Bob: Out fishing this morning before 9. Temp in the 50s so Bonnie stayed in the warm cabin. Trolled for over 2 hours and didn't get one bite. Started to rain so I went back to the cabin. Had about a 3 to 4 mile boat ride in the rain back to the cabin. Lots of fun.
Oven on and Betty Crocker at work when I got to the cabin.
Missed connections with Karl and Patsy so we didn't go blueberry picking. Took Bonnie to Matachewan so she could see the area. We drove through the bush to the first lake Karl and I fished. Took on another tour to Lake Mistinikon and Garden Island camp entrance. When we got back to Matachewan we stopped at the store for a drink. While there Karl and Patsy pulled up. They had picked blue berries for a couple hours while it was raining. We followed them back to Elk Lake, but took a side trip on the way. Karl took us to the First Nation Reservation. We are not allowed to fish that area unless a native takes you as a guest. It was interesting to say the least. Stopped at the blue berry patch on the way home so we can go when we want. They should be good for a couple more weeks.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Wednesday - July 30
Bob: Got my first Canadian haircut today. Not too bad. Rained a couple of times today and weather still in the 60s. Went fishing by myself this afternoon while Bonnie was doing the wash. I believe she wants a day off without fishing. Decided to go to Mountain Lake as the wind wasn't blowing much. Stopped about a half mile short of the lake and began to troll. That's when the rain clouds decided to dump their water. Tried to sit through it without putting on rain pants, but finally broke down and put them on. Wasn't too wet except for my left leg which was soaked. After the rain stopped I began casting into the weed beds in Mountain Lake. Didn't get any hits so I started trolling down the lake. Tried different lures and worms without success. Finally put on the lure that Mia caught her pike on. After a short while I landed a walleye. Went a little farther and got a pike. The pike almost completely swallowed the lure. Once I got the lure out the pike seemed dead. Tried to revive it by moving it back and forth in the water. This is supposed to force water through the gills. Anyway he didn't make it and he slipped out of my hands and out of reach. Went to start the motor to get him and the motor would not start. Tried several times, but it would not turn over. By this time I was almost clear to the south end of the lake. Camp is about 2 miles from the north end of the lake and the lake is about 2 miles long. Started for camp using the electric motor. Half way up the lake I told another boater to stop and pull me in if he passed me on his way in. I was just about out of Mountain Lake when I checked the fuel line connection on the gas can. The fitting has already failed once before. It appeared to be fine this time. Went to check the other end of the line that hooks to the motor and it was unhooked. Somehow the line had come off the motor and no gas was going to the motor. Hooked the line up and primed the motor. Started the first time. Headed home as I didn't want to press my luck.
Bonnie: I spent the day doing wash and cooking a special West Virginia dinner for Bob--beans and cornbread. I usually use the Jiffy cornbread mixes but I can't find them here, so I tried a recipe off of the internet. It turned out ok. (It was good!-Bob) A day washing clothes and cooking. Hmm, some things never change!
Bonnie: I spent the day doing wash and cooking a special West Virginia dinner for Bob--beans and cornbread. I usually use the Jiffy cornbread mixes but I can't find them here, so I tried a recipe off of the internet. It turned out ok. (It was good!-Bob) A day washing clothes and cooking. Hmm, some things never change!
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Tuesday - July 29
Bob: Another trip to town today to get an estimate for the support rods for the boat cover.
Once the Yamaha dealer found out I had a boat cover and only wanted support rods to hold it up he wasn't interested in helping me anymore so I just left. Another great commercial example of "We want to sell; no time to service!! Need money to pay off purchase loan."
There is another dealer in Elk Lake I can ask, but don't have much hope of them being able to help out.
Put the boat in the water and then began to pull the trailer out of the water. The bow rope caught on the trailer and I drug the boat almost completely out of the water before I heard the scraping noise and stopped. Took 3 of us to lift the stern and drag the boat into the water. Almost tore off the transducer for the fish finder. Felt like the keystone cops!! But its in the water and all is well. Another lesson learned. Seems we are learning so much this summer.
And by the way, the low tonight is expected to be 49 and it is not supposed to get into the 70s until Saturday. An air conditioner salesman would starve to death up here. Hope everyone south of the border is enjoying the heat down there!
Bonnie: What a long day. Bob looked into the support rods but decided against getting them until later. The next stop was the church where he met a man from the Branch to do some fishing. There is a beautiful, big lake right in front of the church. I stayed at the church and did some important calls for my health insurance and practiced the piano for Primary. (It's the only place we have access to a telephone. It was to an 800 number.) Then it was to our friend's house, Lorraine and Larry Wiwchar's who had invited us to lunch. Then, the husbands decided to go fishing that afternoon. I had a great time talking to Lorraine. By the time they got back, it was close to 6, so we left for home. After a few errands we made it home about 8:30. Of course, we had to put the boat back in the water, and that took some maneuvering! Maybe Bob will tell about that. I'm ready for an early bedtime!
Once the Yamaha dealer found out I had a boat cover and only wanted support rods to hold it up he wasn't interested in helping me anymore so I just left. Another great commercial example of "We want to sell; no time to service!! Need money to pay off purchase loan."
There is another dealer in Elk Lake I can ask, but don't have much hope of them being able to help out.
Put the boat in the water and then began to pull the trailer out of the water. The bow rope caught on the trailer and I drug the boat almost completely out of the water before I heard the scraping noise and stopped. Took 3 of us to lift the stern and drag the boat into the water. Almost tore off the transducer for the fish finder. Felt like the keystone cops!! But its in the water and all is well. Another lesson learned. Seems we are learning so much this summer.
And by the way, the low tonight is expected to be 49 and it is not supposed to get into the 70s until Saturday. An air conditioner salesman would starve to death up here. Hope everyone south of the border is enjoying the heat down there!
Bonnie: What a long day. Bob looked into the support rods but decided against getting them until later. The next stop was the church where he met a man from the Branch to do some fishing. There is a beautiful, big lake right in front of the church. I stayed at the church and did some important calls for my health insurance and practiced the piano for Primary. (It's the only place we have access to a telephone. It was to an 800 number.) Then it was to our friend's house, Lorraine and Larry Wiwchar's who had invited us to lunch. Then, the husbands decided to go fishing that afternoon. I had a great time talking to Lorraine. By the time they got back, it was close to 6, so we left for home. After a few errands we made it home about 8:30. Of course, we had to put the boat back in the water, and that took some maneuvering! Maybe Bob will tell about that. I'm ready for an early bedtime!
Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday - July 28
Bob: Went berry picking at Wiwchar's this morning. There were tons of berries. Finally quit as we don't have room to keep anymore. Checked with a boat dealer about getting some bows installed on the boat to support the cover when trailing the boat. Taking the boat to Haileybury tomorrow so they can measure it and get the parts. Bought some Williams Wabler Spoons today. Before I got them to the boat one came up missing. Have no idea what happened to it. Tried casting the red and white one off the dock. In about 15 minutes I caught a 24" and a 21" pike. Now we have more fish than we know what to do with. Went back out this evening and caught one walleye. Put him back as I am tired of cleaning fish.
Bonnie: We have so many berries now, both strawberries and raspberries! I will have to be creative to use them up. I can't believe all the raspberries in Wiwchar's garden. And soon there will be blueberries. I think we'll wait to pick them when Chris comes up with his family.
We hope the people in New Martinsville, WV are ok. Yesterday early evening there was a tornado. It was right up the street where we used to live! We understand that no one was hurt, but there was lots of damage.
Bonnie: We have so many berries now, both strawberries and raspberries! I will have to be creative to use them up. I can't believe all the raspberries in Wiwchar's garden. And soon there will be blueberries. I think we'll wait to pick them when Chris comes up with his family.
We hope the people in New Martinsville, WV are ok. Yesterday early evening there was a tornado. It was right up the street where we used to live! We understand that no one was hurt, but there was lots of damage.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Sunday July 27
Bonnie: We got back from church about 5:00, after visiting some branch members. I'm glad everyone is so friendly here, because it always seems like we need help finding the right streets, etc. It was difficult to say good-bye to Shannan and the kids. I'm sure they thought it was great not to have to wear their Sunday dress clothes to church! It's seems so quiet in the cabin right now. We're praying for their safe return to Utah. Bob and I are looking forward to the visit of Chris, my oldest son, and his family, in about two weeks. Again, everyone is welcome to come up here!
Tomorrow or Tuesday our friend Larry will be letting us pick his raspberries. More raspberry pie, I guess!
Bob: Yes, more raspberry pie!! Got an email from Shannan that they made it to London alright. Below are some pictures taken at the Branch this morning before they left.
Tomorrow or Tuesday our friend Larry will be letting us pick his raspberries. More raspberry pie, I guess!
Bob: Yes, more raspberry pie!! Got an email from Shannan that they made it to London alright. Below are some pictures taken at the Branch this morning before they left.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Saturday - July 26
Bob: 8:30 am and 4 still in bed. First mate doing her exercise routine, but I can't talk myself into doing mine. Pancakes and eggs this morning.
The guys I went fishing with last night are in a pike fishing tournament today out past Matachewan on Mistinikon Lake. That is the lake Karl showed me the day he and I went to Matachewan to fish. He told me they pay $230 to enter their team and 1st prize is $6000. Largest fish earns $1000. Asked me if I wanted to go. They were in a tournament here last year and took 2nd. Caught all their pike on Mountain Lake. Showed me what spoons they use. They said the Willams Wabler is the best spoon.
Day is over. Kids are in bed and asleep, hopefully. Broke out the Mexican Train game tonight. Played a few games with the kids and then the 3 of us played afterwards. Game got a little complicated once just the 3 of us played. Up till then we were playing a simpler version.
Bonnie: 2:00 pm, 5 up and 1 asleep! See accompanying picture :-) Hee Hee Hee! We're having a relaxing day of a boat ride, bikes, games, and raspberry pie. (And Shannan getting ready to leave for Utah after church tomorrow.) By the way, a spoon is a metal fishing lure.
Shannan: Beckham played with a leech today. Goodnight.
The guys I went fishing with last night are in a pike fishing tournament today out past Matachewan on Mistinikon Lake. That is the lake Karl showed me the day he and I went to Matachewan to fish. He told me they pay $230 to enter their team and 1st prize is $6000. Largest fish earns $1000. Asked me if I wanted to go. They were in a tournament here last year and took 2nd. Caught all their pike on Mountain Lake. Showed me what spoons they use. They said the Willams Wabler is the best spoon.
Day is over. Kids are in bed and asleep, hopefully. Broke out the Mexican Train game tonight. Played a few games with the kids and then the 3 of us played afterwards. Game got a little complicated once just the 3 of us played. Up till then we were playing a simpler version.
Bonnie: 2:00 pm, 5 up and 1 asleep! See accompanying picture :-) Hee Hee Hee! We're having a relaxing day of a boat ride, bikes, games, and raspberry pie. (And Shannan getting ready to leave for Utah after church tomorrow.) By the way, a spoon is a metal fishing lure.
Shannan: Beckham played with a leech today. Goodnight.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Friday - July 25
Bob: Bonnie, Faith, Mia and I went fishing this morning at 8:15. Faith caught her first fish. She is pictured with it below. Could not get her to hold it. Had to put it back in the lake though as it needs to grow up some.
We went berry picking again at Bowman's. I'll let Bonnie tell you about that. Stopped at the Cheese Factory and checked out their ice cream. Still as good as ever. From there we made a quick trip to New Liskeard for gas, bank and post office.
After dinner Mia, Beckham, Olivia (a friend), Shannan and I went fishing, but no bites. The kids tired of fishing pretty quickly so we brought them back about 8:15. Then Faith, Ray (Olivia's dad), Chris (Ray's partner) and I went to Mountain Lake. Chris caught a couple pike but the rest of us were shut out.
Bonnie stayed home to bake a raspberry pie with the berries we picked today and some tarts. She used the Tenderflake lard in the crusts. Pretty close to perfection!! She'll have to practice some more and I can test them out!!!!!!
Shannan: I almost fell out of the boat, face first, into the water, today. That is all. (It was close!-Bob)
Ice cream at Thornloe cheese factory. I have 2 cones because I am holding Bonnie's.
Bonnie: I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of berries we were able to pick. There were even some strawberries left for us to pick. It was a challenge not to eat them until they were paid for! My crust was not as good as my friend's, but it was good, I admit. We'll try the pie tomorrow.
We went berry picking again at Bowman's. I'll let Bonnie tell you about that. Stopped at the Cheese Factory and checked out their ice cream. Still as good as ever. From there we made a quick trip to New Liskeard for gas, bank and post office.
After dinner Mia, Beckham, Olivia (a friend), Shannan and I went fishing, but no bites. The kids tired of fishing pretty quickly so we brought them back about 8:15. Then Faith, Ray (Olivia's dad), Chris (Ray's partner) and I went to Mountain Lake. Chris caught a couple pike but the rest of us were shut out.
Bonnie stayed home to bake a raspberry pie with the berries we picked today and some tarts. She used the Tenderflake lard in the crusts. Pretty close to perfection!! She'll have to practice some more and I can test them out!!!!!!
Shannan: I almost fell out of the boat, face first, into the water, today. That is all. (It was close!-Bob)
Faith's Pike
Ice cream at Thornloe cheese factory. I have 2 cones because I am holding Bonnie's.
Bonnie: I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of berries we were able to pick. There were even some strawberries left for us to pick. It was a challenge not to eat them until they were paid for! My crust was not as good as my friend's, but it was good, I admit. We'll try the pie tomorrow.
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