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| Fence along Hwy 14 - Ottertail, Minnesota |
Linking to Jan & Jer's Friday's Fences.
Showing posts with label Otter Tail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Otter Tail. Show all posts
Friday, July 19, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Go Fish!
I had the opportunity last Friday to be a spotter in the local walleye fishing tournament called Lund Mania. Fifty teams (all on Lund boats of course!) participated with the winning boat captain getting a 1675 Impact complete with Mercury motor and Shoreland'r trailer worth over $20,000. The second and third place captain also got smaller Lund boats as prizes.
Unfortunately, the team I was assigned to did not finish in the Top Ten. I still had a fabulous day out on Otter Tail Lake, wind and all! After all, a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work, right? Plus, I ended up winning a $100 gift certificate, hat and fishing towel from Gander Mountain. Thanks, Gander Mountain!
I will have more pictures of the post tournament fun on a future post.
Unfortunately, the team I was assigned to did not finish in the Top Ten. I still had a fabulous day out on Otter Tail Lake, wind and all! After all, a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work, right? Plus, I ended up winning a $100 gift certificate, hat and fishing towel from Gander Mountain. Thanks, Gander Mountain!
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| Early Morning on Otter Tail Lake |
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| The Starter Boat (PS - that is a Canadian holding the flag) |
Friday, June 28, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Sculptures by Ken Nyberg
On one of my explorations of Otter Tail County, Minnesota, I went to the town of Vining. On purpose, too. I had read of large sculptures being located there so I had to see them for myself. Weather conditions were less than optimal and the light for taking photos was terrible, but I went and did it any way. Who wants to be cooped up in a hotel room when the world is out there waiting for you?
Vining was easy to find and so were the sculptures. All of them are the creation of Ken Nyberg, a resident of Otter Tail County. His whimsical sculptures start out as scrap metal that are joined together into oversized works of art. Many of the sculptures are located in Nyberg Park and others are scattered throughout town and across the county.
I think one of my favorites was the astronaut sculpture. One of Ken's children is Karen Nyberg, a NASA astronaut who traveled to the International Space Station in 2008. If you have been following my blog, you might recall my excitement at finally going to Kennedy Space Center in Florida earlier this year.
I also liked the giant cup of coffee sculpture.
I encourage you that if you ever have the opportunity to visit Vining (preferably in the summer months) stop into the store next to Nyberg Park, sign the guest book, and pick up the brochure about Ken's sculptures. Then get started on your own sculpture finding trip across Vining and Otter Tail County.
Vining was easy to find and so were the sculptures. All of them are the creation of Ken Nyberg, a resident of Otter Tail County. His whimsical sculptures start out as scrap metal that are joined together into oversized works of art. Many of the sculptures are located in Nyberg Park and others are scattered throughout town and across the county.
I think one of my favorites was the astronaut sculpture. One of Ken's children is Karen Nyberg, a NASA astronaut who traveled to the International Space Station in 2008. If you have been following my blog, you might recall my excitement at finally going to Kennedy Space Center in Florida earlier this year.
I also liked the giant cup of coffee sculpture.
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| A Few of the Sculptures by Ken Nyberg |
I encourage you that if you ever have the opportunity to visit Vining (preferably in the summer months) stop into the store next to Nyberg Park, sign the guest book, and pick up the brochure about Ken's sculptures. Then get started on your own sculpture finding trip across Vining and Otter Tail County.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Watery Wednesday - Fergus Falls & Otter Things
It was a cold (what else is new?) and somewhat snowy day when I visited Fergus Falls located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota in mid-December.
Linking to Watery Wednesday at Bluff Area Daily.
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| Otter Tail River in Fergus Falls, Minnesota |
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| Canada Geese Along the Otter Tail River |
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| Large Otter Sculpture at Grotto Lake |
Linking to Watery Wednesday at Bluff Area Daily.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
InSPIREd Sunday - St. John's Lutheran
It's too bad about the wires in the photo, but I really liked the blue accents on this spire.
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| St. John's Lutheran Church - Otter Tail, MN |
Friday, November 30, 2012
Here Comes the Snow...Plows
Oh, what to do on a Thursday night?
Option #1: Stay in a warm but somewhat boring hotel room, fix dinner and watch TV.
Option #2: Bundle up and drive a few miles to freezing Frazee, Minnesota to watch their 1st Annual Snowplow Parade.
Hmmm....decisions, decisions.
There was a great turnout for the parade down Main Avenue in Frazee. Approximately 60 plows participated including ones from the State of Minnesota, Otter Tail and Becker counties, the towns of Frazee, Perham and Detroit Lakes along with many private contractors advertising their snow removal capabilities. Most were decorated with lights and many drivers were tossing candy to the children lined on up the sidewalks.
Scattered up and down the main street were several firepits with nice little fires going to keep the parade watchers warm.
The parade lasted longer than I did. Even with my gloves on, my hands were freezing. I stayed to see about 90% of the plows before they turned around and came back down Main Avenue. I couldn't take the below freezing temps any longer. It was time to head for the warmth of the hotel and a mug of hot cider.
Not sure a snowplow parade was on my bucket list, but I'll check it off any way! Gotta love small town life!!
Option #1: Stay in a warm but somewhat boring hotel room, fix dinner and watch TV.
Option #2: Bundle up and drive a few miles to freezing Frazee, Minnesota to watch their 1st Annual Snowplow Parade.
Hmmm....decisions, decisions.
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| Here Come the Plows! |
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| Big Ones... |
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| ...Small Ones... |
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| ...And Baby Ones (sorry for the poor picture quality) |
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| One Plow Even Had the Grinch |
There was a great turnout for the parade down Main Avenue in Frazee. Approximately 60 plows participated including ones from the State of Minnesota, Otter Tail and Becker counties, the towns of Frazee, Perham and Detroit Lakes along with many private contractors advertising their snow removal capabilities. Most were decorated with lights and many drivers were tossing candy to the children lined on up the sidewalks.
Scattered up and down the main street were several firepits with nice little fires going to keep the parade watchers warm.
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| Warmth Station - Check out the Interesting Way to Burn a Log |
The parade lasted longer than I did. Even with my gloves on, my hands were freezing. I stayed to see about 90% of the plows before they turned around and came back down Main Avenue. I couldn't take the below freezing temps any longer. It was time to head for the warmth of the hotel and a mug of hot cider.
Not sure a snowplow parade was on my bucket list, but I'll check it off any way! Gotta love small town life!!
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