The week has flown by pretty fast. Maybe it's because I've been tired and taking naps is why it's flying by. You'd think with the vitamins I'm taking and trying to exercise etc. that I would be full of energy but this week all I've wanted to do is crawl in bed with a nice book.
I'm not sure what is going on around town this weekend. I think the Jim Olson memorial pool tournament is being held at The Hill but I don't know the time or anything. Sorry, but no one has called me with the details.
The last 2 days have been good wildlife runs. I've seen well over 50 deer, lots of ducks and geese, a few turkey buzzards and a couple of bald eagles. Nothing more exciting than that.
May 8th, Mini Max Flea Market opens for the summer. If you haven't been there in a while you need to stop in. Evy has lots of new stuff never seen in there before. I heard she even has REAL maple syrup.
May 9th is the Eagleview Community Foundation Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center serving from 7am to 11am.
May 9th is opening of fishing season. It is also Mother's Day on Sunday so don't forget to get that mother of yours something nice.
Max Cemetery cleanup is Sunday May 3 at 9am. Potluck to follow when cleanup is done.
I was hoping to have a joke or something for you tonight but all the jokes that have been sent to me probably wouldn't go over to good with some people. So I hope you all have a good weekend. Not sure when I will post again as it is going to be a busy weekend. We need to get the rest of our stuff in the flea market and have cemetery cleanup on Sunday and in between will start some of the projects that need to be completed this summer.
Take care,
Hugs,
Julie
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Squawking
Hi everyone,
Well, for not seeing many deer for a number of days tonight I saw about 15 and most were right up next to the road eating the green grass.
Not much going on that I know about. Been busy working trying to get everything to the shops that carry my soaps etc that I make.
I did get this from Marcie Lindgren about something that is going on at the Edge in Bigfork.
What's "Canoe Grass" music?!
It is the artful blending of "Bluegrass, Folk, Swing, Celtic and More... a special sound from the Land of Sky Blue Water, in the Great Northwoods at The End of the Road!"
That's Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys who are coming to the Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork, MN on Thursday, April 30 at 1pm for the school show and 7pm for the community performance.
Among the Boundary Waters "Boys" are Doc Rob Mattson, John Ely, and Donna Surface who is a performance artist in signing for the hearing impaired.
Pat came to the Edge Center two years ago, and the audience kept asking for him and his group to return. So mark your calendars for THIS THURSDAY, the 30th at 7pm.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and are available at the door.
You can also visit Pat's website for more information. It is www.patsurface.com.
See you there!
The Events Committee
Max Cemetery cleanup is Sunday May 3, 9am. Potluck to follow. See you there.
Opening of fishing is May 9th. Start the day out with the Eagleview Foundation Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center. Serving starts at 7am and goes to 11am. Hope to see you there.
The Blog will be hit or miss here for a while unless you start calling or emailing with events coming up. When I'm busy at home I sometimes don't know what is going on in the community. Looking around my yard there is alot of work to get done this spring.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Take care,
Hugs,
Julie
Well, for not seeing many deer for a number of days tonight I saw about 15 and most were right up next to the road eating the green grass.
Not much going on that I know about. Been busy working trying to get everything to the shops that carry my soaps etc that I make.
I did get this from Marcie Lindgren about something that is going on at the Edge in Bigfork.
What's "Canoe Grass" music?!
It is the artful blending of "Bluegrass, Folk, Swing, Celtic and More... a special sound from the Land of Sky Blue Water, in the Great Northwoods at The End of the Road!"
That's Pat Surface and the Boundary Water Boys who are coming to the Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork, MN on Thursday, April 30 at 1pm for the school show and 7pm for the community performance.
Among the Boundary Waters "Boys" are Doc Rob Mattson, John Ely, and Donna Surface who is a performance artist in signing for the hearing impaired.
Pat came to the Edge Center two years ago, and the audience kept asking for him and his group to return. So mark your calendars for THIS THURSDAY, the 30th at 7pm.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students and are available at the door.
You can also visit Pat's website for more information. It is www.patsurface.com.
See you there!
The Events Committee
Max Cemetery cleanup is Sunday May 3, 9am. Potluck to follow. See you there.
Opening of fishing is May 9th. Start the day out with the Eagleview Foundation Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center. Serving starts at 7am and goes to 11am. Hope to see you there.
The Blog will be hit or miss here for a while unless you start calling or emailing with events coming up. When I'm busy at home I sometimes don't know what is going on in the community. Looking around my yard there is alot of work to get done this spring.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Take care,
Hugs,
Julie
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sunday night Squawk
Well, the weekend is over. I've had a pretty busy one.
Sure glad that we didn't get more snow on Friday night than we did. I didn't think it was pretty coming down. It is always surprising how in November the first snow is pretty but by April when it snows it is a four letter word.
I was gone on Saturday, went to visit my uncle who has cancer. He has great spirit but he has lost alot of weight and tries to eat but nothing tastes good to him. Very weak also. It was a lovely day on Saturday after I got away from up here. No snow and the sun was shining all day. When I got home I found out the sun had shown all day here also. Mary convinced me to go for our walk at 6:30 in the evening and I was sure glad that I had on a jacket.
Today was all those household chores that I can ignore only so long. Then I worked on pricing my soaps etc for the Northwoods Craft shop in Northome. It opens Monday, May 4th at 10am. So I still have alot to get done this week to have everything ready for that.
Reminder: Cemetery Cleanup at Max Cemetery is Sunday, May 3rd, at 9am. Potluck to follow when cleanup is done.
Fire Department Meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm.
I think they put the nets in at Cutfoot to collect spawn from the walleyes. If you haven't been down to see this it is really quite interesting. You need to go in at the Onegume Campground to get to where the nets are.
I'm not sure of anything going on this week. If you know of something let me know so I can get it on the blog.
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
May you're week be great and I will post some this week but not sure if it will be every night or not. Depends on how much I get done in the day and if I have anything to share with you.
Take care,
Hugs,
Julie
Sure glad that we didn't get more snow on Friday night than we did. I didn't think it was pretty coming down. It is always surprising how in November the first snow is pretty but by April when it snows it is a four letter word.
I was gone on Saturday, went to visit my uncle who has cancer. He has great spirit but he has lost alot of weight and tries to eat but nothing tastes good to him. Very weak also. It was a lovely day on Saturday after I got away from up here. No snow and the sun was shining all day. When I got home I found out the sun had shown all day here also. Mary convinced me to go for our walk at 6:30 in the evening and I was sure glad that I had on a jacket.
Today was all those household chores that I can ignore only so long. Then I worked on pricing my soaps etc for the Northwoods Craft shop in Northome. It opens Monday, May 4th at 10am. So I still have alot to get done this week to have everything ready for that.
Reminder: Cemetery Cleanup at Max Cemetery is Sunday, May 3rd, at 9am. Potluck to follow when cleanup is done.
Fire Department Meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at 7pm.
I think they put the nets in at Cutfoot to collect spawn from the walleyes. If you haven't been down to see this it is really quite interesting. You need to go in at the Onegume Campground to get to where the nets are.
I'm not sure of anything going on this week. If you know of something let me know so I can get it on the blog.
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
May you're week be great and I will post some this week but not sure if it will be every night or not. Depends on how much I get done in the day and if I have anything to share with you.
Take care,
Hugs,
Julie
Friday, April 24, 2009
HUGS!!
Hi, I received this email this morning and wanted to share with you.
Subject: I'M VERY RICH
HUGS TO YOU ALL!!!!
I'm Rich.......
Subject: I'M VERY RICH
HUGS TO YOU ALL!!!!
I'm Rich.......
Hello
This morning I searched my wallet.
It was empty
Then, I checked my pockets
I found a few coins
I then searched my heart and found you,
Then, I realized how rich I really am...
Thanks for being my friend and email buddy!
May you be as rich as I am
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Here's a little hug for you
To make you smile when you feel blue
To make you happy if you're sad.
To let you know...life ain't so bad!
Now I've given a hug to you,
Somehow, I feel better too!
Hugs are better when you share,
So pass one on and show you care!
Share a Hug Today!
I hope you are all having a great day. My weekend is a little hectic will try and write but not sure when.
Hugs,
Julie
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Today was so nice except for the wind and I just tried to ignore that. Of course it made for WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR HAIR day. I guess I'm just going to have to learn to wear a hat so that at least some of my hair is flattened down.
The wildlife report was only 2 deer and a few ducks. Oh and I saw two grouse fighting again. They sure are aggressive little guys this spring.
It was a great night for a walk. Mary Mertes is keeping me from being lazy and not walking. We do at least 2 miles a night and tonight we did three. Hopefully I will sleep better tonight.
Saturday, April 25th is the Duck's Unlimited Banquet at the Community Center starting at 5:30p. For more info call Danielle at The Hill, 218-659-9220.
Glen is having a smelt feed on the 25th at the Hoot & Hollar starting at 1pm going to ??. Donations accepted.
St. Catherines is having their annual spring salad luncheon on Saturday the 25th. For times refer back a couple days as I can't remember.
This is a busy Saturday in Squaw Lake.
The Northome Fire Department is having a Smelt feed on May 3rd. I still haven't seen a poster but it starts at either 4 or 5 in the afternoon. They also serve meatballs and mashed potatoes if you don't like smelt.
I hope all of you got outside at least for a little while today and enjoyed the sunshine.
The frogs were really singing tonight. Makes a person think that spring is here.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Julie
The wildlife report was only 2 deer and a few ducks. Oh and I saw two grouse fighting again. They sure are aggressive little guys this spring.
It was a great night for a walk. Mary Mertes is keeping me from being lazy and not walking. We do at least 2 miles a night and tonight we did three. Hopefully I will sleep better tonight.
Saturday, April 25th is the Duck's Unlimited Banquet at the Community Center starting at 5:30p. For more info call Danielle at The Hill, 218-659-9220.
Glen is having a smelt feed on the 25th at the Hoot & Hollar starting at 1pm going to ??. Donations accepted.
St. Catherines is having their annual spring salad luncheon on Saturday the 25th. For times refer back a couple days as I can't remember.
This is a busy Saturday in Squaw Lake.
The Northome Fire Department is having a Smelt feed on May 3rd. I still haven't seen a poster but it starts at either 4 or 5 in the afternoon. They also serve meatballs and mashed potatoes if you don't like smelt.
I hope all of you got outside at least for a little while today and enjoyed the sunshine.
The frogs were really singing tonight. Makes a person think that spring is here.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,
Julie
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday
I hope everyone enjoyed the weather today. Sounds like tomorrow will be better. I hope so, I'm going to start filling up my table at the Mini Max Flea Market. Usually Evy is grumbling at me because I am doing it the night before opening SO I am doing it 15 days early this year. Mark that one on the calendar that I am finally ahead with something. Seems like lately there haven't been enough hours in the weeks for me to get done everything I want done. So I'm usually hurrying to finish something before the deadline.
I'm on a quest tonight. At the community center there were some rectangle plastic tubs in the kitchen cabinets. There were 6 or more of these containers and someone must of borrowed them because they are gone. So if you borrowed them and have forgotten to return them would you please return them. We use these for most every food function so they are greatly missed.
I just had to turn on the furnace. I didn't take time to build a fire before I left tonight for a meeting and thought I could get by without one but I'm covered up with a blanket and still cold so I turned up the propane. It wasn't down to 60 in here or it would of kicked on but it is still chilly.
The wildlife report is very skimpy today. I saw 2 deer and a few ducks. Must be starting to green up in the woods is why I'm not seeing any deer. I saw mostly wood ducks today.
I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow. Take care.
Hugs,
Julie
I'm on a quest tonight. At the community center there were some rectangle plastic tubs in the kitchen cabinets. There were 6 or more of these containers and someone must of borrowed them because they are gone. So if you borrowed them and have forgotten to return them would you please return them. We use these for most every food function so they are greatly missed.
I just had to turn on the furnace. I didn't take time to build a fire before I left tonight for a meeting and thought I could get by without one but I'm covered up with a blanket and still cold so I turned up the propane. It wasn't down to 60 in here or it would of kicked on but it is still chilly.
The wildlife report is very skimpy today. I saw 2 deer and a few ducks. Must be starting to green up in the woods is why I'm not seeing any deer. I saw mostly wood ducks today.
I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow. Take care.
Hugs,
Julie
Project Read Looking for Children's Fair Volunteers
Project Read, and Chippy the Project Read Chipmunk, need your help on Saturday at the Children's Fair in Grand Rapids.
Positions available:
One or two booth people to help families select free books! The booth needs to be staffed from 9:00-1:00. You can split the shift with a friend if the 4 hours is too long. We have lots of books to give away this year and the time flies when you're helping children find books they'll love.
One personal assistant to Chippy. Chippy will be making two appearances of about 45 minutes each and needs someone with him to help negotiate the crowd.
One or two "roadies" to help box and load up any left over books at 1:00PM. Great if you want to help without dealing with a crowd.
To volunteer contact Jaci at stepahead@qwestoffice.net
Positions available:
One or two booth people to help families select free books! The booth needs to be staffed from 9:00-1:00. You can split the shift with a friend if the 4 hours is too long. We have lots of books to give away this year and the time flies when you're helping children find books they'll love.
One personal assistant to Chippy. Chippy will be making two appearances of about 45 minutes each and needs someone with him to help negotiate the crowd.
One or two "roadies" to help box and load up any left over books at 1:00PM. Great if you want to help without dealing with a crowd.
To volunteer contact Jaci at stepahead@qwestoffice.net
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday squawk
Well here's one that I didn't get into the blog before. Thanks Nancy.
St. Catherine Ladies Annual Spring Salad Luncheon
Sat. April 25th, 11am - 2pm
$6.00/adult, Under 12 $3.00
Bake sale, Crafts and White Elephant
This is one great luncheon and I'm sorry that this is the first time I've mentioned it. I've seen the posters but by the time I sit down at night to write I've forgotten to mention it.
Third River Township will hold their Board of Appeals and Equalization on Thursday, April 23rd at 9:30am at their townhall.
Wildlife report for the day is 9 deer and 5 swans. Nice to hear the frogs singing again. Maybe Spring is closer than we think.
SL Fire Department Auxiliary meeting is April 22nd at 7pm at the Community Center. We will be discussing the next fund raiser for the department.
Sorry folks that's all I have tonight. Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow and that it turns out to be as nice as the weather man is predicting.
Hugs,
Julie
St. Catherine Ladies Annual Spring Salad Luncheon
Sat. April 25th, 11am - 2pm
$6.00/adult, Under 12 $3.00
Bake sale, Crafts and White Elephant
This is one great luncheon and I'm sorry that this is the first time I've mentioned it. I've seen the posters but by the time I sit down at night to write I've forgotten to mention it.
Third River Township will hold their Board of Appeals and Equalization on Thursday, April 23rd at 9:30am at their townhall.
Wildlife report for the day is 9 deer and 5 swans. Nice to hear the frogs singing again. Maybe Spring is closer than we think.
SL Fire Department Auxiliary meeting is April 22nd at 7pm at the Community Center. We will be discussing the next fund raiser for the department.
Sorry folks that's all I have tonight. Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow and that it turns out to be as nice as the weather man is predicting.
Hugs,
Julie
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday Squeak
The wildlife report for today is mighty short. I saw 8 deer, 4 geese, 1 muskrat. This is in over 100 miles of driving. Maybe the rain and snow had something to do with it. I couldn't believe it when I saw snowflakes today. Nice warm spring weather is what I'm hoping for.
The news report is short tonight also. I know nothing.
Reminders:
Sat. April 25th is the Duck's Unlimited Banquet at 5:30 at the Community Center. Last I heard there were tickets available.
Tues. April 28th is Max Township Meeting at 9am at the townhall followed at 10am by the Board of Appeals and Equalization.
Sunday, May 3rd is Cemetery Cleanup at Max Cemetery. Potluck to follow. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, May 9 is opening of fishing and also Pancake Breakfast by Eagleview Community Foundation at the Community Center.
The Consignment auction has been cancelled.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Hugs,
Julie
The news report is short tonight also. I know nothing.
Reminders:
Sat. April 25th is the Duck's Unlimited Banquet at 5:30 at the Community Center. Last I heard there were tickets available.
Tues. April 28th is Max Township Meeting at 9am at the townhall followed at 10am by the Board of Appeals and Equalization.
Sunday, May 3rd is Cemetery Cleanup at Max Cemetery. Potluck to follow. Hope to see you there.
Saturday, May 9 is opening of fishing and also Pancake Breakfast by Eagleview Community Foundation at the Community Center.
The Consignment auction has been cancelled.
Have a great day tomorrow.
Hugs,
Julie
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Sunday Squawk
Hope you all had a great day. I spent the day in Bemidji, not my favorite activity but it had to be done. First I went to a benefit for Rollyn (Sandelin) Abdelrehem who had brain surgery to fix an anurysem. It was well attended and I must not of won anything on the raffles because no one called me. Doesn't surprise me any, I'm just not lucky in that area. Then I did my monthly shopping. Boy that hurts the checkbook. The worse part is coming home and carrying everything in and putting it away.
Max Township regular board meeting will be held April 28, at 9am at the townhall. This will be followed at 10am by the Board of Appeals and Equalization. If you have questions about your real estate taxes in Max Township this is the meeting to attend. There will be a representative from the Itasca County Assessors Office there.
Wow! the month of April is half over. Where has the time went. Is everyone as far behind on things you wanted to get done over the winter as I am? I wanted to repaint my kitchen, well it isn't done and not sure with all the outside work to be done if it will get done. Only 29 days of school left. That gives me a few more hours morning and evening to do stuff besides my other jobs.
Here's a recipe for you. It is the most dangerous recipe in the world.
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee much (Microsafe)
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well. Add egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract and mix again
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
I haven't made this yet for myself because I was afraid I'd find it too good.
Have a great evening and I hope that I have something really interesting for you tomorrow. Take care.
Hugs,
Julie
Max Township regular board meeting will be held April 28, at 9am at the townhall. This will be followed at 10am by the Board of Appeals and Equalization. If you have questions about your real estate taxes in Max Township this is the meeting to attend. There will be a representative from the Itasca County Assessors Office there.
Wow! the month of April is half over. Where has the time went. Is everyone as far behind on things you wanted to get done over the winter as I am? I wanted to repaint my kitchen, well it isn't done and not sure with all the outside work to be done if it will get done. Only 29 days of school left. That gives me a few more hours morning and evening to do stuff besides my other jobs.
Here's a recipe for you. It is the most dangerous recipe in the world.
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee much (Microsafe)
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well. Add egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract and mix again
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
I haven't made this yet for myself because I was afraid I'd find it too good.
Have a great evening and I hope that I have something really interesting for you tomorrow. Take care.
Hugs,
Julie
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Saturday night Squawk
I haven't been out much so not sure what is going on around town. Been staying pretty close to home trying to get my products all ready for the shops I have them in.
Ok, all you great cooks out there I am looking for an easy, cheap, great tasting macaroni and cheese recipe. My granddaughter informed me at the Bullhead/fish fry that there wasn't much on the menu that kids would eat so I asked what she thought they would like and mac & cheese was one thing. Now I consider Mac & cheese something you take out of a box when you don't have time to cook BUT I don't think that would be so great for a fine meal like we put on for our fund raisers. So what do you have for recipes you'd share? I'm also on the lookout for great tasting low cost salads.
My day didn't start out to great today. I went to deliver some soaps to a friend and had a flat tire. Now on the van I drive the spare is underneath up in the middle of the car. You have to get this special wrench out to let the tire down and then you have another hook type wrench that you reach under the car to drag the tire out to the side of the car and then you have to unhook the tire from the carrier. Thank goodness for AAA, I didn't have any problems changing the tire. But I did watch the guy very closely so that if I'm ever where I can't call them I will know how to change it myself. So now I have a new pair of shoes on the front of my car. I don't think that was in the budget this month.
Boy it was alot cooler today than it has been. I built a wood fire again today. If this keeps up will have to put more wood into the basement. I know I buy my wood but it doesn't bother me as bad to burn wood as when the furnace kicks on and all I see is $$$ signs in my head as it is running.
I talked to Wayne Skoe from the Northome Fire Department and their Smelt Fry is going to be on May 3rd. I don't have the time yet but it will be around the supper time hour I'm sure. As soon as I find out I will put it on the blog. They also serve meatballs at this meal so if you aren't a smelt lover I've heard the meatballs are great.
Since my day started out so good when I came home I decided to just have a fun day so my friend Kathy came over and we scrap booked. My granddaughter Brittney is graduating from high school this spring so I've been working on a scrap book of her to have done for the big event. I wonder how many of the pages she will pull out because she doesn't want to be embarrassed by Gma. I've got some good ones in there that I thought were cute but I'm sure she probably won't.
I got the following email from a friend and thought it was pretty cute. Hope you enjoy it.
Chocolate Calculator:
Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway-but the Hershey Man will know!
YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH
This is pretty neat.
DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!
It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read... Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate(more than once but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator.
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1759.. If you haven't, add 1758.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a three digit number.
The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next two numbers are YOUR AGE!(Oh YES, it is!!!!)
This is the only year (2009) it will ever work, so spread it around while it lasts.
Hope you had fun with this. Take care and have a nice Sunday doing whatever it is that you'd like to do.
Hugs,
Julie
Ok, all you great cooks out there I am looking for an easy, cheap, great tasting macaroni and cheese recipe. My granddaughter informed me at the Bullhead/fish fry that there wasn't much on the menu that kids would eat so I asked what she thought they would like and mac & cheese was one thing. Now I consider Mac & cheese something you take out of a box when you don't have time to cook BUT I don't think that would be so great for a fine meal like we put on for our fund raisers. So what do you have for recipes you'd share? I'm also on the lookout for great tasting low cost salads.
My day didn't start out to great today. I went to deliver some soaps to a friend and had a flat tire. Now on the van I drive the spare is underneath up in the middle of the car. You have to get this special wrench out to let the tire down and then you have another hook type wrench that you reach under the car to drag the tire out to the side of the car and then you have to unhook the tire from the carrier. Thank goodness for AAA, I didn't have any problems changing the tire. But I did watch the guy very closely so that if I'm ever where I can't call them I will know how to change it myself. So now I have a new pair of shoes on the front of my car. I don't think that was in the budget this month.
Boy it was alot cooler today than it has been. I built a wood fire again today. If this keeps up will have to put more wood into the basement. I know I buy my wood but it doesn't bother me as bad to burn wood as when the furnace kicks on and all I see is $$$ signs in my head as it is running.
I talked to Wayne Skoe from the Northome Fire Department and their Smelt Fry is going to be on May 3rd. I don't have the time yet but it will be around the supper time hour I'm sure. As soon as I find out I will put it on the blog. They also serve meatballs at this meal so if you aren't a smelt lover I've heard the meatballs are great.
Since my day started out so good when I came home I decided to just have a fun day so my friend Kathy came over and we scrap booked. My granddaughter Brittney is graduating from high school this spring so I've been working on a scrap book of her to have done for the big event. I wonder how many of the pages she will pull out because she doesn't want to be embarrassed by Gma. I've got some good ones in there that I thought were cute but I'm sure she probably won't.
I got the following email from a friend and thought it was pretty cute. Hope you enjoy it.
Chocolate Calculator:
Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway-but the Hershey Man will know!
YOUR AGE BY CHOCOLATE MATH
This is pretty neat.
DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!
It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read... Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out!
This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun.
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate(more than once but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator.
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1759.. If you haven't, add 1758.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a three digit number.
The first digit of this was your original number (i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next two numbers are YOUR AGE!(Oh YES, it is!!!!)
This is the only year (2009) it will ever work, so spread it around while it lasts.
Hope you had fun with this. Take care and have a nice Sunday doing whatever it is that you'd like to do.
Hugs,
Julie
Friday, April 17, 2009
Friday night
Well, I see I am further behind than I thought. I thought I had missed only one day but I see I have missed two. Life is a little hectic for me right now as I am trying to get everything made to put into the shops for summer.
Yesterday, morning was my best deer sighting morning all spring. I counted 38 deer on my morning bus run. They were all over. Tonight I saw a pileated woodpecker (sorry if it is spelled wrong spell check didn't work and the dictionary I have didn't have it either), you know the big black woodpecker with the mostly red head is what I'm trying to tell you about. It was on a tree when I spotted it and I stopped the car and watched it and finally it decided it had seen enough of me and flew out into the woods. The Mallards, Wood Ducks, Canvas Backs, Buffalo Head are all back. There are alot of other ducks but I have no idea what they are. I have seen the pair of swans by Vance's bridge on Cty 126 just about everyday this week. I'm thinking they must be nesting there someplace close by. It is nice at night to hear the killdeers and tonight when I was driving out my driveway I heard frogs.
The ice is getting mighty black on Dora Lake and the channel is open so maybe spring is really coming after all. I never thought to look out on Round when I went by today. The water is quite high this spring but it is still dry. They have cut off the burning permits now until sometime in May.
We are still in need of guides for Take a Kid Fishing Day on June 6th. If any of you could help out it would be very much appreciated. We also need more rod/reel combo's so when you are out stocking up on your tackle box please think about a kid who isn't able to fish because of lack of a rod/reel.
Tonight, I went to the Kinghurst Townhall for a lovely fish fry. All the guys in the area have been fishing and they pooled what they had caught and the women had made many of their specialities so it was a lovely meal. They took a free will offering with the money going towards a new furnace in the townhall. They plan on having a couple more get togethers this summer with different themes and the money will go towards the furnace. So if anyone asks you to join them in going to the Kinghurst Townhall be prepared for a great meal. The friendship and food made for a great evening.
The Squaw Lake Fire Department Auxiliary applied for and received a Valspar grant for paint for the community center. So in the next few months we will be putting out the word that we need help to repaint the inside of the center. Hopefully, we will get some volunteers who are better painters than myself. I usually have about as much on me as the walls get. I would gladly take lessons from a good painter so that I can improve my painting skills. I have alot of painting to do around my own place this summer. So if anyone just loves to paint and doesn't have enough projects on their own give me a call and I will find a project for you.
I'm not sure what I will have on the blog this weekend as I have a pretty full schedule. I hope all of you have a great weekend.
Four things you can't recover:
The stone........after the throw. The word..........after it's said.
The occasion............after it's missed The time..........after it's gone.
Take care all,
Julie
Yesterday, morning was my best deer sighting morning all spring. I counted 38 deer on my morning bus run. They were all over. Tonight I saw a pileated woodpecker (sorry if it is spelled wrong spell check didn't work and the dictionary I have didn't have it either), you know the big black woodpecker with the mostly red head is what I'm trying to tell you about. It was on a tree when I spotted it and I stopped the car and watched it and finally it decided it had seen enough of me and flew out into the woods. The Mallards, Wood Ducks, Canvas Backs, Buffalo Head are all back. There are alot of other ducks but I have no idea what they are. I have seen the pair of swans by Vance's bridge on Cty 126 just about everyday this week. I'm thinking they must be nesting there someplace close by. It is nice at night to hear the killdeers and tonight when I was driving out my driveway I heard frogs.
The ice is getting mighty black on Dora Lake and the channel is open so maybe spring is really coming after all. I never thought to look out on Round when I went by today. The water is quite high this spring but it is still dry. They have cut off the burning permits now until sometime in May.
We are still in need of guides for Take a Kid Fishing Day on June 6th. If any of you could help out it would be very much appreciated. We also need more rod/reel combo's so when you are out stocking up on your tackle box please think about a kid who isn't able to fish because of lack of a rod/reel.
Tonight, I went to the Kinghurst Townhall for a lovely fish fry. All the guys in the area have been fishing and they pooled what they had caught and the women had made many of their specialities so it was a lovely meal. They took a free will offering with the money going towards a new furnace in the townhall. They plan on having a couple more get togethers this summer with different themes and the money will go towards the furnace. So if anyone asks you to join them in going to the Kinghurst Townhall be prepared for a great meal. The friendship and food made for a great evening.
The Squaw Lake Fire Department Auxiliary applied for and received a Valspar grant for paint for the community center. So in the next few months we will be putting out the word that we need help to repaint the inside of the center. Hopefully, we will get some volunteers who are better painters than myself. I usually have about as much on me as the walls get. I would gladly take lessons from a good painter so that I can improve my painting skills. I have alot of painting to do around my own place this summer. So if anyone just loves to paint and doesn't have enough projects on their own give me a call and I will find a project for you.
I'm not sure what I will have on the blog this weekend as I have a pretty full schedule. I hope all of you have a great weekend.
Four things you can't recover:
The stone........after the throw. The word..........after it's said.
The occasion............after it's missed The time..........after it's gone.
Take care all,
Julie
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Does anyone know what the glass thing is the middle of the picture is? Sorry for all the other stuff in the picture wasn't sure how to get rid of it. Hope you are having a good evening.
This glass looks like it might be hand blown. It is open on both ends and has a screen in each end. The metal on the bottom screws off.
Tuesday squawk
Hi,
I know I missed writing yesterday just wasn't enough time. I actually got on the blog last night when I finally made it home and it was like I was brain dead couldn't think of a thing to write. Today isn't much better.
Yesterday morning I saw something I had never seen before. It was 2 grouse fighting over a female or territory or something because when I drove up on them in the bus they never noticed that I was there. They sure are fiesty. They would jump at each other trying to get their claws into one another. Then one would knock the other over and jump on them pecking at their eyes, throat etc. Finally, I had to honk the horn to get them out of the road so I could continue.
The mallards are back. For the last two mornings I've seen over 10 deer each morning. The swans are back in the river by Vance's Bridge on Cty.126. The ice is just about all out of the rivers but it sure isn't melting much on the lakes. With opening of fishing on May 9th wonder when the ice will be out.
Nobody has called with any news, birthdays, or anniversaries so things are pretty quiet around. I see some of the snowbirds are coming back. The Kitterman's from Anchor Inn are back. I've seen a few other couples but unable to put names to the faces.
It sprinkled a little this morning. I was hoping that we would get a nice rain to take out the frost. The frost is finally starting to come out of my driveway. There was water standing on the road last night when I came in.
I hope all of you are in good health and spirits.
Hugs,
Julie
I know I missed writing yesterday just wasn't enough time. I actually got on the blog last night when I finally made it home and it was like I was brain dead couldn't think of a thing to write. Today isn't much better.
Yesterday morning I saw something I had never seen before. It was 2 grouse fighting over a female or territory or something because when I drove up on them in the bus they never noticed that I was there. They sure are fiesty. They would jump at each other trying to get their claws into one another. Then one would knock the other over and jump on them pecking at their eyes, throat etc. Finally, I had to honk the horn to get them out of the road so I could continue.
The mallards are back. For the last two mornings I've seen over 10 deer each morning. The swans are back in the river by Vance's Bridge on Cty.126. The ice is just about all out of the rivers but it sure isn't melting much on the lakes. With opening of fishing on May 9th wonder when the ice will be out.
Nobody has called with any news, birthdays, or anniversaries so things are pretty quiet around. I see some of the snowbirds are coming back. The Kitterman's from Anchor Inn are back. I've seen a few other couples but unable to put names to the faces.
It sprinkled a little this morning. I was hoping that we would get a nice rain to take out the frost. The frost is finally starting to come out of my driveway. There was water standing on the road last night when I came in.
I hope all of you are in good health and spirits.
Hugs,
Julie
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Sunday Squawk
My what a lovely day.
We went to the Sand Lake Alliance Church this morning for their fellowship breakfast before the service. Wow, they know how to put on a spread. The pancakes were delicious. It was a wonderful morning. The service was great with a lot of local talent. The little kids were amazing. Nice to see a lot of people I don't see very often.
Stephanie fixed a wonderful dinner for us. We had a nice day of being together. Started the list of what we want to get done this summer. The list is quite long. Hopefully we will get the major ones done. After they headed back to the cities I took a nice nap. Now I'm going to work on another craft project when I finish this up.
I was surprised when the kids went for a 4 wheeler ride that there wasn't as much mud and water out in the pasture as I would have thought. Not sure if the frost is out so the water has disappeared or if it just ran off. Usually this time of year we have trouble getting through the pasture in some places with the water and mud. The son in law cleaned out and replaced the bedding in all of his wood duck houses. All 7 we have up were occupied last year.
There were a lot of ducks back in the river by Anchor Inn today. Randy is hoping for a good duck hunting season in the fall. It is nice to see the birds come back. Makes a person think maybe Spring is here.
I don't know of much going on around Squaw Lake this week. The only things I have on my calendar are:
Monday, April 13, 7pm is the Squaw Lake City Council Meeting
Tuesday April 14, Nurse comes to the Community Center to trim toe nails. This is by appointment.
That's all I've got unless someone emails me with an announcement.
I've received many emails thanking me for starting this blog to try and keep everyone informed on what is going on around the area. Thank you. I hope that this will help to spread the word of what is going on because usually there is quite a bit going on for a small community.
Hugs,
Julie
We went to the Sand Lake Alliance Church this morning for their fellowship breakfast before the service. Wow, they know how to put on a spread. The pancakes were delicious. It was a wonderful morning. The service was great with a lot of local talent. The little kids were amazing. Nice to see a lot of people I don't see very often.
Stephanie fixed a wonderful dinner for us. We had a nice day of being together. Started the list of what we want to get done this summer. The list is quite long. Hopefully we will get the major ones done. After they headed back to the cities I took a nice nap. Now I'm going to work on another craft project when I finish this up.
I was surprised when the kids went for a 4 wheeler ride that there wasn't as much mud and water out in the pasture as I would have thought. Not sure if the frost is out so the water has disappeared or if it just ran off. Usually this time of year we have trouble getting through the pasture in some places with the water and mud. The son in law cleaned out and replaced the bedding in all of his wood duck houses. All 7 we have up were occupied last year.
There were a lot of ducks back in the river by Anchor Inn today. Randy is hoping for a good duck hunting season in the fall. It is nice to see the birds come back. Makes a person think maybe Spring is here.
I don't know of much going on around Squaw Lake this week. The only things I have on my calendar are:
Monday, April 13, 7pm is the Squaw Lake City Council Meeting
Tuesday April 14, Nurse comes to the Community Center to trim toe nails. This is by appointment.
That's all I've got unless someone emails me with an announcement.
I've received many emails thanking me for starting this blog to try and keep everyone informed on what is going on around the area. Thank you. I hope that this will help to spread the word of what is going on because usually there is quite a bit going on for a small community.
Hugs,
Julie
Sunday morning squawk
WOW, my two favorite parts!!
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
Hugs,
Julie
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
Hugs,
Julie
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday Squawk
Happy Easter Everyone,
I hope tomorrow is a great day for all of you. May you do whatever makes you happy. I hope the sun keeps shining on all of us.
Sorry didn't write anything on the blog yesterday. I was busy with trying to get my soaps ready to put into the shops before the opening of fishing. Today I had lots of help which I really appreciate. We wrapped close to 800 bars of soap today. We had quite the assembly line going. This would of taken me a good 2 weeks working every spare moment to get done and with 6 of us we got it done in one day. My it is nice to have friends and family to help out.
I know it will make Evy at the Mini Max Flea Market smile if I actually get my table all fixed up before opening. If you haven't been to the Flea Market it is certainly worth a trip to see what all she has in it. Opening day is the Friday before opening of fishing and this year that is May 8th.
Another place if you haven't been there is the Northwoods Crafts in Northome. They have an amazing array of homemade items. Good place to buy for those hard to buy for people on your list. When you go there think Birthday, Anniversary, or even Christmas. They usually open up the first week of May. I will write more on them when I find out the exact day.
ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be no consignment auction on May 16th. We had very few items to be placed in it so decided that we wouldn't do it. If anyone has stuff to sell you can rent a space at our Christmas in August flea market. Maybe next year if we get enough people to commit we can hold an auction. Thank you to the ones who wanted to be in it.
My dogs have had a rough day today from the sounds of their snoring. Son in law is up and brings his two dogs and they all play like they are puppies. Tonight the old dog who is somewhere over the age of 13 is limping, must have played too much. He took his aspirin and now is snoring.
I guess the next thing I know of coming up in Squaw Lake is Duck's Unlimited Banquet, April 25th starts at 5:30pm at the Community Center. Cost is $25 advance ticket until April 24th and at the door $35. Contact Danielle at The Hill for reservations. There are still tickets available. One of the best turnouts they've had was last year during one of our April mega snowstorms. Everyone had a great time. Hope to see you there.
Hope the Easter Bunny is good to you all. I've got a little joke for you. Author unknown.
In a Seattle Washington college classroom, they were discussing the qualifications to be President of the United States. It was pretty simple the candidate must be a natural born citizen of at least 35 years of age.
However, one girl in the class immediately started in on how unfair was the requirement to be a natural born citizen. In short, her opinion was that this requirement prevented many capable individuals from becoming president. The class was taking it in and letting her rant, but everyone's jaw hit the floor when she wrapped up her argument by stating, "What makes a natural born citizen any more qualified to lead this country than one born by C-section?"
I guess this is a case of "Here's your sign". Kind of scary isn't it?
The SLFD Take a Kid Fishing Day is coming along but we could use more help. We've raised $600 so far but we need a total of $3000. If you can help with a donation to it or a donation of a rod/reel combo it would be very much appreciated. If by chance we raise more money than we need it will be put into the fund for next year's Take a Kid Fishing day. Thanks to all who have already donated. We appreciate your support.
Hard to believe that our granddaughter Brittany is graduating from high school this spring it seems like just a short time ago when she was running around the house playing peek a boo with Poppa Jim. So that is one weekend of the summer that will be a fun one. The summer's weekends are pretty booked up with trying to get everything fixed up for the wedding. The wedding is a good kick in the pants to get the stuff done that I keep putting off from year to year. Painting is one thing I hate to do but this is the year. If it is blowing to hard when I decide to paint I will use a roller. Probably does a better job than spraying anyway. Just will take much longer to get done. So if any of you out there love to paint and can't find enough painting to keep you busy just give me a call.
Well, have a great Easter tomorrow and I hope I can come up with something interesting for you tomorrow night when I write the squawk.
Hugs,
Julie
I hope tomorrow is a great day for all of you. May you do whatever makes you happy. I hope the sun keeps shining on all of us.
Sorry didn't write anything on the blog yesterday. I was busy with trying to get my soaps ready to put into the shops before the opening of fishing. Today I had lots of help which I really appreciate. We wrapped close to 800 bars of soap today. We had quite the assembly line going. This would of taken me a good 2 weeks working every spare moment to get done and with 6 of us we got it done in one day. My it is nice to have friends and family to help out.
I know it will make Evy at the Mini Max Flea Market smile if I actually get my table all fixed up before opening. If you haven't been to the Flea Market it is certainly worth a trip to see what all she has in it. Opening day is the Friday before opening of fishing and this year that is May 8th.
Another place if you haven't been there is the Northwoods Crafts in Northome. They have an amazing array of homemade items. Good place to buy for those hard to buy for people on your list. When you go there think Birthday, Anniversary, or even Christmas. They usually open up the first week of May. I will write more on them when I find out the exact day.
ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be no consignment auction on May 16th. We had very few items to be placed in it so decided that we wouldn't do it. If anyone has stuff to sell you can rent a space at our Christmas in August flea market. Maybe next year if we get enough people to commit we can hold an auction. Thank you to the ones who wanted to be in it.
My dogs have had a rough day today from the sounds of their snoring. Son in law is up and brings his two dogs and they all play like they are puppies. Tonight the old dog who is somewhere over the age of 13 is limping, must have played too much. He took his aspirin and now is snoring.
I guess the next thing I know of coming up in Squaw Lake is Duck's Unlimited Banquet, April 25th starts at 5:30pm at the Community Center. Cost is $25 advance ticket until April 24th and at the door $35. Contact Danielle at The Hill for reservations. There are still tickets available. One of the best turnouts they've had was last year during one of our April mega snowstorms. Everyone had a great time. Hope to see you there.
Hope the Easter Bunny is good to you all. I've got a little joke for you. Author unknown.
In a Seattle Washington college classroom, they were discussing the qualifications to be President of the United States. It was pretty simple the candidate must be a natural born citizen of at least 35 years of age.
However, one girl in the class immediately started in on how unfair was the requirement to be a natural born citizen. In short, her opinion was that this requirement prevented many capable individuals from becoming president. The class was taking it in and letting her rant, but everyone's jaw hit the floor when she wrapped up her argument by stating, "What makes a natural born citizen any more qualified to lead this country than one born by C-section?"
I guess this is a case of "Here's your sign". Kind of scary isn't it?
The SLFD Take a Kid Fishing Day is coming along but we could use more help. We've raised $600 so far but we need a total of $3000. If you can help with a donation to it or a donation of a rod/reel combo it would be very much appreciated. If by chance we raise more money than we need it will be put into the fund for next year's Take a Kid Fishing day. Thanks to all who have already donated. We appreciate your support.
Hard to believe that our granddaughter Brittany is graduating from high school this spring it seems like just a short time ago when she was running around the house playing peek a boo with Poppa Jim. So that is one weekend of the summer that will be a fun one. The summer's weekends are pretty booked up with trying to get everything fixed up for the wedding. The wedding is a good kick in the pants to get the stuff done that I keep putting off from year to year. Painting is one thing I hate to do but this is the year. If it is blowing to hard when I decide to paint I will use a roller. Probably does a better job than spraying anyway. Just will take much longer to get done. So if any of you out there love to paint and can't find enough painting to keep you busy just give me a call.
Well, have a great Easter tomorrow and I hope I can come up with something interesting for you tomorrow night when I write the squawk.
Hugs,
Julie
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Hi Everyone,
Hope your day went well. It is so great to see the sun shining.
I missed most of the afternoon because I was doing book work. Sure is surprising that you look at the clock and it is 4 and the next time which seems like half an hour and it is 8:30.
Well last night I gave you the Sand Lake Alliance Church Easter Schedule. Tonight I'm going to give you the Centennial Lutheran schedule and that is:
Good Friday Service - 5pm
Saturday evening service - 7pm
Sunday morning service - 8:30am
Sorry, didn't have time to check on the other churches in the area.
I just got word today that the Jerry Bohlman Memorial Service will be June 6th at 11am at Centennial Lutheran Church.
Well, I heard this morning that someone won the big lottery but it wasn't me. Guess I will have to keep trying.
I think my brain is on vacation after spending the afternoon on the computer I can't remember anything I was going to write tonight. Guess I will have to try and make notes tomorrow for the blog tomorrow night.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Well, I'm not sure what happened to the rest of the blog. But it seems to be gone. I will try and redo what I wrote but if it comes up twice it probably won't be worded the same.
Today as I was working on my soap products my mind was busy trying to figure out how to get a business group formed. I really feel our area has a lot to offer and I would like to see a booklet of the area. We need help with that. There were a lot of hours put in on the small one page brochure that we put out last fall and a booklet will take many more hours. So help me out here folks. What is the best way to get people to work together? What is the best way to contact businesses to try to get them to work together by phone, letter, or face to face? Is a booklet the best way to advertise our area? We also need a name that covers our wide area. We are looking at an area from Gosh Dam to both the Beltrami and Kooch County lines and east to Highway 6. This is a very large area so what one name would be good to cover an area this size? Put your suggestions in the comments (maybe we can get a good discussion going on here) or email me at: jhemphil@paulbunyan.net Together we can accomplish a lot and our advertising dollar will work harder for us.
Sand Lake Alliance Church will have a Good Friday Service at 7pm and Easter Sunday Service will be at 10am. I haven't received anything from any of the other Churches but if someone knows drop me a line and I'll get it put in.
Only a half day of school tomorrow and then they have Friday off in Dist. 318. The kids were excited tonight talking about going 4 wheeling this weekend because it is supposed to be nice and the rest were talking about Easter baskets. I hope that Easter Bunny drops off one chocolate Easter Bunny here so I can eat the ears off of it. The kids used to really holler when they were younger and when they opened their chocolate bunny the ears were gone. I just don't know how that would have happened. I know it is just another chapter in the book, "How Mean My Mother Was" that Stephanie keeps telling me she is writing. I hope she does and it becomes a best seller.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Julie
Today as I was working on my soap products my mind was busy trying to figure out how to get a business group formed. I really feel our area has a lot to offer and I would like to see a booklet of the area. We need help with that. There were a lot of hours put in on the small one page brochure that we put out last fall and a booklet will take many more hours. So help me out here folks. What is the best way to get people to work together? What is the best way to contact businesses to try to get them to work together by phone, letter, or face to face? Is a booklet the best way to advertise our area? We also need a name that covers our wide area. We are looking at an area from Gosh Dam to both the Beltrami and Kooch County lines and east to Highway 6. This is a very large area so what one name would be good to cover an area this size? Put your suggestions in the comments (maybe we can get a good discussion going on here) or email me at: jhemphil@paulbunyan.net Together we can accomplish a lot and our advertising dollar will work harder for us.
Sand Lake Alliance Church will have a Good Friday Service at 7pm and Easter Sunday Service will be at 10am. I haven't received anything from any of the other Churches but if someone knows drop me a line and I'll get it put in.
Only a half day of school tomorrow and then they have Friday off in Dist. 318. The kids were excited tonight talking about going 4 wheeling this weekend because it is supposed to be nice and the rest were talking about Easter baskets. I hope that Easter Bunny drops off one chocolate Easter Bunny here so I can eat the ears off of it. The kids used to really holler when they were younger and when they opened their chocolate bunny the ears were gone. I just don't know how that would have happened. I know it is just another chapter in the book, "How Mean My Mother Was" that Stephanie keeps telling me she is writing. I hope she does and it becomes a best seller.
Have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Julie
Maybe Spring is on its way. I heard a killdeer this afternoon. I've seen alot of deer in the last couple of days. It seems they have made it through the winter in pretty good shape. Now it is time for retraining of the dog. She has forgotten all the trouble she got into last summer for barking at the deer on the field. It will take a few trips out when she is barking and tie her up and then she seems to get the idea she can't bark at the deer. The old dog just lays there and looks at her like you dumb kid you should know you're going to get into trouble.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday Squawk
Last night was the last opening night for the Twins playing in the Metrodome. It doesn't look good for them again this year where they've lost their first game and are behind right now.
Today, was a beautiful day. I was even outside in my shirt sleeves for a little while. Arnie brought over some beaver feet treats for the dogs. Even the old dog is starting to like Arnie. He hasn't liked Arnie too much since Arnie took a some type of animal he had trapped out of the back of his pickup years ago and jumped at the dog. My road is starting to dry up pretty nice. Hopefully, we won't get any more of the white stuff.
Only 32 days until opening of fishing. Boy the time is flying by fast. Hope it warms up so all the resorts have time to get everything done they need to do.
Tonight at the Economic Development Meeting there were only 4 of us there. We need a new name as we are really more of a chamber of commerce or business group. We need more help and suggestions on how to get this group up and going. Our goal is to put together a new advertising booklet for our area. We aren't just the Squaw Lake Area but include a much broader area. So if you have any ideas leave a comment or if you can't get it to work email me at: jhemphil@paulbunyan.net. I will be posting when we are going to be meeting again as soon as I find out.
Duck's Unlimited Banquet is April 24th at the Squaw Lake Community Center. For more information or reservations call Danielle at The Hill, 218-659-9220.
The Max Cemetary Cleanup day will be Sunday, May 3 at 9am. Bring a rake and a potluck dish to share at the annual picnic after cleanup is done. The cemetary gets cleaned and everyone has a good time.
Hope you all have a great day tomorrow.
Julie
Today, was a beautiful day. I was even outside in my shirt sleeves for a little while. Arnie brought over some beaver feet treats for the dogs. Even the old dog is starting to like Arnie. He hasn't liked Arnie too much since Arnie took a some type of animal he had trapped out of the back of his pickup years ago and jumped at the dog. My road is starting to dry up pretty nice. Hopefully, we won't get any more of the white stuff.
Only 32 days until opening of fishing. Boy the time is flying by fast. Hope it warms up so all the resorts have time to get everything done they need to do.
Tonight at the Economic Development Meeting there were only 4 of us there. We need a new name as we are really more of a chamber of commerce or business group. We need more help and suggestions on how to get this group up and going. Our goal is to put together a new advertising booklet for our area. We aren't just the Squaw Lake Area but include a much broader area. So if you have any ideas leave a comment or if you can't get it to work email me at: jhemphil@paulbunyan.net. I will be posting when we are going to be meeting again as soon as I find out.
Duck's Unlimited Banquet is April 24th at the Squaw Lake Community Center. For more information or reservations call Danielle at The Hill, 218-659-9220.
The Max Cemetary Cleanup day will be Sunday, May 3 at 9am. Bring a rake and a potluck dish to share at the annual picnic after cleanup is done. The cemetary gets cleaned and everyone has a good time.
Hope you all have a great day tomorrow.
Julie
Monday, April 6, 2009
The Squawk
Hi all,
Well, today I really don't have much to squawk about. Either I'm not listening or there isn't much going on right now. Easter is coming up this Sunday so I hope all of you are doing things you want to do either with your family or away.
I've got a big weekend planned. School is out Thursdayat 12:30 and I plan on wrapping soap for the weekend so that I can be ready for when the Mini Max Flea Market open on Friday May 8 and I also have to have my product in Northwoods Crafts in Northome the first week of May. This winter just went to fast and the nice weather of Spring isn't coming fast enough. My Dad would of said I wouldn't be happy if I was hung with a gold rope.
Remember the Economic Development Meeting Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there.
I've got a big day planned tomorrow. I'm going to town to pick up my taxes to see how much I owe this year. Gee, doesn't that sound like fun!! Then I will come home and work on my soap products. I really enjoy making soap and it sure keeps me busy.
Hope all of you are having a good beginning of the week. Take care and I hope to have something to put on the blog that is interesting and fun tomorrow night.
Take care,
Julie
Well, today I really don't have much to squawk about. Either I'm not listening or there isn't much going on right now. Easter is coming up this Sunday so I hope all of you are doing things you want to do either with your family or away.
I've got a big weekend planned. School is out Thursdayat 12:30 and I plan on wrapping soap for the weekend so that I can be ready for when the Mini Max Flea Market open on Friday May 8 and I also have to have my product in Northwoods Crafts in Northome the first week of May. This winter just went to fast and the nice weather of Spring isn't coming fast enough. My Dad would of said I wouldn't be happy if I was hung with a gold rope.
Remember the Economic Development Meeting Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30pm. Hope to see you there.
I've got a big day planned tomorrow. I'm going to town to pick up my taxes to see how much I owe this year. Gee, doesn't that sound like fun!! Then I will come home and work on my soap products. I really enjoy making soap and it sure keeps me busy.
Hope all of you are having a good beginning of the week. Take care and I hope to have something to put on the blog that is interesting and fun tomorrow night.
Take care,
Julie
Sunday, April 5, 2009
A robin was spotted in the Arnie and Kathy Peterson yard today.
A great turnout at the Bullhead/Fish Fry last night at the Squaw Lake Community Center. We appreciate everyone coming out for it. It was nice to see such a large crowd of people supporting the Community Center. A big thank you to the SLFD Auxiliary who helped with the whole meal. We served over 200 people. Thank you to all who so patiently waited for fish when one of the fryers quit working. This is a work in progress for all of us. Hopefully, in another year we will have things organized to avoid any problems so that when you come there will be plenty of fish so you don't have to wait. We hope you enjoyed your evening.
Tuesday, April 7, at 5:30p is the Economic Development Meeting at the Community Center. There will be a representative from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce there to explain the benefits of joining the chamber.
The wind today sure had a cold bite to it. I thought the sun was really nice but then when I went out without a jacket I found out that it was quite cold.
Hope you have a great day tomorrow.
Julie
A great turnout at the Bullhead/Fish Fry last night at the Squaw Lake Community Center. We appreciate everyone coming out for it. It was nice to see such a large crowd of people supporting the Community Center. A big thank you to the SLFD Auxiliary who helped with the whole meal. We served over 200 people. Thank you to all who so patiently waited for fish when one of the fryers quit working. This is a work in progress for all of us. Hopefully, in another year we will have things organized to avoid any problems so that when you come there will be plenty of fish so you don't have to wait. We hope you enjoyed your evening.
Tuesday, April 7, at 5:30p is the Economic Development Meeting at the Community Center. There will be a representative from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce there to explain the benefits of joining the chamber.
The wind today sure had a cold bite to it. I thought the sun was really nice but then when I went out without a jacket I found out that it was quite cold.
Hope you have a great day tomorrow.
Julie
Summer Youth Employment
The Minnesota Workforce Center is now accepting applications for summer youth employment. Squaw Lake area youth from 14-24 years old are encouraged to apply on Monday, April 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM or Tuesday, April 7th from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Eagleview Community Technology Center. A variety of thirteen week summer positions will be available in Squaw Lake. Jobs pay $7.25 per hour. Bring proof of eligibility to work (passport or 2 other forms of ID). Call Toni at 659-4271 or Eagleview at 659-4254 for more information.
Third River Township Notice
The following announcement is from Joyce Roedel, Clerk of Third River Township.
Notice:
This is to inform Third River Residents:
One or more Third River Supervisors may be attending, the April 6th & 8th 2009, meetings at the County Board Room, dealing with the topic of Ridge Farm Development. This is not a township board meeting. Those attending said meetings will be there only to input questions and their individual viewpoint as township residents not as officials for our township.
These residents, may travel in same vehicle. No Third River business will be discussed by any board member, going & coming, from said meetings.
Please call clerk or supervisors if questions.
Thank you,
Joyce Roedel Cler, Third River Township 659-4716
April 4th 2009/12PM Posted TH
If any of you have announcements you'd like on the blog just drop me a line. Will write more later. Thanks, Julie
Notice:
This is to inform Third River Residents:
One or more Third River Supervisors may be attending, the April 6th & 8th 2009, meetings at the County Board Room, dealing with the topic of Ridge Farm Development. This is not a township board meeting. Those attending said meetings will be there only to input questions and their individual viewpoint as township residents not as officials for our township.
These residents, may travel in same vehicle. No Third River business will be discussed by any board member, going & coming, from said meetings.
Please call clerk or supervisors if questions.
Thank you,
Joyce Roedel Cler, Third River Township 659-4716
April 4th 2009/12PM Posted TH
If any of you have announcements you'd like on the blog just drop me a line. Will write more later. Thanks, Julie
Friday, April 3, 2009
Fish/Bullhead Fry Saturday 4:30-7:00 PM
Don't miss out. Julie's been cooking all day so you know the trip to the community center will be worthwhile for the side dishes alone.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Thursday night Squawk
Hard to believe the week is almost over. My Grandmother once told me that when you getter older the time flies. Well, I must be older than I think because the time is flying way to fast. I'm way behind on everything I wanted to have done by now. I don't have all my soaps ready to go for the Mini Max Flea Market or Northwoods Crafts in Northome, I haven't finished crocheting all the scrubbies I need to have done. I guess I am just behind this year.
Tonight I worked on the forms for Christmas In August that I hopefully will be getting out to vendors next week. This year Christmas in August will be on August 15th from 9am to 3pm. At the Community Center will be Craft Booths, Flea Market booths and hopefully Farmer's Market Booths. Last year we had a great turnout. It will be the Saturday to come to Squaw Lake. The Max Mini Store will be having their customer appreciation day, The Centennial Lutheran Ladies will have their Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale, and the Mini Max Flea Market will be open for business. I'm sure like last year there will be some garage sales also. If you would like a form for it give Julie a call at 218-659-4239.
I did see the sun for a few moments today. Maybe it was out longer but I was cleaning so didn't notice. I do know that I am praying that anymore snow goes some place else than here. I am really sick of it. I was going to put a picture in here that said, "How you can tell when people have had enough of winter?" It was of a snowman with a noose around his neck BUT sometimes my computer skills leave alot to be desired sooo.... NO picture.
Tomorrow, the Squaw Lake Fire Department Auxiliary are getting together to prepare the food for the Bullhead and Fish Fry on Saturday, April 4th from 4pm to 7pm at the Community Center. It is great to have these people help out. Thank you all.
Take a Kid Fishing Day is coming up on June 6th. We have been receiving some donations for this. We hope to have a great turnout of kids and guides. Also, our goal is to send each child home with a rod/reel combo. With all your generous donations we will be able to meet this goal. We also want to give each child a goodie bags with items that have been donated in them. If you would like more information on this give me a call or email.
On Sunday when I was coming home from the cities I passed a farm that had cows out in the pasture with a bunch of new calves. Really made me miss that I don't have any cows on the farm anymore. What I don't miss is the cows running up and down the highway. I bought a lottery ticket today. Maybe, I'll win big and I can have a new fence put up around the farm so that I can have cows. I used to say that if Jim would win the Lottery he would farm until it was gone. It just seems that Spring is close when you start seeing the baby animals. I talked to my cousin Judy yesterday and she has 5 new kids from two of her goats. She still has one more doe to come in. The geese, swans, and ducks are in the river so all these things point to spring and then you look out and see the snow. I guess we should be glad that this isn't October and the start of the season.
May all of you have a nice weekend. I will try and write something over the weekend if I have time, otherwise you won't hear from me til Sunday evening.
Take care,
Julie
Tonight I worked on the forms for Christmas In August that I hopefully will be getting out to vendors next week. This year Christmas in August will be on August 15th from 9am to 3pm. At the Community Center will be Craft Booths, Flea Market booths and hopefully Farmer's Market Booths. Last year we had a great turnout. It will be the Saturday to come to Squaw Lake. The Max Mini Store will be having their customer appreciation day, The Centennial Lutheran Ladies will have their Salad Luncheon and Bake Sale, and the Mini Max Flea Market will be open for business. I'm sure like last year there will be some garage sales also. If you would like a form for it give Julie a call at 218-659-4239.
I did see the sun for a few moments today. Maybe it was out longer but I was cleaning so didn't notice. I do know that I am praying that anymore snow goes some place else than here. I am really sick of it. I was going to put a picture in here that said, "How you can tell when people have had enough of winter?" It was of a snowman with a noose around his neck BUT sometimes my computer skills leave alot to be desired sooo.... NO picture.
Tomorrow, the Squaw Lake Fire Department Auxiliary are getting together to prepare the food for the Bullhead and Fish Fry on Saturday, April 4th from 4pm to 7pm at the Community Center. It is great to have these people help out. Thank you all.
Take a Kid Fishing Day is coming up on June 6th. We have been receiving some donations for this. We hope to have a great turnout of kids and guides. Also, our goal is to send each child home with a rod/reel combo. With all your generous donations we will be able to meet this goal. We also want to give each child a goodie bags with items that have been donated in them. If you would like more information on this give me a call or email.
On Sunday when I was coming home from the cities I passed a farm that had cows out in the pasture with a bunch of new calves. Really made me miss that I don't have any cows on the farm anymore. What I don't miss is the cows running up and down the highway. I bought a lottery ticket today. Maybe, I'll win big and I can have a new fence put up around the farm so that I can have cows. I used to say that if Jim would win the Lottery he would farm until it was gone. It just seems that Spring is close when you start seeing the baby animals. I talked to my cousin Judy yesterday and she has 5 new kids from two of her goats. She still has one more doe to come in. The geese, swans, and ducks are in the river so all these things point to spring and then you look out and see the snow. I guess we should be glad that this isn't October and the start of the season.
May all of you have a nice weekend. I will try and write something over the weekend if I have time, otherwise you won't hear from me til Sunday evening.
Take care,
Julie
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Wednesday Squawk
Good evening, I hope everyone is making it through all this lovely white stuff ok.
My day didn't start out so great. I got stuck on the first turnaround and had to have the tow truck come and pull me out. I couldn't be pulled out so that I could drive down the road, I had to back down the road must of been close to a quarter of mile or more. Wouldn't of been to bad but the snow was sticking to my mirror so had to keep sticking my hand out the window to keep the mirror clean. The day did get much better for that I am very thankful.
I see there are some ducks back. I haven't the foggiest idea what kind they were I just know they weren't Mallards or Wood Ducks. The son in law keeps trying to get me to recognize what kind they are but since I don't ever plan on duck hunting I don't listen to well.
The Squaw Lake Fire Department has been awarded a Valspar Minnesota Beautiful Grant. This grant was provided by the Valspar Foundation and Northland Foundation. Our project was one of 19 in northeastern Minnesota that was chosen to receive paint. We will be looking for more volunteers to help with this painting project in the Community Center.
Hope you all have a great day tomorrow.
Julie
My day didn't start out so great. I got stuck on the first turnaround and had to have the tow truck come and pull me out. I couldn't be pulled out so that I could drive down the road, I had to back down the road must of been close to a quarter of mile or more. Wouldn't of been to bad but the snow was sticking to my mirror so had to keep sticking my hand out the window to keep the mirror clean. The day did get much better for that I am very thankful.
I see there are some ducks back. I haven't the foggiest idea what kind they were I just know they weren't Mallards or Wood Ducks. The son in law keeps trying to get me to recognize what kind they are but since I don't ever plan on duck hunting I don't listen to well.
The Squaw Lake Fire Department has been awarded a Valspar Minnesota Beautiful Grant. This grant was provided by the Valspar Foundation and Northland Foundation. Our project was one of 19 in northeastern Minnesota that was chosen to receive paint. We will be looking for more volunteers to help with this painting project in the Community Center.
Hope you all have a great day tomorrow.
Julie
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