Truck Washed…

…along with a few other minor chores, and, of course, voting.

Above, silphium or cup plant, a prairie native, completely engulfing a drainage (and bullfrog) pond.

Road Warriors

Might qualify for the Iron Butt squad. Dropped a trailer off in Minocqua and then carried on to Whitewater for—minor re-supply, hair cuts, yard touch-up, and VOTING. Our absentee ballots did not move fast enough, so now we vote in person. Remember, vote NO on the 2 trickily worded amendment issues.

Cicadas and crickets providing neighborhood background music.

All Gone

But on the upside, we were able to find, deep in the fridge, the missing mayonnaise.

Overnight rain probably put an end to the recent partial fire ban.

Departure of Team Antler Circle, Packing Up Of Team Big Springs Trail.

Moving through the season. Yesterday’s sail race below.

Busy Day

Sailboat race (Heliotrope by a whisker pole), pizza party, traditional rock photo and annual measurement, etc.

More photos to follow.

Hike and Windride

Lots of activity.

Dog Show

Canine competition.

…and some sailing.

Shishkababs…

…among other things. Another beautiful day.

Fish Guts and Bilge Pumps

LOTS of small mouth bass—some over 3 pounds, caught at both the Falls, and right off the pier.

Heliotrope…

…sailing and at the mooring.

Beach Day…

…with photos from yesterday. Photos by various.

Wind,

…actually, and a little cooler. Still, lots of swimming and tubing, but also some good sailing.

Photos by van. More to follow.

In or On The Water

Swimming, tubing, ice cream on Heliotrope.

Full Dozen

Whole family here now. Swimming, ant lions, crayfish, great supper, hanging around on the deck, more swimming.

Photo by BBN

Very…

…sunny, warm, and still. (Not my favorite weather.) Younger folks off to Providence Bay. Older ones cooling their heels off the end of the dock. Below, a few older photos: Joe Pye weed (roadside), boneset (along the shore), and wild sweet pea (on hill above marina).

Drenched…

…caught unawares by a late afternoon downpour. But, a change of clothes and a delicious dinner soon washed the wet away.

Photos by Katy and Mimi.

Fish and Chips…

…at Purvis in Gore Bay

Photo by Katy.

Perfect Day…

…for bike rides, swimming, and ice creams at the marina.

They’re Here

Let the wild rumpus start.

Windrider…

…is spending the night at the cottage, in preparation for tomorrow’s scrub-down and cleanup.

Wind SW all night, so no problem.