July 1, 2010: Day 1

Hello everyone. Erik, Bandit and I Left home around 6:30am and arrived at camp around 1:45 local time. There were a few construction detours and a very bad stench near the Green Bay area, but other than that it was a pretty smooth ride. It was drizzling a little when we reached camp but that cleared up pretty quick. The rest of the afternoon was partly cloudy and about 72 degrees. There was a chill to the cabin so we started a fire and the cabin quickly became nice and toasty. Erik and I are not used to being here when there is no one to fill the fridge with food for us. So we had to go shopping. It didn't turn out too horrible and we think we can survive the next few days.

We had to start the trip off right by having pasties for lunch. They were delicious. Next on our list was to take care of the jungle that we had for a yard. It takes a lot longer to mow the grass now due to the fact that we have an extra 40 feet of beach front property. It probably would have gone a little quicker if the group before us actually mowed the grass on our new land. It must have been 3 to 4 feet tall in some areas. It took 2 and a half tanks of gas but the jungle has been cut down.

Erik and I put the canoe in the water and decided to go to the island. Before we left we decided that we should take Bandit with us. That probably wasn't the best idea. He liked to walk around in the canoe and shift his wait when we were not expecting him to do so. We some how made the trip without him tipping us over. The channel is probably about a foot deep. Do not think that a motor boat can make it through. If one does the trees that are submerged will probably take off their engine.

The Wet Dream aka The Dream, showed up late last night. We will be putting it in the water in the morning. Finding a dock to park it at may be a problem though. Weather looks promising for tomorrow. Kristy and her boyfriend are expected to show up at some point tomorrow night. I will keep you all updated.

View from the end of our dock. Notice our extensive muck beach and the jungle behind it.

Uncle Mike forgot his underwear on the line.

It is hard to tell, but we have about 9 & 3/4 in of water at the end of the dock. I do believe that it has raised since the camps last visitors.

Manservant in training.

The jungle has been tamed. And yes I am aware that there are a few areas that are still long. Lawnmower could not reach it all. Borrowing a weed wacker tomorrow I think.

Gourmet diner of PB & J, with a side of chips and salsa.

The Wet Dream has arrived!!!