Mid-August

We awoke this morning to much cooler temperatures than we have been having in August so far. We had cool mid 50's this morning. The high for the day was 65. Now when you are used to 90's, its quite a change. We had over 2.5 inches of rain this past week. The lake water temps are still high with temps in the mid to high 70's which are quite high for such a large body of water like Leech.

Our grandchildren spent a few days with us this week and all of us had a good time. They swam, sewed, fished, boated and ate us out of food. But a good time was had by all. The 7 year old second grater caught the largest fish probably a 2 lb. rock bass off the dock. It always takes us a few days to get things back to normal after their visits.

The water level in the lake are still quite high, usually by this time of the year I am having problems getting my boat off the lift, but not this year. Getting some reports of Walleyes being caught in the Goose Island flats trolling Shad Raps. My grandson and I tried it twice with no success.

Fauna

Bear hunting begins in two weeks time. This weekend was the first time hunters could bait for bear. The MN DNR says that there are ample berries and wild nuts this year with all the rain we have been having. So baiting might not be as productive. In our area there are plenty of acorns from the oak trees this year. So far we continue to see plenty of your deer sightings in the woods, especially when we take walks in the morning along the Oak Point Road.

Flora

Garden continues to grow. Enjoying cucumbers, green beans, summer squash, tomatoes and new potatoes. Still mowing the yard at least once a week. Usually we see the end of the weekly mowing by this time of the year, but with all the rains we have been having I had to mow my lawn again today.

Pictured is some Jewelweed which is natures antidote for poison ivy.