Lerbs Cabin
Big Sandy Lake MN

We celebrated the New Year's 2008 at the cabin. When your the parents of a 3 1/2 year old, you just don't have the energy to stay far past midnight. The weather was very cold! The high was 6 above. We had some time to drive around and see new areas. We went to Lawler and the Wilkins lake area. It's fun seeing other lakes. My favorite is taking pictures of old cabins, barns and signs. We had a great evening at the Big Sandy Lodge. We enjoyed a nice dinner and Lydia went swimming with her Daddy. If your up in McGregor Area I suggest you stop by the Lodge. One thing we love is swimming there. There indoor pool is beautiful and it has a wonderful whirlpool with a panoramic view of the lake. The charge is only $5.00 a person. They also have locker rooms with showers. I forgot to mention there is a sauna. I know they have a work~out room but I'm not sure of the price to use that. The staff there is the best! Jon and Lydia did some snowmobiling while I got a chance to take some photo's. Hank ( Great~Dane) &  Wyatt (Lab) slept the 4 day's away on the sofa. Poor old Chappy (Chesapeak) is having a rough time with his back legs. Their very arthritic. We have to help him up the stairs to the bedrooms. But at 13 1/2 yrs for a big dog is a long life. I've added more links to my Lake life page so check them out! Jon did some ice fishing by Floe's island but C & R a small northern. Not a whole lot biting. Travel on the lake is best by snowmobile. ATV's are having a tough time of it. The lake must of froze and thawed a couple times leaving the lake with lots of ridges & frozen slush. Jon was telling me that it was easiest if you stay on the beaten path. We heard from a "GUY" that on portable fish houses you must have your name, address and drivers licenses posted on the outside of the house. Permanent fish houses have to display a reg tag.  This "GUY" found this out when stoppped by the DNR and was given a ticket for expired sled tabs...Just a reminder to all to check your registration on your sleds and ATV's. His ticket cost him $127.00. I can't tell you the name of the Guy, he might be embarrassed. He's a family member. Well, check out my photo's from the week on the link Jan 2008 on the home page. We will be heading up next weekend and hope to get to spend more time outside.                                               

Happy 2008!

Dodge Gyrl