Long Lake, Ontario - 6/29/2024

Trip Day 10 - Saturday

0550-57F/54F. Cloudy, rainy (very light mist). Winds are calm but did switch to the north.

I Moved To The North Side Due To Wind Shift

Checked messages this morning and Kelly left a note that White Bear Lake Police contacted her last night after a call from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stating they found my truck under suspicious circumstances and I should contact them. But without a phone number I can't contact anyone.

Bleak Looking Layover Day

I tried calling on the VHF (Ch 16) but no one responded.

I tried Brent Henley's (Marina Manager) email address via Zoleo satellite but he's out of the office until next Tuesday!

I hope it's simply an observant patrolman that was board and thought he would check up on my truck being parked at the marina ramp for so many days. It is disconcerting!

I moved the boat to the north side of the anchorage since the was already some motion caused by the winds which will increase and back to the north even more. 

I will try to relax and do my morning study. Nothing I can do further. It's in the Lord's hands.

Verse for the day: "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves." (Psalms 127:1-2)

Temps are dropping 66F/51F. Contacted my neighbor (Carol) to see if she had talked with the police.

0930-Finished my study time, now making breakfast.

1100-Had breakfast, did dishes, and communicated with a bunch of folks trying to determine the status of my truck and trailer. Still a light rain falling. Temps continue to drop. 68F/50F.

Strong Winds But Nicely Protected Anchorage

1300-Heated up my second PB chocolate chip muffin to have with some fresh hot coffee. Listening to "The Precipice" by Doiron. Will take a nap shortly.

Cooking - Good Pastime In Bad Weather

1500-Got up from my nap. Sipping some red wine while trying a couple of ways to contact Longlac Police to find out what was going on. No luck so far!

Dinner-Roast Pork, Potatoes, Salad, Rolls, Red Wine

1640-Prepared and ate my dinner of pork roast, potatoes, salad, rolls, and red wine.

No word from any of the cops who initially queried my whereabouts.

Fire in my propane heater went out twice, not sure why. Possible downdraft blew it out. It did not set off my alarm so the auto shutoff must have worked.

Tried to contact Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) by email and text but no response to either yet.

1700-68F/47F. Still raining lightly with a breeze. Tomorrow and Monday are supposed to be sunny and 70F.

Still Rainy & Breezy

Rain should Peter out by late evening and clearing by mid-night. Tomorrow I will return to the drone crash site to try to find my lost PLB. I was on an island when I took off my vest leaving it on the ground so I expect to find it there. It is only about 2 miles from here.

1815-Did a short video. Will read then hit the sack after it cools down. I turned off the heat.

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