Monthly Archives: March 2012

My First Cupping

Posted on March 31, 2012 by houseboate

A cupping?  What? Of course I’ll go.   A cupping to the coffee world is like a tasting in the wine world.  It ceases to amaze me how much there is to learn about everything, including coffee.  This experience was … Continue reading →

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The First Mate, Island, and I

Posted on March 31, 2012 by houseboate

The First Mate, the Island, and I.  Some how it sounds like the Island is coming between the First Mate and I, but that’s far from the truth.  Since my first trip, the First Mate has been ready to make … Continue reading →

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Fishing the Big Lake Michi Gami

Posted on March 29, 2012 by houseboate

My comments are placed below the photo. We needed to arrive at the Harbor in order to leave at 6:30 am.  A cup of coffee, not too much, and a short drive to Jackson Harbor to start our day.  We … Continue reading →

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Prelude to my Fishing Post

Posted on March 29, 2012 by houseboate

Before I write about my Fishing Adventure on Washington Island I would like to make a few comments prior to my actual post. This is one of the most important events I’ve experienced thus far in my retirement and maybe … Continue reading →

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Heidi and Daniel

Posted on March 28, 2012 by houseboate

Heidi and Daniel, our gracious hosts, knowledgable tour guides, wonderful picnickers, and good friends.  Our daughter, Randi, gave some advice the other day that if you want to communicate an idea and you have the choice between telling and showing, always choose … Continue reading →

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Preface to the Island Trip

Posted on March 27, 2012 by houseboate

The First Mate and I just returned from a visit to Washington Island.  There is so much to  tell about that I have broken the trip into four parts that you see listed below.  Our hosts, Heidi and Daniel, made … Continue reading →

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The Domino Effect

Posted on March 27, 2012 by houseboate

Thank you for calling Domino’s, my name is Harry, how can I help you?  Once again I traveled to Wisconsin Dells with the First Mate and had an opportunity to visit Harry at one of the Stores he and his … Continue reading →

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Nothing could be Merrier, than riding with this Farrier!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by houseboate

Sitting in a Starbucks, in Wisconsin Dells, along with the other yuppies on laptops…. I feel a million miles away from Frank and our piece of heaven, Knapp Valley.  Recently Frank accepted my request of accompanying me on a trip to … Continue reading →

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Koffee with Knute, the “Nordic Sow”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by houseboate

The Nordic Sow is finally reveled, as the one and only, Knute O. Brye. Driving into La Crosse to meet Knute at the Harbor I could hardly keep the car on the road.  Thoughts of what to say, would he … Continue reading →

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Humbled by Generosity

Posted on March 19, 2012 by houseboate

I am often humbled by the generosity of people around me. This weekend another example made its debut in the form of a wooden paper document organizer with the Smalley name printed on the side.  This beautiful piece was given to me … Continue reading →

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