Day 13, Leg 11

Wednesday, September 18

0322-65F/59F.  Did not think it was this early! Anyway, I'm up and dressed now! Baking cookies and making coffee.  My eyes itch from the lake water used for showering last night.

0448-In 1 Kings 17, this morning's study,  I was intrigued by the starving widow's response to Elijah's order. There was a drought and the woman was gathering sticks for a fire to bake the last of her bread.  After that, she felt her and her son would die, since there was no more food.  Elijah's instructions were for her to bake the remaining bread, but FIRST serve him (God's representative), THEN feed herself and her son.  But there was an added piece of information provided with this instruction!  If she did this, the flour and oil would not run out until it rained again!  She trusted Elijah and did exactly what he asked. The same is asked of us today! From her act of faith she reaped the blessing promised to her and lived!  Salvation and blessing follow faith!

0730-69F/59F. Study, prayer, and breakfast is done.  Got a few pieces of wood from shore to take along.  Will takeoff soon.

Today's Route Takes Me Around The Corner Up Into The NE Arm
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Today's Boat Track Details On Marine Chart
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Tetapaga River Boat Site - Watch Hazards On Entry!
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Hazards - Entry To Tetapaga River Site
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1137-Cloudy with a few rain squalls enroute.  Looked at stopping at Temagami Island to take the hike and fly the drone but weather was not conducive and it looked too busy around there anyway. Total leg distance today was 13.3 nm, time 3:39, and an average of 3.6 kts. 74F/68F.

Loon Family On The Hunt
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1236-Made a VHF radio call to the Leisure Island Houseboats base to get help with the blown fuse for the helm 12v DC outlet and head pump.  Not really needed for the last couple days, but since I was close I thought, why not?  Did dishes and cleaned up a bit for my guest Mike.  Had a cold beer while I waited since it was warm.  This is my last boat site stop for this trip!

Tetapaga Boat Site - Less Open Site
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Video: Last Boat Site Of The 2019 Trip

1327-73F/69F. Put away the dishes and chopped some firewood.  Mike has not showed yet?  

Cut and Split Firewood - Drying In The Sun
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1526-71F/69F. Cut some more firewood after I found some driftwood to cut up.  Read a little, sipped some wine.  Gwen said Mike would come "after lunch", but maybe she meant dinner? Decided to fly the drone while I waited.

Start of Kayak Area - Tetapaga River
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Google Earth Shot Of Tetapaga River, Potential Kayak Route
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Video: Drone Recon of Tetapaga River For Potential Kayak Trip

1700-Mike finally arrived to fix the fuse, which was done in short order.  I may bring my own tools and a spare fuse for next time.  I'm sure the reason it blew was because I had been charging the solar battery, and navigating with the house system and then used the head pump at the same time.  Too much amperage draw at one time evidently?  We talked a little afterward about the trip and my plans to kayak the Tetapaga River tomorrow. After Mike left I made spaghetti dinner, with coleslaw, hot roll, and red wine. Cleaned up after.

1820-75F/69F. Will go ashore for my usual evening red wine with chocolates for dessert.

Threatening Sky - Does Not Bode Well!
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2123-Sat by the fire and enjoyed the evening. Clouds began clearing. 68F/65F.  Hate to see it all coming to an end so soon! Will read a bit and hit the sack.  Hopefully I can kayak tomorrow?  Could have gone today, but decided to wait, since Mike was coming to fix the blown fuse.