I had a great time with Captain Bill and First Mate Marsha, crossing San Francisco Bay in their beautiful power boat that they are able to trailer up and down the coast on their trips from Oregon to visit family in San Diego. We motored from the Harbor next to ATT Park over to Tiburon for a delicious breakfast at New Morning Café. The sun came out early, Bill and Marsha are very caring, you feel like an old time friend, and it was so sweet that my dog could go along for the ride.

Marcia T

Marsha, Marcia, and Peppy

To verbally print, write, say that my voyage in the northwest water ways this past August was a blast, fun, joyous, exciting, adventure would be an understatement. Having never sailed, or been out in the open waters except on a big ferry boat the 33’ Catamaran, named Cats Paw, was certainly a new experience.

What made this an exceptional trip was the company. Captain Bill and 1st mate Marsha were the most accommodating hosts. They even rearranged the intinnary so that the trip remained in and about the islands, away from city lights, traffic and technology when the guests didn’t what to leave Poets Cove. The new plan included, anchoring off different islands, putting out traps for prawns and crabs, kayaking around and hiking on the islands. We learned to read the maps and charts, put up and take down sails, read the computer and steer the boat. When you weren’t otherwise occupied it was all eyes on the water watching for seals, dolphins, whales, and dead heads. Food was fabulous, cooked and prepared right there on the boat, and with everyone pitching in preparation and clean up was a breeze. After dinner was a great time for sharing, games, a movie and popcorn.

One of the greatest assets that flowed throughout the trip was joy and laughter! Laughing and kidding and light hearted banter. One memorable night we all sat on the hammock on the back of the boat and looking up at the dark night sky, twinkling with millions of stars, we watched for and saw shooting stars. All the time we were looking we were sharing our adventures and experiences and joys of being a Christian Scientist. Did I mention laughing! Laughing and kidding and light hearted banter. It was GREAT.

What really made it all special was the fact that we were all of one accord. Singing hymns, discussing the lesson, sharing demonstrations and laughing! Learning from one another and feeling the embrace of God’s Love and joy all around.

Thank you All for the memories.

Lin Paporello, Boise Idaho