It’s a lovely day when we awake this morning, and we don’t have any chores to do.  So, we spent the day visiting our friend, Ernie Harding. Ernie boated all his life, but now lives in a waterfront condo near the Nanaimo Yacht Club, since selling his boat, “Puffin DX” a couple of years ago.  His condo is as close to being on a boat as he could get.  The view from his condo, overlooking the marina is spectacular.  But, nice as the view is, Ernie says he really misses “Puffin DX”, and regrets selling her. Unfortunately, we all have to make the decision that it’s time get out of boating at some point.  I just hope we won’t have to make that decision any time soon.  Al’s already planning next year’s cruise.