Fishing Opener!

Today’s fishing opener has brought scads of traffic to the area. The roads are full of traffic and the boat landings at the major fishing lakes are full of trucks and boat trailers. We thought the restaurants would be crowded last night after witnessing the increased traffic levels, but not so. The fishing folk must …

Animal Kingdom

Every week, when we gather for our property tour, there is a great anticipation among the group about what lies ahead. We love to see new properties! Yes, it’s everything everyone thinks – fun! However, it’s a very small part of what comprises our actual day to day work, so when we get to see …

Upcoming Events.

If you’re looking for some mid-winter fun while you’re at the cabin this weekend, there are a few events you might want to check out. Feb. 6: Fort Folle Avoine – Family Fun Day – 10am-4pm. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park is located on 80 wooded acres along the Yellow River near Danbury, Wisconsin. The park …

Lending Update.

For at least five years, I listened to Dave complain about loose mortgage standards, concerned about where it was all leading. He wasn’t alone. Many people were concerned throughout those years, but it’s easier to whistle through the graveyard than to face the demons.  If given a choice, most people prefer the company of a drunken sailor to that …

Use Your Skills.

We are under a winter weather advisory today until 4pm. Light snow is supposed to fall all day. You should be able to get around on the roads if you take it easy and slow down a bit. The good news is the snow has freshened the whole world and it’s white, bright and beautiful!

Watch the Weather

For those of you coming Up North for the weekend, keep an eye on the weather. At this point, we are under a Winter Weather Watch, with freezing rain, ice and snow accumulations that are supposed to stretch throughout the weekend. I don’t like dangerous weather, but I am glad that we are in line …