Rode through the Badlands

Ride to Mount Rushmore

At Devils Tower Wyoming

A couple days ago we rode from Deadwood to Devils Tower in Wyoming.  The guy that took our photo didn't get the tower in the background...epic fail.

Deadwood SD - Riding

In South Dakota riding.  Made a stop at the Deadwood Cemetery.

Kyle Lands a Big Crappie

In the Boundary Waters, Isabella Lake, Kyle lands a big crappie AND a smile (photo compliments of Ellie B.).

Eagle Sightings

 

 While in the Boundary Waters we encountered several eagles.  This one let us get particularly close.

BWCA - Group Photo

 

We just returned from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.  This years group: Dave and Ellie Boeckermann, Josh and Tonya Stangel, Kyle Weise, me and Makita.  More photos to come......

The Family Vacation to Michigan Speedway

Not sure what's up with my arm pit.

Pictographs on Lake of the Woods

I took these photo's up on Lake of the Woods recently.

 Long before the dark ages of Europe and the Renaissance, there were First Nations Aboriginal People living off the land in the Lake of the Woods area. You can see traces of the past among rocks with paintings and pictographs that range from 800 to 1200 years old.

 

The aboriginal people use to mix iron oxide rich soil with animal fat and ground flowers to produce reds and other colors. The paintings were used to mark territories and to guide hunters and gatherers along the waterways. Many of these painting can still be seen to day if you look for them.

Josh Plays the Blues - sorta

Josh, who is aspiring to be Johnny Cash, plays the blues.

Kiehra's Softball took the Championship

 

 Last week Kiehra's softball team remained undefeated during the playoff's and took home the championship.  It was very exciting!!  Good job girls.

 

Walleye Fishing on Lake of the Woods

 

We did well fishing on Lake of the Woods last weekend.  Makita was digging it.

 

Lake of the Woods - Eagles Stopped by the Island

This past weekend we went up to Vonasek's island on Lake of the Woods in Ontario.  Some eagles stopped by to get their photo taken and have a lunch of fish guts we threw out on the rocks. 

The Round Top at Thor gets a New Cover

The old cover for the round top up at Thor had some rips and needed to be replaced.  So off it came and up with the new.

 

Ellie Cooks up an Amazing Breakfast at Thor

Makita and I went and spent Friday night up at Thor with Ellie and Dave.  As always they were outstanding hosts and Ellie whipped up an amazing breakfast of hashbrowns, thick sliced bacon, bear sausage (nice and spicy) and farm (or yard rather) fresh eggs from David Jr.'s chickens.

Kiehra's 8th Grade Spring Band Concert

Kiehra's playing flute.  Second row from the front, second chair in.

 

Two Dead Trees Come Down in Lake Shannon at Irish Acres

Kaylie's Spring Choir Concert

Last night was Kaylie's spring choir concert.  The kids did a really nice job.

Sláinte

Myself, sister Lorrie, daughter Tonya and cousin Jodi lift our shot glasses during a recent gathering at Irish Acres.

Cancun Mexico