Thursday

pontoon & cabin~

We took a boat ride ...  went on a little excursion on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage to see some of the storm damage ... take a swim ... have a little picnic ... and to check out Slim's brother Rod's cabin making skills. 

Captain Slim and his best mate ~ Gilligan
 
 
Our Grandlove Brooke ~ doing her imitation of Rose from Titanic
 my Lil Sis Colleen &
The Towel Heads... her hubby Mike and another Grandlove of ours
Amanda
 giving back floating lessons to Brooke and the "kick kick kick" command to Bailey
 
 the air was cool ... but the water wasn't too bad once you got over the initial shock
son in-law Paul ~ striking up a pose!
our new captain 
 
 Wind WHIPPED Islands



 
one of Rod & Becky's cabins that they built for vacation rentals






Captain Brooke  and first mate Grandpa ~ taking us home. 

Until next time...
So it goes in my neck of the woods.
~mel

11 comments:

  1. I see you have survived and are taking some time to relas and enjoy the visiting family. That water looks ccccold no matter what time of the year it is. I like Capt Slim and Gilligan!!!

    Looks like a whole lot of fun, It is a strange thing how after a few months or years, you will never know the wind hit.

    CABINS! you people don't know a cabin from a luxury Vacation home!!!! hahahaha Dat Ain't no CABIN!
    Looks great. i know they are proud.

    Love from the home of the pony Express.

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  2. The arm is getting better and I ain't gettin in the flowage nor Gitchegoomeie!!!!!
    THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

    Love ya!

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  3. Cabin? Wow! I would like to dip my toes in that water right now.

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  4. Looks like you all had a wonderful time!!!and the cabin..wow..that is awesome...

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  5. sure wish Thom didn't have to be back for jury duty ~ looks like we missed a great time :( Looks like Rod and Becca Sue will do just fine renting thier "cabin" out.

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  6. First time to your blog. Very nice. Couldn't get over the "wind blown" trees, Whew, that was some wind. The cabin is awesome. Looks like a grand time.
    Thanks for posting on my blog.

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  7. HI Mel, I went to that website and looked at ALL of those wedding photos... WOW--what an incredible wedding and what a neat family you have... I hope you are pleased with how it all turned out... It seemed to be perfect...

    GREAT pictures... AND--good pictures on the pontoon and of the cabin.... Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  8. Hi Mel, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment! Looks like you all are having some serious fun on the water with family! Enjoy your weekend and have a blessed evening!

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  9. been spring cleaning, just getting to blogs. enjoyed the photos, looks like everyone had fu. the cabin is fantastic. i've always wanted a cabin, just a wish. take care Rose

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