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Looking forward to this trip....I was just out this past weekend honing my camping skills on the shore line of Lake Michigan. Hopefully it will not be quite as cold in August;)

Update on the crew...well my father is still a maybe and so is my friend Geoff. If Geoff does not make I will have to ask nicely as he has all of the expedition and mountaineerings goodies.


Vessel Gearing:
What types of extra boating gear do you guys think will be needed? Extra fenders, extra long ropes, extra anchors (danforth or grappling hook), etc, etc.

Budget planning:
Dave how many gallons of fuel and oil did you burn last time you were up there with the Merc?

Did you guys ever stop and have dinner at an Inn or Marina?

Launching fees?

Mooring Fees?

Canadian Fishing license maybe?

Launch of trip:
Where is the planned launch of the trip? Detour?