The quality of this photo is simply awful, taken through the dirtiest windshield my car has ever had on one of the grayest days in November. Mike and I traveledto Naval Station Great Lakes for his son’s graduation from Recruit Training this past week. Many times traveling thru Wisconsin I have past the Cabela’s superstore and this time we stopped to visit.
I was mighty impressed with the large aquarium displays of bass, crappie, trout and sturgeon. My favorite was a fish I had never seen before a Golden Trout which is in the same family as Rainbow Trout. I cared less for the taxidermy displays as I always find them morbid and sad. But the racks on the elk, and deer where amazing. I got the smallest piece of fudge and Mike purchased those yummy pecans and almonds that you find warm and delicious at craft shows. The whole superstore was full of the aroma–it could not be avoided.
I was looking for two essential items for winter survival. The idea is for me to get out more this year–brave the elements. I looked at the gators, gear that goes over your boots to keep the snow out, especially while snowshoeing. I ended up skipping that purchase as they wee pricey but I did get silk long underwear bottoms for nearly half price.
We departed the Upper Peninsula on Thursday last week in a snow squall and a predicted 12-18 inches. As we passed Escanaba we found no snow. The trip was cold and windy but snow-less until our return to the Upper Peninsula. Luckily someone moved a bit of snow and we could pull into the drive on our return. And the answer to have I used those silk long johns to get out and about–NO!
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