road trips

ROAD TRIPS

One of the favorite things me and the dogs like to do is travel around the island. You get to see more wildlife while in the car. I see more bears on the road (at night) than I do on foot.

The dogs love being in the car with their heads hanging out the window, checking everything out in the woods.

The dogs seem to have good sight and pick up things that I miss. Which is funny because when we are walking I can see a rabbit up ahead aways, and the dogs totally miss it. I think they are using their noses more than their sight while walking.

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A DRUMMOND SUNSET

BEACH SHOTS

everyday is different at the shore. the water changes all the time.
the shoal is where we want to be.

AUGUST PROJECTS

I did a few projects this trip. Sandy and I used my air log splitter to split some wood for their fireplace.

I had a tree stuck in the air, blocking my view of the big lake. I tried tying a strap to it and pulling it down with my ATV winch. well that did not work. So the next day Pete came by and cut it down for me. Good neighbors!

Second August Trip 2007

This was the last trip just before labor Day.
The water was nice.
The woods were inviting.

Swim-a-rama July 2007

The water was perfect. Warm and inviting.
Big Shoal Beach was busy too.

The dogs had a great time.

SEPTIC TANK 2007

Ok, I know its kinda weird to photograph the
guy emptying out my septic tank. I did find out
interesting things. I thought since the house is
not used full time, that the septic tank would be
better off.

The guy told me it is better to have someone
there living at the house full time. It is better for
the bacteria in the tank. Bacteria is the most
important element in your system!

They sell filters that hook onto your system
before the water goes to your drain field. The
septic guy says do NOT use them. It is just a
thing to get plugged up.

Plus he suggests using just plain yeast to treat
your septic tank every month. About six packets
every month is all you need. RidX and similar
products are good, but the yeast works the
same for less money.

Total cost to empty $250.00

Second July trip 2007

It was the second trip of July.
It was very dry but the weather was perfect.

The Buleys built a nice rasied flower bed using
flat rocks.

I got a new Fridge from Erickson's at the Soo.