Letters to the Editor

I've been getting letters from readers that there are too many ego shots of the editor and not a good photo of Erika. So for the sake of fairness I'm posting this photo of us together in this shot where she looks great and me........ well not so great.  And the other photo of the rainbow over the home valley.......check out the song by Jack Johnson... "Rainbow". Or if you come to my house I'll sing it for you.

Nor's Abused and Neglected Dog and Boat Rescue Center

I rescued Bella from a neighboring boat in Newport that was destined to shipwreck on the rocks in Northern California a few months later by a careless and foolhardy skipper. I brought her home to the mountains where she has lived in peace among in the forest where a wolf belongs. Zorro, my other dog was also rescued from misery and certain death. So when I found this poor little abused Ranger 20 full of water and leaves with rotted rigging and moldy sails in Washington a couple weeks ago my soft heart didn't have much choice. I brought her home to a dry shop. All she needs is a little love: some hull paint, running rigging, wiring, a little carpentry, some cleaning, maybe a new mainsail and a dodger and she'll be the perfect boat for summer days and nights on Waldo, Odell and the lake at home. Like Erika told me, you sure are ambitious! I think that's another way of saying I'm a sucker for rescuing those that need it. But in the process I find what I need too.