Some Spring Photos

Okay, I know it's boring to talk about weather, but it happens to be a major factor of life when you live on a small rock in the middle of a large body of water, so it does come up in conversation quite frequently. Today, for example, we had a very exciting morning report that included mentions of gale-force winds, large hail, dense fog, and something like 14-ft waves. Wooo-eee! (As a side note, I imagine that as the sound farmers make when they see a tornado coming towards their cornfields. Accurate?) It's bizarre how Lake Superior can go from one extreme (blazin' hot seventy degree sunshine!) to another (freezing cold fog) in a matter of a few hours.
Above: The fog of this morning. Below: Sunday's beautiful weather at Scoville Point.


As usual, there are plenty of great stories churning up in the Snug (giant brush fires overseen by Steve; the discovery of Robert's a-ma-zing coffee brewing skills; the cancellation of customs training due to gales from the west, leaving our Leah stranded in Windigo another day; engine troubles on the V2.) Today, however, I thought I'd leave everyone with just a few photos of life here:

The Ben East, surrounded by a cheerful dandelion field.

The shore of Siskiwit Lake, at interpretive training last week.

Trucks on a boat! I think this photo represents many a three-year-old boy's dreams.

The fearless Lorelei pilot - none other than Marshall himself - transporting us to Malone Bay.

And a few of the training participants: From left to right: Andrea (our fearless leader); Sam Case, SCA and photographer extraordinaire; the one and only Casey VerStrate; Miss Leah LaCasse, who we hope Windigo is treating well down there; Emma, the R III's new assistant purser; and Wes Tavegia himself, always a fun addition to any interp event.