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I had big plans for the day: Install the new computer system on the new hardware for the shop, test it, and get ready to convert next week.

I got to the shop this morning to pick up some documents, only to discover that the sewer has backed up into the back part of the shop. Thankfully the shopping area was unaffected, and only a few items in inventory were damaged, but I spent the better part of 7 hours cleaning up raw sewage from the bathroom and storeroom floor.

As they say, [expletive] happens.

that stinks.


/not your baby, wart
//i dunno...maybe she stinks

I thought this was going to be about a day hiking in the mountains in 70 degree weather with only you on the trails.

I'm glad I didn't read that.

UK wrote:I thought this was going to be about a day hiking in the mountains in 70 degree weather with only you on the trails.

I'm glad I didn't read that.

That comes later next week, when I head to Isle Royale for a 6-day, 70-mile traverse of the island with my best friend. I guess this week I have to put some deposits in the karma bank. Last Friday my old cat was about 2 hours from death due to insulin shock. Then I thought my computer lost a bunch account data (false alarm). And now this. I am keeping my cool.

Damn you, the weather should be ideal as well.

Which harbor you heading into as well as which trails you hiking?

UK wrote:Damn you, the weather should be ideal as well.

Which harbor you heading into as well as which trails you hiking?

Starting at Windigo, and staying at the following sites: Feldtman Lake, Siskiwit Bay, Lake Desor, Todd Harbor, Lake Richie or Moskey, and then Lane Cove or Rock Harbor.

The Ranger (Houghton) stopped going to Windigo, but they are making a special trip on August 21 to go there and then Rock Harbor. So we'll catch that boat and come back from RH a week later. I'd prefer September, but the warmer weather means a little less gear and thimbleberries galore.

The Feldtmann Ridge is the ridge I have not hiked. We hiked Greenstone to Minong and then circled back to Rock Harbor. My favorite camping was along the Minong Ridge, Little Todd is prob. my fav. camping spot, didn't stay at Todd Harbor, spent two nights at McCargoe Cove b/c of the 3 sided shelter.

Sounds like a great trip.

UK wrote:The Feldtmann Ridge is the ridge I have not hiked. We hiked Greenstone to Minong and then circled back to Rock Harbor. My favorite camping was along the Minong Ridge, Little Todd is prob. my fav. camping spot, didn't stay at Todd Harbor, spent two nights at McCargoe Cove b/c of the 3 sided shelter.

Sounds like a great trip.

I am pretty pumped. I have been thinking about this trip for several years, and have been trying to get my friend to IR for almost 10, My two previous trips were spent on the eastern third of the island, never getting west of McCove/Moskey, etc. So this trip will feature mostly new terrain. It's gonna be epic!