TORNDOWN ISLAND

Tondern Island should be renamed Torndown Island after last week's storm and swath of destruction, sparing no property, toppling trees and damaging several buildings. Cottagers claimed it was a tornado which appeared credible to me. Following in its wake was Davey, a tree services company, who planted a business mug on every dock.

15TH HOLE

While exploring more of Beaumaris on foot this weekend I took a break on an elevated terrace overlooking the 15th hole of the golf course. Beyond in the background is Baby's Bay and its picturesque bridge, providing boat access beneath its middle and for golf carts that cottage owners use to reach their properties around the island.

FOR THE BIRDS

Older boathouses often boast two storeys, the upper level originally used as staff quarters or venues for social events, then converted to primary dwellings or guest accommodations, however since 1990 the MNR has decreed that construction of any new two storey boathouses was no longer permitted, but for this owner that rule is for the birds.

BEAUTIFUL BEAUMARIS

Named by the original pioneers after a resort destination in Wales and their own fond memories, its namesake provides cottagers and tourists with similar experiences. During the summer the marina is
a popular stop and in addition to selling boating paraphernalia they carry souvenir clothing printed with the logo, Beautiful Beaumaris.

LAST RUN

A wakeboarder returns to the cottage at dusk after a last run while a spectacular cloud formation moves in, with the promise of an equally impressive sunset. Milford Bay is a sheltered stretch of lake that lies behind the protection of Tondern Island and is often busy with skiers and tubers on the water, and swimmers at the Baycliffe Park beach.

CATHY'S TOO

A colourful sign announces that Willmotts Store is now open for the summer season. Although the store retains the name of the original proprietor, Cathy Potts, owner of Cathy's Corner Store in Milford Bay operates this second location, the reason behind the name on the other sign, Cathy's Too, as well as this is her second time running it.

BEAUMARIS BOATHOUSE

Belonging to the Beaumaris marina and backing on to the 7th tee of the Yacht Club's golf course this boathouse, viewed from the bridge, serves a double function, not only providing storage for boats but also shelter for nature, acting as a breakwater, where behind the building water lillies thrive and a beaver has stockpiled a food cache.