Island Photos

Smudging the Island for good luck before starting construction.  Smudging is an old native tradition.

 The Roost is now to the right of the birch tree.  Mike Sprecher (left) and Dave Hanson (with Smudge).

  Walleyed (perch) pike 24" 7 lbs 4 oz.  Rainy Lake Walleyes, Smallmouth Bass and Northerns all run heavy for their length.  Caught and released July 2001. 

October 2001    View of Island from houseboat                              Starting a "hole from hell" for cottage's piers. 

Roost cottage under construction. September 2002

Tent platform with deck under construction.   February 2003        "Just park the truck next to the dock."

Working on the interior.               October 2003                  Ricky's steps. Looking south. 

An old canoe finds a new home.          October 2004            Building a place to dock the boats and toast the sunset 

July 2005

Ashley claims the middle bunk in the Roost (16' by 16').  There are two double (full) bunks and a twin bunk upper right.

July 2005    Zodi and shower tent work great!                    The Crampton Boys ferrying rocks to the dock crib. 

the cascades into Rainy Lake     July 2005

 A cup of coffee after a hard night on the dock.                 Enjoying cigars, cocktails and northern lights by the fire. 

View from west bedroom of new cottage        August 2007         Second floor deck of new cottage (under construction)

Little girl with her big fish. Rainy Lake is famous for its smallmouth fishing.  Each year the Canadian National Smallmouth Tournament takes place on Rainy in late July.