Trip Day 16 - Friday (Layover)
0510-58F,50F.
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| Early Morning |
0740-Study time complete. Verse of the day: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Mat 6:34)
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| Fog Lifting |
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| Peaceful Calm |
I plan to fly the drone before breakfast.
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| Beautiful Start To The Day! |
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| Peaceful Anchorage |
Had to do a return to home (RTH) due to low battery (73%). Always raises the heart rate!
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| Takeoff & Landing Is From The Bow |
0810-Breakfast is on. Granola with strawberries, toast, and PB.
0950-Moved the boat closer to where the moose was observed yesterday hoping she will return and I can get a better shot.
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| Repositioned The Boat |
Washed dishes and planning the finish of this trip.
1100-I think I'm set for the last legs of the trip.
Now I need to decide how to organize the day with the primary goal to get better video of the moose. Kayaking, fishing, and a shower are secondary on the "to do" list.
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| Hoping To Video The Moose |
Observed a pair of mergansers feeding and watched them head down looking for lunch. Suddenly one frantically dove and came up with what looked like a 4" to 5" perch. He downed it with one swallow and quickly looked down to catch another.
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| Something Has Their Attention! |
1245-Made some "cheese crisps", fried buttered baguette with melted Havarti cheese and white wine.
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| Cheese Crisps |
I reset the stern anchor, there was too much movement to do video if the moose comes out. I let out the bow rode 20' reset the stern and then tightened the bow rode by the 20' I let out. I tightened both rode's to minimize the arc of swing with wind changes. Now I just need the moose to show up!
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| Water Lily |
1300-76F/76F. Waiting for the moose or other critters to show up.
1340-77F/77F. I will lay down for a bit while I wait.
1430-Took a nap while waiting for the moose.
1500-Resumed the moose watch.
1600-No show!
1700-Finished grilled chicken tenderloin dinner with potatoes, salad, rolls, and white wine. Resumed the moose watch. 77F/77F. Warmer than the forecast 75F. More wind too! 6-7 mph verses the forecast 2 mph.
2015-I waited until 1900 to go kayaking in hopes the moose would show up but it was a no show at both times she came out yesterday. Drone must of encouraged her to go over to the adjacent Birch Bay, which is close by. Another good feeding area there.
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| Great Kayaking Location |
I kayaked around the bay but again had a camera glitch. Not sure how much video I got.
After I returned I pulled up the stern anchor so the boat can swing and simplify getting underway in the morning. Rigged the kayak with the tow bridle. All is ready for the morning.
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| Returning From Kayak Jaunt |
2130-I sat on the aft deck bug free. One of the only nights I could sit out late. Very enjoyable. High clouds moving in. Calm. 70F/66F. Time to read in bed before my eyes close for the day.
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