Day 10, Leg 8

Sunday, September 15th

0650-56F/50F. Got up to catch a photo of the sunrise.  Went out in my skivvies so I wouldn't lose the shot this time!  A bit brisk for being only in skivvies! Later I baked fresh cookies to have with coffee, while I study.

Early Morning
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In the book of Job today: Job's friends want to put God in a box! While Job just wants to understand and be encouraged to remain steadfast in his faith, in the midst of severe suffering.  Not too different from dilemmas we face today. 

In I Kings 13, God uses a prophet to tell King Jeroboam a future king named Josiah will be his agent for bringing judgment on the illicit worship of other gods Jeroboam had instituted in Israel. God first withers his arm to get his attention, then subsequently heals him, after the king asks the prophet to pray for healing.  God gives him three signs for emphasis.  The third sign ends up being the dramatic death of the prophet who brought the message in the first place, after he disobeys God's instructions.

The prophecy given to Jeroboam is fulfilled in 2 Kings 23:15-20, 300 years later!  God was simply trying to get Jeroboam to repent and lead his nation in a return to God.  He uses dramatic circumstances to try to get the king's attention, unfortunately he did not respond!  Not unlike many of us today when we do not respond to attention getting circumstances, God brings into our lives, to encourage us to turn around and trust God, instead of ourselves!

0818-73F/51F. Just finished reading "Humans 2.0" by Rana and Samples on the subject of transhumanism, a heavy topic.  Last night I also finished the "Poacher's Son".  So, I'm starting two new books today. For my post Bible study and prayer time I will read "Experiencing the Father's Embrace" by Jack Frost.  For fiction I'm starting "The Teeth of the Tiger" by Clancy.  I plan to make an egg McMuffin for breakfast.

Egg McMuffin  For Breakfast
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1246-I was busy on departure, flying the drone to document the departure procedure.  Got distracted with that exercise and forgot to select "Start Track" on my marine nav program, thus the leg is a little short!  It was only .6 nm, 19 minutes, for an average of 1.9 kts.

Video: Drone Flight Showing Departure Procedures

Actually, I was simply moving a mile down the lake to a better boat site right across from the Napoleon portage and adjacent to the channel into Sharp Rock Inlet.  Average speed is low since I stopped to hand catch the drone.

DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Mounted On Floats For Overwater Safety
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Short Move Down to Boat Site at Sharp Rock Inlet Channel
(.6 nm, 19 minutes)
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Underway
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Jeff's Map - Indicating Boat Sites & Napoleon Trail and Lookout
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Video: Drone Footage of The Channel Between Temagami North Arm and Sharp Rock Inlet

The new site is better, but tree tie downs were still lacking. So you make do! (see photos below)

Port Guy - Nice Broad Angle
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Starboard Guy-Rock Tie
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Starboard Bow-Root Tie
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Root Tie Close Up
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I did a couple of drone flights of the site and a recon of the channel over to the inlet looking for shoals and obstructions. It is very shallow, but I think there are satisfactory depths. Several boats passed through, a good sign.

Much Better Boat Site
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Large Open Boat Site
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Typical Boat Lunch
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Set up the solar battery and panel on shore for better exposure to the sun.  I moved my firewood ashore and laid it out on the table to dry out for a fire tonight.  I will swim or shower later.  Tomorrow I plan to hike the Napoleon Portage (755 m) to the trail up to the lookout.  I hope to fly the drone, weather permitting! 68F/63F.

Video: Boat Site, Solar Generator, Shower Equipment, etc.

Solar Panel On Rooftop
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Solar Generator On Land
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Drying Firewood For Evening Fire
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1602-Timed the canoeists going over the portage.  They take approximately 30 minutes each way.  Which gives me an idea how much time I need to plan for my hike.  I went up to explore the boat site further, took some photos, while charging up batteries.  Will put the potato on the grill for dinner.

Canoists Heading To Napoleon Portage In Background
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2130-Had a great evening after steak dinner of tenderloin, baked potato, coleslaw, hot roll, and red wine. I made a fire then spent several hours playing with it while listening to music.  I watched the moon rise and took some photos.  Finally went to bed, read for a while, then dozed off.

Video: Fireside Evening

Beautiful Moon
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