People got up a little later on the morning after. And there was a coffee crisis, as supplies had run out. Susan averted the fearful prospect of under-caffeination; she heroically drove to her home in Roberts Creek to fetch coffee and filters.

The consensus on the evening before had been that it wasn’t necessary to make another vat of porridge; leftovers for breakfast would be perfect. So people filled their plates with anything from cookies to kale salad and rice.

Charles was the first to take his leave to catch an early ferry. The rest of us lounged about all morning enjoying our last few hours at Linwood House. Most of us left in time to catch the 1:15 ferry.

Overheard comments

“It’s a good idea to use the locks on the bathroom doors.” — Dave

“It was halfway through the game before I understood the rules.” — Jon

“Didn’t you ever use a paper towel for a filter in your bachelor days?” — Carol

“I’m not touching another man’ s Bialetti.” — Dave

Wildlife sighting

Elk! Several allegedly seen by Fred and Joette. But no photographs.

Return journey