~One Of My Favorite Lakes~

This is a favorite lake, called Ice Lake. its not very big as you can see,

but its very deep. It has all kinds of fish, depends which part of the lake

you go to, across on that far side its very shallow-over to the very left

is the beach, great swimming...I rode my bike out to this lake so many

times during the hot summers. But it wasnt really that far. I dont know

miles..but to ride my bike took me 45 minutes to get there, depending

how fast I peddled and if it was hot? well. I just peddled my patootie

off lol.I got there as fast as I could. The lake was not far from the town

where I lived and the one at the bottom of the hill-kinda in between.
Way down on the far left side..theres a motel..a few cabins..and you
can rent a room and get a boat- just fall out the room into the boat and
just fish all day long. lol. well night too if you want to- many fished at
night. But isnt that a gorgeous photo? was taken just as the sun was
going down we were probly gonna fish until after dark.Beautiful place.

We hauled that 14 foot boat in the back of our pickup truck.fit great.My

ex just kept it in there all summer long..didnt stick out very far in a
long bed pickup..we would back up and just pull the boat out, drop it
down and drag it into the water, you can see the kinda sandy shore
there. Thats my ex making sure he has his "TACO BOX" in the boat
lol... I wish I had a dollar for every time I tugged and help to lift that
boat in and out of that truck..I would be VERY rich now lol. I did that
many many times.. That boat only cost $50.oo we got a great deal on it
and it sure provided many many hours of fun for me and my ex and all
our friends that enjoyed fishing in it or just going for a ride.
Was really great...

To prove I did NOT fib, I found a photo of the Northern Pike I caught
out of this lake. Its up on the wall behind me..It was 32 inches long , I
dont know the weight other than to say by the time I hauled that
puppy to the boat after almost an hour I WAS pooped lol... That thing
fought me like I was gonna mount it on my wall and he knew it lol..and
see who won?? :-).. By the time I fought that fish I was ready to go
home.If you have never fought a Northern Pike.they're very agressive
fish, and will fight up to the very end. We were both proud of this fish,
wanted it mounted, cost $150.oo to put that fish on that piece of drift
wood. I dont have that fish now, Im hoping its still hanging on my ex's
wall..I know hes telling EVERYONE I caught it too lol... I did..really..

This is me my grandpa and grandma and my cousin Willard. I

had just caught that fish, its not very big, but look at my gramma's

face, shes just smilin.. I do remember this.. I was showing my

grandpa that I COULD catch fish just like he did..you see the

pole in his hand.. This was a great photo of him..this is how he

always looked..his cigarette, and a fishing pole- his favorite hat

and that sweater..Gramma, well that was her, she never fished

though..just was a watcher. The fish is that dark spot down close

to the ground lol.. almost didnt see it did ya? lol..well was a fish,

THAT was the main thing, but look at MY face, im sayin.."This

ISNT very BIG Grandpa" ...I kinda look a little disappointed, but

I caught it and I needed him to take it off my hook!!! THAT part

STILL is the same, Im not good at touchin fish, or worms n stuff,

but I still love to fish, I just cant go by myself lol.. well I can if I use

lures and gloves !! :-D lol....

To live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan you HAVE to be an

outdoors person or go nuts.. Where I lived was in the middle of

a National Forest...well the whole UP is nothing but forest and

lakes.. Now, even the winter is great fun, ice fishing and snow

mobile races on the frozen lakes, skiing is a biggie-cross country

or at the Brule Mountain Ski Hill, great place, and some of the

cutest cabins to stay in.. When we moved away we went back up

there for weekends alot and would stay at the different places..

Ski Brule was very popular, in the winter.My dad helped build

that place and I think I still have a couple cousins that work there,

one is on the skipatrol I believe.. I sat in the lodge, I was NOT

good on skis..And Ice fishing? no..I didnt do that either, but I

LOVE it up there. God's Country..

Last nite was awful again for the storms.. Thank God we only got

the tail end..but was bad enough to knock out half the power in

town here. We were spared.. Raelynn came by at 8 am to see

if I was ok, said she saw so many trees down was scarey.. My

niece lives farther up on Lake Michigan and I was really worried

about her.. that's where that storm came on land from the lake..

She saw a massive water spout dance around out there on the

lake.. Damage was heavy up in that area. We have been so

lucky I shouldn't say anything..I know these storms are getting

worse.. 70 mile an hour winds last nite..awful..Im an adult and

this CRAP scares the HELL otta me. Don't I sound like a big

baby.. it is scary if you have NO where to hide..to protect your

self THATS what really bothers me.. But we made it through

another one..so that's all that matters.. we are safe and sound.

Sounds like my kitchen is calling :-) I cant help it..lunch? well

it was its usual "GUESS" Im not real hungry but something

light would be good.. I dug out my old cushion and this sure

seems to be helping.. I am SO GLAD!!! :-) I think Dutch

heard the kitchen calling too.. hes off and headed out there,

they BOTH know the routine.. when they hear this keyboard

stop this time of day..I think THATS how they know.. Cats

cant read lol. :-) although sometimes I do have doubts lol..

Nitey Nite...:-)

Y'all have a good one now Y'hear? luv ya.. and Thanks...

ALways, Lois ****

May God Bless you today,

I'm so honored to call you friend,

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...