Spring boating

doesn't always work out as planned.  Last week we headed to the boat mid-week since the forecast for Thursday & Friday was gorgeous.

It wasn't. In fact, it was pretty miserable.

The sun never came out for more than a few minutes at a time.

We got caught up in the worst T-storm I can remember. As a result, the kayak we were towing tried to sink, twice. All the while, the boat was rocking mercilessly while Mike and I attempted to retrieve the kayak and hoist it INTO the boat.

The wind was so fierce, it picked up the dinghy completely out of the water as it attempted to fly away.

I then spent the next two days with a headache and motion sickness - something I never get! Well, almost never.

In between the clouds and rain, and choppy seas, we did manage some smiles. We played lots of cards. The boys are getting really good at Skip-bo, and Mike and I started our annual Canasta contest. (He's winning so far, but the summer hasn't officially started, yet.)

We also got some fishing in. Skip caught the first, and biggest of the day.

Harry was right behind, with his catch.

And while I did more fishing than catching, I  did land one.  I was more happy to have somewhat calm water again, for a brief time.

The boys also got some swimming in. Didn't matter it was cold and rainy, Skip spent all the time we'd allow him, splashing around off the back of the boat. Most of the time in the rain.

And Harry, well he did swim a bit during some heavier rain, but got cold really quickly. 

He decided to stick to navigation lessons, announcing he would swim again when the sun returned.

Well that didn't happen before we returned home.

We'll see what this coming weekend brings...