Latin (tem-pu̇s-ˈfü-git): Time Flies
A couple of years ago the electric start on our 1990 Mercury 25hp outboard stopped working. I’d thought about taking it in to a marina to get it repaired but that would be awkward, put the boat out of commission for an unknown amount of time and likely be costly. It still started well with Read More …
At any marina on Lake of the Woods! The price is sky high. Gas stations in Kenora were charging $1.89/l but at a dock on the water it was $2.49/l. I knew there was a premium for the convenience of dock gas but on this trip I committed to getting the gas before checking just Read More …
On the weekend, August 19-21, Parker and Dane had their friend Aryton down at the lake. It was a busy weekend with swimming, tubing, seadoo rides, kneeboarding and fishing! This was Aryton’s first time fishing and he hit the trifecta, first fish, biggest fish and most fish! Over several outings on the weekend the boys Read More …
Shorty after opening the cottage on the May long weekend I noticed a beam supporting the deck on the lower north side had some very bad rot and was collapsing! Also, some of the posts supporting this beam were in pretty rough shape too! Part 1.
Still waiting for my fuel pump. ☹️. It’s been over 60 days since it was ordered on June 17, 2022. No ETA. Supply chain delays are the supposed issue. www.cbc.ca/news/business/consumer-prices-supply-chain-delays-1.6558371
Two days of fishing just around the corner of our point yielded 15 bass in short order, lots of action! The three boys kept me busy getting fish off the hook and into a bucket. /im
A nice calm and sunny day and our friends C&E are at the cottage with us for a few days so we decide on a boat cruise.
The space agency’s upcoming lunar mission will launch the ambitious Artemis program, building on the landings 50 years ago. — Read on www.wired.com/story/why-nasa-wants-to-go-back-to-the-moon/
A solo cruise over to the Route Bay boat lift into Blindfold Lake to check out the water levels at the lift. Levels are down to a manageable level and the fixed concrete dock on the Blindfold side is out of the water and the railway cart appeared to be operational . On the way Read More …
Finally, the Lake of the Woods water level appears to be on the way down. Let the dock repairs begin. ☹️