A summer swim

What a great shot! This was taken by Liz Diener's children last summer while fishing in the creek. Thanks Liz, for sharing.

March 1st! Wooo Hooo!

With March here, the end of winter is in sight. No matter how much it snows this month we know that next month will bring sun, ice melting, and boat access to Mink Island. With that in mind, I am going to try and post a photo a day to move our thoughts toward summer. Feel free to send in any photos and I will add them to the blog.

Winter Pics

Dave Cole took a day trip up to the river a couple of weeks ago. He shared the photos below. Thanks Dave, for giving us our Mink Island "fix". If life slows down a bit we may head up there in early March for a winter adventure.

In memory of George Cole

It is a very sad day for all of us. George Cole has passed on and will be dearly missed. George passed away on November 13 at age 65, after a short bout with pneumonia.

George was the true Mayor of Mink Island (sorry Cruz). He was a friend to all, always ready to lend a hand or a tool. He would willingly share his river expertise, helping us navigate our way in and around the islands during all 4 seasons. He made us laugh with his stories of Mink Island and the river in the days before we became islanders. He was the first one we went to with a camp, boat, or river question. From the first time we met George, he and Karen made us feel comfortable and welcome. We were lucky to know him.

Karen, David, Geoff, Tara, Melissa, and Joshua - our hearts go out to you, our doors are always open to you, and we are looking forward to the time next summer when we can gather together to share stories and celebrate George's life in true Mink Island fashion.

God Bless you George.