Carping on Clam Lake.

This winter we were able to witness a carping operation on Clam Lake. It was fascinating and I think the photos I’ve posted below tell a lot of the story. Although it’s hard to translate the whole picture without sharing the smell, but count yourself lucky on that one!     Clam Lake has been overcome …

The Holidays Up North

On one hand, winter has been kind to us this year. We haven’t had much snow or cold weather to challenge our robust-ness. But on the other hand, the lack of snow and cold have kept many from enjoying outdoor winter sports and recreation. Thankfully, we had a gentle touch of winter over the holidays …

Riding Through Color.

This picture says it all. The maples are ablaze with color right now and with a sunny, mild forecast ahead of us this week, I wouldn’t miss the opportunity to bathe in the glow of Mother Nature’s glory!

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo!

I’ve become accustomed to being awakened before sunrise by all the logging operations and chippers around our house. I’m not sure when it will end. I assume it will go on and on for awhile. But this weekend, I was pleasantly surprised when instead of that old familiar drone and moan, I heard gun shots …

2011 Fishing Opener.

What a glorious day for our fishing opener! The scenes from Yellow Lake say everything. Yellow Lake is our largest lake and anyone who knows how to operate a rod and reel will tell you it’s our best fishing lake. Trucks and trailers were lined up as far as the eye could see at Jeffries …

Bring on the Boats!

We finally synched our schedules with the weather and were able to put our dock in the lake last night. It feels so great to be interacting with open water again! Now we just need a boat and some sunshine… I guess I’ll settle for partly cloudy at this point. I don’t think I’m being …

They’re Out!

One of the most uplifting and happy sounds this time of year is the moment that you hear the frogs begin to sing. It’s truly a sign that winter has let go of its grip! I’m happy to report, “They’re out!” Another thing that’s out, that doesn’t likely make a lot of people happy is …