Rained all night long and woke up to the howling wind. Ran down to check on the canoes, and everything was OK. Went up to make Chuck and myself a cup of coffee and ran out of gas. Started checking the forecast for the next 24 hours and found that it was not going to get much better. Started discussing the different options, when CJ woke up and stated he had two wet sleeping bags. The decision was made to pack up and head out today. The wind wasn't going to die down, firewood was wet, and wet sleeping bags, sounded like a recipe for disaster if we stayed. Made our way across the lake with the waves just under the gunwales of the canoe. My butt was puckering. Got through the portage and made the same trip down Sawbill. Took 3 hours from once we left the campsite to get everything in the truck and be on the road. Made it back to Illinois by 10 pm.

Things to note on this trip. Keep firewood dry