Friday, August 22, 2014

Camping on Chequamegon Bay


Chequamegon Bay from the City of Washburn. Camped at Thompson Park West in Washburn. Arrived here on Wed August 20th. I was here about a month and a half ago. 
Boat ramp at the Park.
Watched the Packer / Raider game at Patsy's Pub & Grill in Washburn. Great bar, lots of TV'S and good food.
Checked out of the campground on Sat. A wet cloudy week.




Tuesday, August 19, 2014

A big catfish caught on Amik Lake

Young Ben visiting his grandparents on Amik Lake caught this monster 25" catfish off the dock. Ben, being a true sports-man
 released the fish back to the lake.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Camping at Laurel Lake Campground, Three Lakes, Wisconsin


On Thursday August 14th camp was set up at Laurel Lake campground. Laurel Lake is in the Three Lakes Chain south of Eagle River. Only four sites in this portion of the campground.
Friday was Angel's birthday, her and Raider stopped long enough for a Birthday Picture.

Thursday night dinner with the Wood Family from Three Lakes Chain. Dinner at the Pine Isle Bar on Medicine Lake. Friday afternoon Buff and Nancy stopped by to check out my camper. Thanks for stopping folks. 
Saturady afternoon we watched the Packer vs Rams game at Bill and Barbs then moved onto "Lumpy's" bar and grill just south of Eagle River on Hwy 45. Super bar for watching Packer games, one really big TV along with many others, I love that bar.
Headed home on Sunday afternoon. Great camping week-end.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Long Time Friend Virgil Visits Amiklodge

 My long time friend Virgil arrived at Amiklodge on Monday afternoon August 11 on his BMW motorcycle. He started out a week ago from his home near Hartland, WI traveling to Virginia. He took the ferry across Lake Michigan and on to Amiklodge.
Tuesday morning Virgil left heading back home. Virgil and his wife Linda travel extensively with there 5th wheel toy hauler camper and two BMW motorcycles throughout the U.S. I had a great trip with them 10 years traveling throughout Alaska. It was a great visit. Drive safely Virgil.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Camping in NW Wisconsin

Tuesday Aug 5 off to NW Wisconsin near Minong at the Totogatic Park Campground, on the Minong Flowage. The campground is a Washburn County Park.
Left Totogatic on Friday morning and moved on to Clam Lake, set up at Day's Lake Campground. 
On Sat afternoon i packed up and headed home. Planning my next trip.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Vancouver British Columbia Trip

Arrived Vancouver on Friday July 25th. The view from the apartment on the 17th floor.
Burrard Street Bridge


View of West Vancouver
View of The Lions Gate Bridge from Stanley Park lookout
The barge from where the "Festival of Lights" fireworks show will be fired off.
Boats getting in position for watching the fireworks
Fireworks fired off by France
Granville Island Bridge
A pirate ship heading out to sea.
 Tour Boat

Sea plane port near downtown

Downtown

Tram ride to Grouse Mountain.

Returned home on August 1st.