Today was the warmest and sunniest day that we have had in October. Highs in the mid 50's. We went from one of the warmest Septembers to one of the coldest, snowiest Octobers on record. Last week was dark, wet and windy. On Thursday morning, October the 15th we had a misty rain with the temps right at the freeze/thaw point, but two miles away from Leech Lake we had about two inches of snow! Thanks to the lake effect, close to the lake no snow.
On Thursday morning work on the Oak Point Road project began. Anderson Bros from the Brainerd area are the prime contractors. We are all wishing for about a three week period of "Indian Summer" so that most of the road can be completed before winter sets in. Typically, the first snow that stays will not come until Thanksgiving time. Also the big lake will freeze up about the first of December with Walker Bay having ice two weeks later. So we are hoping for some good road building weather.
The wild grape jelly turned out just great. Just Google wild grape jelly for a recipe. We ended up with about 14 pints. The jelly is great on homemade bread. I also got two keeper Walleyes this week which was a great taste treat.
My grandson Aaron and I learned a lesson in small town patriotism on Friday afternoon. A young soldier from Walker was killed in Afghanistan serving his country and they brought the body back to town in an motorcade escorted hearse with many, many area resident lining the streets in town in respect. The Walker Chamber put out an email alert.
A number of visitors were up at the lake this past weekend because most schools were closed for two days for MEA. Lots of docks and lifts came in for the winter. Many neighborhoods get together and work together. We hire a group of "boys" from Walker who brought my stuff in.
Pictured is some wild "Bittersweet" which is a poisonous perennial vine that had these oval coral red berries that add to fall decoration or wreaths.
On Thursday morning work on the Oak Point Road project began. Anderson Bros from the Brainerd area are the prime contractors. We are all wishing for about a three week period of "Indian Summer" so that most of the road can be completed before winter sets in. Typically, the first snow that stays will not come until Thanksgiving time. Also the big lake will freeze up about the first of December with Walker Bay having ice two weeks later. So we are hoping for some good road building weather.
The wild grape jelly turned out just great. Just Google wild grape jelly for a recipe. We ended up with about 14 pints. The jelly is great on homemade bread. I also got two keeper Walleyes this week which was a great taste treat.
My grandson Aaron and I learned a lesson in small town patriotism on Friday afternoon. A young soldier from Walker was killed in Afghanistan serving his country and they brought the body back to town in an motorcade escorted hearse with many, many area resident lining the streets in town in respect. The Walker Chamber put out an email alert.
A number of visitors were up at the lake this past weekend because most schools were closed for two days for MEA. Lots of docks and lifts came in for the winter. Many neighborhoods get together and work together. We hire a group of "boys" from Walker who brought my stuff in.
Pictured is some wild "Bittersweet" which is a poisonous perennial vine that had these oval coral red berries that add to fall decoration or wreaths.
No comments:
Post a Comment