The guys and I brewed a double batch of beer on Saturday. The 30 gallon brew set up produced 65 gallons of beer this day. We made a pale and a big malty brown ale. The day was epic stating at 7:30am and running longer then we anticipated to around 10:30 by the time we had cleaned. Here are some pics. PT

Hello guys. I took off after work in our little boat, the Oh Snap, and spent the night out at the island. It’s a good thing too as the stove was missing a part and the bbq had toppled off the deck in the winter and will never work again. I was able to get a small cooking fire going in the rain and fried a great steak on cast iron, with salad! When April, Isla and Jeannie are back we’ll have all the pieces together to cook and be comfortable. Have a great weekend everyone. Paul

Hello guys,

I’ve had a super busy week in the shop since my return.  Lots of folks going out on trips and loving it!  The weather has been nice and dry with some sunny days even.  Below are some pictures for April of how our garden and lawn are coming.  I just mowed and weed whacked our “lawn” for the first time and it went mosly well; there are some rocks.   This week should be busy as well which is good,  it’s keeps me from thinking of April and Isla too much.  Have a great week folks.  Paul

Hello folks.  We have a new NZ sim card for while we are over.  Our cell number here is 021 023 47339.  Please send us a txt with yours!  April will have this number for the next five weeks.  Paul.

Hello Folks,

We are getting to travel and the summer is here.  Isla was getting moskito bites in the night so we have set up a moskio net over her bed.  April calls it her ‘Princess Bed’  The other bed is one that we made for her for the trip.  Something to keep a bit of familiarity through the trip.  We are hoping that it will make her sleep better.  We though about this project for weeks and were able to knock it out in about two hours.

Ah yes, an update.  After two days she was very much well again.  Today, day three, she is her old self again.  P

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Hello guys,  Today is the third day of dad and Isla time.  April seems to be having a great first week back despite missing our little one.  Isla and I are getting to know each other better.  She has been coming to work with me and is getting quite comforatble at the office.  I am learning when feeding, naping and playing time is and adjusting my work flow to suit.  It’s going great but by three I’m usually frazzeled with working and care giving.  This week will be the hardest though.  Everyday it has gotten easer for both of us.  I have discovered some secrets for a good long late morning sleep, during my most productive time.  While working I came across this photo of my girls being pretty.  Enjoy.  Paul

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Stew and Kathy are now in Alaska!