Hi, Margie and Dick,

 

        The sailing was fantastic - even in slow (non existent ) winds it was fun to chat with whoever was in the boat. The four of us (Brits) took a trip in a Beaver float plane on Saturday, when everyone had left, to have an overview of where we had been sailing - it was amazing (except that I leaned too far out of the open window and had my sunglasses whipped off in the breeze!!! I almost asked the pilot to turn round, land and look for them, but didn't quite have the nerve!!)

        You were great as the leader, Dick, and I was both surprised and glad that you wanted to have Poul's Wayfarer song in the morning meeting. Poul will be so pleased when I tell him. Thank you. (Sue managed to get her guitar back on the plane home by ignoring orders about maximum hand luggage size and just carrying it aboard, Al)
 
        We gave Don and Trudy a big thank you for lending us their gear and left them with extra gear which I'm not sure they can use, but maybe they can give it to other family members. They are such lovely people and I felt sorry they couldn't have joined us for a day or two.
 
        Thank you both for all your hard work, wearing the Viking hat in the great heat, coping with visitors from abroad, cooking and sharing your food with said visitors, and even trying to have a quiet birthday!! No such luck!!