Tying one on

Posted by on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 7:53 am

Another segment of our how it’s done series.

This boat is being flown from our Gamble Lake camp to Seseganaga Lake.

All our boats are flown into the lakes with the Otter. This is how it is done. The boat is tied onto the side of the Otter. We use Herc straps however ropes are sometimes used. Making sure the ...read more.

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Office with a view

Posted by on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:54 am

I know guys who spend their whole career chasing the prestigious corner office. Personally I gave that up years ago. I prefer the front office, left seat, a few thousand feet up. It’s nothing fancy, no coffee delivered, the seat is slightly uncomfortable, no executive bathroom but the view is perfect.

One of the best parts of my ...read more.

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How it is done

Posted by on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 8:10 am

A lot of what happens around here happens when guests are not here. Regular maintenance is of high importance with our aircraft. We follow stringent manufacturer’s and government guidelines in maintaining our fleet.

Quite often I am asked, “How do you get the airplanes in the hangar?”

We have a lift cart which goes under the spreader bars of the ...read more.

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Better Late than never

Posted by on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 7:52 am

Jeff Wideman visited us in August. Jeff brings a Wisconsin contingent to Metionga Lake each summer. Sometimes even the “chief in charge” manages to impress the boys with a nice fish or two.

Putting a picture like this on the office wall or desk will bring accolades – particularly from underlings.

See you next summer Jeff.

Brad and ...read more.
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