We had a lot of travel back and forth to the cottage in the past week so I will sum it up in one post.
Opening weekend of hunting was a success as usual for us. Carrie shot a nice doe on Sunday morning. Sunday night I headed for the cottage by myself to get a few things done in the garage. On the way there from Neillsville it was raining pretty good and also pretty foggy. The part that was a bit un-nerving was the Amish were also on the move heading both north and south on Hwy 73. Not normally an issue, but they are hard to see when it is not foggy out so I slowed a bit as I did pass 8 buggies. To the cottage late Sunday November 21.
Monday I got up and dug a trench from the house to the garage to lay a wire for the power to the garage. I finished the trench early in the morning and then headed to Minocqua for some pvc to complete my project. That project ended up taking me all day. At the end of the day, I did have the new power in along with all the lights working. Tuesday I got up and it had snowed overnight and with the temp down into the teens. The ground had frozen solid overnight so it was good I finished trenching prior to that. I ended up installing a light for the outside of the garage. That took a few hours by itself. I then headed for lunch at 10 point and then out to check out some hunting land. I ended up heading home to change and go hunting on some public land in Oneida county. Saw nothing.
I got back to the cottage, packed up and headed back for Neillsville. Carrie met me there with Cam on Thursday morning. Friday after the morning hunt, we packed up and headed back to the cottage again for the weekend. Arriving around 4 or so, Cam wanted to ride the four wheeler and plow. Saturday we got up and I worked with Cam to teach him how to plow the snow with Carrie's ATV. He loved every minute of it and plowed and plowed and plowed. Meanwhile I worked on the snowmobiles getting the oil changed. That alone took an entire day up. We did break in the middle of the day to get a few things in Minocqua. Dinner at home was lasagna that I had made earlier in the day.
Sunday we packed up early and headed out as Cam wanted to get to Addie's birthday party. I dropped Carrie and Cam in West Bend and headed home to unpack.
It was a fun weekend and good start to our winter snowfall. I also think I found a new plowman.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Late Fishing Weekend
We managed to get away on Friday October 15th to the cottage for one last late fishing weekend. Bob, Carrie, Cam and myself made the trip north for a day of fishing. Arriving on Friday, not much was going on. Saturday we started by raking and blowing leaves off the lawn. I worked on the four wheelers to get them clean from the weekend before. By 10am, we were all cleaned up and ready to go fishing. Carrie made a few sandwiches but then at the last minute determined her back was hurting to much to sit in a boat for a few hours. She stayed back and rested for the day. We fished for about 5 hours and did really well. We came back with 27 keepers most of which were large perch. I would say this was one of our best days on the lake in the past year or so. Bob and I cleaned fish when we got home and then changed to head out for dinner. We ended up at the Fireside near Rhinelander which was a nice sit down supper club. Back home by 8pm or so and fell asleep on the floor.
Sunday we did a little four wheeler riding, finished raking leaves, put some of the summer furniture away, and generally cleaned up around the house. Back home to Pewaukee around 4pm.
It was such a nice October weekend with temps in the mid 60's both days. I will be back again this week to change the garage over from summer to winter and then - winter officially can begin.
Sunday we did a little four wheeler riding, finished raking leaves, put some of the summer furniture away, and generally cleaned up around the house. Back home to Pewaukee around 4pm.
It was such a nice October weekend with temps in the mid 60's both days. I will be back again this week to change the garage over from summer to winter and then - winter officially can begin.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Just Cam and I
Cam and I headed up on Friday night for some guy time. Saturday morning it was raining so we made a plan to go geocaching up near michigan. At the same time, we stopped to take a look at a property on a small lake. The drive was long for Cam (1 hour 10 minutes) but the property was nice. I liked it and think it would make a nice homestead. From there we went geocaching in the Land O Lakes area. We ended up finding 3 caches in the area. It rained the entire time but we had our rain gear so we were dry. From there to home for lunch and then we loaded up the RZR to head out to Harrison Hills for some fun. It was still raining a bit so we both put our gear on and braved the elements. Tons of puddles and we both laughed a lot on the way. Toward the end, Cam actually fell asleep riding with me which musta been pretty hard with my driving. Back home for dinner and relaxing.
Sunday we got up and loaded up the boat to go fishing. Out to Lake Katherine again sitting in the middle in 21ft of water catching one after the other. Cam was bored with all the fish we were catching so we quit around 11:30 and headed back to the BCR to clean fish. All cleaned up, we packed up and headed home. Back to Pewaukee by 4:30 or so.
I love our weekends when it is just us. Not saying that its bad when Carrie is there, but I really do like spending time with just Cam sometimes also.
Sunday we got up and loaded up the boat to go fishing. Out to Lake Katherine again sitting in the middle in 21ft of water catching one after the other. Cam was bored with all the fish we were catching so we quit around 11:30 and headed back to the BCR to clean fish. All cleaned up, we packed up and headed home. Back to Pewaukee by 4:30 or so.
I love our weekends when it is just us. Not saying that its bad when Carrie is there, but I really do like spending time with just Cam sometimes also.
Labor Day Weekend 2010
Carrie, Cam and I headed up on Friday September 3rd for the long weekend. Traffic was bad at the bridge and it took us an hour longer than usual. Unpacked and relaxed.
Saturday the weather was cold and windy for most of the day. Cam and I worked in the garage on the blue ATV as it was having starting issues. We ended up heading to Tomahawk for a new solenoid as I assumed that was the issue. No luck there. We quit that project and headed for Minocqua and went mini golfing. Cam loved it but he kept hitting into the water. Part of me thinks on purpose? After we headed for The Minocqua Brewery for an overpriced but good dinner. Ice cream on the way home and off to bed.
Sunday the weather was much better. We had planned on taking the blue ATV to my dad's to fix that along with work on Cam's snowmobile. After about 100 pulls, Cam's snowmobile started but was running a bit rich in the higher rpm's. The carb needs a good cleaning. We worked on the ATV also only getting to a point where we needed to pull the primary and secondary clutch but needed 2 different pullers for that. Meanwhile, Cam and Carrie rode ATV's at grandpa's land. In the afternoon, we headed back to the cottage to do some fishing. We ate a quick early dinner and then headed out to Lake Katherine. We had really good luck which was good but unfortunatly for me means I need to clean fish. We came home with about 20 gills, perch, crappies, and one walleye.
Monday we had planned on looking a home in the Phelps area. We arrived in Phelps around 10:00am and wandered in the home for about an hour. We really want this home but it was just out of reach by a tad. No big deal, we will continue to look and find that perfect spot someday. A long drive home. A good weekend for us. We had a great time.
Saturday the weather was cold and windy for most of the day. Cam and I worked in the garage on the blue ATV as it was having starting issues. We ended up heading to Tomahawk for a new solenoid as I assumed that was the issue. No luck there. We quit that project and headed for Minocqua and went mini golfing. Cam loved it but he kept hitting into the water. Part of me thinks on purpose? After we headed for The Minocqua Brewery for an overpriced but good dinner. Ice cream on the way home and off to bed.
Sunday the weather was much better. We had planned on taking the blue ATV to my dad's to fix that along with work on Cam's snowmobile. After about 100 pulls, Cam's snowmobile started but was running a bit rich in the higher rpm's. The carb needs a good cleaning. We worked on the ATV also only getting to a point where we needed to pull the primary and secondary clutch but needed 2 different pullers for that. Meanwhile, Cam and Carrie rode ATV's at grandpa's land. In the afternoon, we headed back to the cottage to do some fishing. We ate a quick early dinner and then headed out to Lake Katherine. We had really good luck which was good but unfortunatly for me means I need to clean fish. We came home with about 20 gills, perch, crappies, and one walleye.
Monday we had planned on looking a home in the Phelps area. We arrived in Phelps around 10:00am and wandered in the home for about an hour. We really want this home but it was just out of reach by a tad. No big deal, we will continue to look and find that perfect spot someday. A long drive home. A good weekend for us. We had a great time.
Monday, August 30, 2010
August Fishing
We left Friday August 27 and stopped by to pick up Bob and Donna for the trip up. As usual, Bob made it to Fond Du Lac and then needed someone else to drive so he could sleep. I drove but made for sure that he did not sleep. Arrived late and unpacked.
Saturday we went to look at a lake lot that I had found online. We trailered up to Squirrel Lake just west of Minocqua and lauched. We headed for the lot which was located on Squirrel Lake Island. Once there we realized that it was not the perfect lot. The hill at the lake was steep and there was a hole in the middle of the lot which would make it difficult to place a home on the lot. Not impossible but much more than we were willing to gamble on. We fished for a few hours not catching anything and then headed home. I quickly mowed the lawn while Cam rode around with his ATV with the trailer as Grandpa had put a trailer hitch on for him.
We had dinner early and then Cam, Bob, and I headed out fishing again. We did ok right at dark and caught a few nice ones and took a few home. We stayed out until about 9pm on the lake. It was the perfect night to be out there. Cam had a good time with the flashlight and then later watching UP on my iphone. Home to clean fish and to bed.
Sunday I got up and headed for my dads to help him with his computer. After, I met the rest of the klan at the boat launch. We headed out from the landing to a quiet cove out of the wind. As soon as i put my bait down, the gills were there and they were big. We caught one after another for about an hour and then without warning, they simply stopped biting. We moved a few times to find them but all we could find was a few undersized bass. We left around 11:30 to head home to clean the fish. Overall a good few hours of fishing.
Home to West Bend around 5 and then to Pewaukee by 5:45. Next weekend - more of the same.
Saturday we went to look at a lake lot that I had found online. We trailered up to Squirrel Lake just west of Minocqua and lauched. We headed for the lot which was located on Squirrel Lake Island. Once there we realized that it was not the perfect lot. The hill at the lake was steep and there was a hole in the middle of the lot which would make it difficult to place a home on the lot. Not impossible but much more than we were willing to gamble on. We fished for a few hours not catching anything and then headed home. I quickly mowed the lawn while Cam rode around with his ATV with the trailer as Grandpa had put a trailer hitch on for him.
We had dinner early and then Cam, Bob, and I headed out fishing again. We did ok right at dark and caught a few nice ones and took a few home. We stayed out until about 9pm on the lake. It was the perfect night to be out there. Cam had a good time with the flashlight and then later watching UP on my iphone. Home to clean fish and to bed.
Sunday I got up and headed for my dads to help him with his computer. After, I met the rest of the klan at the boat launch. We headed out from the landing to a quiet cove out of the wind. As soon as i put my bait down, the gills were there and they were big. We caught one after another for about an hour and then without warning, they simply stopped biting. We moved a few times to find them but all we could find was a few undersized bass. We left around 11:30 to head home to clean the fish. Overall a good few hours of fishing.
Home to West Bend around 5 and then to Pewaukee by 5:45. Next weekend - more of the same.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Tom Ryan Annual Piggy Roast
Friday August 13th we headed for the BCR. We arrived to a hot house, unpack and head for bed.
Saturday we got the trailer loaded up and headed over to Dad's for the day. After unpacking, Cam and Brandon went four wheeling for a bit. We did a little minor work, ran a few errands to pick up a few things. Throughout the day we played by the pond catching whatever would move. Around lunch time, we went fishing at Lake Kilarney off the dam. We caught quite a few small bluegills. After an hour or so that got boring so we headed back. The party started about 3 or so with the pig coming out around 5. We ate, drank, and had a good time with family and friends. Home around 9pm or so.
Sunday we had planned on either going fishing in the boat or ATVing out to Harrison Hills but due to an unfortunate packing mistake, we did not have any long sleeve shirts or pants as it was only around 58 or so out. SO - we mowed lawn, pulled weeds, cleaned the garage, and rode around ATV's. After we left, Grandpa made a trailer hitch for Cam's ATV so he could pull our little trailer.
We left about 12:30 or so and home around 4:15.
Saturday we got the trailer loaded up and headed over to Dad's for the day. After unpacking, Cam and Brandon went four wheeling for a bit. We did a little minor work, ran a few errands to pick up a few things. Throughout the day we played by the pond catching whatever would move. Around lunch time, we went fishing at Lake Kilarney off the dam. We caught quite a few small bluegills. After an hour or so that got boring so we headed back. The party started about 3 or so with the pig coming out around 5. We ate, drank, and had a good time with family and friends. Home around 9pm or so.
Sunday we had planned on either going fishing in the boat or ATVing out to Harrison Hills but due to an unfortunate packing mistake, we did not have any long sleeve shirts or pants as it was only around 58 or so out. SO - we mowed lawn, pulled weeds, cleaned the garage, and rode around ATV's. After we left, Grandpa made a trailer hitch for Cam's ATV so he could pull our little trailer.
We left about 12:30 or so and home around 4:15.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Porkies Revenge
Carrie and I headed to the BCR on Friday July 30th for an overnight on our way to the Porcupine Mountains. Cameran was billy big riggin with grandpa for the week. We arrived late due to a slight detour around the EAA traffic which turned out to be more than we bargained for.
Saturday we got going and headed north arriving around 8:30am. We self registered at the park office and we were off. It was raining a bit and the temp was around 65. Once our packs were loaded, we were off down the Big Carp River Trail which starts at the top of M-107 or Lake of the Clouds. It was a foggy for most of the higher terrain but we still managed to snap a few pictures.
Heading down the Escarpment, we took a break to fix Carrie's boot. She had already started forming a blister on her heal and we were only about 2 miles in. We rested, applied some moleskin and we were on our way. It was downhill most of the day with a few exceptions. We made it to the Big Carp River and rested at a campsite to check on Carrie's issues. Now they were on both heals and were quarter size. More moleskin and quick snack and we were off.
At one point we needed to cross the river. I first thought we were going to be doing it barefoot but Carrie was certain we could get accross without getting wet so we treid that. All went pretty well for the most part.
From there we climbed a ridge and walked along the river the rest of the way to Lake Superior. We did stop to reinforce the moleskin with some duct tape as she was still having issues. 9 miles later we arrived at the lake and found a campsite.
The rest of the day consisted of swimming in the lake, napping, eating, and playing cards. Carrie ended up with half dollar size blisters on both heals.
Sunday we got up around 6:00am and packed up camp and were rolling around 7:25am. We seemed to be making good time but according to my guide book, it appeared we were not. At somepoint my knee really started hurting on the downhills to a point that I had to have both trekking poles to manuver down. Up and flat, I was good to go. The same thing has happened in the past when backpacking so this is nothing new. About the time I start to compensate for a crappy knee, the ankle on the other side starts hurting. I wobbled like an old man for most of the day.
We took a few breaks during the day along the way. The last 2 miles or so was uphill so we were trying to prepare for that. Naturally that sucked the entire way up. It was a hard walk for both of us and we made repeated stops along the way. At some point, we could hear motorcylcle on M-107, but they turned out to be really loud as the road still did not come for some time after that. 9 Miles back out on the Lake Superior Trail and our car was still another mile straight up m-107. We attempted to hitchhike the remaining distance only making it to the gatehouse below the hill before dropping our packs, changing our shoes, and walking in flip flops to the car.
Once there, we picked up our packs along the road and then headed for the beach to clean up. It was a nice sandy stretch where we swam for about 10 minutes and then changed at the road and headed home but not before stopping in Land O Lakes at Black Oak for a bite to eat. Home around 8:30pm.
It was a long hike for us old people.
Saturday we got going and headed north arriving around 8:30am. We self registered at the park office and we were off. It was raining a bit and the temp was around 65. Once our packs were loaded, we were off down the Big Carp River Trail which starts at the top of M-107 or Lake of the Clouds. It was a foggy for most of the higher terrain but we still managed to snap a few pictures.
Heading down the Escarpment, we took a break to fix Carrie's boot. She had already started forming a blister on her heal and we were only about 2 miles in. We rested, applied some moleskin and we were on our way. It was downhill most of the day with a few exceptions. We made it to the Big Carp River and rested at a campsite to check on Carrie's issues. Now they were on both heals and were quarter size. More moleskin and quick snack and we were off.
At one point we needed to cross the river. I first thought we were going to be doing it barefoot but Carrie was certain we could get accross without getting wet so we treid that. All went pretty well for the most part.
From there we climbed a ridge and walked along the river the rest of the way to Lake Superior. We did stop to reinforce the moleskin with some duct tape as she was still having issues. 9 miles later we arrived at the lake and found a campsite.
The rest of the day consisted of swimming in the lake, napping, eating, and playing cards. Carrie ended up with half dollar size blisters on both heals.
Sunday we got up around 6:00am and packed up camp and were rolling around 7:25am. We seemed to be making good time but according to my guide book, it appeared we were not. At somepoint my knee really started hurting on the downhills to a point that I had to have both trekking poles to manuver down. Up and flat, I was good to go. The same thing has happened in the past when backpacking so this is nothing new. About the time I start to compensate for a crappy knee, the ankle on the other side starts hurting. I wobbled like an old man for most of the day.
We took a few breaks during the day along the way. The last 2 miles or so was uphill so we were trying to prepare for that. Naturally that sucked the entire way up. It was a hard walk for both of us and we made repeated stops along the way. At some point, we could hear motorcylcle on M-107, but they turned out to be really loud as the road still did not come for some time after that. 9 Miles back out on the Lake Superior Trail and our car was still another mile straight up m-107. We attempted to hitchhike the remaining distance only making it to the gatehouse below the hill before dropping our packs, changing our shoes, and walking in flip flops to the car.
Once there, we picked up our packs along the road and then headed for the beach to clean up. It was a nice sandy stretch where we swam for about 10 minutes and then changed at the road and headed home but not before stopping in Land O Lakes at Black Oak for a bite to eat. Home around 8:30pm.
It was a long hike for us old people.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
4th of July, 2010
We came back on Monday from a great long weekend up north. Thursday night we took off for the cottage arriving around 8 or so. As usual, nothing happened after that. Friday we woke up and got things loaded up to go four wheeling out at Harrison Hills. We met my dad around 8:30am or, gassed up and we were off.
We went for about 2 hours before discovering that there were a few bolts that had fallen out on the way on RZR. So back to the truck we went and straight to town to get a few new ones. Once home, we hung out for a bit until Spencer and Sarah arrived for a quick visit. A few hours had gone by and they took off. I mowed the lawn, made dinner, had a few beers with Carrie and off to bed.
Saturday I had to get to my dad's to get the RZR fixed. We all headed over there while Cam rode around on his ATV, dad and I fixed the issue. From there back home to change and head to the Mirek's for our annual 4th of July celebration. We boated, swam, drank a few more beers, ate way to much, and had a great time.
Sunday I wanted to figure out what was wrong with the lights in the garage as they were popping the breaker non-stop. Issue found with a wire that I had broken but that took 2 hours. Just about that time, it started to rain a bit. We ate lunch and relaxed a bit while it rained. Around 2 or so, we decided to go geocaching in the rain. We all put our slickers on and headed out in Old Blue a dirt ridin' we were going.
We ended up finding 6 caches all within about 15 minutes of our house. We came home wet for sure and with a really muddy truck. Our plan was to launch the boat, watch the waterski show, and then watch the fireworks from the boat, but the rain ended up winning and they canceled it all. We ended up going to dinner instead.
Monday we got the boat out and headed to West Horsehead Lake which is about 5 minutes from our house. We putted out to a spot on that looked good and started fishing. Cam was catching them on worms so we all changed our setups to bobber fishing. In our first spot, we were getting a lot of smaller panfish but we could catch them about every 30 seconds so Cam loved it.
We moved to find another spot and anchored again. Here is where we caught all our keepers. We caught everything from crappies, gills, largemouth, and a few keeper perch. We went home with about 10 keepers and caught about 100 fish total. The only reason we left is because we ran out of bait. Home to clean fish and pack up for home.
It was a great weekend to be up north.
We went for about 2 hours before discovering that there were a few bolts that had fallen out on the way on RZR. So back to the truck we went and straight to town to get a few new ones. Once home, we hung out for a bit until Spencer and Sarah arrived for a quick visit. A few hours had gone by and they took off. I mowed the lawn, made dinner, had a few beers with Carrie and off to bed.
Saturday I had to get to my dad's to get the RZR fixed. We all headed over there while Cam rode around on his ATV, dad and I fixed the issue. From there back home to change and head to the Mirek's for our annual 4th of July celebration. We boated, swam, drank a few more beers, ate way to much, and had a great time.
Sunday I wanted to figure out what was wrong with the lights in the garage as they were popping the breaker non-stop. Issue found with a wire that I had broken but that took 2 hours. Just about that time, it started to rain a bit. We ate lunch and relaxed a bit while it rained. Around 2 or so, we decided to go geocaching in the rain. We all put our slickers on and headed out in Old Blue a dirt ridin' we were going.
We ended up finding 6 caches all within about 15 minutes of our house. We came home wet for sure and with a really muddy truck. Our plan was to launch the boat, watch the waterski show, and then watch the fireworks from the boat, but the rain ended up winning and they canceled it all. We ended up going to dinner instead.
Monday we got the boat out and headed to West Horsehead Lake which is about 5 minutes from our house. We putted out to a spot on that looked good and started fishing. Cam was catching them on worms so we all changed our setups to bobber fishing. In our first spot, we were getting a lot of smaller panfish but we could catch them about every 30 seconds so Cam loved it.
We moved to find another spot and anchored again. Here is where we caught all our keepers. We caught everything from crappies, gills, largemouth, and a few keeper perch. We went home with about 10 keepers and caught about 100 fish total. The only reason we left is because we ran out of bait. Home to clean fish and pack up for home.
It was a great weekend to be up north.
Monday, June 28, 2010
June bugs
Cameran had been up all week with grandma and grandpa so Carrie and I headed up on Friday June 18th. We arrived late and really did not do much besides have a few beers. Saturday we got going and put the new bed together that I had built at our home in Pewaukee the week before. It really turned out pretty good for just using construction lumber.
After that we loaded up the four wheelers and headed to Harrison Hills for a bit of fun. We got all of them on the trailer and headed out for the day. Cameran loved the new RZR and not once did he say he wanted to go home.
After a few hours of traveling, lunch, snacks, and a few beverages, we headed home for dinner and a camp fire. Cam then decided that he was old enough to ride the big four wheeler by himself. He did really well and for a 5 year old, really pays attention to detail. His big thing was that he could put the trailer on and haul anything we needed from the garage.
Sunday we got going and headed for Lake Alva which is nearby our cottage. We had seen and heard of some large crappies that we started looking for. Although we were marking tons of fish, we came home with only one smallmouth. Once home we did a few chores and then Cam, Carrie, and I headed home.
It was a great fathers day weeekend for me and we could not have had better weather.
After that we loaded up the four wheelers and headed to Harrison Hills for a bit of fun. We got all of them on the trailer and headed out for the day. Cameran loved the new RZR and not once did he say he wanted to go home.
After a few hours of traveling, lunch, snacks, and a few beverages, we headed home for dinner and a camp fire. Cam then decided that he was old enough to ride the big four wheeler by himself. He did really well and for a 5 year old, really pays attention to detail. His big thing was that he could put the trailer on and haul anything we needed from the garage.
Sunday we got going and headed for Lake Alva which is nearby our cottage. We had seen and heard of some large crappies that we started looking for. Although we were marking tons of fish, we came home with only one smallmouth. Once home we did a few chores and then Cam, Carrie, and I headed home.
It was a great fathers day weeekend for me and we could not have had better weather.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Memorial Day 2010
Another good weekend up north for all of us. We left of Thursday night to head north for a 4 day weekend. It was Carrie, Cam, Myself, and also Jenny (Carrie's cousin) that came with us for the weekend. We also picked Bob up in Merril at the truckstop as he was coming from California.
Thursday night all we did was drive with the new 2009 Polaris RZRs in tow. We arrived late, had a few beers, and got to bed.
Friday morning we went seperate ways. The weather looked good for the day so everyone excpet me went fishing out on Lake Katherine. They did pretty good and had about 24 keepers with a ton that they threw back. They were back home around 1:30 or so to clean fish. Meanwhile, I went to Harrison Hills to test out the RZR. This was my first real ride of it. On the way there, Old Blue appeared to be losing brake pressure. Once I got to the parking area, I realized that I had blown a brake line on to the rear brakes. With no real tools or brake fluid, I called my dad who drove over with a vise-grip and more brake fluid. I was able to pinch the line off, add more fluid, throw the trailer on his truck and then head to his house with Old Blue.
We got there, removed the line, went to town, replaced the line, and then realized the one behind it had broken also. Back to town, replace the line, bleed the brakes and we were all set - 5 hours later. Back home for dinner and a campfire. Meanwhile, Carrie, Cam, and Jenny were at the beach catching some sun and playing in the water.
Saturday we had planned to meet up with Danny and his family to spend the day out on the Willow Flowage. We loaded up the canoe and boat from our house, 2 coolers, chairs, and enough food to feed an army. We got to the Willow Dam and got everyone situated. Danny and I would paddle the canoe with a good portion of the weight out to the first great beach we could find. That was about a 20 minute paddle or so. Just as we beached, my dad calls and he is waiting for us at the Dam. Back with the boat to pick him up.The rest of the day consisted of eating, drinking, swimming, and generally enjoying the great sun and family. Back home around 5 or so the neighbor comes over to show his catch for the day. That got Carrie going so she wanted to go fishing again. Off Carrie, Cam, and Jenny went while Bob and I held down the fort. They got back about 900pm with no fish to show.
Sunday was the day we were going to take the ATV's up to Iron County and check out the trails there. I had them loaded from the night prior so we were set to go. We left about 8:00am and headed north to Mercer where we parked. This would be Carrie's first time riding the RZR. We took off and headed north to trail 8. It was muddy as usual. From there we headed up to Hurley for lunch and to watch the ATV mud pit. It was hill billy heaven up there with big trucks, trashy women, and cheap beer. From there we headed back the way we came to play in the mud some more. We played for awhile and then the RZR started to not idle so good and then started bogging down. I figured I had fouled a plug but it still seemed to run ok so we headed toward the truck. Once out on the railroad grade, it appeared to run ok so we ran the rest of the way to the truck with it. Loaded up and back to the BCR by 5:30. Let the washing begin.
We went to dinner on Sunday night at 10 Point and had a small fire. Off to bed.
Monday we cleaned everything up and left pretty early to beat some of the traffic. Home by 3 or so after a few stops.
It was a great weekend with temps in the 80's and more sun than we needed. Thanks Bob and Jenny for coming up. It was fun. Not a lot of pictures as we lost the camera battery charger. New camera or charger will be on order in the next day.
Thursday night all we did was drive with the new 2009 Polaris RZRs in tow. We arrived late, had a few beers, and got to bed.
Friday morning we went seperate ways. The weather looked good for the day so everyone excpet me went fishing out on Lake Katherine. They did pretty good and had about 24 keepers with a ton that they threw back. They were back home around 1:30 or so to clean fish. Meanwhile, I went to Harrison Hills to test out the RZR. This was my first real ride of it. On the way there, Old Blue appeared to be losing brake pressure. Once I got to the parking area, I realized that I had blown a brake line on to the rear brakes. With no real tools or brake fluid, I called my dad who drove over with a vise-grip and more brake fluid. I was able to pinch the line off, add more fluid, throw the trailer on his truck and then head to his house with Old Blue.
We got there, removed the line, went to town, replaced the line, and then realized the one behind it had broken also. Back to town, replace the line, bleed the brakes and we were all set - 5 hours later. Back home for dinner and a campfire. Meanwhile, Carrie, Cam, and Jenny were at the beach catching some sun and playing in the water.
Saturday we had planned to meet up with Danny and his family to spend the day out on the Willow Flowage. We loaded up the canoe and boat from our house, 2 coolers, chairs, and enough food to feed an army. We got to the Willow Dam and got everyone situated. Danny and I would paddle the canoe with a good portion of the weight out to the first great beach we could find. That was about a 20 minute paddle or so. Just as we beached, my dad calls and he is waiting for us at the Dam. Back with the boat to pick him up.The rest of the day consisted of eating, drinking, swimming, and generally enjoying the great sun and family. Back home around 5 or so the neighbor comes over to show his catch for the day. That got Carrie going so she wanted to go fishing again. Off Carrie, Cam, and Jenny went while Bob and I held down the fort. They got back about 900pm with no fish to show.
Sunday was the day we were going to take the ATV's up to Iron County and check out the trails there. I had them loaded from the night prior so we were set to go. We left about 8:00am and headed north to Mercer where we parked. This would be Carrie's first time riding the RZR. We took off and headed north to trail 8. It was muddy as usual. From there we headed up to Hurley for lunch and to watch the ATV mud pit. It was hill billy heaven up there with big trucks, trashy women, and cheap beer. From there we headed back the way we came to play in the mud some more. We played for awhile and then the RZR started to not idle so good and then started bogging down. I figured I had fouled a plug but it still seemed to run ok so we headed toward the truck. Once out on the railroad grade, it appeared to run ok so we ran the rest of the way to the truck with it. Loaded up and back to the BCR by 5:30. Let the washing begin.
We went to dinner on Sunday night at 10 Point and had a small fire. Off to bed.
Monday we cleaned everything up and left pretty early to beat some of the traffic. Home by 3 or so after a few stops.
It was a great weekend with temps in the 80's and more sun than we needed. Thanks Bob and Jenny for coming up. It was fun. Not a lot of pictures as we lost the camera battery charger. New camera or charger will be on order in the next day.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Party in hell cancelled due to fire......
I took off for up north on Sunday May 16 to get a few things done. I left around 4:00am and headed for Land O Lakes first to help some friends put in thier pier. I arrived around 8:45. The weather was sunny and no wind. I got into the waders and we had the pier in by about 10 or so. Off I was heading south to the cottage. I wound my way down Hwy B right past our old stomping grounds.
Once to the cottage I got to work mowing the lawn. That took about an hour or so. Next up was getting the boat out to take a look at why all the lower unit gear lube came out over the winter. I ended up refilling the lower unit and swapping the upper and lower plugs. The lube was definitely coming from the plug on the bottom which was good as there were no cracks. I hooked the motor to the hose and got it going. I was surprised how quick it started. Once that was all cleaned up, I headed for a late lunch at Ten Point. Back to the cottage to change the oil in the ATV and fix my dads laptop.
I ended up leaving around 3:45 or so. I had to go toward Stratford to stop by Chad and Jeneens to check out there new place. Chad gave me the grand tour of the lodge there along with all the land that have access to. I stayed for a few hours and headed home from there but not before stopping at the Polaris dealer to look at a few Polaris RZR's.
Back home about 9:30 or so for dinner and then to bed. 584 miles round trip on 12 gallons of gas. A few memorable parts were both near Clintonville on Hwy 45. First is that I saw a bear in a field. I havent seen one in just about 6 years even with living up there so that was a cool sight. The other was a sign outside a church that read "Party in hell cancelled due to fire". It made me laugh.
Once to the cottage I got to work mowing the lawn. That took about an hour or so. Next up was getting the boat out to take a look at why all the lower unit gear lube came out over the winter. I ended up refilling the lower unit and swapping the upper and lower plugs. The lube was definitely coming from the plug on the bottom which was good as there were no cracks. I hooked the motor to the hose and got it going. I was surprised how quick it started. Once that was all cleaned up, I headed for a late lunch at Ten Point. Back to the cottage to change the oil in the ATV and fix my dads laptop.
I ended up leaving around 3:45 or so. I had to go toward Stratford to stop by Chad and Jeneens to check out there new place. Chad gave me the grand tour of the lodge there along with all the land that have access to. I stayed for a few hours and headed home from there but not before stopping at the Polaris dealer to look at a few Polaris RZR's.
Back home about 9:30 or so for dinner and then to bed. 584 miles round trip on 12 gallons of gas. A few memorable parts were both near Clintonville on Hwy 45. First is that I saw a bear in a field. I havent seen one in just about 6 years even with living up there so that was a cool sight. The other was a sign outside a church that read "Party in hell cancelled due to fire". It made me laugh.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Cam and I
Cam and I headed up for the weekend to get away from the wedding shower that Carrie was hosting at our home in Pewaukee. We left late and arrived pretty late Friday. In the morning, we got going and started cleaning the garage out putting all the winter toys away and getting the summer stuff ready.
Cam wanted his four wheeler going so after working on the for a half hour trying to get it going, I finally put some gas in it and it started right up. Off he went. By around noon, he was ready for lunch and asked to take a nap. Once he got up, we loaded up the trailer and headed over to Grandpas house to ride for a bit. We ended up there for the rest of the afternoon. Between throwing rocks, playing in the mud, and ATV's, we had a good time. Grandpa made dinner on the grill and we headed for home and a bath for Cam.
Sunday we raked up the lawn, split some wood, worked on Cam's trails and reaimed the satelite again. We took off about 1:15 and ended up at home around 5:30 with a stop in West Bend to drop off the trailer.
We had a nice weekend together. I am looking forward to summer and all the fun that brings.
Cam wanted his four wheeler going so after working on the for a half hour trying to get it going, I finally put some gas in it and it started right up. Off he went. By around noon, he was ready for lunch and asked to take a nap. Once he got up, we loaded up the trailer and headed over to Grandpas house to ride for a bit. We ended up there for the rest of the afternoon. Between throwing rocks, playing in the mud, and ATV's, we had a good time. Grandpa made dinner on the grill and we headed for home and a bath for Cam.
Sunday we raked up the lawn, split some wood, worked on Cam's trails and reaimed the satelite again. We took off about 1:15 and ended up at home around 5:30 with a stop in West Bend to drop off the trailer.
We had a nice weekend together. I am looking forward to summer and all the fun that brings.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Somo Lake Fishing
Cameran and I headed up to the cottage on Friday Febraury 26th. We got a late start and as such ended up getting there pretty late. Cam slept good in the car. Saturday we got going and loaded up the Old Blue with all our fishing stuff. We played outside for a bit and then headed to Somo Lake to fish with Grandpa for the day. We got there around 11:00 or so and just in time for lunch. They were out there smoking 50lbs of Ribs since 6:00am.
I put a few tip ups in and had some lunch. I must have pulled Cam around that lake 100 times in his sled. An ATV and a sled is the lazy man's sledding hill. We pulled the tip ups around 230 and headed for the tent for the drawing results. Once again, we didn't catch any fish or win anything at the raffle. Back home for us to make dinner and relax.
Sunday we headed over to Grandpa's to take a look at the 2007 POO as it was having issues starting in the past few weeks. We traced a few issues and found the hand warmers were not working at all. We left it there with my mechanic (Grandpa) to take a better look at it. Grandpa also has a snowmobile for Cam that we took a look at. He was so excited and wanted to take it home then. This is actually a snowmobile that my dad had bought new for Danny and I when we were kids. He sold it around 1993 or so and then found it for sale a few years back. He restored it to where it is today. Kind of cool that it is the same one I learned on.
We came home and went sledding for awhile and then packed up to head home. I can't wait for next years sledding hill as it is going to be better than ever.
Back to Pewaukee by 4:00pm.
We had a great weekend with just the boys.
I put a few tip ups in and had some lunch. I must have pulled Cam around that lake 100 times in his sled. An ATV and a sled is the lazy man's sledding hill. We pulled the tip ups around 230 and headed for the tent for the drawing results. Once again, we didn't catch any fish or win anything at the raffle. Back home for us to make dinner and relax.
Sunday we headed over to Grandpa's to take a look at the 2007 POO as it was having issues starting in the past few weeks. We traced a few issues and found the hand warmers were not working at all. We left it there with my mechanic (Grandpa) to take a better look at it. Grandpa also has a snowmobile for Cam that we took a look at. He was so excited and wanted to take it home then. This is actually a snowmobile that my dad had bought new for Danny and I when we were kids. He sold it around 1993 or so and then found it for sale a few years back. He restored it to where it is today. Kind of cool that it is the same one I learned on.
We came home and went sledding for awhile and then packed up to head home. I can't wait for next years sledding hill as it is going to be better than ever.
Back to Pewaukee by 4:00pm.
We had a great weekend with just the boys.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Northern Tour
Carrie and I left for the cottage on Friday February 12th. Our plan was to stay at the cottage for Friday and then leave for north of there on Saturday morning. We arrived about 830pm or so and unpacked.
Saturday we left for Land O Lakes to snowmobile. We arrived early, unloaded the trailer, and headed out for the day. We went north past Bond Falls and then into Bruce Crossing where we stopped to purchase a plat book of the area. Once we got our bearings, we headed north to Greenland. We stopped for lunch at the Pit Stop and ate pretty light. Onward, we went north on trail 13 and then headed out into the backcountry to do some exploring. The snow was pretty setup so not much chance of gettin stuck unless you pulled a pretty dumb move. We played in the forest for a bit and then headed south for LOL. We got back around 530 or so and went to have a few drinks with Sally and Doug (our hosts). Pizza for dinner from Grizzlies.
Due to deteriorating trail conditions, we loaded up and headed for Twin Lakes, Michigan on Sunday morning. We were on the trail about 900am and headed north from there. Through Houghton, we still went north for Copper Harbor. This is always a great ride for us and one we try to hit once a year. We stopped for lunch at the Mariner and as always, it was great. In CH, we grabbed a bit of gas. At the station there was 4 smashed sleds parked. I assumed they were all seperate accidents but after getting home on Tuesday, I had read this was one accident with some serious injuries.
We headed south from there and got a bit turned around but eventually made it back to the truck and loaded up. We went in for a beer and then headed back to LOL. It was a slow ride for the most part as it was coming down pretty hard. It snowed nearly all day with periods of white out conditions. In some places there was 12" of new snow. Leftovers for dinner on Sunday.
Our drive home.
Monday we left from LOL and went to the northwest. We headed across the Cisco Chaing where I found a sweet hat on the lake. Finders keepers. Then north to Lake Gogebic. There was a line on that lake where the snow went from average to deep with snow over the windy. It was great. We stopped at the Hoop-n-Holler for a hot chocolate and then headed north to Silver City to see Lake Superior. Again the snow was off and on all day with tons of fresh snow everywhere. I stepped off the trail and could not kick deep enough to get to the ground.
Heading south, we stopped at the Gogebic Lodge and warmed up. The wind on that body of water really gets whipping. South again, we made it back to LOL and loaded up the snow machines. We did leave to get back to the cottage then monday night. On the way, we stopped in St. Germain for dinner at the 19th hole. We spent the night relaxing and really just doing nothing as both of us were spent. We had traveled about 575 miles in the 3 days on the snowmobiles. For the most part, we had great trails but there were a few blatter busters in there also.
Tuesday we got going at the cottage. I plowed and shoveled and we took off pretty early to get home. It was a great weekend in the north. We are lucky to have parents that will watch Cam when we are gone. It sure does make life easy.
Saturday we left for Land O Lakes to snowmobile. We arrived early, unloaded the trailer, and headed out for the day. We went north past Bond Falls and then into Bruce Crossing where we stopped to purchase a plat book of the area. Once we got our bearings, we headed north to Greenland. We stopped for lunch at the Pit Stop and ate pretty light. Onward, we went north on trail 13 and then headed out into the backcountry to do some exploring. The snow was pretty setup so not much chance of gettin stuck unless you pulled a pretty dumb move. We played in the forest for a bit and then headed south for LOL. We got back around 530 or so and went to have a few drinks with Sally and Doug (our hosts). Pizza for dinner from Grizzlies.
Due to deteriorating trail conditions, we loaded up and headed for Twin Lakes, Michigan on Sunday morning. We were on the trail about 900am and headed north from there. Through Houghton, we still went north for Copper Harbor. This is always a great ride for us and one we try to hit once a year. We stopped for lunch at the Mariner and as always, it was great. In CH, we grabbed a bit of gas. At the station there was 4 smashed sleds parked. I assumed they were all seperate accidents but after getting home on Tuesday, I had read this was one accident with some serious injuries.
We headed south from there and got a bit turned around but eventually made it back to the truck and loaded up. We went in for a beer and then headed back to LOL. It was a slow ride for the most part as it was coming down pretty hard. It snowed nearly all day with periods of white out conditions. In some places there was 12" of new snow. Leftovers for dinner on Sunday.
Our drive home.
Monday we left from LOL and went to the northwest. We headed across the Cisco Chaing where I found a sweet hat on the lake. Finders keepers. Then north to Lake Gogebic. There was a line on that lake where the snow went from average to deep with snow over the windy. It was great. We stopped at the Hoop-n-Holler for a hot chocolate and then headed north to Silver City to see Lake Superior. Again the snow was off and on all day with tons of fresh snow everywhere. I stepped off the trail and could not kick deep enough to get to the ground.
Heading south, we stopped at the Gogebic Lodge and warmed up. The wind on that body of water really gets whipping. South again, we made it back to LOL and loaded up the snow machines. We did leave to get back to the cottage then monday night. On the way, we stopped in St. Germain for dinner at the 19th hole. We spent the night relaxing and really just doing nothing as both of us were spent. We had traveled about 575 miles in the 3 days on the snowmobiles. For the most part, we had great trails but there were a few blatter busters in there also.
Tuesday we got going at the cottage. I plowed and shoveled and we took off pretty early to get home. It was a great weekend in the north. We are lucky to have parents that will watch Cam when we are gone. It sure does make life easy.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Lake Alice Ice Derby
On Friday February 5th, Cam and Carrie and I took off for up north. We had left early around 1pm or so as we had plans to try and catch a few night vintage races in Harshaw. We arrived and unpacked, ate a little dinner, and got things loaded up for ice fishing on Saturday. We headed over to the races around 7pm as they were scheduled to start then. After a 50 minute delay, racing was underway. We stayed for about an hour after that and Cam said he was cold. He did really well playing in the snow with his truck waiting for the races to start.
Saturday we got going and headed for Lake Alice for a fishing tournament. Once there, we got the 4 wheeler unloaded and went and registered for the tourney. We had a lot of fun playing tackle, pulling Cam in the sled on the lake, fishing, and eating.
We had quite a crew out there at my Dad's shack and another crew based over at Uncle Dean's house. We ended up not getting anything. There were a few people around us that were catching some nice perch but we were not able to figure out the system. We packed up around 230 or so and headed for the area that they were holding the raffles and such. Danny ended up winning a bucket of some sort but other than that, we were skunked.
We headed back to the shanty and loaded up Ole Blue and headed home. We stayed in for the night.
Sunday I needed to get a few things done around the house. My small deck by the front door was shifting with the frost. At some point if it moves far enough up, we are not going to be able to open the door to get into the place. I ended up taking the sweep off the door and removing the first deck board closest to the house. Hopefully with the addition of the gutter there will not be much movement but something for us to watch. From there, Cam and I did some sledding in the driveway and picked up the garage.
We packed up and headed to Dad's to help him step into the 90's and get a computer. Home to Pewaukee by about 430 or so.
It was a good weekend for fishing - just not catching...
Saturday we got going and headed for Lake Alice for a fishing tournament. Once there, we got the 4 wheeler unloaded and went and registered for the tourney. We had a lot of fun playing tackle, pulling Cam in the sled on the lake, fishing, and eating.
We had quite a crew out there at my Dad's shack and another crew based over at Uncle Dean's house. We ended up not getting anything. There were a few people around us that were catching some nice perch but we were not able to figure out the system. We packed up around 230 or so and headed for the area that they were holding the raffles and such. Danny ended up winning a bucket of some sort but other than that, we were skunked.
We headed back to the shanty and loaded up Ole Blue and headed home. We stayed in for the night.
Sunday I needed to get a few things done around the house. My small deck by the front door was shifting with the frost. At some point if it moves far enough up, we are not going to be able to open the door to get into the place. I ended up taking the sweep off the door and removing the first deck board closest to the house. Hopefully with the addition of the gutter there will not be much movement but something for us to watch. From there, Cam and I did some sledding in the driveway and picked up the garage.
We packed up and headed to Dad's to help him step into the 90's and get a computer. Home to Pewaukee by about 430 or so.
It was a good weekend for fishing - just not catching...
Monday, February 1, 2010
Relaxing in January
We made yet another journey north for the weekend arriving on Friday night late. Saturday we got going and headed for Lake Alice where my Dad had his shanty for the week. We got there about 9 or so and started putting tip ups in. As I put the second one in, Dad had a flag and got a 30" musky. The season is closed so it went back in the hole.
Cam had a good time out on the ice getting pulled behind the ATV, playing football, and also with his trucks.
We stayed out there until about 1pm. We packed everything up and headed back the BCR to change and then head to the Mirek's for dinner. Spencer made some great ribs, salad, and potatoes. After dinner, we continued to talk and tell stories of our fall escapades as we had not seen them in quite awhile. We stayed until about 8pm and then headed back home.
Sunday, we got going and I was going to change the slides on the snowmobiles but quickly realized that I did not have the right tools. Carrie and Cam went sledding for a bit and other than that, we packed up and headed home.
It was a great weekend for weather with temps in the teens and sunny. I love January.
Cam had a good time out on the ice getting pulled behind the ATV, playing football, and also with his trucks.
We stayed out there until about 1pm. We packed everything up and headed back the BCR to change and then head to the Mirek's for dinner. Spencer made some great ribs, salad, and potatoes. After dinner, we continued to talk and tell stories of our fall escapades as we had not seen them in quite awhile. We stayed until about 8pm and then headed back home.
Sunday, we got going and I was going to change the slides on the snowmobiles but quickly realized that I did not have the right tools. Carrie and Cam went sledding for a bit and other than that, we packed up and headed home.
It was a great weekend for weather with temps in the teens and sunny. I love January.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Eagle River Derby Weekend
Carrie and I left for the BCR around noon on Friday the 15th. Cameran was going to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa for the weekend. We were going to make a quick pit stop at the cottage and then head for the Eagle River Derby races for Friday night. We made it to Eagle River around 5:30 or so and quickly learned that the credit card machine was down. Off we went on a walk to find an ATM to get some cash. 30 minutes later we arrive back and are able to get in. The races themselves were great. I was pleasantly surprised at how many people came out along with the speed and pace of the races. The snowcross was great but the real races were on the oval. In all we watched about 20 different races and left around 10pm for the BCR.
Saturday we woke and got ready to go snowmobiling. We were planning on heading west to Price county for the day and then head north from there making a giant loop. On our way to Price county, I decided to stop and visit with my dad who was fishing on Lake Nokomis in a fishing derby. Just as we arrived, he had caught a monster northern.
The fish measured 36.25" and was a giant. We went to register it at the tent and there was a roar as we entered. He was proud of that one for sure and ended up winning the tournament with it.
From our pit stop there, we headed for the Willow Flowage area. I was uneasy as we past my dad's house to find that the trails that I am accustom to running fast had all been plowed because they are logging back there somewhere. Eventually we got to Reel em Inn and took a break. From there, we crossed Willow Lake and into Price County. The trails there were in great shape and we found a nice lunch spot at the NorthernAire right on the trail. After lunch, we headed west more to the Smith Rapids Covered Brigde.
We snapped a few pictures and then headed north into Iron county. From there, the trails seemed to fall apart. We ended up getting some gas in Mercer and then heading south on trail 17. This is notoriously a bad one and today was not different. There were bare sections, rocks, and everything else you can imagine wrong with the trail. Once we got to Minocqua, we stopped at the yacht club for a beer and ended up talking with some people from Illinois for a bit.
From there, we headed home to the BCR. Our original plan was to ride to dinner but the Bearskin trail had other things in mind as it to was in horrible shape from the warm temps and tons of traffic. We got home, changed and went to dinner at 10point. Back home to relax.
Sunday we got up and loaded up the truck to go fishing. I ended up picking Sand Lake which is a small lake near the cottage that we swim in quite a bit. We did end up catching about 20 gills, but none of them had any size to them at all. They all went back. We packed up our stuff, went back to the cottage, and started for home but not before a pitstop out by my dads shanty to check what he was up to.
A great weekend of just Carrie and I.
Saturday we woke and got ready to go snowmobiling. We were planning on heading west to Price county for the day and then head north from there making a giant loop. On our way to Price county, I decided to stop and visit with my dad who was fishing on Lake Nokomis in a fishing derby. Just as we arrived, he had caught a monster northern.
The fish measured 36.25" and was a giant. We went to register it at the tent and there was a roar as we entered. He was proud of that one for sure and ended up winning the tournament with it.
From our pit stop there, we headed for the Willow Flowage area. I was uneasy as we past my dad's house to find that the trails that I am accustom to running fast had all been plowed because they are logging back there somewhere. Eventually we got to Reel em Inn and took a break. From there, we crossed Willow Lake and into Price County. The trails there were in great shape and we found a nice lunch spot at the NorthernAire right on the trail. After lunch, we headed west more to the Smith Rapids Covered Brigde.
We snapped a few pictures and then headed north into Iron county. From there, the trails seemed to fall apart. We ended up getting some gas in Mercer and then heading south on trail 17. This is notoriously a bad one and today was not different. There were bare sections, rocks, and everything else you can imagine wrong with the trail. Once we got to Minocqua, we stopped at the yacht club for a beer and ended up talking with some people from Illinois for a bit.
From there, we headed home to the BCR. Our original plan was to ride to dinner but the Bearskin trail had other things in mind as it to was in horrible shape from the warm temps and tons of traffic. We got home, changed and went to dinner at 10point. Back home to relax.
Sunday we got up and loaded up the truck to go fishing. I ended up picking Sand Lake which is a small lake near the cottage that we swim in quite a bit. We did end up catching about 20 gills, but none of them had any size to them at all. They all went back. We packed up our stuff, went back to the cottage, and started for home but not before a pitstop out by my dads shanty to check what he was up to.
A great weekend of just Carrie and I.
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