Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: Yolanda and Sporty the beagle made a splash with their homemade dog blanket from the other day, I had to take a picture of them together with Sporty wearing his brand new Green Bay Packer sweater. The cheering from Restawhile when the Packers won on Sunday is still echoing across the lake. I believe there is no other beagle... Read more

Excerpt: All part of coming up Nort' Helping Grandpa fill the wheelbarrow full of wood for the nights fire while mom and dad are out on snowmobiles. Little Cowan was being kept busy by Grandpa... which is bigger that piece of wood or Cowan Not to be left out, Oscar the black lab was also looking for attention from Grandpa... Read more

Excerpt: Sporty showing off the latest in chubby beagle wear. Too chubby to fit into the doggy jackets at the store... have an owner that will make you a custom made knit one to fit the mature beagle. Notice the fancy cuff around the neck Wahooo the ease of movement for for the height challenged Eat your heart out ladies... Read more

Excerpt: Beautiful new snow in the pines followed by cold! Burr we have been staying inside but it sure is pretty outside One trip to Save More's cold parking lot with wind off of Lake Minocqua was enough. It was a time that you enjoy having a mask on to keep your face warm The guys are going to continue... Read more

Excerpt: Yep it is still cold and the only things being done are inside. The first 2,000 piece puzzle of the winter has been completed, and no missing pieces. There are still brave souls that head out on the lake. The snowmobile entrance to Lower Kaubashine For those that need a trail update, here is the Bearskin in Hazelhurst. I... Read more

Excerpt: What to take a picture of when it is cold out and the sun is not out... Leaves that are huddling together in the cold just like everyone else is,in the Northwoods this week. I missed a great picture of deer in the trees yesterday and the rabbit living under the boats eating our guinea pig compost from their... Read more

Excerpt: A big congratulations to the newest navy recruit Danny Hoadley and his proud parents Gary and Linda. Danny graduated this last weekend from the Navy Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. Way to go Danny! His proud Grandparents Roy and Carol Tungett and Uncle Dave who was a naval captain before he retired a few years ago. Danny hope... Read more

Excerpt: I stole this picture from a friend who was snowshoeing on the Willow Flowage this weekend at sunset. If you have never taken the time to explore the Willow it is truly a treasure worth exploring especially if you have your own boat in the summer. Otherwise snowshoeing at sunset on ice is also a great way. It is... Read more

Excerpt: Who is in charge of the resort when we are not around.... Watch out is all I can say she runs a tight ship. Thanks for watching the place Sue, we got to see 2 great basketball games in Rhinelander both JV and Varsity won, and the resort was still standing when we returned. It was funny all the... Read more

Excerpt: This is a good example of how much snow has come down the last couple of days. Looking at the National Weather Service they are calling for an additional 5 inches between now and Saturday morning inch today, tonight and then Friday night 3 inches. Bearskin trail in Hazelhurst this morning. Talked to John the Groomer guy and he... Read more

Excerpt: It was snowing out on the lake today. Who is this dog that goes running out on the lake with no qualms Light snow coming down I have no idea what you are talking about that I had issues going out on the ice. Quit trying to ruin my tough guy reputation with the ladies. I am nordic dog... Read more

Excerpt: I had this picture sent to me by Mike Forer of his Great Grandpa, Grandpa Ott on the beach steps with his daughters Flo Tomensky (Mike Forer's grandma), Carol Frisch and Rae Hogaboam in 1983. My memory of Grandap Ott was that he crowed like a chicken each morning at sunrise and gave out lollipops on the perch every... Read more