August 7-13, 2011

Mary, Linds and I went up for a few days. We spent a lot of time relaxing, reading, and took a walk every night after dinner. We rode bikes on the Three Eagle Trail, and also the trail from Sayner to St. Germaine, and the trail out of Land O’ Lakes. Linds and I enjoyed a nice sail around the lake. Saw some wildlife, and the “bear magnet” (Linds) helped us spot a bear crossing the road between Phelps and Land O’ Lakes. We succeeded in getting the dryer hooked up and vented! We also rescued 18 red pines and planted them around the property.

28 July - 31 July 2011 Bike Trip

Went up Thursday morning with Mark Hanson and Gary Greene to do some serious biking on the scenic paved bike trails. We rode around Phelps Thursday afternoon, and, upon returning to the cabin I got my first flat tire. Friday we went to Sayner and biked to St. Germaine. On the way back I got my second flat tire. Went to Eagle Waters Friday night for a great meal. Saturday we went to Boulder Junction and biked toward Sayner and back. We turned back toward Boulder Junction a little short of Sayner because of approaching storm clouds. I was cruising along, ran over a chipmunk, got my third flat and it started to pour. All three of us got soaked, but it now makes for a good story. I am certain that the spirit of the chipmunk was involved in some way. Saturday night we drove over to St. Germaine to take part in Joe Bucher's Blues Festival. We also found time to get the LP kit installed on the dyer over at Jensen Akins in Conover.