The Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia, Canada, are literally on the edge of the world and the Queen Charlotte Lodge is an amazingly luxury fishing lodge in this northern, remote wilderness.

I just returned from a weekend at the lodge and while the weather was cold and wet, the fishing was fun and the scenery stunningly beautiful. Sea lions, seals, bears, deer and bald eagles are common sights. The Lodge is a first class operation with great food and accomodation but the staff make the place a friendly fun place to be.

This is a photo of me with a 25 lb. chinook (aka spring, king or tyee): cold wet and happy.

Sleep Over.

Virginia and I had our Granddaughter, Hannah, for a sleepover last night. Great fun! Not a first but as she is getting older (2 1/2) every visit just seems to get better as communications and activities are more fun for all. Out to dinner last night at the golf club buffet, Granddad and Hannah off to the Belgian bakery early this morning for fresh croissants and hot chocolate and coffee, the Italian deli (Spolumbo's) for lunch and of course Oliver's candy store for some pre Easter treats. Ok, this visit was focused on good food, I promise Hannah next time we will go to the Zoo!

Lots of post sleepover clean-up as we have way to many toys, the kitchen set and little plastic animals seem to be the favorites.

I meant to take a few photos but just forgot.

25 Years is a long time.

Today is the 25th anniversary of my working for the same organization; a quarter century, a milestone of some significance.

Hale Lani, Secret Beach Hideaway, Kauai

February, 2009

Fantastic place to escape to, a private cottage in a bit of paradise.

Secret Beach web site

Virginia enjoying Secret Beach, Kauai

February, 2009

Caught this 'wipeout' while watching the surfers at Secret Beach, Kauai.

February, 2009