Black's Cliff Birch Bark Blog

Excerpt: I am not sure what is in the Mayo Jar or what makes this squirrel think that it can get the jar up the tree, or what in the world it is going to do with the jar once it gets it up the tree but it was going to try I think I can, I think I can..... Read more

Excerpt: It was such a nice day it was time to give the family roadster its first car wash since summer. Not sure it needed it but it just felt like the day to do it. The wood walk way to the beach appeared today after being incased in snow Lake frozen solid but showing signs of some melting Stepping... Read more

Excerpt: Many in Kaubashine will recognize this favorite dresser. We have 4 of them in the resort. The guys thought it was time to put them together. They are orginal to the resort dating back to when the resort started in 1918 shipped out of Chicago to Hazelhurst. They are Mission Style and have been well loved. Some in Kaubashine... Read more

Excerpt: Oh what to take a picture of today.. it is minus some ungodly temperature... when you go subzero does it really matter weather it is -5 or -20 it is just plain cold. Unless you are Steve's car with a barometer for starting at -5 for some reason. Hot water line in our kitchen is once again frozen up... Read more

Excerpt: Uhhh Ohhh Troy walking down the driveway with a tool and a flashlight... never a good thing... Victim of the cold this morning at -20 actual temp was Restawhile's water lines. Went to clean the cabin today and no water.... luckily it was not rented yet this weekend so panic did not set in too much. We also lost... Read more

Excerpt: There may be a large yellow ball in the sky rising but it sure is not warm Burr.... with Windchill we are down at about - 15 to -20 this morning. By the weekend though we are supposed to be cracking the 30's which should be great for playing outdoors. Maybe a return to Winter Park's sledding hill... Read more

Excerpt: When it is -20 windchill out what is a dog to do? Hang out by the woodstove. When it is this cold we operate 2 woodstoves in our house. There is nothing like the warm heat that they kick off to warm your bones after being out in the cold. Mack feels the same way. Unfortunately he has chosen... Read more

Excerpt: My adventurous local exploring friend Grace was off on another adventure with her side kick Eddy. Grace travels by many means, kayaks, skis, hiking, snowshoes but today it was with Eddy and some snowmobiles up to The Porcupine Mountains 2 hours away from Hazelhurst to the Lake of the Clouds. I have only seen The Lake of the Clouds... Read more

Excerpt: The Blair/Anderson group from last weekend heading out snowshoeing on the 40 across the road. Is there a better way to enjoy winter? What a face Flinn has Beautiful Sunrise on Lower Kaubshine. Thanks Margee for sending the pics!... Read more

Excerpt: We headed out to Winter Park for some snow tubing. It was awesome as you can tell from the picture above. No busy lines I think in 3 hours the kids did about 100 slides down Squirrel Hill and not an injury to be had I was wondering how they got you up the hill and the ride up... Read more

Excerpt: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGcQCtFlENA Check out the above link for Texans trying to pronounce Wisconsin towns. You know you are from Wisconsin when you can not only pronounce these towns but also spell them. I love getting someone from Oconomowoc on the phone giving me their address and they start to spell the town and I say don't worry I was born in... Read more

Excerpt: Somewhere under that pile is the raft Boats definitely looking cold Point in the light snow coming down Pontoon boat dock just sticking out of the snow. Wonder how much damage it will go through during ice out or will it be an easy year. Cliff goes back to the ice March 1st so start thinking about the day... Read more

Excerpt: With the additional 6 inches of snow we received on Friday night it was a perfect weekend to head out snow shoeing. Betsy and Betsy the troublesome duo were headed out on to the Willow Flowage to snowshoe at sunset inspired by one of my pictures a couple of weeks ago. Had to get the maps out to zero... Read more

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