Black's Cliff Blog

Excerpt: What's been going on? Lots of painting, painting and more painting Anchors not only getting new paint but also new rope thanks to Steve. John Deere green everywhere Birchwood's porch getting a little TLC Steve giving the old chairs some tightening and a coat of protectant Winter Boots out for one more job, keeping Troy's feet dry spraying the... Read more

Excerpt: I stopped in to Restawhile and saw a unique fishing contest going on. Money was on the fireplace. Here are the winners and non winners.... The Butzen family. Notice Dad, Ron with the long face. They spent the weekend heading over to the Willow Flowage for Walleye's and whatever else was biting In other news it was Sunday afternoon... Read more

Excerpt: Never a good sign Another sign that something is up, bathroom parts in the yard Porta potty anyone? The cleaning crew (me) put in a request for a new floor for Bayview's bathroom and new quarter round around the edges... watch what you wish for you might get it plus a whole lot more In the meantime next door... Read more

Excerpt: http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/terrestrial/migratory_birds/loons/migrations.html This interesting link will show you where the loons of Northern Wisconsin go. They tracked a few loons over an entire year and you can see on a map where they go. Really neat link!... Read more

Excerpt: Sorry no time for more today as spring has hit and time to get the beach front and resort ready before a crowd like this arrives. Things change but not too much. Anyone recognize the 2 beach chairs in the picture? They still are seen at the beach and I think they are on my list to paint. How... Read more

Excerpt: This picture plus the following picture mean one thing Time to straighten out docks. The first dock run has already been done a couple of days ago down at Bear Den and Red Pine the day of the big wind storm but I forgot my camera and it was too busy to take pictures. Notice above a nice new... Read more

Excerpt: I was gone from the resort yesterday upgrading Troy's cell phone at Verizon. While at Verizon the whole building shook several times and their sign shuddered outside from the wind and lights flickered. On the way home traffic was rerouted on Hwy 51 at Stoney Creek North Bound around a huge white pine in the middle of the Highway... Read more

Excerpt: With folks coming this weekend it was time to splash some boats in the water 3 boats in for now, no hurry for more as, they have to be bailed out. Green Boat painting starts this weekend. I pay 5 dollars per side of the boat to any kid that wants to help. Stop in only if you dare... Read more

Excerpt: This is the fine art of how to paint the floor under the swinging bed. Thankfully we don't do all the floors each year. It was Muskie's turn to get its floor painted and time to crawl under the bed to do the floor in the official porch paint of Black's Cliff, British Tan. I have 4 gallons of... Read more

Excerpt: This is what happens when you have a golden retriever who feels he is being ignored... pathetic as Katie would say Now on to other things, the weather warmed slightly but the winter hats were still out as the guys got to work on the landscaping project by Shamrock. We are trying to do somethings like over by Birchwood... Read more

Excerpt: Before I announce the winners of the Domino Cabin Indentification Contest, let me introduce the architects of this feat. My college girlfriends were at the resort this weekend from UW River Falls. It was rainy and cold all weekend with lots of kids underfoot. My friend Mary with her daughter Marie created this masterpiece. Marie is Autistic and Mary... Read more

Excerpt: The sun has come out finally after what felt like 40 days and 40 nights of rain The customary picture of the tree snag and tree reflections on a quiet morning on Lower Kaubashine One last remaining oak leaf holding on over the water I know yesterday I said I was not bringing out the camera until the sun... Read more

Excerpt: Can you name the cabin depicted above in dominos floor plan? Keep in mind we were limited to full size Dominos so some creative liberties were taken but the basic plan is there if you look closely To enter the contest put your answer in the comment section of this blog entry. I will randomly select winners from the... Read more

Excerpt: It is so cold we spotted these geese flying south..... This entry brought to you by the mind of Steve I will announce the contest winners as soon as I round up a couple of pictures.... I am struggling with one that I only have the back of this individual out at the raft. This person never faces the... Read more

Excerpt: Happy birthday Mack! He turns 5 today and looks so excited about it. Now on to the conditions We had been gone over the weekend and came back to a different world at the resort. Our wonderful snow has had a toll taken on it by the warmer temps. The lake top has melted away. There is good and... Read more

Excerpt: I think these 2 sum up what the Northwoods is like for the next 2 days. Cold wet, snow showers and showers... but the show must go on spring or no spring! In their wet misery they managed to get the side of Kaubashine looking better. Erosion had done a number on the side of Kaubashine They also got... Read more

Excerpt: Yes that is snow on Kaubashine's roof this morning and no, I am not posting anymore pictures today out of protest. My camera is not coming out again until blue skies are seen... Read more

Excerpt: A truck filled with tools means the guys are moving and almost done with their job in Wigwam Fire going means they are cleaning up the evidence of their destruction Steve showing off his new shelves that Tim Hixson requested last summer. It should be a nice addition to cupboard space in Wigwam. Steve would like to point out... Read more

Excerpt: It was a day of piles that kept appearing everywhere around the resort getting ready for spring. Truck load of cedar mulch for the gardens Steve trying to figure out what to do on the side of Kaubashine to stop the erosion. First layer road gravel Playground getting a delivery of wood chips You ordered then now where do... Read more

Excerpt: After 2 days of tantalizing me with far off calls and appearing by the road when I was in a hurry on the way to pick someone up or drop off at school with no camera I finally caught the loon! With a lake still half frozen the loon has restricted swimming area for awhile but it was hanging... Read more