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There is no doubt that summer has finally arrived on Lake Superior as we had another warm night and even had to turn on the air conditioning. We departed Ontonagon at 0800. We were actually looking forward to getting out into the lake where it would be cooler. It was another cloudless day with 13-15 knot winds from the SW and a very calm sea. With the wind only 30 degrees off our stern we could not sail but the raised main gave us some drive and stability as we motored to the Upper entry and then down the Waterway to Houghton. Arriving at 1445, we checked in at the marina, called the local public transport and 15 minutes later we were at Pat’s IGA replenishing our badly depleted supply of food. After that I did laundry; a task I do not enjoy. I had a cocktail and at 1900 we  walked across the bridge to town and ate dinner at the Ambassador Restaurant. It was very packed but we soon were able to get seats at the bar and order. The individual pizzas we had were excellent.

I have to tell you that  for at least a week we have been limping along with a house battery bank consisting of two 6 volt 400 amp hour batteries that is on its last legs. Yesterday with Marcy’s help I was able to talk with the battery supplier in Willowick who sold me these batteries and he was able to locate the exact replacement. I then talked to Bill Boaz who will be joining the boat in Sault Ste. Marie on 8/21. Bill kindly agreed to pick up the Batteries and bring them with him. Now all we have to do is get the old ones off the boat and the replacements installed. It will be a mean task as they weigh 120 pounds apiece. Oh well!! I certainly have had my share of equipment challenges on this trip.

Torrow we will leave for the Lower Entry around noon after I pay a visit to the barber for a haircut and beard trim.