The 2012 season is over. The aircraft are out of the water and the closing up of camps is finished. Now just a few items to wrap things up for the year.
The motors are checked over, plugs changed, lower unit oil replaced, props filed and fishing line caught in the prop hub removed.
The office will be winterized and the plow will be ready on the truck for the first snow storm.
Since the last post, our weather has turned decidedly fall like. We’ve had snow, cold winds, and freezing rains.
This weather brings, wet feet, cold hands, soggy clothes and a desire to be flying in the summer.
De-icing the aircraft before we fly is both required by law and common sense. The effort requires waiting for the temps to reach at least freezing so the water doesn’t re-freeze and then using lots of water to melt the ice and snow from the wings. Water is warmer than ice or snow if you recall basic chemistry but can quickly become either if the temps are right. Five gallon buckets, hoses, pumps and determination are evident around our docks. This has been a daily ritual since last Thursday. The delays are unavoidable in getting the aircraft moving and the hot chocolate supply is getting low.
You may not have noticed, but I typed this rather slowly since my fingers are still frozen. Actually I never was fast on the key board but my two typing fingers work better when warm.
The aircraft are off. Another hot chocolate and dry clothes and I will be ready to conquer the rest of the day.
Yesterday was a fine fall day. Karen and I took advantage of it and headed out with Marc to start our spring cleaning early. Karen’s plan is to make the spring cabin clean up a little simpler by doing some of the dirtiest jobs in the fall.
Being a fly in outfitter may not look so glamorous but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
At Ignace Outposts we offer more than just fishing. As owners we are involved in every aspect of our business and work day to day in the business insuring your vacation is hassle free and memorable.
There is no doubt we live in a paradise. Karen has been busy and this month has two desktop calendar options to help you keep Ignace in mind for another month.
For the deHavilland Otter or Raleigh Falls October calendar click here for the different sizes.
The Otter shot was taken here in our yard and the waterfalls is about 12 miles from Ignace.
To save the photo as your desktop calendar, find the proper size and right click the photo then choose “set as desktop background”.
It is tough to make a choice.
For more of Karen’s photos here is the link to her photo blog.