ABSTRACT
Dear Editor, Sir1: It has almost been a year in our present house. More like a cottage, this charming “boathouse” sports many leaks, frozen pipes when temperatures drop, and is definitely not insulated. Our house is situated on a rocky knoll hanging out over full-grown spruce, cedar trees, and the ocean. When you look down from our deck, you see the shoreline. We have seen Risso dolphins, killer whales, gray whales, and countless birds through our windows. There is plenty of privacy considering how close we are to the ferry, although I often remind myself to close the curtains on dark early mornings when I get dressed in my room.
