Mink Island's Newest Addition

A BIG congratulations goes out to Liz and Eric Diener on the birth of their grandson, Cooper James.
Cooper is grandchild # 5.
Please extend island best wishes to Cooper's mom and dad too and we can't wait to meet Cooper sometime in the future!

Cruz for Mayor

It appears there is some serious campaigning going on for Cruz's re-election as Mayor of Mink Island.
This sign appeared mysteriously in front of 9 Mink Island.
While there has been speculation as to to who placed the sign, no one has stepped forward to claim responsibility.

News from #23 Mink Island

Geoff and Melissa

Dave and Tara

Things have really gotten busy at #23 since mid August.

There are more than just the billions of stars in the night sky, twinkling on the Island.

Karen and George have announced the engagement of their son Geoff to Melissa Levitt on August 15th. The week prior to their engagement, Melissa received her Masters of Physician's Assistant Studies from Le Moyne College. Melissa also received one of two Outstanding P.A. Student of the Year Awards given this year. She has started her career as a P.A. with Park Ridge Hospital in Rochester. Geoff is an accountant at a CPA firm in Fairport. An August 2008 wedding is planned.

As if there isn't anything else going on at #23, Karen and George also announce the engagement of their son Dave to Tara Fedele on August 18th. The week prior to that Tara received her Masters of Inclusive Education from Nazareth College. Tara is in her 3rd year as a 3rd grade teacher in Rochester. Dave is a Design Engineer at a manufacturing firm in Fairport. A July 2008 wedding is planned.

Congratulations to all!

WHOMISOMI

Do you have an embarassing or funny island story you'd like to share?
Did you hit a shoal and sink your boat?
Run out of gas in the middle of the river?
Forget to put the plug in your boat and watch it sink before your very eyes?
Well here is the place for fellow residents to air their embarassing moments.
Anonymously or otherwise.
Tales told here are protected under the WHOMISOMI rule.
"What Happens On Mink Island Stays On Mink Island"

A quiet moment on the river

is sometimes the best.

Raccoons and Chipmunks and Squirrels, Oh My!

What is with all the critters on the island this year?
As cute as they are, they are destructive little buggers.
"Rocky" raccoon will not leave our grill alone. He doesn't even wait til it's dark to make an appearance. (And we've been hearing stories of in camp invasions. )
The squirrels are gnawing at the screen to come into our porch
and the chipmunks? They are so bold as to climb ON us looking for food. But they are camera shy, as I haven't been able to capture one on film quite yet.

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.