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Channel Bells is the name given to our 1887 "Victorian Cottage" many years ago.  It was given this name because you can hear the bell buoys in the channel entering the Bay nearby.

But Channel Bells is more than just a physical home.  It is a spirt and a state of being.  The name evokes the pleasure of days at the seashore, of foggy nights, of being one with nature.  "Channel Bells" represents happiness because bell buoys mark the end of a successful passage or a fun day on the water as one's boat returns to harbor.  Bell buoys also provide comfort as they steer you away from the shoals.  

And so enjoy this website and through it seek happiness and joy.  It is easy to wash up on the shoals of life; but the spirit of Channel Bells is here to guide you home to a safe harbor and a happy life.  Remember the spirit of Channel Bells more so than the physical structure.