Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: Steve was busy over spring break bringing the horse swing recruits back into form He did some reinforcement of the swing joint so the swings do not tilt as much and buck unsuspecting kids off, or is that the best part of the swings that I remember... [caption id="attachment_1197" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Ready for Use"][/caption] Each set lasts 2 years... Read more

Excerpt: My blog will not let me comment back to comments so this is the only way I can do it is directly Dan, you and I will have to compare notes on Beale street this summer. It was definitly an experience with 3 kids and grandma on a Friday night. BB Kings was too crowded and loud or we would... Read more

Excerpt: Got back from Spring Break hoping for no snow to be seen. There were a few banks of snow [caption id="attachment_1192" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Looking Happy"][/caption] Cliff taking his post back Tilting a bit to the left. I don't think Cliff missed much Lake just showing signs of thinning around the edges I will be posting all the Ice Out... Read more

Excerpt: Cliff had a little time to kill in Memphis on his way home. He kept a low profile but enjoyed the sights and sounds on Beale street. It was a completely different world than life at the lake. Somebody out there is going to post in whey this theatre is famous in Memphis... I can't remember Definitely the most... Read more

Excerpt: Cliff took his last day in Chattanooga to hang out with some other ice diving friends of his. He was getting pointers on how to deal with cold water from the best. The penguins of the Tennessee Aquarium where more than happy to give Cliff pointers and lessons. [caption id="attachment_1180" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Last Stop"][/caption] One final stop to see... Read more

Excerpt: [caption id="attachment_1166" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="What happened to get Cliff in this predicament"][/caption] Apparently the folks in Fayetteville Tennessee objected to Cliff fishing without a fishing licence in the local city fountain/park. Cliff called some folks (Ellen or was it Elvis) who pulled a few strings and he was let out on bail for good behavior. Cliff quickly beat it... Read more

Excerpt: Cliff has always been a big fan of Elvis so it seemed logical that he head in the direction of Memphis on Amtrak. Maybe Cliff will pick up some new hair style ideas and ditch the orange hat Needing wheels to get around the state of the King of Rock and Roll, Cliff stopped in at the friendliest Hertz... Read more

Excerpt: [caption id="attachment_1152" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="1st stop"][/caption] Cliff heard about the water parks in the Wisconsin Dells and decided it would be a good idea to sharpen up on his swimming skills before taking the plunge. Unfortunately he missed the requirement to shave. He scared a few small children in his speedo and he decided it was time to head out... Read more

Excerpt: Cliff got fan mail from his youngest fan. The 2nd half of the letter particularly got his attention Never hurts to try:) [caption id="attachment_1143" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Very Frozen Lake"][/caption] With the cold week this week the lake is definitly a long way from going out. Due to that fact..... Cliff decided enough was enough and followed the rules and... Read more

Excerpt: Because my finger would freeze to the camera shutter if I tried to take more. I hear that spring is official in one week... Read more

Excerpt: Cliff feeling the storm coming and hunkering down. We are supposed to be getting 4 inches of snow tonight. Spring is on hold for a few days. To cheer Cliff up I emailed his favorite TV personality, Ellen. Will Ellen ever call Cliff? He is waiting....... Lake looking lonely and no melting today The slush from the last few... Read more