Lake Ste Kathryn clearing, day 2

Here's the first evening, and then Saturday of our vacation adventure at Lake Ste Kathryn.

Hmmm grilling fresh white fish from Peterson's fish market.

The next day, I went for a dip at the swimming area that was nearby.
Where are the kids?  I love them!

  

Charlene had her canoe at the boat launch, near our camp site. 

Late in the day, Dean and Bubba showed up!

We love them. Dean says I'm the good dog.
I'd go home with him any time...although he does have cats,
which I find scary.

 

We then went around 1/2 of the Deer Marsh Trail with Dean.

Charlene had scoped the trail in the morning and
found a few down trees.

We cleared this last week, but had to scoot it over a bit.

Onward, to the narrow spots we thought may cause Dean some grief.

Here's where the side hill starts....tricky!

Made it down to the overlook of the East Branch headwaters.

Dean's "Beast" can maneuver over rough terrain, hills, descents.

Trying his mettle on the steps.

Good brakes + excellent traction = no problem!

The line up....

Made it! No problem for The Beast.

Back in the early 90's, the puncheon bridges were
installed to ADA standards. Smooth sailing!

At the kiosk at the north end. We met Char and Bubba, who shuttled
the dog truck here to pick us up. Dean rode the east part
of the trail on his own, as he rode it before and knew he
could clear all the obstacles, and Char found no new down trees there.

We all awaited Dean's return at camp.
What a wonderful day we had with them!

Lake Ste Kathryn claering, day 1

The pack has a nice 11 day vacation! To start it off, we headed down to Lake Ste Kathryn to do more camp site clearing.

Feeling more like fall all the time.  We love these cool temps!

Only camp host Cheryl and her daughter,
plus Larry and Dianne, were in camp. Quiet!

Hey! Who are you? Charlene and Hendrix set up camp too.

Ya Cheryl,  this place is going to the dogs.  We love her!

Later, Sandy spied a huge wasp nest.

Poor buggers don't know what's in store....

Arly and his can of "whoop-ass"!
Whoop-hornet doesn't sound as good.

Arly thought a little science lesson was in order.
(This was hours later.)

We cut the nest down and left it on a rock in the camp site,
 in case any kids want to check it out.

Wally kept the area free of squirrels and chipmunks
while brush was removed.

August is always prime fungus spotting time.
This ring was near the entrance to the camp ground.
Must go around an old stump?

Charlene! Let's go do something fun. 
Next: Check out day two!

Back to back-yard church!

Oh ya, we stayed in town over the weekend so on Sunday we made it to church at the Metsa-Mullin's back yard.

Hi, did you know I never get to see anyone?

Oh ya Kari.  Sure sorry to hear about your pup.

Lots of friendly mutts here today.  Gromit got to hang out
with our favorite grad student, Cari.

Every one is having a nice time here.
Kind of busy! But distanced.

I got to see Joyce.

Cari, we're so glad you're back.

How did you know I like my back scratched?

Ya Lisa and Dave, we've not see you two in weeks.

Moving on down to....Lake Ste Kathryn

We got done at Bob Lake on Sunday, so we packed up and headed to the CG at Lake Ste Kathryn.   We are clearing camp sites here and at Bob Lake for Calderwood services.

We got a nice site right next to the host, Cheryl.

On the road into camp, we bumped into Dean and Bubba!

Dean had come to ride the Deer Marsh Trail with his awesome
burly MTB.

It was so nice to see you two!

We also walked down to see Larry and Diane.
And the new puppy Covey!

I'm not sure what to think, so I'll keep my distance.

Maybe he'll not bite me.

Oh ya, we've not seen you guys in weeks.

Then we went for a hike around the Deer Marsh Trail.
Dean said he'd seen trees fallen across it so we'll check them out.

It's sooooo pretty here.

OK, we found one across the trail.

We're trying to move it with the pry bar.

Arly's slicing it again with the pole saw.

Off you go!

All done!

Kelpies aren't water dogs, but still like a cool dip!

Another across the trail!
This is a big popple crown, completely blocking the trail.

Buzz and cut, buzz and cut we do...

It took about an hour to clear.

All done!

Back to camp, we clear sites.

Arly got fishing string in the saw's bar which trashed it.

By the later afternoon, some previously busy mutts needed a break.

Yes it's the time of year to see lotsa different fungus.

It's always the time of year for rolling!

After a long day outside, the pack showered up,
then had a nice camp supper.