After the Bohlman families left, mom (Joyce) arrived on Wednesday afternoon to join Tim, Tyler, and Jenni. We did some small projects, including a new landscaping corner by the sun room with new mulch from the local landfill. The Check-Mate starter was ordered and installed on Wednesday. The small holding tank was emptied on Thursday. Tim took The Reiners and Biedenbenders came later that evening. Up to that point the weather had been calm and the crappie/panfish fishing great, with every-day meals of fillets.
It was great to get the group together again, although we missed Angie (work), Levi (Alaska), Jessica (work), Dave (Iraq), and Laura (3M).
The annual boat parade was Saturday. "Floyd", the killer lake great white shark, was voted best of the parade. We spent the 4th of July evening on Floyd watching Mitch and our lake neighbors shoot off fireworks until the mosquitos drove us in. We watched Dave's baseball movie (Dennis Quaid), which was a hit!
Some of the big cabin rooms were rearranged (furniture). When most people left, bought an antenna for the large cabin and picked up 11 channels on the Reiner television. Mom stayed up until the following Sunday and enjoyed the good weather.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Bohlman Family Visit: June 25-28
Tim came up on Wednesday, June 23 to great weather in the 70s. The Gulan family arrived on Friday, and Scott and I hit the late fishing soon after. Scott nailed a 25 inch northern. The others came later that night - Fred and Collette with the boat, Angie, Tyler, and Jennifer, and the Gray family later that night (after a flat tire). Bass fishing was the main lake pursuit, with the Rebel topper popper effective for largemouth action. It was discovered that they were on sale at WalMart for a fine price of $ 1.00 each.
Tubing action was great on Saturday with some amazing wipe-outs. After church on Sunday, many entered the annual Floyd Lake fishing contest, with the girls in Fred's boat, the boys in Tim's boat. Andrew and Tyler caught some northern. Casey did well with the panfish; Jenni boated a 19 inch walleye on a "Zoom" bait from grandpa (another hot bait). Sunday was windy! We took the fish to the weigh-in station down the road, and most came back with some top prize money.
A morning was spent renting a rooter to clean out the kitchen main drain. Scott and Tim spent some time in the crawl dusty crawl space with Fred and Eric feeding the snake. We had success unclogging the pipes (some roots).
More tubing took place on Monday, but the Check-Mate starter went out later in the day (rescued by Fred on the lake - towed back). Hot fishing action continued with heavy bass action on mornings and evenings with Scott taking the lead with bass hits in Mud Lake. Many were in the 16 inch range, but Eric probably had the biggest one on, which jumped and spit the plug. On Tuesday we pull-started the Mercury to continue water skiing and tubing action on a smooth lake. Families left on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The meals were great - fishing fine - tubing exciting, and the fellowship was fantastic! Thanks to all for coming!
Tubing action was great on Saturday with some amazing wipe-outs. After church on Sunday, many entered the annual Floyd Lake fishing contest, with the girls in Fred's boat, the boys in Tim's boat. Andrew and Tyler caught some northern. Casey did well with the panfish; Jenni boated a 19 inch walleye on a "Zoom" bait from grandpa (another hot bait). Sunday was windy! We took the fish to the weigh-in station down the road, and most came back with some top prize money.
A morning was spent renting a rooter to clean out the kitchen main drain. Scott and Tim spent some time in the crawl dusty crawl space with Fred and Eric feeding the snake. We had success unclogging the pipes (some roots).
More tubing took place on Monday, but the Check-Mate starter went out later in the day (rescued by Fred on the lake - towed back). Hot fishing action continued with heavy bass action on mornings and evenings with Scott taking the lead with bass hits in Mud Lake. Many were in the 16 inch range, but Eric probably had the biggest one on, which jumped and spit the plug. On Tuesday we pull-started the Mercury to continue water skiing and tubing action on a smooth lake. Families left on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The meals were great - fishing fine - tubing exciting, and the fellowship was fantastic! Thanks to all for coming!
Third Opening Visit: June 12-13
Dave Biedenbender came up to the cabin with Andrea, Hannah, and Galen Holzhueter. Jean and Mitch and kids were also here. Dave finished installing laminate floor in new cabin, earning himself the title of "Mr. Laminate-2010". Mitch worked on plumbing issues, hot water heater in new cabin, and getting Checkmate going. Finally on Sunday, Mitch installed a new battery and the Checkmate started, earning himself the title of "Mr. Igniter-2010". Mitch, Dave, and Galen got a huge fire going on Saturday night, burning every stick, twig, and little Christmas tree in sight. The flames reached heights of 8 to 9 feet at times. Mad Gab was played by all with many huge belly laughs for the members of the group. Jean did a lot of cleaning and disinfecting. Mitch sprayed for spiders and did a very nice job. Jean shopped for a new refrigerator for the old cabin since the one in that cabin was not functioning correctly.
Second Visit: June 8-9th
Arlen Koestler and mom (Joyce) drove up to Floyd for some more opening work ...
Mr. Koestler put the Lund boat in the lake and on the lift, but took it out for a "test drive" and caught some bass and crappies. He fixed the redwood picnic table and tried to check out the Check-Mate for the starting problem, drove to J & K to ask about the starter problems. He couldn't fix the hot water heater problem in the new cabin, but was unsuccessful. He brought up his infamous home-made wine to inaugurate the new cabin year!
They went home on Wednesday, and made it back in four hours.
Mr. Koestler put the Lund boat in the lake and on the lift, but took it out for a "test drive" and caught some bass and crappies. He fixed the redwood picnic table and tried to check out the Check-Mate for the starting problem, drove to J & K to ask about the starter problems. He couldn't fix the hot water heater problem in the new cabin, but was unsuccessful. He brought up his infamous home-made wine to inaugurate the new cabin year!
They went home on Wednesday, and made it back in four hours.
Cabin Opening - May 22-23
Dave and mom (Joyce) drove up on Saturday ...
Dave mowed the lawn, cleaned out the gutters, and picked up twigs. Dave power washed the spider webs off and cleaned the lawn furniture and the deck. Dave turned on the water in the new cabin, but the new water heater didn't work. The dock sections were put in, the canopy was put on, and the Check-Mate was taken to the boat ramp (with Dave's new trailer hitch), and, with some assistance from a dude at the landing, put the boat in. Mom watched Dave eat a quarter-pounder with cheese, fries, and Coke at McDonald's. The paddle boat was put on the boat lift. The weather was beautiful both days! Bob Roel kept Dave updated on the Twins scores.
They went home Sunday.
Dave mowed the lawn, cleaned out the gutters, and picked up twigs. Dave power washed the spider webs off and cleaned the lawn furniture and the deck. Dave turned on the water in the new cabin, but the new water heater didn't work. The dock sections were put in, the canopy was put on, and the Check-Mate was taken to the boat ramp (with Dave's new trailer hitch), and, with some assistance from a dude at the landing, put the boat in. Mom watched Dave eat a quarter-pounder with cheese, fries, and Coke at McDonald's. The paddle boat was put on the boat lift. The weather was beautiful both days! Bob Roel kept Dave updated on the Twins scores.
They went home Sunday.
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