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    Took a trip south

    We spent a week in FL, rented a nice beach house in a small town area in the panhandle. We spent time with two other families and had a great time! A few pics to follow! M8man
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    Snow on my deck!

    Quick shot of my deck this morning in the Keweenaw! M8man
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    A little color tour today 10-11-15

    We left our house between Lake Linden and Gay today and drove through Gay to Lac LaBelle and did the chair lift ride at Mt. Bohemia........ I'll post a couple of pics from my phone in a bit.......from the top of Bohemia colors look to be about peak... pics in a sec.. m8man
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    Keweenaw jetski cruisin!

    Went on a great ride with a couple buddies. Headed out from Lac LaBelle and headed off the point to gull rock and Manitou Island Pics to follow M8man
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    Our new family member!

    Meet Stella, our new Yellow Lab. My two boys 13 and 7, are wound tight! M8man
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    Cripes! Cold again!

    Temp at around noon in Calumet was -17 on my car! M8man
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    Traxxas RC electric cars

    Hey all.... I'm looking at getting one for my 7 year old. Electric only as a learning tool........ he has had a ton of RC cars, but the usual stuff, $50 cars and trucks that puke after a while and go through AA batteries like there is no tomorrow. he is doing so good in school I'd like to...
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    Snowshoeing pics 1-19-15

    I hope i spelled that right. I've been out with the family a bunch. Trying to do 1 mile 5 days a week! Here are a few pics m8man
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    Hey Skylar

    a year or two ago you had given me some advice where to stay at the Dells. we ended up not going there, the wifey, wanted to stay at the Blue Harbor Resort, in Sheboygan. It was nice and something different. now, I think, we are looking to go there on spring break with the kids and another...
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    Labrador breeders

    Any JD peeps know of any I can check with? looking for a pup for my boys....... pretty much open to any color. Thanks, m8man
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    Lotsa SNOW!

    Here are two pics! Front deck, good railing build up of snow Back deck, kids put a rubbermaid on it that i forgot to move. You can see the snow depth around it! M8man
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    Coating a wood table/bar with 2 part resin

    I'm looking for some advice. I'm starting to make a table about 3x8 feet or so and would like to cover it with that clear 2 part resin stuff for a neat look. I was going to make a bar type thing but I'll that for the man cave.... In a bit I'll upload a pic of what I'm going to cover. Now...
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    Weber Smokey Mountain -pulled pork

    I've been working hard at perfecting ribs/pulled pork to my taste buds. Finally tonight i think we got it. This charcoal smoker can hold temps for 12 hours maybe 14 with almost no monitoring! 8.5 hours and this pork butt roast was done! Gosh the roast was only $13 and we easily could feed 6...
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    Propane info in the Keweenaw today

    here is what I found today and I'm locking in tomorrow. Lagasco (Chassell) 2.09 now 2.19 to lock in with them and no money down Keweenaw Petro (Houghton) 1.99 now, 1.99 to lock in for the yr.. rates good thru Friday Settler's Coop (Bruce Crossing) 1.80 now 1.90 lock in....price thru...
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    My 6 yr old has a new ride

    He is pumped! New helmet, new chest protector, and dialed it waaaaay down. He is doing great! I remember those days M8man
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    Weber Smokey Mountain - do you smoke?

    I picked up a nice charcoal smoker and have used it a few times.. This thing is nutz, it can hold 225-250 for 12 hours. it takes about 15-20 mins to dial in your temp with the vents and you are good to go. I'm wondering if any of you smoke or cook low and slow?.......What are your favorite...
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    Ice is creepin. Big Traverse

    Check this pic out, they got some new neighbors! m8man
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    If I had John's Tractor.............

    I'd be like "ya winter is getting to me too, oh well I guess since I have that tractor I should use it" then I would sprint to it jump in the bugger without using the step, giggle a bit and do the following while drinking coffee at 7 am.. - blow snow like 75 feet and aim the chute a various...
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    Heal up JD!!!!

    Well it has come to my attention that Mr. JD himself may be in need of some get well wishes. I'm not sure of the details but a buddy of mine let me know he is in need of some well wishes and some good ole prayers too. Not sure how serious but keep him in your thoughts. Let's all respect...
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    Bleezard in the Keweenaw

    Wow we are getting nailed. This is nutzo some of the the worst visibility in my recollection. crazy bad out there. I've been driving up to the Houghton/hancock area for either Tech or work since 1992 and this was most likely the worst visibility I've encountered. The way in was ok but the...
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