11th July - 21st July 2008 We finally got to go sailing on Frank's boat, Callaloo, called after a plant grown in the Caribbean and used to make an excellent soup which Frank loves to eat. We went to Kelley's island, which is about a three hour sail from the marina at Huron. We had a lovely sail and lunch on the island but on the way back we were enveloped in a swarm of small flies (plus a few of the larger biting types). There were thousands covering...

4th - 10th July We arrived at Jim's house in Huron, Ohio on the 4th of July. His house is at his marina Harbor North. I was seconded by Nancy to help decorate their local sailing club where there was to be a party that evening. William went with Jim for a tour of the marina. The next day was an early start for William and Jim as they were racing on lake Erie, a 38 mile trip round the islands, starting at 9am and taking most of the day. Nancy and I went for...