The lake should be plenty high this year with all the snow/rain we've experienced. Last year was a record for early ice out and it made the walleye opener a difficult one for most of us. This year should be the exact opposite. There's a good chance we'll be able to hit the crappie bite along with a few walleyes.

We've been busy wiring the cabin, plumbing and installing kitchen cabinets. I apologize to those who hoped to use it during the opener but we simply ran out of time-and money! After three years of going backwards in the remodeling project, we're finally making noticable strides. I can't wait to actually be able to post pictures of a completed room.

One of the things I'm most pleased with is the 25 belly dumps of material I brought in from the mines. That stuff packs like asphalt and looks great. Hats off to Gary for trucking it in. Can't wait for ice out!