Potest Fieri on the hard at Thunder Bay Yacht Club. After many days of rain finally got the boat shrink wrapped and put away for the season. It is always sad when this happens.
October 2007
Potest Fieri on the hard at Thunder Bay Yacht Club. After many days of rain finally got the boat shrink wrapped and put away for the season. It is always sad when this happens.
September 8, 2007
Loon Harbour to Thunder Bay. A beautiful sunny day. Lots of boats out fishing as the Pine Bay Fish Derby was on. We have a transient slip at the marina and hopefully we will secure a full time slip for next year. Danny stayed on the boat that night to visit some of his friends, I went home with Sydney and Abby who were excited to be home.
September 7, 2007
Bowman Island to Loon Harbour. More of the same weather. Thankfully Potest Fieri is comfortable to travel in on those kind of days. Tried to dock at Black's Warf, not enough water. Secured the boat in at Loon Harbour. A really nice spot. Danny saw a bear on the shore. Starting to cool down in the evening.
September 6, 2007
We stayed at Bowman Island again. Lots of rain today with fog. John and Gary left for Nipigon in the afternoon. Visited Ava and Gord Walters at there camp for cocktails in the evening.
September 5, 2007
Rossport to Bowman Island. We left Rossport in the fog and it stayed that way for the day. We were shielded by the islands until we were at Grotto Point where we had a rolling sea from the south on the side of the boat. Danny lost his new binoculars on the floor. Met up with John Zechner and Gary Lange on the Anica Lee. Rafted to them for the night at Gary's dock. Danny helped them install a sun deck railing.
September 4, 2007
Stayed in Rossport. It was clear and sunny. We had lots of visitors. Did laundry and cleaned. Went for dinner at mom and dads'.
September 3, 2007
Took a slow cruise to Rossport, weather and seas were great, with Joe and the boys meeting us at Winston Point. Stayed at the dock rafted to Tug of the North. Went on an afternoon cruise with Michelle, Joe, Bret, Mark, Mom, Dad, Laurie and Karen Furlonger and Rona.
August 31, - September 2, 2007
Otter Head to Slate Island. Followed the shoreling to Pulpwood Harbour where we were planning to stay, but we decided last minute to head for the Slates while we had nice weather. Anchored in Pike Bay. Entering the bay was a challenge. Did see some caribou in the evening, but not as plenitful as in other years.
Fished the next day but never caught anything. A fair bit of activity with small boats, kayaks and canoes. Two sail boats joined us in the evening. Gypys Soul and Simba out of the Appostles.
We stayed an extra day at the Slates as they were forcasting a strong south west wind with rain in the morning. Took the dingy out to the lake to see how the waves. Did not do to much because of the weather.
August 30, 2007
Quebec Harbour to Otter Head. Cool in the morning and then turned sunny in the afternoon with light west winds. We attempted to go into Dave's Harbour but entrance a little to shallow for comfort. Lake Superior with its new water level is a whole new lake. We anchored in Otter Cove and took the dingy to Dave's and walked to the lighthouse for some exercise. Ran into another boat out of Sault Ste. Marie 'Alpha Seven' 4 guys fishing. They seemed to be catching fish and shared with us. Danny did try with no success.
August 29, 2007
Left Sault Ste. Marie for Michipichoten Island in the dark. It was a bumpy ride but the boat handled well. The sun shone the whole day so we were nice and warm. It was a long day for the dogs and Sydney did get sea sick. Did not see any pleasure boats but there were lots of ships. The fishing village in Quebec Harbour is starting to show its age. It was a beautiful evening. We saw 8 caribou walking the shoreline including a great big buck with a nice rack. We also saw 3 beaver busy making a house.
August 26 - 28, 2007
We are in Sault Ste. Marie for a few days always a good stop. Visited with friends and went out for dinners. Heading for Lake Superior tomorrow. Will have favourable winds tomorrow. Will spend the day getting to Quebec Harbour on Michipicotin Island.
August 25, 2007
Left Oak Bay in the morning. Heavy rain. Danny got soaked taking the dogs to shore and lifting the anchor. Had 3 to 4 foot waves changing to 4 to 6 foot waves for a couple of hours. Anchored in Portlock Harbour. Not a good anchorage.
August 24, 2007
Left Little Current today. Heading for Thunder Bay. Stopped in Oak Bay to anchor for the first night. Rain in the morning, fog at the Benjamins over cast all day.
August 23, 2007
Left Little Current to go on a dinner cruise with Murray and Rolonde Welsh, Debbie and Mike Brady. Went to Louisa Island. Great evening but a very dark ride back with no stars, no moon and overcast.
August 19 - 21, 2007
My parents, Moreen and Burton Phillips, drove us back to our boat in Little Current. We were planning on taking them to Killarney for fish and chips, but the weather was not great. Cold and windy. We then went into Plan B and did an island tour with the truck. Today Danny is cleaning the boat and getting rid of all our spider guests. Planning on heading home next week.
August 2, 2007
We would like to welcome Liam Burton James Calder into the world. We left for Kelowna and were off the boat for 2 1/2 weeks.
July 31, 2007
We went from Mackinac Island to Little Current. Approx. 140 kn miles. Left 6.00 a.m. to a warm, calm, sunny day. A long day on the water. Danielle in the hospital now. We secured the boat and headed back to Thunder Bay.
July 30, 2007
Another big trip. St. Ignace to Mackinaw City. We had a two hour wait as we did not have reservations. Went to the Grand Hotel and had cocktails at the Cupola Bar which is on the very top of the hotel. Great view. The town was very busy and crowded. Beautiful weather but still rough in the marina with all the ferry traffic.
July 29,2007
We travelled from Mackinaw City to St. Ignace. The other side of the bridge. Sunny and calm. Very hot!! Fuelled the boat and then did the tourist thing around town.
July 26 - 29, 2007
We headed for Mackinaw City, stopped at the Mackinac Island to wish our friend on the Azure good luck as they were racing in the Mackinac to Little Current Sail Boat Race. We stayed in the city and did the tourist thing for a few days. They had parades and festivities as it was the 50th birthday of the bridge.
July 24 - 25, 2007
We left Little Current and spent the night anchored at Croker Island. Beautiful warm evening. Next morning went to Drummond Island and cleared US Customs. Met up with Joan and Don Davidson at Harbor Island and had dinner with them. Another beautiful evening.
July 23, 2007
Lori, Ella and Evan left this morning. We started our major clean up. Went out to dinner and visited the Brady's at there camp/house. Heading to Mackinaw City tommorrow.
July 21 - 22, 2007
We we are trying our luck again. Headed to the Benjamin Islands again. Weather was cool but sunny. Met up with a boat named Mystic who had their grandchildren aboard who happened to be the same age as Ella and Evan. Did some more exploring with the kids. Ella swam off the back of the boat. Finally a perfect boating/anchoring day.
July 20, 2007
Decided to take the kids to Science North in Sudbury to wait out the bad weather. Had a great time. Ella liked the butterfly exhibit while Evan like the man tooting.
July 17 - 19, 2007
Well kids have arrived. Went to Cow Island in the Bay of Islands. Ella did christen the boat on the way there. Explored in the dingy with the two new captains. Warm day and evening. The next day we headed for the Benjamins. Hot and sunny. Met up with Mike and Debbie Brady and Lisa and Jim Brady. Lori, Danny, and kids went for a walk on the flat rocks to burn off some energy. The winds picked up that evening. Storm warning. The next morning the skies turned black and we were ankle deep in hail. We were safe tucked away in our little hole. The winds stayed high but we decided to make our way to the marina so the kids could go to shore.
July 13 - 16, 2007
Sat in Little Current out of bad weather, heavy rains on Saturday. Met up with Rolonde and Murray Welsh and went out to dinner at Red Lodge. Enjoyable day was windy but no rain. Little Current docks were busy this weekend as there was a rendezvous from Bayport Marina in Midland. We waited for the arrival of Lori, Ella and Evan.
July 10 - 13, 2007
Spent another night at Milford Haven with the Davidson's. Went kayaking beautiful evening. Headed for Beardrop Harbour as they were calling for yet another storm. Gale winds in the North Channel. Spent 2 nights there. White caps in harbour. No sleep that night. Two sail boats anchor let go. We left and headed for Oak Harbour near Spanish. We went through Little Detroit a channel that is 100' wide by 100' deep. We anchored in Oak Harbour out of the winds. Danny helped two women anchor so they would not cross our anchor. Calling for a miserable weekend so we headed for Little Current. Seems to be no relief from rain and winds.
July 5 - 9, 2007
Headed for Hilton Beach on St. Joseph Island. Severe weather alert came on radio so we stayed in Gore Bay. Storm hit around midnight. We continued our trip the next day. Stopped on Colborne Island to see the Crockford gang. No one there. Walked around village and left. Spent the night on an anchorage near Beef Island called Milford Haven. Nice area. Lots of small boats from the U.S. fishing. Danny tried his luck. Good thing we had food.
July 3, 2007
Norton's left today. Had a 1.30 p.m. reservation on the ferry. Had a great visit. Will clean and get groceries and head out Wednesday.
June 28 - July 2, 2007
Took the Norton's to Marianne Cove and The Pool in Bay Fine. Hiked to the top of the mountain , Topaz Lake and Artist Lake. Debbie and Mike Brady came for dinner in their Boston Whaler. Left the Pool and went on a cruise to Killarney. Stopped and walked the town had ice cream cones. Headed back to Little Current around 4.00 p.m.
Danny and Jim on their kayak trip from Marianne Cove to The Pool 14 km.
Shake n' Bake
Captain Danny cruising to Bay Fine
Top of the Mountain
Anchored in The Pool 
Anchored in The Pool
June 26 - June 28, 2007
Were at the Benjamin's. Tried out the kayaks. Was warm, went swimming. Very windy. Went back to Little Current to pick up the Norton's and supplies.
June 24, 2007
Arrived back at the boat. All is well. Boat covered in Shad Flies. Washed and cleaned the boat. Got groceries.
June 5 - June 8, 2007
Stayed in Little Current. Rented a slip for the season. Worked on the boat while we waited for our truck to come from Owen Sound. Sharon Norton's sister and brother-in-law delivered the truck. Weather was cold, windy and rainy.
Slip in Little Current
June 4, 2007
Heywood Island to Little Current. Rained most of the night. Windy. Boat covered in bugs.
June 3, 2007
Bustard Island to Heywood Island (anchorage) Overcast in the morning. Fog in the morning 1/2 mile visibility. Stopped in Killarney for fish and chips.
June 2, 2007
Parry Sound to the Bustard Islands (anchorage) anchored at the North End of the islands. Beautiful day and evening.
June 1, 2007
Echo Bay to Parry Sound. Tied up on the city pier. All service but no attendants. Had the opportunity to fuel the boat with a tank truck. Weather was hot. Breezy in the evening. No boats except for locals.
May 31, 2007
Midland to Echo Bay (anchorage) Hot with a little wind, getting the feel of the boat. Bugs were bad. No boats except locals.
Anchored in Echo Bay
May 27, 2007
South Bay Cove to Midland - Our first trip out. Windy and raining for most of the day. Had dinner with Sue and Peter Burns. Stayed for a few days while we outfitted the boat. Visited a few of our friends. Doris (Lehto) Middleton, Deidre MacKenzie and Al Craig.
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