Ideas and information about living your best life Up North
The gun hunting season started so unseasonably mild. I wondered about the hanging carcasses at various deer camps that I pass along the way to the office and whether the temperatures at night were enough to keep them from spoiling. It was so mild that I told my Thanksgiving guests to be sure and bring …
Last night, when it was nearing the time to hit the sack and I was in the process of turning off lights, Dave rushed in from the deck, grabbed my arm and pulled me outside. He didn’t say a word, so my heart started to pound for fear that something was wrong. Once outside (and …
So far, this year has been full of exciting transitions! We’ve been blessed with an increase in real estate sales for the area, bringing a lot of new, really nice people into our lives. It’s so easy to work long days when you like the people you’re helping! We also launched our new web site …
Continue reading “Summer Transitions Into Fall Reflections.”
Friday night’s wine dinner at the Chattering Squirrel, “A Contemporary Marriage of Italian Wines and Cuisine” was a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the fine culinary skill of their chef, Jon Dykeman. His day-to-day routine involves creating amazing lunch offerings for the Squirrel. But he really shines when you unleash him on a full blown, multi …
I hope everyone had a wonderful Father’s Day weekend! I’m sure there were a few fathers on the golf course enjoying the day and there were probably even more who watched the U.S. Open. Wasn’t it fun to see the kid play with all the experienced pros? And how lucky do you have to be …
Go ahead and have your Memorial Day campfires! Because our trees are completely leafed out and after all the rain that has fallen, the burning ban was lifted Thursday night. Hoorah! Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
\\Memorial Day is right around the corner and that will leave a lot of families wanting to explore the area for new places to eat. The Pine Lodge Restaurant at the Heartwood Conference Center and Retreat is worth finding! There isn’t anything like it in the area. Located just East of the Webb Lake area …
Things were rocking this morning at Yellow Lake for the Wisconsin Fishing Opener. They couldn’t launch the boats fast enough. I watched trailer after trailer dump boats into the lake this morning with many giddy fishing folks ready to kick off their favorite Up North sport. Two young guys jumped out of a truck wearing …
In case you hadn’t noticed all the warning signs posted at all entry points to the area, we’re under an emergency burning ban, including campfires and smoking outdoors. The ban is in place due to the extreme conditions caused by the wind storm that wreaked havoc on the area last year on July 1st. There …
The first property of the morning had us all feeling like we traveled to the end of the Earth. The road started to narrow and there were fewer and fewer signs of civilization as we neared the spot. This 10 acre parcel is perfect for the person looking to get away from it all!
