Bob: Cleaned our fish this morning.Then I began getting things ready so we can go to Hubert Lake in the morning. Then we got set to go visit some less active branch members. Made stops in Englehart, Larder Lake, Dobie and Kirkland Lake. Saw some beautiful scenery, met some nice people and got home about 9:45. 3 people we stopped to see were not home but the other 4 were. The most remarkable person we met was a single woman in Dobie. The town of Dobie is unique because it has about 100 people, no commercial businesses, its own town hall building and fire department complete with a fire truck. But this sister is also truly unique. Due to health problems she can barely walk and get around. But she is building a deck onto her house, cutting her own firewood, and doing anything else it takes to survive. She has worked in the mining industry most of her life and finally had to give that up due to a physical breakdown of her body. She's in her late 50s. Very warm and funny to visit with. We are going back to see her at the end of the month and going fishing with her. I'll let Bonnie fill you in some more.
Bonnie: If everyone was active in this part of the Branch maybe they could start their own! It takes them an hour or more to get to church. Some don't have the money for the gas, some it's their only day off, and some have restraining health problems. Everyone we spoke to was very polite and welcoming to us. Bob has written about the sister in Dobie. What an amazing woman! She has had a tough life, but wants to become the kind of woman the Savior wants her to become. And she's doing it!
Now, tomorrow will be an adventure because we're going to Hubert Lake to fish. There is no dock so I have to help Bob drag the boat down to the water. And we'll be out all day. What if I have to use the little girl's "wash" room???????
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Wednesday - August 6
Bob: Been a slow day. Awoke to a down pour this morning. Slept till after 8 this morning. When I got up Bonnie wondered if I was sick! Spent the morning changing oil in the truck. I've put 5200 miles on it since the last change and the truck computer said the oil was still 58% good before the next change. That would have put it over 10,000 miles between changes. Didn't want to chance that. Oil is cheaper than a new engine. When I got my tools out of the back of the truck to change the oil I discovered that the sockets and extensions were covered with rust. I have a socket and the driver lying on the bed rail where the camper shell hooks on and it didn't have any rust. I think the cardboard box I had the tools in drew moisture and caused the rust. Linda gave me some CLR to clean the rust off. It worked wonders. Cleaned almost all the rust off. Right now I have the sockets soaking in a glass of Coka Cola and they are looking even better. Looks like I found a good use for coke.
Went to Elk Lake and picked up Karl's 14 foot boat. Going to take it to Hubert Lake on Friday. Bonnie and I got it in the truck but it was a chore. Hope we can do better Friday. For dinner we ate up all the fresh walleye and perch we have. Don't know whether to go out tonight or not as it is supposed to rain. Looks pretty good though.
We only got a very few sprinkles. Even the first mate didn't complain. But the walleyes woke up about 7:30 and started hitting. Tonight we used white jigs with worms and anchored the boat in one place. We brought home 4, threw 3 back and had 3 get off before we got them in. All that in just over an hour. In fact one time we both had one on, but we both lost them before we could land them. I think Bonnie got 4 and I got 3 although the last one she caught while holding my pole so I could bait her hook. Next time she will have to learn to bait her own hook and take her own fish off.!!
Went to Elk Lake and picked up Karl's 14 foot boat. Going to take it to Hubert Lake on Friday. Bonnie and I got it in the truck but it was a chore. Hope we can do better Friday. For dinner we ate up all the fresh walleye and perch we have. Don't know whether to go out tonight or not as it is supposed to rain. Looks pretty good though.
We only got a very few sprinkles. Even the first mate didn't complain. But the walleyes woke up about 7:30 and started hitting. Tonight we used white jigs with worms and anchored the boat in one place. We brought home 4, threw 3 back and had 3 get off before we got them in. All that in just over an hour. In fact one time we both had one on, but we both lost them before we could land them. I think Bonnie got 4 and I got 3 although the last one she caught while holding my pole so I could bait her hook. Next time she will have to learn to bait her own hook and take her own fish off.!!
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Tuesday August 5
Bonnie: It's been a beautiful relaxing day except for our bike ride. We haven't ridden in a good while so we were both tired. I only went 12 miles, but Bob went over 20. When he got back his knee was really hurting. But, the ibuprofen is now kicking in, thankfully. We are about to go out fishing so we can really "relax"! It's nice catching the fish so we have plenty to eat. We usually have it two times a week. It helps keep down the food costs, which are expensive compared to the US.
Bob: We caught 2 perch and 1 walleye. Bonnie caught a huge perch and she had a walleye up to the boat but it got off the hook. I caught a tiny perch and my hook came out its jaw right beneath its eye. Decided to cut the line and throw the fish back in. Wasn't very careful so I ended up cutting off my sinker too and threw it back with the fish and hook! Just bought the sinkers yesterday too. Oh well, live and learn. At least we have enough fish for a good meal.
Bonnie: Tonight we were accompanied by ducks as we traveled south on the river. I've never seen so many ducks out in the evening when we've been fishing. I tried to get pictures but they didn't turn out very well. And then, just before we got home, there was a loon really close to our boat. I couldn't get the camera out fast enough to get its picture. It went under the water and came up away from the boat. It's fun to see the wildlife here. So interesting.
Bob: We caught 2 perch and 1 walleye. Bonnie caught a huge perch and she had a walleye up to the boat but it got off the hook. I caught a tiny perch and my hook came out its jaw right beneath its eye. Decided to cut the line and throw the fish back in. Wasn't very careful so I ended up cutting off my sinker too and threw it back with the fish and hook! Just bought the sinkers yesterday too. Oh well, live and learn. At least we have enough fish for a good meal.
Bonnie: Tonight we were accompanied by ducks as we traveled south on the river. I've never seen so many ducks out in the evening when we've been fishing. I tried to get pictures but they didn't turn out very well. And then, just before we got home, there was a loon really close to our boat. I couldn't get the camera out fast enough to get its picture. It went under the water and came up away from the boat. It's fun to see the wildlife here. So interesting.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Monday August 4
Bonnie: Because it rained this morning we decided to do our shopping in town today. Whenever we go places now, I plan for all-day excursions. We never seem to know when we'll be back. Today was no different. We got back here about 5:30. Thankfully all I needed to do for dinner was to reheat some soup and the biscuits to go with it. The salad was already made.
We went fishing this evening and each of us caught a walleye :) as well as very long weeds!
Now it's time for our family home evening. We're reading a book by John Pontius called "Following The Light Of Christ Into His Presence". It's a great book.
Bob: Bonnie has said it all. Time for FHE.
We went fishing this evening and each of us caught a walleye :) as well as very long weeds!
Now it's time for our family home evening. We're reading a book by John Pontius called "Following The Light Of Christ Into His Presence". It's a great book.
Bob: Bonnie has said it all. Time for FHE.
Weed Bonnie drug in tonight.
Picture from the underground mining tour we took with Shannan and kids.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Sunday - August 3
Bob: Getting ready for the drive to church. Bright and sunny this morning.
Just got home from the Jakobs. The fire works were pretty good considering this town has only 400 people. They had a boat parade prior to the fireworks. About 6 boats decorated with lights paraded down the river to the wharf where the fireworks were set off. It was too dark for pictures. We can now say we have seen the Elk Lake Boat Parade!! There were several mosquitoes out this evening because a light shower fell about 7:45, just before we left. So I put on long pants (don't know why I brought shorts to Elk Lake) and a hooded sweat shirt. Rubbed all exposed body parts with bug juice and sprayed my hat. I didn't have a problem with them. Karl told me there wouldn't be any mosquitoes, but he and several other used my bug spray!!
Bonnie: When I got to church I saw that the sister who was supposed to do the sharing time was not there. And when I talked to the chorister she said she wasn't feeling well and may not come down to lead the songs. (The Primary room is in the basement.) So, when I got down there I realized it would probably be just me and the children for the entire time. That's exactly what happened. Luckily, the five-year old wasn't there so I just had older kids. After the lesson, we drew pictures and sang a fun song and other songs that will be in the program. Thankfully, the older girls knew exactly how to find the song cds and play them. Then, after church we spoke to the RS President and Pres. Jakob about who to zero in on in our remaining weeks. We then left with the Cambridge's, (the RS Pres and her husband) and visited a man and his wife who will be having surgery this week. Bob and Bro. Cambridge gave her a blessing, we shared a thought and said a prayer at Sis. Cambridge's suggestion. That taught me a lot. Now, I know what Bob and I should do in our visits. We'll share the HTing and VTing messages and ask if they would like a prayer. I love the example the Cambridge's set for us today!
Now, it's time to watch fireworks for Elk Lake's "long week-end". It is a country holiday Monday. We've been invited to the Jakob's.
Just got home from the Jakobs. The fire works were pretty good considering this town has only 400 people. They had a boat parade prior to the fireworks. About 6 boats decorated with lights paraded down the river to the wharf where the fireworks were set off. It was too dark for pictures. We can now say we have seen the Elk Lake Boat Parade!! There were several mosquitoes out this evening because a light shower fell about 7:45, just before we left. So I put on long pants (don't know why I brought shorts to Elk Lake) and a hooded sweat shirt. Rubbed all exposed body parts with bug juice and sprayed my hat. I didn't have a problem with them. Karl told me there wouldn't be any mosquitoes, but he and several other used my bug spray!!
Bonnie: When I got to church I saw that the sister who was supposed to do the sharing time was not there. And when I talked to the chorister she said she wasn't feeling well and may not come down to lead the songs. (The Primary room is in the basement.) So, when I got down there I realized it would probably be just me and the children for the entire time. That's exactly what happened. Luckily, the five-year old wasn't there so I just had older kids. After the lesson, we drew pictures and sang a fun song and other songs that will be in the program. Thankfully, the older girls knew exactly how to find the song cds and play them. Then, after church we spoke to the RS President and Pres. Jakob about who to zero in on in our remaining weeks. We then left with the Cambridge's, (the RS Pres and her husband) and visited a man and his wife who will be having surgery this week. Bob and Bro. Cambridge gave her a blessing, we shared a thought and said a prayer at Sis. Cambridge's suggestion. That taught me a lot. Now, I know what Bob and I should do in our visits. We'll share the HTing and VTing messages and ask if they would like a prayer. I love the example the Cambridge's set for us today!
Now, it's time to watch fireworks for Elk Lake's "long week-end". It is a country holiday Monday. We've been invited to the Jakob's.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Saturday - August 2
Bob: Up early this morning. Have to meet Karl at 8:00. Going to help him get some fire wood. I assumed he would be sawing up some down logs and I would be throwing the pieces in his trailer. Well, I was partially right. He has a 24" saw, so the pieces he was cutting were pretty large. We hauled a small John Deere front loader with us to the cutting place. It was my job to load the cut pieces in the bucket and then drive the tractor to the trailer. Then I could lift the bucket and dump it into the trailer. Put about 12 buckets or so in the trailer to fill it up. He figures there is between 3 and 4 cords of wood in each trailer load. We did 2 loads today. Took the first load back and dumped it in the back yard. The trailer has a hydraulic lift so we didn't have to empty the trailer by hand. That was a pleasant surprise. I know we started to cut the second load at 12:40. When we finished dumping it in the back yard and I headed for home it was about 4:50. So it took over 8 hours to cut, haul, etc. Was tired when I got home.
Bonnie has been working on cleaning the cabin among other things. She had lemon pepper chicken, stuffing and salad for dinner topped off with cherry pie and ice cream.
Went fishing just below the camp where I caught the big bass. Bonnie caught a 10" walleye and I was skunked. Getting ready for bed. It has been a long day.
Bonnie: Today I accomplished a lot, actually. It's amazing how dirty the floor in the cabin gets with just the two of us. It needs to be swept every day. Anyway, I cleaned the cabin real well, practiced Primary songs, worked on my lesson for tomorrow and ironed several things. Linda and Herman just gave me the ironing board! They both said they never use it. Nice for me.
Since Bob was so tired when he got home, we decided to go fishing after dinner so he could relax. I love it that I caught the only fish tonight! We're going to bed early so we can get to church early in the morning. I need to get into the library before church starts. I hope all of you have a wonderful Sabbath tomorrow.
Bonnie has been working on cleaning the cabin among other things. She had lemon pepper chicken, stuffing and salad for dinner topped off with cherry pie and ice cream.
Went fishing just below the camp where I caught the big bass. Bonnie caught a 10" walleye and I was skunked. Getting ready for bed. It has been a long day.
Bonnie: Today I accomplished a lot, actually. It's amazing how dirty the floor in the cabin gets with just the two of us. It needs to be swept every day. Anyway, I cleaned the cabin real well, practiced Primary songs, worked on my lesson for tomorrow and ironed several things. Linda and Herman just gave me the ironing board! They both said they never use it. Nice for me.
Since Bob was so tired when he got home, we decided to go fishing after dinner so he could relax. I love it that I caught the only fish tonight! We're going to bed early so we can get to church early in the morning. I need to get into the library before church starts. I hope all of you have a wonderful Sabbath tomorrow.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Friday - August 1
Bob: Internet went down last night so Bonnie's post did not get saved.
Today's weather supposed to be more of the same. Looks like things begin to warm up tomorrow. People say the temperatures are about 10 degrees below normal. Global warming doesn't seem to be affecting this area!!
Went for another trip into the bush today. Found Planty Lake, but didn't get to the shore as the road to the lake is too overgrown to drive through. I don't think I could walk down the trail without stooping over.
Want to take a boat to Hubert Lake and use the electric motor so I took my boat out to see how far I could get with just the electric motor. Went clear to Elk Lake in 2 1/2 hours and still have charge on the battery. Used the battery the other day to go over half the length of Mountain Lake so I don't think motoring up and down Hubert will be a problem. Still one charge light of four left on the battery. (Used the battery some more this evening and it's still going.)
Went fishing on Mountain Lake this evening. Didn't do any good there, but once we came out of the lake Bonnie caught 1 perch and 1 walleye. I caught a perch only. We had to head in at 9:15 as it is starting to get dark a little sooner now. There was a welcoming party of mosquitoes waiting at the dock for us. I think I have 3 new bites. Fish cleaning can wait till tomorrow. There are people camping down by the dock. Don't know how they will be able to stand it down by the water.
Going to bed earlier tonight as I have to meet Karl at 8:00 am. We are going to cut wood tomorrow. He cuts, I stack.
Bonnie mentions the soup she made. It was fabulous. What a great recipe.
Bonnie: I have been asked to teach Primary Sunday. There is only one class with 2 ten year olds, one eleven year old and a five year old. It will be interesting, that's for sure! It's hard because we cannot print anything from the internet. We'll have to ask Patsy and Karl to print the enrichment activities for me.
Tonight for dinner we had a swiss chard and sausage soup, a recipe I got off the internet. Yesterday the Jakob's gave us carrots, onions, potatoes, swiss chard, tomatoes, and zucchini from their garden. I'm glad I could use three of those delicious vegetables for our dinner. I'm so thankful for the blessings the Lord has given us, from great friends to delicious food for our use. Oh, and for the fish we caught tonight.
Today's weather supposed to be more of the same. Looks like things begin to warm up tomorrow. People say the temperatures are about 10 degrees below normal. Global warming doesn't seem to be affecting this area!!
Went for another trip into the bush today. Found Planty Lake, but didn't get to the shore as the road to the lake is too overgrown to drive through. I don't think I could walk down the trail without stooping over.
Want to take a boat to Hubert Lake and use the electric motor so I took my boat out to see how far I could get with just the electric motor. Went clear to Elk Lake in 2 1/2 hours and still have charge on the battery. Used the battery the other day to go over half the length of Mountain Lake so I don't think motoring up and down Hubert will be a problem. Still one charge light of four left on the battery. (Used the battery some more this evening and it's still going.)
Went fishing on Mountain Lake this evening. Didn't do any good there, but once we came out of the lake Bonnie caught 1 perch and 1 walleye. I caught a perch only. We had to head in at 9:15 as it is starting to get dark a little sooner now. There was a welcoming party of mosquitoes waiting at the dock for us. I think I have 3 new bites. Fish cleaning can wait till tomorrow. There are people camping down by the dock. Don't know how they will be able to stand it down by the water.
Going to bed earlier tonight as I have to meet Karl at 8:00 am. We are going to cut wood tomorrow. He cuts, I stack.
Bonnie mentions the soup she made. It was fabulous. What a great recipe.
Bonnie: I have been asked to teach Primary Sunday. There is only one class with 2 ten year olds, one eleven year old and a five year old. It will be interesting, that's for sure! It's hard because we cannot print anything from the internet. We'll have to ask Patsy and Karl to print the enrichment activities for me.
Tonight for dinner we had a swiss chard and sausage soup, a recipe I got off the internet. Yesterday the Jakob's gave us carrots, onions, potatoes, swiss chard, tomatoes, and zucchini from their garden. I'm glad I could use three of those delicious vegetables for our dinner. I'm so thankful for the blessings the Lord has given us, from great friends to delicious food for our use. Oh, and for the fish we caught tonight.
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