

After sitting out another three day blow in Blind River, Sheri and I headed west across the North Channel for the last time and made our way back to the U.S. where we cleared Customs via telephone using our new all powerful NEXUS cards. We stayed at De Tour Village for one night and then made the short hop over to our home base at Drummond Island on Sunday morning. I decided to go to De Tour first because I thought the fuel would be cheaper ($4.38/gallon) and was surprised that Drummond's was 3 cents less. In any case we are only a few feet away from the haul out well and will be "on the hard" probably on Tuesday. We started to service the engine today when we got in but had to delay finishing until Monday when I can get a Racor fuel filter (that I thought I had) and some oil for the transmission (that I thought had). At least the engine oil is done which is the messiest part.
While in Blind River we passed the time with our friends George and Lorraine and their two grand daughters. At least once a day I would give them each a Hershey bar from my stockpile because once we leave they will melt in the car.
Tonight we were treated to some beautiful skies to close out a rather cool and windy day.

The end of cruising in the North Channel is always bittersweet. We enjoyed seeing you during your travels this season, and we look forward to seeing you in 2013. Have a good non-boating season, and be well!
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