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Summer at home was a good mix of
famiy life, upgrading the house, and shortish trips around the neighbouring
islands.
Biggest project at the house was installing a hot tub.
First to build a flat platform, which took Neil and a helper several days,
since only way to level up the spot with sand, gravel etc is by carrying a
hundred metres or so, up a hill, by bucket. Any
machine access would make a huge mess.
Next was wiring, which was
straightforward work.
Installation of tub took only a couple of hours,
using a helicopter.
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We often see orcas, and occasionally other whales from shore and when out in
the boat. Regulations require that we do not approach to less than 200
metres, but the orcas do not comply. Onece we stopped and this guy
swam within ten metres of us, along with a few of his friends. |
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see lots of Michael, Claire and Elise, in person when home, and by WhatsApp
while away. |
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Unfortunately Neil hit the big Eight-oh.
We had a good party at
home, including Elise helping to blow out the candles.
Helen's
present was a skydive and a caving trip at
Horne Lake
Derek and Neil both went down the deepest of the
caves at Horne lake, with a guide. Good fun, but no decent photos due
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Neil, Michael, Derek and Becca
all went sky-diving. The aircraft is tiny. Only the pilot has
a seat. The two divers, each harnessed to an instructor/guide lie on
the floor, making sure to not fall out of the open door as the plane climbs
to 10,000 feet.
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When it was time, we stepped out,
and free fell for 5,000 feet, facing down. Good view, but noisy as we
quickly hit around 100 mph, When the chute opens, life became suddenly
quiet as we glided gently down to the landing spot chosen by our guide. |
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We
see lots of Michael, Claire and Elise, in person when home, and by WhatsApp
while away.
