To our surprise, it rained during the night and was overcast when we awoke this morning.  However, by about 1000 hrs, the sun was shining brightly once again.

Al called West Marine in Port Townsend this morning and asked them to hold a paddle for me.  Now, I don’t have to worry.  The paddle will be a bit longer than what I am used to, but beggars can’t be choosers, and now I don’t have to worry about not being able to go kayaking this year.

Al had the ugly job of replacing leaking hose clamps on the generator this morning.  The hose clamps were in an area where it was almost impossible to see what he was doing, or have room to work.  But, he persevered and was able to eventually get the new clamps on.  It was an exhausting job, however.

I’ve spent the day reading “Wizard, the Life and Times of Nikola Tesla”.  What a fascinating man!  I just wish I understood the basics of electricity better.