Hull Island - A New Frontier

Summer/Fall 2022 After the two spring visits the pace of change picked up:  a new boat, kitchen roof done, outdoor hot water shower done, garage doors installed, gravel barges, 3 first timers, up to 8 family at one time, and a personal record 12 consecutive days alone. Now, before I go on - I take to heart Steve's message in his recent post, " Hull Island is Dead. " I recommend you read it. Here is my account of what led to the Fall 2022 Hull Island Crime Scene .  July 14th 2022  Two days before our boat launches and we're buying last minute items and pulling off the boat logo's to de-commodify. I bought replacement deck pads from the OEM in Seattle to replace what I pulled off.  What a relief to see the clean boat with no flashy marketing.  Unfortunately I came down with a cold or something. Symptoms: mild fever, noticeably dazed, tired.  Too much stress? Drugs and alcohol or virus? Covid again?  wtf.  Do we go ahead with our expedition or bail out now?  So mu

A small group of pioneers set out to explore a remote island. By Liz Hattemer The journey was not easy. They faced many challenges along the way, from extreme weather conditions, rough crossings, to limited resources, to the fear of the unknown. But as they persevered and explored the island's rugged terrain - clearing alders for a place to sleep, capturing fresh water to quench their thirst - they began to see the beauty in the harsh environment and found that it strengthened and united them as a group. They learned to appreciate the simplicity, discovering a new strength and determination within themselves. They each had their own struggles before reaching the island, but the challenges they faced on the island allowed them to rise like a phoenix from the ashes and become stronger, more capable individuals. Some of them found that the island gave them peace and clarity which they did not know they needed. As they explored the rugged terrain, those who came to the island learned m