Yesterday, our day began with fog slowly moving in. Below - Kirby was heading to the Upper Landing with his barge -- but the fog got thicker -- so he turned back. Stopping at our cabin for a cup of coffee and to wait out the fog. Normally, you can see the mainland from where Kirby has his barge moored.
The boat next to his barge is our barge -- well, its owned by both Tater and Ernie. I'll have more in the blog about that later.
About thirty minutes later the fog lifted and Kirby set off to continue his adventure to the Upper Landing.
Once the fog lifted - it warmed up -- bringing out the mosquitoes, sunshine, warm temperatures and other Islanders. Below, we met up with Bridgett -- wearing her latest outfit -- mosquito netting covering her from head to waist.
The lake was quite 'flat' and beautiful yesterday. The following two photos were taken from the North side - the little spit of land is Little Caribou.
After checking out the North side of the island -- Ernie and I returned to our cabin -- and pushed out the barge. Below Ernie just finished pushing the barge out with the four-wheeler. It didn't take us long -- mainly because the water level is high and we used 'rollers'.
After pushing the barge out -- Ernie took us for a boat ride around the island and Swan Cove. As you may recall, we went into town to get fuses for the motor. So Ernie wanted to make sure all systems were running -- which they were.
After zooming around with the barge for a while - Ernie begins preparing to moor the boat. Above Ernie paddles us around in circles -- rather romantic -- but he didn't serenade me -- rather, he directed me to 'keep looking for the yellow rope' -- which marks the spot where the barge will be moored.
With the barge moored -- I go to work raking the shore grass into somewhat of a lop sided, up-righted position. It will not take long for it to stand up properly and fill-in.
After raking, we pumped water, did three loads of laundry, took showers and cooked dinner. Whew!
I've had a few questions from Followers - so I'm going to answer those inquiries below:
1. How is the rug coming along?
Well, I discovered what I thought was an interlocking braided rug is actually a hand woven rug that looks like a braided rug. I also discovered for every row -- I need to add 'tails' to continue making the rug larger. Below - on the right of the photo you can see the 'tails' -- fourteen so far. Also, I don't have a pattern in mind -- so as I weave - the rug seems to be taking on its own pattern -- which I find interesting. Since I'm using two old sheets -- my colors are blue and white. This is the first such rug I've made -- so it's turning out to be an interesting experience.
2. Whatever became of the celery that you were growing in water?
The celery grew to about four inches high - very green and looked pretty. However, the stalks felt rubbery and fibrous. Then the base of celery that was in the water - slowly began to rot causing the stalks to droop. So I tossed the celery out without tasting it. So much for that idea.
3. I like seeing the flowers that you put on the blog. Have you thought of making a book just showing the flowers growing around your cabin?
Thank you and yes. I've been collecting photos for that purpose. I'm also thinking of making a calendar.
Take Care -- and enjoy the last days of June!
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