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If you're heading home by way of Missouri and Penny needs an additional quilting fix, plan to stop at the Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. I'm not a quilter, but visited with quilting friends and was truly amazed. Look forward to meeting you at Hontoon. Pat Meri Aura

Regarding Colby's suggestion of delaying the Hontoon Island gathering for a month makes us think he's planning a Florida cologne (Off!) concession. Has he forgotten the little flying objects that appear in late March? Hank and Pat Clow Meri Aura

After a month at Marshfield Clinic in recovery mode following major surgery we are finally home and Hank is making great progress regaining his strength and getting used to his new lifestyle. So, we are ready to commit to the March gathering. Our early winter plans are still in flux, but it...

Thank you, thank you, thank you for a wonderful vicarious adventure. Over the years we have cruised bits and pieces of the "Loop" and reading your blog reminded us of many happy times. What a marvelous way to celebrate a birthday!! Hank and Pat Clow Meri Aura

Everyone had told us the "Meet In The Middle" gathering was not to be missed. We took their advice and indeed it was a great experience. Our thanks to all for making a couple of "boatless" souls feel very welcome and we look forward to seeing many of you at Hontoon Island (if it survived Irma)...

We have a pair of Lafuma folding deck chairs for our 22. They have proven ideal and have held up well over four years of use. They are light weight and easy to set up and carry around for dock gatherings plus they recline for that required nap. Our aging backs appreciate the design. One will...

As the departure date for the Isle Royale Cruise approaches a few unexpected changes have occurred. Unfortunately, we have some health challenges that require attention. Fortunately, Tom and Joyce Schulke of "C-Otter" fame have stepped in to take our place. So, all things are a go with the...

As always, we're flexible when it comes to Lake Superior. The plan at this time is heading for Grand Portage on July 31. It's a 7 to 8 hour drive for us. Departure for Isle Royale fairly early on the 1st, again, weather dependent. Actual participants besides Meri Aura include C-Otter and...

Fortunately, the Suzuki dealer we found in Wisconsin also deals with Yamaha so we were able to make an arrangement that included a trade-in on our 14 year old DF90. We have a very reputable Yamaha dealer close to home which also influenced our decision to go that way. Once Meri Aura is back in...

Some of you may be aware of the problems we've been having with our engine. We just wanted to let you know that we've taken care of it and we're on schedule for the Isle Royale cruise starting August 1. Hank and Pat Meri Aura

Thanks, everyone for your suggestions. Given the age of our engine and the frustration of locating parts, we're repowering. Heck, it's only money. Hank and Pat Clow Meri Aura

Our ongoing problems with our Suzuki have been analyzed by a Suzuki dealer as a failed Engine Control Unit. Sadly, this part is currently unavailable in the US and believe me, we've tried everywhere. There is one rebuilt one on E-Bay, but I'm not very anxious to give it a try. In...

Thanks for all of your suggestions. After consultation with Wefings and a few other folks I've ordered the MAP sensor 2. By the way, It's a DF90...... Wish me luck. Hank Clow Meri Aura

On our previous post you'll find the word "tentative". On Isle Royale, fog and wind are very involved in your cruising plans. We've set-up a clockwise direction for our trip as the prevailing summer winds are from the northwest. Once we're on the Island you'll be free to come and go as you...

As promised, here is our tentative float plan for the Isle Royale cruise. August 1 - Launch from Grand Portage, MN and travel to Windigo Ranger Station to register and spend the night either dockside or on the hook in Washington Harbor. August 2 -Mc Cargoe Cove August 3 - Belle Isle area August...

While on our latest cruise on the waters of northern Lake Huron our faithful Suzuki 90 started acting up and the engine warning light on the tachometer came on along with the warning beeps. Sadly, we cut our cruise short and loaded up and headed for home to do further analysis. The...

The Isle Royale website is quite helpful in developing a float plan. www.nps.gov/isro Download the 2017 copy of their publication Greenstone and you'll find a map showing dockage around the Island. The float plan is not carved in stone as weather conditions are the main contributing factor to...

We're still on track for an August 1 departure from Grand Portage, MN. to Isle Royale. We'll probably trailer over the day before and spend the night dockside. Our first stop on the Island will be a check-in at Windigo Harbor to pay our fees and submit our float plan. Float plans are subject...

We look forward to seeing you on the big lake this season, if it ever warms up. We actually had a few snowflakes today. We are also former sailors and GLCC members as are many other C-doryites (that may not be a word) Trailer on over to the Keweenaw Peninsula and join us for a totally new view...

After taking a look at the calendar we're scheduling the Isle Royale adventure for August 1, 2017. We will gather on that date at the marina in Grand Portage, MN. Departure for the Island will be the following morning. We're planning a tentative ten-day itinerary, but anyone joining us can...