August 8 - Lagoon Cove

Here is Nance with one of Bill's signs in the yard of his home beside the trash burning sight

We ran through Tribune Channel from Sullivan Bay to Lagoon Cove today and arrived in the early afternoon. Tribune Channel is quite fiord like and offers great views along its entire length. Also, we could see all the way in mostly sunshine which was a great contrast to the preceding day.
For those reading this who are boaters, you may already know Bill Barber the genial host of Lagoon Cove marina who I mentioned earlier in our blog as we stayed here on our way North. Bill is amazing, I called Lagoon Cove on my VHS radio when I pulled within sight of the docks. I identified Bojangles and asked if they had any space for the night. Bill said "why of course Gord come on in" which does not sound all that remarkable except that I had not at any time reminded him that my name was Gord. We tied up at the docks and he walked over to Nance gave her a hug and said "Hi Nancy good to see you again". Again, we had not mentioned Nance's name to him. What really ticks me off about all this is that he is way older than I am but I could not remember names like he does on my best day long long ago.
As it turns out the traditional potluck cocktail party on the dock is a special occasion potluck dinner tonight with Bill supplying freshly caught prawns and crab. Nance and I earlier went on an hour long hike through the woods trying not to become bear bait in order to get some badly needed exercise and work up a big time appetite for the evening feast. I fully intend to pig out if this appears as an option.
For my money, Lagoon Cove is the best marina experience on the entire BC coast and we make every effort to stay here whenever we are in the area. Also, my air card works here, hence the internet postings of today. All in a great experience.