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I paddled out to shelter island in a bidarka, a sea worthy kayak. A bidarka has a frame that is designed to bend over waves. This bidarka is actually a two seater, but I went out alone this time. I've paddled to shelter island over a dozen times, but this was a particularly calm day.
More photos:
Don't forget about the oven when you're on the middle of the ocean...
I made that mistake this time...
And almost burned down the witchhat with some macaroni and cheese in the microwave.
Papo was out in full force to greet me when I arrived. The paddle takes about 2 hours.
Papo dawg!
Papo likes to retrieve in the water too.
Everyone always likes to ask about the state of Rick's cabin. Here is how it looked this weekend. The frame and roof are complete. This summer he is going to tackle the walls.
This is the sauna that I have helped built part of. It is a short timber frame building with a very good thick roof. Inside it has a cast iron woodstove.
Finally, this is the house I live at. I live in the right portion. The right tower is part of my loft.
Can you guess what this is? Stay tuned for next update when the answer is revealed.

Shelter Skelter(06.13.2006)