To The Sault…
…with the cottage winterized and closed up.
Lots of oregano left for the taking.
Three Day Blow…
…wind wailing in from the west. Glad the boat is already in Gore Bay. Lot and lots of loose ends tied up, and we are close to ready for departure.
Photos by Sue.
Also very chilly—sharp turn in the season. The little wood burner is doing a masterful job of keeping things pleasant indoors.
Capable of Driving…
…yay. Won’t have to leave one vehicle here and come back later. That being the case, we loaded tools and miscellany into the truck, got the pulling boat ready for trailing, and finished up securing Heliotrope.
Meanwhile…Arb At Starin Park
Getting It Done
Sails off Heliotrope. Whitehall pulling boat out of the water and on its trailer—all with assistance of Patrick and Rachel.
Looks like will be ready to head for home on Friday.
To The South Side
Over to Prov with P&J for a picnic and stroll along the boardwalk. Perfect weather for such. Smash burgers for dinner.
Backflip
Helping move Heliotrope into the slings, I stepped backwards into the bollard (pictured below) and landed on my back in the puddle. Damage to the knee. Had to be lifted into the car. Sue came and took me to the Mindemoya hospital. X-ray showed nothing broken, and some range of motion is returning, so optimism prevails.
Heliotrope to Gore Bay…
…on a run, several reaches, and at the end, a tough beat. No shortage of wind, with conditions mostly sunny and warm.
Photos by Sue.
Not The Greatest Weather…
…damp, dim, and chilly. Still, a walk to the falls, etcetera.
Fire in the stove last night, and probably again tonight.
Whitewater Neighbors…
…visiting here for a few days. Get out the Sequence.
Pinebox Transitioning…
…to standby status. Water out, and most systems shut down. Occupants heading south tomorrow.
Rumblings…
…of distant thunder, although the sun is shining. Both the pulling boat and Geode needed extensive bailing after last night and today up to dump time.
I think that with all the rain down south, plus what came up this way, the water level may be rebounding a bit.
A Little Rain, at last…
…after many insistent but inaccurate forecasts.
Of course, just when I set out to ride to the marina. Checked the oil, bailed the dinghy, went for a row, and rode home, all in the rain, which stopped as soon as I parked the bike. Pretty much perfect.
Very Calm…
…and very quiet. Crow wingbeats, woodpecker taps, and merganser splashes, the biggest noises. Almost sunny much of the time, while southern Wisconsin is getting 8 inches of rain.
Haul Out…
…but only of the Windrider. Although it would have been a great day for a sail, it was also a great day for hauling. Why wait for rain and cold? Additionally, I now have time for upgrades and repairs.
Last night, full moon rising (with mergansers).
Enjoying The Season
South wind, warm sun, pleasant temperature. September at its best. Lunch with M&E and J&ME at Buoy’s, but that’s about the extent of it. Quite a bit more being than doing.
Beautiful Day…
…though things are getting pretty dry and the water level is dropping. Normal for this time of year, but we can hope for a wet fall, a snowy winter, and a rainy spring.
Evening Sail
We thought it would be a drifter, but a surprisingly lively west wind piped up and we sailed around the bay at nearly 6 knots. As we were coming in, Murray and Elaine were heading out. Evening is the the best time in multiple ways.
One If By Land…Impromptu Deck Party
Sue met Elaine while out on a row, so a get together was arranged for 5 pm. Sue and Karen set up a beautiful set of hors d’oeuvres, and while they were setting up George and Judy motored by in their lovely fishing boat. As they were heading away across the bay I fired off a text, and the boat turned around. End result, a lovely neighborhood party
Harbor Island
Fast three tack beat out, more leisurely Two jibe run home. Good fun.
Visitor
Karen is here from Petoskey. Whitefish and hash browns on the griddle, followed by one of Sue’s plum tortes.
