WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013

Sultana Island gold mine was the most prosperous one in Lake of the Woods during its heyday, 1891 - 1902, producing over a million dollars. Since gold mining was a poorly understood process in those days, a lot of gold was discarded in the tailings. This year, the sand beach on Sultana is underwater due to high lake water levels, but on an average year. it's sand has a golden glow!

The Kenricia Mine produced well into the 1900's and is located 100 yards from Chippy's Hollow! Mark wants to go exploring ... maybe when Rick Moir is here to visit next month!

Awoke to a drizzly 64F morning that quicy changed to clear sky. Our mission today is "test" possible new dock chairs and make two HANDMADE fishing poles. Wayne and Sue have entered grandchildren Gavin and Kyle into the Tom Sawyer event Saturday morning in Kenora. Poplar saplings were sacrificed from an area that needed thinning, corks painted red (bobbers) and line strung. Hope the kids have a blast ! Meanwhile, four fabulously green, chairs are ready for cocktail hour.

Sue and Wayne are going to a dinner party tonight at Mary and Monty Flom's. Mark and Julie are busy packing for a trip to Winnipeg for the Canada Day long weekend.