Temagami, Ontario - 9/4 & 5/2024

Road Trip - Wednesday the 4th (1st of 2 days Driving)

Staging For Departure

0645-Drove 468 miles with a stop in Hudson, WI to purchase a deep cycle starting battery for the outboard. I don't trust the old one, it seemed weak on the Long Lake trip.

I got up about 0340 remembering I left the rear boat camera on. So, I  went out to look and the battery voltage was about 12.1. I was concerned with that voltage since the camera draws so little. Charging had seemed slow too. 

Last trip the outboard almost didn't start a couple times so I made a last minute purchase for peace of mind. Thus the stop in Hudson to pick one up at Walmart.

I later stopped for fuel and food in Marinette, WI. A DQ burger and shake hit the spot.

Arriving Newberry, MI - My Overnight Stop

1730-Arrived Newberry, MI. No issues enroute. Sunny all day, mid 70's, pleasant. Had a beer and chips for a snack. 

Used Hotel Parking

Large Lot For The Most Part Unused, One Long Haul Truck Joined Me

White Bear Lake, MN to Newberry, MI (468 Miles)

1900-Made dinner. Chili, rolls, and salad with another cold beer.

1950-I will have a glass of wine and some chocolates then check weather before bed.

Road Trip - Thursday the 5th (2nd of 2 days Driving)

0520-Woke up with a jolt, no alarm! Phone went dead but truck traffic woke me up. It was a scramble to get some coffee, make breakfast, and get on the road in a timely manner.

0620-Finally on the road. Clear sky, sun in my eyes. 

My camera app (DJI Mimo) failed so no video today!

Newberry, MI to Temagami, Ontario (358 Miles)

1515-Arrived in the town of Temagami. The drive was 358 miles and beautiful. Border crossing went smoothly. Construction along route slowed me down in places and a few missed turns did not help.  Had to back across a busy highway at one point to get turned around. Blind turns in both directions made it scary to do but I pulled it off. Thank the Lord!

Arrived Leisure Island Houseboats - Temagami, Ontario

On arrival I checked in at the office but Gwen was on the phone so I went back to the boat since I had a lot of work to do.

1745-Mike returned from his trip for auto service in North Bay. I decided to launch today since rain was forecast for the morning. It's best to avoid a launch and setup in the rain. Launch went okay. 

Launch Ramp At End Of Wharf - Leisure Island Houseboats

Mike offered a slip to tie up which made the overnight go smoothly and facilitated an early start in the morning.

1830-Went for dinner with the family (Mike, Gwen, & Abby). After my return I finished some outside boat work using my head lamp. I wanted to be finished before the rain arrived and ensure everything was ready for the morning departure. 

NOTE: See Temagami, Ontario, 9/7/25, for YouTube video of this day