AZ | May 20, 2015 at 05:03 PM
Oh what a truly lovely location you have.
Posted by: lindyloumac | May 20, 2015 at 12:58 PM
So lovely and tranquil.
Posted by: Clair Z. | May 20, 2015 at 12:31 PM
Building a boat dock is a huge job. Well done. I'm good on the dummy end of thins also!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | May 20, 2015 at 12:19 PM
quiet in every way obvoiously. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | May 20, 2015 at 10:56 AM
I love to watch men at work. Have done so all my life. Learned a lot by never lifting a finger. Beautiful photos of a wonderful place. I am so envious!!
Posted by: Dianne | May 20, 2015 at 07:58 AM
My goal is to live on water someday soon!
Posted by: Sharon Wagner | May 20, 2015 at 06:32 AM
Thanks for your delightful post! And also for your comment. I didn't know that steles were to be found in the Maya culture as well! That is very interesting as there was no communication between the ancient European cultures and the Ancient Americans. At least that is what I always have thought. Now I have learnt something new. Thanks!
Wil, ABCW Team
Posted by: Reader Wil | May 20, 2015 at 04:06 AM
The little dock is delightful. How wonderful to be able to step out of your home onto a boat.
P.s. The "wire" by the lake is a lake monster made of lots of twigs.
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | May 20, 2015 at 12:59 AM
LOL. I handle the "dummy" end of the tape measure too:) Yea on finishing your boat dock! Looks so peaceful...
Blessings, Aimee
Posted by: Aimee | May 20, 2015 at 12:42 AM
What a neat blog! You and Bill chose a beautiful life. The dock looks great now. I looked back a post and love your Blue Jay photos. As for the mockingbird, I've never seen one, so that those photos were a treat too. Continued happy living to you both!
Posted by: Carol Carson | May 19, 2015 at 08:22 PM
That looks like a lovely place to live. You asked when Wednesday around the world opens, to be honest I don't know--one of the original members of Communal Global authors it from Hong Kong and it's not always the same time each week. I publish it at 3AM NZ time--if that helps.
Posted by: bettyl - NZ | May 19, 2015 at 08:18 PM
Must be a relief to have a shipshape dock again :) it all looks so pretty down tiger with the water and the boats.
Posted by: DeniseinVA | May 19, 2015 at 08:07 PM
Lovely shots and that sign gave me a smile.
Posted by: Abrianna | May 19, 2015 at 07:56 PM
Dummy end of the tape measure. LOL. The Husband and I vie for that position. Not much handy work gets done in our household. It must be awesome to live on such a beautiful canal.
Take 25 to Hollister
Posted by: Su-sieee! Mac | May 19, 2015 at 04:08 PM
You have your own little piece of Heaven, Sallie! How I love imagining you there, soaking up the warmth and once and awhile holding the tape measure.
Posted by: Barb | May 19, 2015 at 03:37 PM
You live in a beautiful spot! Glad to hear about the dock, though. I'd hate to hear you stepped on the dock, felt a shock and dropped into the sea. Then everyone would look around, say, "Now where can Sallie be?"
Posted by: Fotolosopher | May 19, 2015 at 03:13 PM
Sounds like a nice spot, and the dock looks plenty sturdy. Sounds like you did something similar to us. We traveled on vacations until we just landed in Powell River and found our float cabin. Fell in love, bought it, and that's where we are the happiest. Thanks for stopping by to comment on my rain bubbles. - - Margy
Posted by: Margy | May 19, 2015 at 02:09 PM
Oh what a gorgeous place- so calm and peaceful. I'm glad you got your dock fixed.
Posted by: Coloring Outside the Lines | May 19, 2015 at 08:25 AM
What a beautiful view! So calm.
Posted by: Halcyon | May 19, 2015 at 07:28 AM
Such a serene place. How on earth do you motivate yourself to do any work or indeed move away from those scenes!
Posted by: fun60 | May 19, 2015 at 12:31 AM
What a beautiful place to live ! I suppose you live there in one of the cottages ?
Posted by: Gattina | May 18, 2015 at 11:37 PM
Dearest Sallie; Wow,I just amazed with the fantastic picture of the quiet canal with gorgeous reflection♡♡♡ Looks really soothing and relaxing as well♪ SO happy that your husband finished rebuilding the boat dock. (guess that must have been a big job) I smiled with what you said 'the dummy end of the tape measure' Yes, I AM,too p:-)
Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | May 18, 2015 at 11:35 PM
As long as it doesn't too hot and sticky it would be nice to enjoy the quiet time after most have headed north. Glad you're not going to fall in the canal now. Love the sign.
Posted by: Gaelyn | May 18, 2015 at 09:14 PM
It does look so peaceful and lovely!
Posted by: Lady Fi | May 18, 2015 at 09:07 PM
What a pretty place to live! Great reflections in the last shot.
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | May 18, 2015 at 08:58 PM
That last shot is really peaceful. Is it time already to head back? Seems like you just got there.
Posted by: Yogi | May 18, 2015 at 08:01 PM
Haha, Sallie - I'm pretty good at the dummy end of the tape measure, too. I really love that last shot. Thanks, Sallie - the best way to end my day.
Posted by: Penny | May 18, 2015 at 06:42 PM
What a lovely place to wake up to. Good job on the dock rebuild - the way the weather is this spring, we'll be building one soon...
Posted by: Al | May 18, 2015 at 05:40 PM
love! what gorgeous scenery :-)
Posted by: Amy | May 18, 2015 at 05:21 PM
you live in a beautiful part of the world,
Gill in Southern Ontario.
Posted by: Gill | May 18, 2015 at 05:01 PM
The calmness of the canal is so beautiful. Does this mean, just like the birds, you'll soon head westward?
Posted by: Photo Cache | May 18, 2015 at 03:29 PM
The photos of water are exquisite - well done!
Have a Beautiful Day!!
Peace :)
Posted by: Chandra | May 18, 2015 at 03:21 PM
Beautiful reflections Sallie!
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | May 18, 2015 at 03:14 PM
Oh it looks so inviting ~ love the canals and glad you have a new dock ~ Gorgeous photos!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | May 18, 2015 at 02:58 PM
oh, that still water is beautiful! glad you got the dock fixed!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | May 18, 2015 at 01:58 PM
Love that smooth water and what wonderful reflections!! The boat looks great!! Hope you have beautiful week, Sallie!! Enjoy!!
Posted by: sylviakirk | May 18, 2015 at 01:57 PM
I'd like to make a big splash there!
Posted by: Colleen | May 18, 2015 at 01:16 PM
Beautiful photos of the canal and the reflections. I would find it very hard to get any extra projects done with that right outside my door!
Posted by: Mick | May 18, 2015 at 01:02 PM
Sallie, I am glad you never fell into the canal. The repair sounds like it was necessary. The water looks so smooth, pretty reflections. As with most home improvements, I know you are happy it is completed. Have a happy day and week ahead!
Posted by: Eileen | May 18, 2015 at 12:23 PM