West Side Story

The west side of Mink Island was busy with family gatherings last weekend.

The Navarra's celebrated some pre wedding festivities and the Ryan's enjoyed a reunion of O'Canada family members from across the river.

Island photographer Otto C. was on hand to capture some of the fun moments.

Hot Dam!

Some beaver friends are making their home in front of the Walker's lot.

Mink Island Potluck 2007

We had 45 plus who turned out for the 2007 Mink Island Potluck!

(not including our canine friends, who kept showing up for handouts)

Plenty of good food and conversation were enjoyed.

We saw old photos, mink island t-shirts, and heard the tales from days gone by.

New ideas were offered up - a progressive dinner, a mink island gift store, a map of all homes on the island.

All in all a wonderful evening with a diverse crowd who had one thing in common....

we love the 1000 islands and especially ours!

A big thank you to Jim and Cheryl (and family) for hosting this fun evening.

July 13-15

Little Fox aka Jesus Shoal aka Rita Rock aka Bird Poop Island (any other names it's known for around the island?)

Cruz couldn't stand that the a group of teenage boys went to Little Fox without him so he hitched a ride.

Lightening strikes a tree between Grimes and Culyers camp.

Prettiest tanker I've seen on the river so far this season.

As seen from 12 Mink Island

The welcome mat.










View from a hammock.











A peaceful place.

photos by Otto Cuyler

Venus and Little Fox

Little Fox is the perfect place for a bonfire and star watch.
This year Venus has been so bright on the river it leaves a light trail.
There have been a billion stars to see, and many shooting stars.
I haven't been able to capture Venus with my camera but here are some photos from bonfires past.

A new season

The 2007 summer season has begun.

May 6 - Little Fox












Cold, but perfect for kayak racing













May 12- sunset from Dillon Island














May 19 - Singer Castle

Otto Cuyler - Saturday was sunny with no wind, calm waters and no fish. Water temp was 45 degrees in The River and 47 in Chippewa Bay. There are no fish...