Here on the West Coast, I’m almost giddy with joy. The weather report for the long weekend, now only five sleeps away, is forecasting hot - 28 degrees hot, at least for Thursday and Friday. I so hope they’ve got this one right. It hasn’t been that warm since last August. According to the weather channel lady, “The west is the place to be from Thursday onward.” It’s about time.

Has it stopped snowing in Calgary yet???

In preparation for summer, Billy and I were checking out boats on Boats.com this past weekend. This is could be the most expensive Mother’s Day present yet. We found a sweet little Sea Ray that Bill’s going to take for a test run after work tonight. The US dollar is making boat buying a whole lot more affordable.

If anyone is considering buying a new or used boat this year, here are a couple of websites we found very helpful:

1. Shopping for New and Used Boats - Boats.com and BoatDealer.ca
2. Appraisal or Book Value :We used the NADA guide. This online guide is from the same folks who publish the auto industry’s little blue books. They provide pricing information on boats dating back to 1970.
3. Importing a boat from the US: click here for all the details and paperwork required to clear customs

If anyone else has been been boat shopping I’d love to hear from you.

Cheers,

Julie

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