Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: The lake had been all frozen over but, 4 days of above average temps and rain did some damage. The middle is letting loose this morning Shoreline still frozen but it may not last the day Dang, don't even think of asking me to step out on that... Maybe I can be in luck and the scary ice will... Read more

Excerpt: The first weekend in December has been wreath making weekend in the Black family for as long as I can remember. Maynard taught Craig and Craig taught me how to make wreathes and it has been one of our family Christmas traditions that have carried down to our boys Jake, Ben and Grant who look forward to doing it... Read more

Excerpt: Lower Kaubashine has been frozen over the last few days. It is getting warmer this weekend in the 40's and 50's by Monday before cooling back off. Will the lake stay frozen over? That is it... nothing more.... sorry nothing else terribly interesting going on in the Northwoods.. office being worked on.. blankets being washed... ovens being cleaned... cleaning... Read more

Excerpt: This post is for John Thompson Sr. who wanted to know how our office was coming along. Troy and Steve were finishing up the insulation today. It is slowly getting warmer each day . Troy and Steve have a radiant heater going and the colder it gets outside the more that is getting done inside. By Christmas we will... Read more

Excerpt: Drum roll please..... Above is the featured cover photo of the 2013 Black's Cliff Calendar I have the Calendars done and ready to fly on Walgreens. They are 19.99 and this week for the first 5 who call they are 40 percent off. I have a coupon for Walgreens that I can use 5 times but that is it... Read more

Excerpt: I have a little something for everyone today. The ice has been slowly creeping across the lake. I caught this sunrise yesterday (this morning there was a 50 foot section left in the middle but missed a picture of that). I worked yesterday on the 2013 calendar for the resort and got it done. This is the featured picture... Read more

Excerpt: The Sokolis Family shared a few pictures with me from their Thanksgiving weekend in Restawhile. They booked Thanksgiving months ago wishing they would see snow on Thanksgiving. Watch what you wish for. They saw every form of weather from this beautiful 60 degree day to 24 hours later.... Same boat but different day. Quite a change, but the kids... Read more

Excerpt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbPCd_QUv_g&feature=em-share_video_user Above link was taken by Kate Coyle walking through the resort Friday at dusk with her dog Daisy looking at the trees with the lights One of these days I will figure out the whole video and uploading thing and make one once in awhile. Til then thanks Kate for sharing... Read more

Excerpt: What a difference a couple of days makes. Thanksgiving folks were fishing and going out in row boats and today, Saturday we woke up to a lake freezing over Kaubashine and Shamrock's dock ... Read more

Excerpt: The last week has been warmer than normal the the ice we had on the lake retreated. The morning sunrises have been amazing with the foggy warm glow Enjoy your Thanksgiving... Read more

Excerpt: The Taylor guys. A week in the Northwoods with your brother who is used to temps in the 80's in sunny San Diego, not mid 50's in the Northwoods. Grab a pole, some oars, a fishing pole and roll a boat in the water. Ohhhh and make sure to bring an anchor and remember to tie it on the... Read more

Excerpt: Introducing my first original Christmas Ball design. Steve helped me come up with the design and my friend Sue helped with the colors. It took some doing but I think it turned out nicely If you are interested in any of my balls you can email the ones you want ahead of time so I have them ready when... Read more