Up North

Back blip day 2 No service in the northwoods of Wisconsin

We bought a cottage!! I have been vacationing at this lake my entire life. We bought "The Brady" cottage from the original owners. Grandpa Brady use to eat the catfish we caught  and didn't want to touch. His son has owned it and sadly has dementia so the family has to sell to help pay for his care. We have agreed to "rent" it to them a few weekends for the next five summers - no charge - as part of our purchase. We are glad to do so.

More yard clean up including bush removal (Extra 1). My daughter and son-in-law joined us to help. My husband and SIL both got stung by ground hornets. The nest was huge - built under an overturned charcoal grill. Cleared leaves from the garage roof and treated the moss.
Extra 3: lake view from our deck
Extra 4: Drop everything and go for a long boat ride. The pontoon will be coming out in three hours! We saw four loons in close proximity so we think they are gathering to head south.

My mom's homemade chili recipe and tomato basil soup for dinner. 
Gave Taylor a lesson in sourdough bread making which means fresh bread tomorrow.