Whatcom Falls Park

Blessing of the Log

We went to a blessing ceremony today on the Lummi Reservation. Felix Solomon is a renowned Lummi carver and a friend. He called this morning to let us know that there would be a blessing of the log he will carve into a Coast Salish river canoe. Felix will be carving the canoe for the Kwikwetlem First Nation of Coquitlam, BC, Canada. This one will be even bigger than the one he carved last year. It will be carved from an old growth cedar log that was recovered from a logging camp where it was used as a bridge for loading logs. It is over 30 feet long. We arrived as the blessing was in progress. We were honored to be included in the event.

Visit from the North

Recently I've reconnected with Carol Macpherson, a friend from high school. We used to be in the same scout troupe. Now she lives just north of us in British Columbia. She came for a visit today with her daughter Jen and her grandson Paxton. We had a great visit. Took these pictures at the Black Pearl in Barkley Village while we ate lunch.

Reid Boiler Works, Inc

Went for a walk today from Fairhaven to Boulevard Park. We passed the Reid Boiler Works on the way down to the park. It's an interesting building built in the late 19th century. We've seen it many times and never has there been anybody there. Not so on our way back to Fairhaven. A young man named Michael was there and the door to the main building was open. For the first time we got a look inside. It's an amazing place. Michael was foreman there when it closed two years ago. Now he helps the owners by keeping an eye on the place.