Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog
Welcome to the Black's Cliff Resort Blog! Here, we share stories from our lakeside retreat, highlight seasonal events, and offer glimpses into the serene life of Northern Wisconsin's Northwoods. Whether you're planning your next getaway or reminiscing about past visits, our blog provides a window into the experiences that make our resort a cherished destination.
The Trip to Nowhere
Posted: Jan 10, 2010Excerpt: Ted and Mark arrived this week to help with getting the summer wood supply split up. They had a harrowing trip from Washington DC mid week with the big storm. Numerous delays at Dulles, OHare... all flights from O'Hare to Wausau canceled... rented car driven through 6 hours of a driving snowstorm to arrive in nowhere. This was Mark's... Read more
A whale of a tale
Posted: Jan 10, 2010Excerpt: This has got to be the funniest icefishing shack I have seen in awhile. It is parked on Lake Minocqua in front of SaveMore this week I am wondering if they also have a potty as an amenity in the shack. This guy sure looks like he is looking for one. Who was the guy who got swallowed by... Read more
More from Yester-Year
Posted: Jan 07, 2010Excerpt: I went out to see what the guys were up to and saw Steve's Jetta up on the blocks. This car has over 300,000 miles and Steve prides himself in being able to keep it going. Although the noise it has been making lately has been enough to wake the dead All I saw were 2 legs sticking out... Read more
Trip back to yester-year
Posted: Jan 05, 2010Excerpt: No inspiring pictures today, so I headed into the old pictures folder for those of you who like these old pics. This one is of Maynard with his pet deer Susie Loving this old car. What I would not give to have it to drive to town on errands This car is not bad either. Maynard in the front... Read more
Enjoying the frozen lake
Posted: Jan 04, 2010Excerpt: Cold Christmas break day on Lower Kaubashine. What to do? Enjoy the skating rink while it lasts The best way to skate. Lake skates, cross country ski boots clipped into a ski binding on a blade. Feet are warm and comfortable. Not a pinched toe or blister ever!! My idea of skating While we were getting ready to do... Read more
Happy New Year from Lower Kaubashine
Posted: Jan 01, 2010Excerpt: We spent our New Year out at Squirrel Hill (Winter Park) sledding down the big hill. They open the hill up for sledding one night only all year and we all went to enjoy it. Half of Minocqua was there with us shivering and slidding. Fun night. We were going to head to Camp 10 for some down hill... Read more
How Cold Is It?
Posted: Dec 30, 2009Excerpt: When there is snow on the walkway on Monday morning it is time to go back inside and light a fire We still have openings for both this weekend and Thanksgiving. Save More does a wonderful job on a pick it up Thanksgiving dinner if anyone wants to make their life very easy and escape the relatives... Read more
Poe's Snow Report
Posted: Dec 27, 2009Excerpt: Poe would like to report that light snow is falling in the Northwoods. It has been a light and steady snowfall that has covered the ground. Conditions look great for heading off and playing in the woods or digging through the snow to hide a pig's ear For those who can not get enough of the snow falling on... Read more
Conditions
Posted: Dec 26, 2009Excerpt: It took me 20 minutes to chisel my car out of the ice, sleet, rain and snow that was encrusted on the windshield. Even after all that I did not have it all off the hood and side windows. I chanced it up to Moto Mart for coffee this morning. Steve was still closed for the holidays at Lifespring... Read more
Merry Christmas from the Gibson's and Black's
Posted: Dec 25, 2009Excerpt: Merry Christmas from our family to yours. The great Christmas storm of 2009 hit and we spent the day plowing and shoveling out. We got about 7 inches or so new snow on top of what we already had. We did receive over night some sleet/rain but not enough to damage the snow we have. The trails in the... Read more
Skiers, Snowmobiliers and Snowball fighters
Posted: Dec 25, 2009Excerpt: We did get a little rain on top of our snow this morning. It has been light and we are supposed to get cold and snow on top of it this afternoon and evening. X Country trails should be fine and dandy. They will be grooming and when the cold comes in the conditons should be great. I am sure... Read more
Grandma Millie's Answer to Family at Christmas
Posted: Dec 24, 2009Excerpt: Grandma Millie used to serve these lovely green cookies. I never understood why anyone liked them until I tried them as an adult this year. Taking a bit of them and having the Creme De Menthe is guaranteed to take the edge off any family Christmas. Just hand them a few Creme De Menthe Bon, Bons and see them all... Read more