Joe and Jadon

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Misc end of summer

Went on an overnight with the little people. Had to excavate sand and build up a site at the snag hole. Caught one walleye. Did not fish hard at all however. Kids really enjoyed the overnight. Highlights were starting their own fires and swimming with many minnows. They brought home a crayfish.

Water level dropped over two feet in three weeks (last three weeks of August)

One of the best campsites in the world IMO

Every 8 year old should have the experience of running a 65 horse two-stroke Suzuki tiller on the Mississippi River

The greatest joy is seeing your kids smile. This one was taken on Chase during a quick evening getaway.

St. Paul/Mnpls Trip

Took in a Twins game vs Cleveland (last game of a 4 game series). Taylor Rodgers gave up a grand slam to Carlos Santana in the top of the 10th to lose the game. Kids had fun. Grandparents attended as well. Next day we went to the Science museum (stayed at The St. Paul hotel in downtown SP) and then checked out MOA in the afternoon. Could have used more time at both. Kids had fun.

Jay Cooke State Park

Great park not too far away. Alot of free walking on rocks and exploring. Bridge was neat. We went on a weekday and there were not that many people. Should have a whole day to explore. Did not get a picture of the falls unfortunately. They are neat as are some of the scenic overlooks.

Sunday, August 4, 2019

Picture of the Year

Wow!

Jadon swear in

Jadon swore in to the Air Force at the Duluth Air Show.

Wild Rice Festival

Fun to see kids being kids

Someone needs a pack of wet wipes

Catching up

Every four days off we've gotten out on the water. We have spent alot of time on Chase as it is never crowded, a great swimming and snorkeling lake and you can catch endless bass and sunnies there. We have brought the tube out a couple times as well. On a 85 degree Saturday in late July we had the lake to ourselves. This I think beats fighting traffic on some of the more popular lakes. We took a couple trips to Trout lake through the Wabana way. What a fun trip that is. Julianne really liked it and so did the kids. A very popular route however. Water is some of the clearest around. Joyce estates is a fun place to spend some time as well. Kids ran around and explored. We got to host our nephew Danny. Fun to see a kid from the driftless area enjoying some of the thousands of lakes his dad grew up on. Took this kids and mom up the Meche for the first time. A great trip. Water still very high. Caught five walleyes (4 under 11" and 1 - 18"). The 18" was one of the tastiest walleyes I've ever eaten. Took Sunny on the excel boat and she took to the big deck in the front.

Dab Cat

Dr. Pepper

Yes, those are frog legs

Mom is a determined fisher person

Reminding us of Marwin Gonzalez

Danny Tubing with 65 horse rocket!

Joyce Estate

Ultra blue water of Trout lake

Fishing with Danny boy on Chase

Big bank bend on the Mech

You see pics like this and realize how you look as old as you sometimes feel. This walleye absolutely destroyed a crawler on a spinner on the best spot south of the bridge.