BWCA Day Two - Paddle into Parent Lake

Saturday morning we broke camp at the Sawbill campground and went over to their outfitter building and got our permit.

We drove to Hog Creek entry point #36 and loaded up for a fairly long paddle down the creek.

We had a couple stops on the creek for some refreshments.

There were several beaver dams to conquer.

We were at our campsite around noon and setup camp including the rain tarp.

Then the bear bag pulley system went up.

Whew finally the work was all done and we celebrated with some wang and a nice warm swim. 

BWCA - Day 1 Travel to Sawbill Campgroun

We left Brainerd around 4pm on Friday the 30th.  We made the cusomary stop at Gooseberry Falls for a cold one.  It was raining as you can see.

After setting up camp (we arrived at 9:30pm) we built a fire and enjoyed the rest of the evening.  The rain had stopped.  Our crew this trip was Makita, myself, son Mike and son in-law Josh.

Pic of the Week

There's always one that's just a little bit more adventurous.

More Grant County Fair Fun

Yes siree... a pig race.  Put your money down.  Pick your pork chop and giddy up oinkers.

I can already see the piggy on the right is going to be trouble.

Hmmmm grown men competing in this odd event.

Oh boy....they've crashed and went boom. 

Grant County Fair - Ranch Rodeo

Yesterday I went over to Herman Minnesota to the Grant County Fair to watch my brother Bob, his friend Tim and Tim's wife Erin complete in the ranch rodeo.  Bob's on the far right.

Bob's wrangling a calf into the horse trailer.

The team has to put the calves in the pen in the order called by announcer.  Very crazy confusing to me.

Giddy up Bob.

Moondance Jam - Bath Time

Moondance Jam Concerts

Oh yea..there were some bands at Moondance too.  Pat Benatar still has it.

Collective Soul was good.  The lead singer's a weird dude though.

Buckcherry was awesome.  The lead singer is super strung out and skinnier than any human I've ever seen over the age of 12.

Sammy Hager...that's all I have to say.  :)

"Mas Tequilla" for sure.

Lynard Skynyd

Moondance Jam - Party On

The Hotrod Cooler Mike painted got a lot of attention.

But not quite as much attention as the girl Mallorie he brought

Makita fixed us up with a good fire after the concerts.

I always knew that Schmitty was a secret Gordon fan.

Makita put his Grill Sling to good use!

Oh boy...there goes Schmitty getting hauled off ....with two cans of beer in his hands.

We found a dead guy (not really dead...just dead passed out) in a chair by our campfire.  No one knows who he is.  Poor SOB.

Mornings are a little slow at Moondance.

Moondance Jam - Corn Hole

I believe Jen was the Corn Hole Champion of the World!

Moondance Jam - Some Fun!

Mac and the gals......

This kids hair was for real.  Leave it to Jen to find him.

And leave it to Mike to find the Pirates.

This is exactly why they stopped recording disco music......

That's one big ass chair.

A Visit to Gilbert Lodge

We went over to Mark and Paula Persons to visit their lovely home, aka Gilbert Lodge.  They served coctails on the "Promenade Deck".

Chef Paula prepared a can chicken (absolutely juicy and delicious), a mayo-less potato salad, that was out of this world, fresh greenbeans from a neighbors garden and sour cherry brownies with ice cream.  I was very happy and full when I pushed away from the table.

Then we went for a very nice ride around Gilbert Lake on the Minnow.

I was able to spot this butterfly while Paula was showing me around the wild flowers.

Dorothy, Dorothy, Dorothy

Ellen kicked off our weekend at their Lake of the Woods island by greeting us in this get up.  She cracks me up!