Since Mikey had never visited north eastern Minnesota, we decided to take a little road trip. Heading up Hwy 61 past Silver Bay, we ran into something called "The Oberg Loop" It was supposed to be an easy 2 1/2 mile walk around this mountain top. What they didn't tell you was that you had to get to the top first. After numerous switchbacks and stumbling over an assortment of tree roots and rocks, we did make it to the top. You got a great panoramic view of miles and miles of forest as well as "The Big Lake they call Gitche Gumee"
At the top we ran into an older couple (yes there are people older than me). They wanted to know the name of the little girl who was in the movie "ET". Huh?? Only in my world.... I did give them the name and everyone left happy.
We then headed over to Ely and worked our way down to Virginia. Mikey and I saw this neat truck. I thought it would come in handy around the property but, as you can see, it had a flat tire. Not knowing how we'd ever get it jacked up, we decided to pass on the truck. Oh, and a new tire cost $6,100.00
Once back in our neck of the woods, we toured Wisconsin Point and Park Point. Wisconsin has this neat new deal where you can buy a 1 day fishing license for 10 bucks. SO, yesterday we went fishing. Never fished my local lake before in August and with the high temps of late and the huge amount of rain we've received, I wasn't sure if we'd have any luck or not. We nailed a nice mess of big crappies and sunfish. Good fishermen will not be deterred....
Then we went out and hung my new portable deer stand. I think that's number 13, but I'm losing count.
UFFDA! Now I think I need a nap.....
