Wild Night

Ferocious north-easter. Marina a maelstrom. Helped transient Looper try to secure his 44 foot powerboat, and offered night in the bunkie (declined). Hydro out all evening, so candlelight supper and early to bed. Early morning call to help move boats as a section of finger dock had broken. City crew also called to help, and help they did, although not really familiar with lines and cleats, but no one injured.

Still blowing like stink, but power on, and looking forward to watching the convention.

Barrie Island

Sunday drive and picnic.

Back home to find the power out. As of now, out for about 4 hours.

Metamorphosis…

…from caterpillar to butterfly.

The wee caterpillars gathered by the grandkids when they were here were tended by our neighbors while we were recently away, and while being looked after, the pillars metamorphosed. They are now out and about, and probably heading south.

Riding, and Rowing…

…in the rain. Without a splash jacket. Getting soaked is kinda fun, although proof positive of a lack of planning.

Back 46 Degrees North

Someone gave us a big hand as we drove on Highway 17:

Beautifully crafted—could it be part of some great sculpture?

And, welcoming us home, bottle gentians in bloom:

Garden Repurposed

From sometime crops (but mostly weeds), the untended garden is being changed over to grass, ever bearing raspberries, and possibly a cherry tree. (We will need to find a supplier for beets.)

Grass seed spread, and in October the fencing will come down.

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