So that's it for this year—May 1 to October 7. We are packed and loaded. Coreopisis heeled into what used to be the garden (remaining semi-green tomatoes to Murray and Elaine). Kayak and outdoor furniture moved inside. Garlic and oak acorns planted. Toilets cleaned. Engines winterized. Etcetera. Etcetera. Tomorrow all we have to do is pull the water, disconnect everything, blow out the lines, antifreeze the appliances. Etcetera.

The plan is to be on the road to St. Ignace by noon. And then look forward to the next six months between now and the first of May, 2015.