Lying down on the job

Posted by on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 7:19 am

No we did not lay these guys down, they are lying down on the job.  (Lay or lie, my grammatical nightmare) 

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The tools lay down the guys lie down.

At Seseganaga Lake Joe and a few helpers replaced some of the foundation posts on cabins 2 and 3.  Joe tells me that he’ll about 90 years old when the ...read more.

Worth the battle

Posted by on Monday, May 31, 2010 at 7:28 am

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It may take a few minutes to bring in a northern pike like this, but it is worth the battle. In fact it is worth the drive from Wisconsin as well as the year long wait for the annual “boys” Canada get-a-way.

I am not being sexist; we do get all female groups too. If you’re of ...read more.

Not an unusual occurrence

Posted by on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 7:19 am

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Bringing in a walleye and having a large northern pike attempt to relieve you of your supper to have his supper is always a thrill. It pays to pay attention and keep a good grip on your fishing rod even if you think it is “just another little walleye”.

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I think that when you hook a ...read more.

Winter coat

Posted by on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 7:08 am

In the summer, moose will develop a dark almost black coat. They look regal in their summer finest. In the spring however the winter fur moults and the moose looks pretty ragged and shaggy for a while. This cow on Metionga Lake looks like she is in that motley stage. In a few months she will replace that old fur with a ...read more.

Toll Booth

Posted by on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 7:05 am

Many of our guests from the USA travel through International Falls and Fort Frances.  Recently a toll booth has been set up on Highway 11 east of Fort Frances by protesting First Nations.  The toll is $1.00.

If you are driving to Ignace from Wisconsin or through Wisconsin it is just as fast (maybe even shorter) to go through Pigeon ...read more.

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