From Oconomowoc to Manistique, arriving in time for dinner at our long-famiar stop, Big Boy. Wind east off the lake, with the sound of surf in the distance, and much cooler than SE Wisconsin.

The new patio furniture came assembled rather than what we asked for, which was disassembled, so once again we look like Ma and Pa Kettle, shredded tarp and all. Maybe the furniture will look used by the time we reach the border.

Surprisingly large number of people about—color tourists, and a lampreyside team complete with several trailer-based labs.