Sun. Aug 2

After a late morning Bible study we launched Cameron’s boat. This could be their last year because they have put their cabin up for sale. Becky said she has been coming up longer than I (43 year) have been alive. Her parents built their cabin after my grandparents. My Grandparents built theirs in 1951. We decided to go fishing today. What a perfect day the Lord gave us, no wind, and 75 deg. and nothing but sunshine. I caught a small Northern & a Perch with nibbles along the way. We spent about 5 hours out on the lake. Paul decided to water ski when we got back. The water was like glass so even Hannah tubed for a while. Bridget made us spaghetti and meatballs with salad for dinner. She finished the night off with traditional reading out loud of Little Britches. Bridget has been reading the series to us on vacation for a long time. The Lord has bless us with good spirits and time together.

Sat. Aug 1

Shanghai Rummy lasted til 11:30PM Jason beat me because of one card one draw too late. We all slept in a little this morning. It rained all night and stopped this morning. 11.30 am Jason had the van packed and wanted to make one last memory. Picking blueberries in the rain, so we all went even Bob. I can’t help but think how much Addie would enjoy these berries and (no spray on them Jodi). The rain stopped and the wind picked up in the afternoon, but the sun did shine some. Hannah finally got to go to the sheep farm. They also raise elk there for the meat. There were so big ones there. We also learned how they put donkeys with the sheep to protect them from wolves. Here is a nice view of the asses. I put windows in again til dark. The Groves came over for fresh corn chowder and blueberry muffins. The night ended with a game of Shanghai Rummy with Ron winning.

Sat. Aug 1

Shanghai Rummy lasted till 11.30PM Jason beat me because of one card one draw too late. We all slept a little in this morning. It rained all night and stopped this morning. 11.30 am Jason had the van packed and wanted to make one last memory. Picking blueberries in the rain, so we all went even Bob went. I can’t help but think how much Addie would enjoy these berries and (no spray on them Jodi). The rain stopped and the wind picked up in the afternoon, but the sun did shine some. Hannah finally got to go to the sheep farm. They also raise elk there for the meat there were so big ones there. We also learned how they put donkeys with to the sheep to protect them from wolf. Here is a nice view of the asses. I put windows in again till dark. The Groves came over for fresh corn chowder and blueberry muffins. The night ended with a game of Shanghai Rummy with Ron winning.

Fri. July 31

Well its Colwell’s last day here. After breakfast, Nana and Grandpa arrived to Hannah’s delight. Paul, Bridget, Jason & Hannah had a game of badminton. Roger brought some corn from home which we all had along with hamburgers at Connaught Point. It was lightly sprinkling so we did not get to play on the beach there. The excitement is when Paul dropped the pot into the lake and Jason dove to the bottom (8ft)to get the pot. Grandpa took the float boat out there for the 1 hour ride. But all who rode on it enjoyed it. When we got back Paul and I helped Bob & Jason get their boat out and put away for year. We found a little water in the lower unit; Bob guessed the motor is at least 40 years old. As I grow older I also told them we were going to buy caster for the boat. It is now raining and Grandpa is standing out there burning trees that Uncle Scott had cut down. Jason wants to finish the vacation with a game of Shanghai Rummy tonight.

Thurs. July 30

I made blueberry pancakes for breakfast after my walk this morning. The sun was shining even though the weather man called for an all day rain. After lunch we headed out through Canoe Narrows, Back Channel, and into Portage Bay to find Hamburger Island for Hannah. What a beautiful day for a boat ride. When we returned Paul, Jason & Julie all water skied in the bay, while Alan, Bridget, Hannah & Elliot watch from the float boat. What a beautiful day!

Wed. July 29

Today we had enough time in the morning to go to Boat Island and hike to the lake in the middle of it. We saw lots of moose signs and were able to pick a few blueberries. Jason decided to make homemade ice-cream for dinner. We all brought something and Bob grilled our burgers. We got Bob and Ron to play A to A tonight. I think all had a good time. On the way home the moon was out and looked really cool with its reflection on the water.

Tue. July 28

Guess what?! It’s raining this morning. Bridget made us fresh blueberry buttermilk pancakes for breakfast. I finished the windows on the porch between the rain drops. After lunch Jason stop by for his first game of Apples to Apples which he won because he knew how to apple to Hannah. Pork chops and gravy, green beans from the garden and blueberry muffins were for dinner. We finished the day with another game of A to A at the Martinsen’s. I think we might have been to noisy for Bob.