First awaked at about 2:00 AM to booming thunder, lightning and heavy rains. Oh well, I'm prepared with both an innie and outie for the tent, and all gear packed and under the tarp. I go back to sleep serenaded by rain drops pelting the tent.

I awake again at 6:30 AM and find the tent and gear under the tarp are completely dry. Good! The only thing wet is my stack of firewood. Coffee, some breakfast, and out again to explore and fish. It is sunny and warm with steady winds from the NW. I am out for three to four hours with little luck fishing. The small mouth are bigger today, but not worth cleaning. Back to camp for an afternoon dinner. I try to nap in the tent but the heat causes me to start sweating. An afternoon swim sounds good and it is indeed wonderful. I rinse out my clothing after two days of grime and sweat and change to my spare set. Nice! I go out for some more fishing and while paddling around notice a couple bushwack camping on a small island. I overhear them discussing the lack of designated campsites in the area. With the campsite shortage, I have decided to stay put on Slim. I return to camp and start a fire. Everything is still a bit wet from last night's storm but I finally get it going with a big wad of pine needles. A light evening meal and some adult beverage as darkness falls. The mosquitoes disappear and the stars come out on a moonless night. They are glorious!!!! I lay on my back for a long while gazing up to identify some constellations. I never seen the stars so big. Off to bed exhausted but happy.

Link to Video "Day 2 Slim Lake"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMgH7KUaMss