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	August 12th through 18th, 2019

Last week, the air was warmish and at times filled with rain. There was plenty of clear and warm between the showers. The water temperature of the lake is in the low to mid 70s°F. That's okay for swimming and skiing, but requires "getting used to"

Friday's rain pushed the lake up almost an inch.

The deep mystery of The Bar's septic system was solved and inspected early last week. After Mrs Nemo and I located the tank (no small task), it was inspected by Ed McKeague. It passed! Huzzah! I can't say enough good things about Ed. If you need a POWTS inspection of your septic, call Ed (715 478-5000).

The sugermen are getting close to the finish line in the wood mining marathon for the 2020 maple syrup season. Only 5 of 7 more trailer loads to go.

Around mid-week, we were asked to check out the damage caused by the July 19th storm on some timber land just South of Lake Lucerne. The roads to the site were very rural.

When first asked to fly around and take pictures of the downed trees, I thought all you'd see from the air was the forest canopy and not the downed trees under it. It turned out that much of the canopy was on the ground. It imaged quite nicely.

The less said about some of the local trees that are still standing, the better. It looks like an early and colorful Autumn, but we're not pulling boats and piers just yet

Watch your step. A good sized flock of honkers has been pooping up lawns on he North end of the lake all week. Not a fan.

The ski show last Wednesday held several good pyramids and loads of other great acts.

This Wednesday is the last show of the season. Bring a jacket, it's forecast to be as cool as some of the first shows.

On the weekend, it was time to drop the ski and hold on longer than the other guy at Peshtigo Lake just North of Crandon.

The crowd enjoyed a new announcer's stand, sun, food, and a wide selection of port-o-potties.

There were a few footing runs, too.

In case you are unfamiliar with Footstock, let me explain. It's a double elimination competition where two footers are pulled in a figure 8. The one that falls second moves on.

I like to take pictures of the falls. Step off issues are closer to the shore and make for some good photos.

Falls further out can be obscured by distance, angle, and spray.

If timed just right with good sun, it's still possible to record a righteous head washing, foot tanning tumble..

The forecast for rain on Sunday had most of the runs packed into Saturday. Sunday's runs had a 30 minute torrent induced intermission.

For various reasons, this year's event was cruel on the boats. By the last run, only 1 of the 5 boats was working well. After scheduled rebuilds and replacements, next year will be kinder on the floatware.

With the 100+ footers currently cooling their heels until next year, it's time to begin contemplating the mortality of Summer. Some may deny the signs of the end, but even if the arrival of fall in the near future is accepted, it's not happening today. The hot-ish season is not done. There's plenty of time to ski, foot, Rafto!, swim, and dive for that lost iPhone.<br><br><br>-Nemo stuck on denial.

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