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There's no rest for the weary. Or hearty partiers.

Overcast skies and drizzle kept some home, but thousands still boated to Gull Island on Lake St. Clair for the annual Jobbie Nooner, Michigan's maritime Mardi Gras since the 1980s.ED HARDY Mens T-shirts

"The water's cold, and my body's got goose bumps. But I'm having a good time," said Mike Hepler, 23, of Bloomfield Hills.

Temperatures never rose above 70, and clouds covered the small island for most of the day. About 7,000 to 10,000 people attended, slightly below last year's turnout of at least 10,JUICY HANDBAGS000.

This year's model was less raucous,crystal oscillator more peaceful and more fully clothed than other affairs, prompting some to dub it the "Jobbie Snoozer."

"These are the hardcores, the people that were coming out no matter," said Phil St. John, 29, of St. Clair Shores, who was attending for the ninth time.

Still, those who braved the elements said they enjoyed the celebration, partying on the island and on hundreds of nearby boats. Jim Wellington drove from Cleveland for his first Jobbie Nooner and plans to return next year.

"This event can't get any better, except the sun," said Wellington, 42. "You make it for what it's worth."

Law enforcement surrounded the island, with sheriffs' deputies from Macomb and St. Clair counties, police and fire departments from local townships and border patrol from the United States and Canada. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Bristol Bay was anchored about a quarter-mile off the island.

But much of the staffing wasn't necessary, as the problems didn't prompt a call to Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham.