Studying..

I am trying to study for my boaters exam. Yes, you read right. I am actually trying to get an Ontario boating licence before my drivers licence. Ironic eh. A new ruling has been introduced which requires all recreational boat users to be licenced in Ontario. Even my father in law, who has been boating for over 60 years is required to take the exam. I think he passed. Unfortunately, as a result of some drunk speedboat user ramming his boat into a houseboat and causing injuries and a death, the exams will be much more rigorous come September so I figured I should get the licence first and worry about actually using a boat later. Will probably need to for safety reasons and also the kids have to learn how to waterski soon..Sasha is already 4 and her cousins started at 3.

We are in the process of getting solar power installed at the cottage upon our arrival next week. We looked into getting a cable laid underwater to get electricity from the Grid to the island, but the cost was UNBELIEVABLE..but I guess it is because the cable has to be up to 900m in length. We therefore had to seriously rethink our power issues. We have decided to keep some of the propane powered appliances on such as the water pump, the fridge, the water heater, and the stove. We will however put in a solar system to power a separate freezer, lights, and outlets for small appliances and electrical gadgets like the wifi and computers. The freezer has been ordered and will be delivered the day after we get to the cottage. Mark, our electrician will install it separate from our main solar system as the other panels cannot be placed on the roof and need to be anchored into the south facing rock. Where, we dont know as yet. We could go totally solar but we believe in diversification..hahaha..no, actually, we didnt want the place looking like a solar farm. Never thought I would ever live off the grid..