The days are getting longer (from 7am to 8pm), the birds are singing and the weather has changed from gloomy to gorgeous! It is definitely springtime in Seattle. With Spring comes a number of rituals. This week I had the top down on the Jag convertible for the first time this year. It was also time to get the KatieG serviced.
I took her down to Seattle Boat Co where they hauled it out, did the annual maintenance and cleaned the bottom. She stayed overnight so I could pick it up this morning and what a great morning it was. They quickly had the KatieG down from her perch and splashed into the water.
After picking up the KatieG, I took her through the cutting to Lake Washington and went for a great run – my justification was to charge up the batteries and blow the carbon out the engine, but of course the real reason was pure fun!
I was soon screaming across the water at 45 mph and KatieG still had some more to go – just brilliant!
Then back home where I successfully docked against Alice with no drama (whew!). Then it was time to clean and prep the inside of the boat for the upcoming boating season.
Nothing beats the fun and joy of living in Seattle in Spring and Summer.
Of course the best way to enjoy spring in Seattle – having a beer on the back deck 🙂
Beautiful pictures! Can’t wait to come visit in July 🙂