Category Archives: Travelogue

Help me pack light


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Next weekend I’ll be in Nashville for the Quitter Conference.  First, I need to get there.  I want to pack as light as possible and still have everything I need for a couple of days in a town I’ve never … Continue reading

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Boil Over!


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“Boil Over!” That’s the call made before kerosene, yes, kerosene gets thrown on an open fire. The subsequent fireball is the last hurrah before dinner is served. The fish boil is a Wisconsin tradition dating back to the 1800’s when … Continue reading

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Hodag Hunting in Rhinelander, WI


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Hodags are mythical creatures said to inhabit the woods around Rhinelander, WI. While vacationing there, we did some hunting. Here’s what we found! There is a Historical Marker sign about Hodags in a local park. This is what it says: … Continue reading

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Sunset Canoe Paddling in Northern Wisconsin


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Liz and I are on vacation in Northern Wisconsin for the next week.  Here’s a little taste of what we’re doing to relax and unwind. 

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In Transit Mississippi River Adventure


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I believe everyone has a grand adventure hidden deep within.  Peter Bragiel, along with his brothers and cameraman-friend Tony, have realized a dream from childhood and they documented the trip. Peter, Dan, and Paul have dreamed of canoeing the entire … Continue reading

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