Hey everyone! Quick recap of the last 5 weeks: 1. Merry Christmas 2. Happy New Year 3. Happy Birthday Travis (& his brother Carson – same birthday!) 4. Hotel Mack opened up with a visit from Carrie’s mama, Gran, and brother. Quick wash of sheets and Travis’ sister arrives to stay with us during a …
Hello everyone! I’m sure you are all busy wrapping up any last minute holiday planning, shopping, and decorating – I know we are. Last week we were in full “lodge letter” mode. We received our new brochures, went through a few ink cartridges, and unpeeled hundreds of stamps to make sure you received our annual holiday mailing by …
Still looking to fill out that holiday wish list? Here are a few items to consider that will definitely improve your fishing experience. Summer fishing may seem like a long way off, but it’s never too early to start gearing up! Rubber landing net from Cabela’s $59.99 – $69.99www.cabelas.comRubber nets are easier on you and …
Happy Thanksgiving Eve everyone! Just wanted to check in to wish you and yours a very happy, healthy, and food-laden Thanksgiving tomorrow. Travis and I will both be running a turkey trot 5k in the morning to kick-start our holiday. This will be the first time in several years that we have raced head-to-head. Too …
Good morning all! So a few posts back we listed some of the crazy numbers associated with the 2012 season (read that post here), one of which had to do with some certain dinner guests. From Scotland. For real. I thought I would fill in the details that you have been anxiously awaiting since we …
Hello everyone! Cosmo wanted me to remind you all to go out and vote today! This election season has really worn him out. Also, just for fun, this is a video promoting the new GoPro camera. Travis is obsessed with these and I think it is officially on his “I need (but really just want) …
Good afternoon to all! *Our thoughts are with everyone dealing with the aftermath of Sandy, and we hope everyone and their families who were affected are recuperating well.* I have just returned home to Illinois after traveling solo to Thunder Bay, Ontario! The 2012 annual NOTO (Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario) conference was held in …
If you’ve noticed the long delay between posts, you’re not the only one. We haven’t forgotten about the blog, but Carrie and I have been very busy settling back into our winter jobs. Contrary to popular belief, we don’t spend our winters relaxing on the beach enjoying drinks. We will soon begin looking forward to …
Good evening everyone! Travis and I just came in off the water for the last time this season. It was one of those perfectly calm evenings with yet another breathtaking sunset. It was as if every creature was aware of our imminent departure and came out to say goodbye one last time. Most of the …
Hello everyone, We haven’t blogged in a good solid week and there is no excuse. We helped our last group pack up this past Friday and Travis and I have been enjoying a few quiet days out at the lodge. It is hard for us to believe that the 2012 season is already over. We …