Hot HOT HOT even way up north!  Fishing was ok in the morning most days, but the heat would get to one by mid morning and have to come in.  Plan B for many of us was the water playing, for Lake Kabetogama is wonderful for swimming!
Many times groups in camp went to islands, and jumped in and explored.  A couple of boats went down the Ash River for a trip and had lunch.  Comments are that folks are glad we have A/C in our units.

Sue conducted yoga moves on the dock in the mornings, and 3 others followed along, great way to start the day.  Family visited Ken and Deb, so it was nice that Ken laid off the yard work a few days to be with them, and with the heat, the
grass was dormant anyhow.  One of our regular guests fell ill on the way up last Saturday.  We wish them well and look forward to their return.  The dogs in camp loved going in the water after play toys, balls and the like.  

On the photo gallery, note the island fun and how one guest, Sue, carried her dog in a nice bag, for on the trails, a dog must be on a leash or not allowed.  Shannon from Tx was here a couple weeks ago, and we call her to Dog Lady.  It is predicted to cool off, and that will be welcome, but this was a good week for all anyhow.  "We will return" folks are saying. 

Saving the fishing for the week, Matt from Rochester, Maclean's friend, he wrestled a 23" nice walleye.  Look at his photo on our gallery and see his expression!  Thanks Matt for the picture!

We have somewhat of a quieter week this week.  We loved all the families in camp last week, and we have a lovely couple and their darling 3 yr old Faith this week.  One of our cabins has a great, fun loving, dog that loves the water and being on the boat.  There is lots of excitement around the lake with the area wide garage sale and the end of the fishing contest for this season.  The radio station in International Falls will broadcast from the Gateway General Store on Friday, with many prizes, tasty samples, sale items, lunch special and prizes prizes prizes.  Join us next year!  It is fun! 

The July 27 to Aug 3 week, on the photo gallery link, has a picture of the Old Chippewa Lodge that burned down in about 1980. That was quite the place!!  There is a picture of the children of Phil and Ellen and Joan;  Left is Mariah, Phil and Ellen's daughter from White Bear; Phill Jr, Phil and Ellen's son from Leadville Co.' a cousin of theirs from California, Jessica, and Kathy from Cloquet, Joan's daughter.  They love it here as we do!

We have a fun, wild and crazy extended family in camp this week, with water sports and fishing!
Weather has settled down, somewhat warmer than last week.  Managers Ken and Deb had 8 keepers, mostly Saugers, yesterday.  The Petersons and Bublerls brought in fish too.  The Holts that released large Northern last week, has sent their pictures to the [email protected] and are now posted under photo gallery and Aug 3 to 10.  The smiles on their faces say it all.  

See the photo of Jaime Maclean and his 23" Walleye and his big smile!  Guide/friend, Don Granger, gave Jaime, Carla and Jim the experience of fishing on Rainy Lake via portaging at Kettle Falls.  The cook fried the fish up, and they enjoyed a fresh, walleye shore lunch!  It was a great day for everyone.  Thanks for the photo.

The family here this week finished off the week with a fire works display.  Family from Texas, the Carrolls, graced us with their presence as often as they could.  Thanks to everyone, come again!

People tell us that to send a picture to us via [email protected] does not work.  Sorry about that and we will work on it.  In the mean time, please send your pictures and stories to Joan's email; [email protected]  We love to receive other people's photos.  Thank you.  

Mostly fishing people in camp this week.  The Northern are really biting!  Gus from Indiana released the big 42" seen on the photo gallery; Heather Holt from Iowa, released a 38" and 42".  Gorby Holt released a 37".  There are some nice walleye too, for keeps and fish meal, (see the photo gallery for their latest catch). The Greens from Mo. went to Kettle Falls for lunch and caught nice walleye up there.  The Hers from Mpls., are having a nice time with family that live up here.