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Friday, March 29, 2024

Voyageurs National Park 2023, Saturday, 9/23 (Layover)

0645-66F/63F, warmest morning of the trip. Woke up in the middle of the night to what I thought was mouse activity but was just wind rattling the forward Bimini against the cabin. Solar 15%. Down from 43% after the transfer from the backup battery yesterday. Warm temps are not helping the fridge/freezer in terms of energy use. House 12.2v.


Layover Day 11

Not sure what to do today. Move or stay? It is supposed to be cloudy all day with wind up in the afternoon.

Making coffee cake this morning, but before I did that, I realigned the boat is case of morning sun to maximize watts. Not raining yet.

0740-Coffee cake is baking.

1000-Coffee cake was delicious. Study, prayer, and reading time is done. Verse for the day: "I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." (Psalms 91:2). 

Beginning to sprinkle. Will read some more out of Yancy's book.

1120-Decided to get the dishes out of the way while it is not raining. 70F/65F. House 12.2v, Solar 8%. Will have to make another transfer from the back up battery to the solar battery. Cloudy. No sun!


Getting Chased Back To The Boat By Rain

1230-Did some reading then went out to shoot some video of the site and some exploring while the rain was on pause.


Note Stump Right Center - Close Up Below


Stump Close Up - Marked As Good Fishing Spot


1440-Took a nap. 68F/64F. More clouds, wind, and rain. Solar steady at 8%. House 12.2v.

1620-Pizza is baking, salad, and cold beer to accompany. Listening to "Lord Huron" station on Pandora (download).

1715-Finished dinner and put out strawberries to thaw for dessert. Did the transfer of power from the backup to the solar battery which runs the fridge system. Will have strawberries and ice cream later. Back up battery says 68% but I'm not sure that is accurate.  Brought the solar up to 45%.


Sandy Isthmus 

1845-Had my dessert, now reading my paperback. 

Had to go out a couple times to realign the boat to the wind and add another bow line as the bow was sliding downwind. I made the guys tight to prevent the stern from working back and forth which helped stabilize the bow to some degree. All seems secure at this point. Wind is blowing as forecast.

Bed time will be early tonight.

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Voyageurs National Park 2023, Wednesday, 9/27

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