With Irv we have discovered that we get much better mileage at 55 mph and since the route through Wisconsin, while slower, is 50 miles shorter, we went north, stopping once again in Menominee, across the river from the Nest Egg Marina.

Experiencing no problems with our new tow dolly this time around, we were able to get through customs and make it to Harbor Vue Marina before 18:00 setting up camp in the shipyard. It was cold and rainy the whole time we were there (with a few breaks) but we still got a lot of our little projects done, inside.

We were dry camping in the shipyard and while it was convenient, there was no electricity, no water and no sewer and it was cold. When we ran low on propane we found out that the Little Current Shell didn't have the facilities to fill up Irv (their pump has been broke for two years waiting for parts). The closest propane was in Gore Bay. The next problem was, we had to dump our holding tanks. For this we had to go to Batman's Cottages and Campground in Sheguiandah (pronounced Sha-gwan-dah). As we were there, we treated ourselves and stayed in a real campsite complete with running water, electricity (hydro up here) and washing machines. The only problem was that the frost had just gone out and the ground was a little soft and we almost got Irv stuck. We made a mess but we got out and tenderly tried another campsite. We even turned the TV on -- for about ten minutes, there was nothing very interesting on. We headed to Gore Bay, only 40 kilometers away, to fill up the propane on the way back to Harbor Vue. We also had to be there by 14:30 as the only person who could fill the propane left at that time. Day said we ought to see Gore Bay by land so we drove Irv into town and around the bay. We went up a one lane road to what we thought was the entrance to Gore Bay but the road petered out and luckily found a place to turn Irv around.

While we were in Little Current, to warm up and for entertainment, we went to a (White) fish fry at Kagawong, another (White) fish fry at the American Legion Post in Little Current and a Little Current Yacht Club Dinner at the Anchor Inn. We were made more than welcome at each event. Visiting Kagawong and Gore Bay by land is very different than by water.

We were having so much fun we hated to leave, but leave we must. Since we tend to return to previous good experiences we once again spent the night at Menominee.