Happy New Year From Amiklodge

Merry Christmas from the Amiklodge Beer Garden

Wind Chimes for Amiklodge

Thanks to my Redneck Neighbor Lady here in Amikville for the neat Wind Chimes. Considerable time must have been spent on this, but she could have used a better brand of beers, but now I know what she drinks or are they just road kills.  I may have to make a few changes  to make it a little more classy.

Early Christmas Present for Raider

Raider got a early Christmas present. He took it from another dog down in Palmyra. He's having trouble geeting  it into his kennel.

First Major Snow Storm Fall 2012

First major snow storm for the fall of 2012 comes to Amikville.  2" to 3" of snow fell over night on Thanksgiving and into Friday. Windy and temps in the teens and low 20's. Thanksgiving day the temps were in the 50's. Get the Sleds out.

Schroed's New Family Member

John and Denice in the new addition to there family, "Ruby", a 1952 Chevrolet pick-up. Just recently delivered to there home in Amikville from storage in Milwaukee. You will see this beauty going down the road in the coming summer. Out on nice days only.

2012 Fall South Dakota Pheasant Hunt

 Bob, Jeff and I arrived in Mitchell, S.D. on Monday afternoon and checked into the Best Western Hotel. Accommodations were a little on the rough side but we managed somehow.

 Things got better after cocktail hour started and the accommodations didn't seem so bad. Jeff brought a 15 year old bottle of scotch along and then a fine steak dinner at "Chef's Louie's".

Tuesday, first day was sunny but very windy with gusts up to 50 MPH. We needed a little break after a hard hunt. No birds found today so we may be in need of a new guide. Tomorrow will be better, stay tuned. Tuesday's cocktail hr has started and decisions need to be made, where are we going for dinner

Raider is beat after Wed hunt. He did a great job on the one and only bird for the day, to bad that Jeff and I didn't pay attention. Another birdless day. Thursday will be different. 

We did a slow drive by of the World Famous "Corn Palace". Jeff wanted to see it and was wondering if they play hockey there.

On are last day of hunting heading back to town 4 roosters were standing in this open field, on private property of course.

Last night of the hunt, fine wine and cocktails and dinner at Blarney's Sport Bar. Jeff and I both shot a bird today but did not find either in the very thick marsh grass. We headed home on Friday after a stop at Cabela's. No birds in the cooler but it was a fun hunt with good friends and watching Raider hunt. Plans for next year are in the book.

Full Moon Over Amiklodge

Here's a moon to all, Happy Halloween from Amiklodge.

Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunt

Grouse hunters Tom B, Larry T, Bob H and Raider enjoying a cool one after a day of Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting in the Namekagon Barrens of Northwest Wisconsin. No grouse were shot but 9 to 10 birds were flushed, one of our better years. Weather conditions were windy and 30 plus degrees.

Raider's new hair-cut

Raider got a new hair-cut and shampoo today. He is now ready for the South Dakota Pheasant Hunt in two weeks.

Packers vs Rams Party-----Packers win 30 to 20----Thanks everyone for the delicious snacks

 Colonel Klink (From the Booth) and Bonnie

 Keither chatting with the ladies

 Bonnie, Elly and Bob

 Jimmy Boy, Keither and Bob (Mr Viking)

 Jimmy, Keither, Bob and Colonel Klinker

Mr Raider enjoying a comfortable spot with Connie,,,,He's a lucky dog!

2012 Chequamegon Fall Camping and Hunting Trip

 Patrick's tent going up Sat Oct 6th. Duane and I helped with the set up

 Tent up and ready for the woodburner. Patrick camping by himself until Tues when Jon, Dan and Ed show.

After setting up camp it was beer time and Raider made sure he got his share

Amazing, a beer tree was  found near camp

Raider and Uncle Duane enjoying a cold one from the new found beer tree

The new camp latrine is in operation and ready

Thursday afternoon watering hour. From left, Patrick, Ed, Dan, Jon and visitor "Colonel Klink" from the The Booth

On Friday the Camper Boys had a great day of hunting. Each one of them got a grouse and Patrick also got a woodcock. Bluegill / northern pike fish fry dinner in the evening including home fries and potato pancakes, doesn't get any better.

Raider and I also had a good afternoon hunt on Friday bagging a ole grouch and a woodweiner. Raider flushed both birds and did great retrieves

 Sat night, the last night of camping, Ed, Dan, Patrick and Jon

 Ed preparing a beef roast topped with bacon (potato's, carrots, onion's). Cooked in the dutch oven with coals from the fire.

Asst cook JB enjoying a beer before there last dinner. On sunday they break camp and move on to Amiklodge for the night. Packer game tonight. Afraid my septic system is in for a work out. Probably be calling the Honey Wagon tomorrow.. There heading home on Monday.

 Packer Party appetizer, bacon wrapped grouse, woodcock and rabbit on the grill

Thanks to The Drunken Gourmet (Dan, check out his blog at the drunkengourmet.blogspot.com) for the fine job on these delicious little goodies. These were followed by two large Papa Murphy's pizzas and a great Packer victory over the Houston Texans 42 to 24. A great game for shooters

This wraps up the 2012 Fall Camping / Hunting trip. The boys heading home Monday morning and thinking about next years trip

Another Good Day of Hunting

 A grouse caught by Raider on Tuesday morning Oct 2. Picture taken at the Sailor Lake Picnic Grounds.

 Tuesday afternoon 2 grouse and a woodcock, a banner day in the woods

A small pond located in the Chequamegon Forest with 5 swans

Week-End Camping at Big Eau Pleine Reservior

 Amiklodge camper at the Big Eau Pleine Campground located a few miles west of Mosinee, WI. A great week-end for camping with temps reaching over 70 degrees.

 Camperman Dan and Juli camped next door

 Raider catching the view and doing what he does best

 Dan and Juli checking out the fall colors.

Big Eau Pleine Reservior appears to be down 5ft to 6ft.

A Great Day of Hunting

Raider and I had a great day of hunting Tues morning Sept 25th, one grouse and two woodcock. A fine lunch at the picnic grounds of the Covered Bridge and campground in the Chequamegon National Forest.

Just a man and his dog

Raider and I taking a ride in the Ranger after a afternoon of splitting wood

High Winds hit Amik Lake

High winds hit Amikville late Wed afternoon. Big Hemlock falls at Barefoot Lodge campfire pit. Another clean up job for Stanley & Stosh.

A Stainbrook Shores Pontoon Cruise Sat Sept 15

Capt Hazelwood and his crew stopped by Amiklodge and highjacked me and Mr raider for a afternoon cocktail cruise. Thank you Captain, for a great time on a beautiful day and missing those underwater structures.

Packer - Bear Game in Green Bay Sept 13

 Tail gating party in Green Bay,,,,Colonel Klink and Granddaughter Erika

Da Colonel and my son-in-law Bill,,,,he just looks like he's been drinking