Little Current, Canada Day and Blind River

We decided to stay over another day in Little Current to celebrate Canada Day. We woke up to a cold windy and overcast day.

Mid morning we all went for a walk along the main street. It had been closed off and had vendors all along each side of the street. All your typical fare, with the exception of one true artisan who made the most unusual jewellery boxes. They were like a puzzle with a wooden key as part of the design. They would look like an Inukshuk, two hearts entwined, two love birds, etc. Most of them had at least 3 parts that would come apart before revealing the lined jewellery area. Very creative and talented.

I found the tiniest quilt shop and gave in and purchased some more fabric for another quilt. The quilt fairy made me do it. I was out of control. But I have learned from experience that if you see something that you like, you had better buy it; because you will never see it again. And that's my story and I am sticking to it.

Just after lunch they had a guitar entertainer in the small park area right beside the boats. We joined the crowd that was accumulating and sat and were entertained for quite awhile.

There was a little pixy of a girl dressed in a fairy like dress that would swoop around the area on her bicycle. And I tried to get a good picture of her but it was near impossible. By the time I would get the camera ready she was gone.

We had leftovers for dinner aboard Deja Vu. Told Jim and Linda that fried potatoes was not the norm for when we had guests aboard but they needed to get used. Linda being ever so kind, said that she thought we had moved on from "guests" and were getting really close to "family".

This morning we were away in really good time; 8:15 am and on our way into the North channel. Another Bright sunny day with what were to be 10 k of wind from the SW. We had to make the decision of whether to go to Gore Bay for lunch, or make our way to Blind River. Today was such a good travel day, the decision was made to go to Blind River. Tomorrow is expected to have higher winds so today was the day to cross the North Channel. An uneventful crossing. Arrived Blind River 2.15pm, 6 hours and 47 miles.

A sailboat has tied up near us and they have travelled on all of the Great Lakes and said that Lake Superior is their favourite. I think they said they have been on Superior 6 times. We hope to spend some time with them and get some information on what to see and do. And places not to be missed.

Peter and Jim are going for a bike ride. The boat to myself for awhile. Hmmmm. What to do?