The reason is pictured on the left -- that's supposed to end with a wiper blade. And, it did until the dratted thing broke off in my hand on Tuesday morning as I was getting ready to take a day on Lake Charlevoix. Of course, nothing is easy when it comes to a boat, and this is no ordinary fitting.
Irish has ordered a part that we think will do the trick. It may arrive today, it could arrive tomorrow -- and then we can only hope that it actually works.
So instead of leaving today, as originally planned, I'm still here.
Actually, that's a good thing. There are small craft warnings on Lake Michigan -- winds are steady to 20 knots with gusts to 25. Might be loads of fun if one were a sailboat, but a small trawler would be miserable. So here I sit. And, I'm not the only one -- two of my fellow GLCC boaters (on considerably larger power boats) have extended their stays also -- no sense in beating up on yourself just to make a schedule.
The good news is today is Thursday, that means the farmers' market -- fresh little strawberries and asparagus. Yum.
And, it is a beautiful day. I took the picture of the entrance to Round Lake yesterday when it was quieter -- but the same blue sky.
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