Monday, September 07, 2015

Labour Day weekend 2015

The weather in Toronto was hot and muggy for several days, including the last long weekend of the summer.  Where has the season gone!  Friday began with the traditional Corn & Weenie roast, where we stuffed ourselves with beautiful Ontario corn, and watched the pigs being prepared for the big day on Saturday.  Next day, Emily and her friend Steve came for a sail during the CNE Air Show, and stayed for the popular pig roast at QCYC.  Visiting boats were rafted up several deep in the lagoon, and enjoyed a great dinner courtesy of the crew of seasoned volunteers. 


On Sunday, as some people started projects in the boat yard, we lounged around on the lawn in the shade of a tree, reading, snacking, and enjoying a little wine.  What a completely relaxing day.

We had a big crowd over on Monday - Jenn, Helen and Lynne, who I worked with over 20 years ago, together with their families.  We motored out for the last part of the Air Show, and avoided the brisk upwind sail.  When it was time to head home, we raised sail for the downwind leg. 

We've had some trouble with the transmission the last couple of times we were out.  That will be something to check when we haul the boat in a few weeks.