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Dear friends, Just a quick thank you for your warm welcome and participation in the memorial for Hank. The Houseboat Harlots had a wonderful time and of course none of it could happen without the hard work and organization of Tom and Joyce. We look forward to future gatherings and hope to...

Our porta-potti aboard Meri Aura has found multiple use. A sunbrella slipcover with a foam cushion on top gives extra seating when dockside or at anchor as well as leg support while underway for anyone sitting on the aft seat at the table. It still fits in the traditional spot with slipcover...

Meri Aura just went under her full boat cover with batteries plugged in. Chunks of cedar under the V-berth keep air circulating and odor under control. Trailer tires are covered. Parked outside and ready for the first snowfall. We've put at least a fifth of vodka in the empty water systems...

Towing a 25 you can add another ten hours to your trip north from Detroit. Interstate travel until you cross the Mackinaw Bridge, then mostly two lane highway for the final 250 miles to Camp Clow. We'll hope to see you in 2019. Hank and Pat

Another thought on privacy screening for camper backs. We found that a product called Shade Cloth works very well. Easy to cut and stich on a regular sewing machine. We were able to design covers for each "window" and attached them using small Velcro buttons. We added additional glue to the...

Weather permitting, Camp Clow participants will head for Grand Portage on the 5th. Our arrival should be mid-afternoon, but that is always subject to change. We set aside the two-week period to give folks a planning window. Given past experiences on the Island we'll put together a loose float...

The Camp Clow counselors are getting excited. We've added a gas grill to the back deck and it is learning how to prepare lake trout. Room for lots of burgers and brats as well. Looking forward to the reunion of old timers and welcoming the newbies. Hank and Pat

Bill, We look forward to your arrival along with the rest of the Isle Royale adventurers. Hank and Pat Meri Aura

Really enjoying your log. Takes us back to the years we cruised the area in our sailboat. Someday we'll tell you the tale of Pat's Nanaimo adventure. Hank and Pat Meri Aura

We lived in Quilcene and Olympia back in the late 50s and spent many seasons sailing the PNW. We've found Lake Superior to be an ideal location for our CD-22. Prior to becoming C-Dory owners we sailed the big lake including Isle Royale and the north shore. We never made it to the Slates, but...

We lived in Quilcene and Olympia back in the late 50s and spent many seasons sailing the PNW. We've found Lake Superior to be an ideal location for our CD-22. Prior to becoming C-Dory owners we sailed the big lake including Isle Royale and the north shore. We never made it to the Slates, but...

Our best wishes on your 25. You will be missed among the 22's. You were a leading light on ideas to make the best use of limited space. Hank and Pat Meri Aura

Great to see the positive results and looking forward to seeing them next March. Now's the time to start setting aside items for the silent auction. Our snow is nearly gone, Lake Inferior is welcoming the mallards and Sucker Creek is in full flood. The sandhill cranes have returned and we...

We agree on the Olympic Peninsula route. Used to live in Quilcene. If the Whistling Oyster is still open you could stop for a libation. Hank and Pat

Delighted to hear you will be joining us. More details as we get closer to the July 5 departure for Isle Royale. We plan to set aside two weeks for the venture. We have plenty of room for boat camping at Camp Clow and a nearby marina (4 miles) to access Keweenaw Bay. Hank and Pat

Great first day of your blog. The pictures are very well done and give a fine idea of cruising the Tennessee. We're looking out at a fresh snowfall and it is April Fools day, but this is ridiculous. Hank and Pat Meri Aura

The ice fisherman are still bringing them in on Keweenaw Bay with a salmon run expected this next seek. Our thoughts have turned to summer and the opening of Camp Clow for the season. Our opening date is around July 1 with the first cruise to Isle Royale scheduled for departure on July 5 and...

To Colby and all the Hontoon Gang, Thanks for the memories and remember that Camp Clow will be opening on or about July 1 with a departure for the Isle Royale Cruise on July 5. More details to come on a different thread. Still plenty of snow and cold weather in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...

Hey there Wendy and Larry, Perhaps we'll be neighbors at the Landing. When do you arrive? Hank and Pat

Since we will be boatless for the Gathering we're staying at the Hontoon Resort just across the river from the Park. The deli that opened last year is still there and offers breakfast and lunch as well as good quality deli meats and cheeses. For those of you who are "stumped" for auction...