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June 29th, 2009 | Author:

We decided to go to Gore Bay, about 32 miles from Meldrum Bay. There is a marina there and we had heard that the town was charming. Rain escorted us there. Dark clouds followed. But, being good travelers, the rain stopped when it came time to get out the lines and the fenders. Once we were secure, more rain followed.goreentrance400

The Harbor is on the large size for this area, I think, but as we have heard since starting this trip, it is slow, slower than last year. There is concern in the area.1gorebay400

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I wish that I could have taken pictures of the shoreline as we were coming here. There are beaches, but the huge trees come almost to the shore. Multiple greens dance in the wind; blues change depending on what they rest on. And when the sun is out, oh, my gosh; it is breathe taking.lodge400

We walked through town and then took a long walk up a street that took us to Gordon Township – really just a street with houses and cabins on it. It was a great walk and only a few sprinkles. It is so beautiful here. We are enjoying the days – rain and all.

Cute tiny cottages:

5goreice4006goreice400I know, they are ice fishing huts. I will learn the correct name. We had seen them before and I thought that they were like littleboat houses, and then someone mentioed ice fishing. The people here ride their snowmobiles to Gore Harbor and beyond in the winter – on the lake! Amazing.

It is Tuesday morning and we are preparing to leave for Clapperton Island. There are 2 possible anchorages there. We want the Harbor onr because there will be more protection from the north wind that is suppose to come sometime today, as it brings more rain and possible T-storms.

Did I mention that it rained last night? But, then I like the rain. I think that my California boy is missing the sun. (He does put his shorts on every morning and wear his flip flops! Gotta love him!)

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June 29th, 2009 | Author:

We left after completing housekeeping jobs. We thought that we would go to Pilots Cove (Kelley thought I was calling it Pirates Cove – sounds like a play to me?). So, we motor on – rain and then we hear thunder. We watch as the storm passes us to the right. Finally we reach the spot that we had chosen. 2pilotcove400

Poor Kel. I thought his blood pressure would rise as he looked at the narrow entrance. We couldn’t get a picture of it as we were a little busy focusing on getting through, but it was about 20 feet! But, we made it in. We anchored and judged the swing. Would we would hit the rocks or have the props dredge up dead heads? Finally the decision was made to journey on….sign

We went on to Meldrum Bay, Ontario, Canada. Kelley called to clear customs. Because it was late we decided to stay in the marina. This place is tiny.meldrumhomeWe needed to dock near the marina office because that was the only place that 50 amps.

innagainThere is an Inn there where they serve breakfast (continental), lunch and dinner. It turns out the chef is from California. But, even the offer of free Internet couldn’t intice us to the restaurant.

Look at the darling doll house that sits next to the Inn:

innI have seen other homes with copies of their house done. I don’t think a replica of our home would be as cute.

Great meal of barbecued shrimp and pasta. And what will tomorrow bring?

And “Good Morning, Kelley.” Remember the housekeeping I spoke about in Harbor Island? Well the boat was covered in bugs. Big, ugly bugs that live about 24 hours and smell when they are dead and wet. Remember all the rain? Well, this was on the deck when Kelley got up:bugsSo, after Kelley eashed down the boat again, off we went to Gore Bay. Bye Meldrum Bay.leavingmel

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