A musky was hanging around the beach dock all last week. One night there was a fishing pole in the water at each pier slip with everyone fighting to be the first one to catch the musky. Mr. Musky eluded them all. It was a sight to see. The kids were so excited about it. they kept coming to me giving me a minute to minute report.
One of our guests shared this great picture, so I thought I would post it. A picturesque day to fish.
The Tuesday afternoon minnow races have brought the competition out in all of our guests. Each week there has been at least 50 people at the ebach participating in the races.
When the adults woudl see how much the kids were having they had to have their turn at it also.
Choosing the minnow and putting it in the starting gate is part of the fun.
Hello all my faithful Charlie hunters. Sorry it took me so long to get your pictures posted.
Week of June 23-30
Week of June 30 – July 8
As you will see the week of July 7-15 was a very busy week for Charlie. The teams kept changing, but all the kids had a blast with Charlie!
The week of July 14-22 a was a little quieter for Charlie.
Toby was the youngest finder this summer. He found Charlie with the help of his aunt.
Week of July 22-29
Week of July 28 – August 5 was another quiet week for Charlie.
The week of August 4-12 was another week of team work and business for Charlie. In fact all the findings happened between Sunday and Tuesday!
Calandra did such a great job of hiding Charlie he stayed hidden for a whole week and I had to give 4 clues before he was found.
Week of August 11-19
Grace is the last person to have hidden Charlie and he his still hidden there. Will he still be there next year? Stay tuned!
Today’s picnic was picture perfect. A few clouds in the sky, 75 degrees and no humidity, 96 people and wonderful food. Fun was had by all!
Thanks Lindsey, a first time guest, for sharing her drawing of her vacation. She drew her view from the Barn’s deck.
The extreme heat made its way to the Northwoods and caused several storms for the 4th of July week. On Monday night, July 2nd, what appears to have been a tornado hit County K at Lost Canoe and White Sand Lake. The road was closed for 1/2 a day on Tuesday as crews cleaned up the trees. Thankfully power was only out for 4 hours during the night because there was more to come. On the 4th of July another system came through. Temperatures dropped 25 degrees in less than 5 minutes, there were funnel clouds seen over White Birch Lake, we lost 14 trees and the power for 26 hours! Many memories. Here are some pictures of County K.
Photos after the clean-up
A young black bear has enjoyed strolling along our hiking trail. My sister was excited to have the photo opportunity. Enjoy!
Strolling along our hiking trail.
Heading back up the ridge.
Every Tuesday minnow races are happening at the beach. Who will have the fastest minnow. The sound of the musky bell lets everyone know the fun is about to begin.
Choosing the minnows.
Putting the minnow in the starting gate.
Practice round calling the minnows. The vibration from hitting the stick on the side of the gutter draws the minnow towards the finish line.
Showing a new group how to call the minnow.
before the race begins you need to give your minnow a name.
Cheering on thier minnows.
All ages want to join in the fun.
It seems the local wildlife want to join in the search for Charlie. All day yesterday and this morning kids went in search for Charlie. All they came up with was Charlie’s feet. It seems a local critter thought Charlie would make for a good dinner. All they left behind was Charlie’s feet. Quinn and Tucker were great hunters as they found the feet. We all hope whoever took Charlie has a tummy ache. 🙂
This is called determination. To search the woods for these tiny feet! Way to go Tucker and Quinn!