Friday, July 29, 2005

New Arrival

Nathaniel Kent Doughty. Born July 23rd at 2:15am. Weighing in at seven pounds & six ounces and measuring 21 inches in length.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Off And Running

I've been remiss in noting that the 2005 Doughty 500 opened on Monday. Early reports are that it's been quite an adventure so far. I was not able to join the fun this year, but will be posting updates and pictures as I receive them. Developing...

Monday, July 04, 2005

So Close You Can Almost Taste It

The Martini at the end of the day's driving that is. The 2005 Doughty 500 kicks off in two weeks. Here's the latest need to know information from Dan:

The plan is complete.

Day one, 18 July 05, 08:30. We will depart 4554 Eastland Ct and head to the North/Northwest. Lunch at Gilligans (a three hour tour?) on Lake Pokegama, Chetek, a PM break in Barronett then on to Siren.

Day two, 19 July 05, 09:00. Tour the Crex Meadows wildlife Area, lunch at
Ike Walton Lodge on Yellow Lake. PM tour to the Northeast.

Day three, 20 July 05, 08:30. Tour the Fish Lake Wildlife Area, the Burnett
and Polk Co. forest, lunch in Cushing. (Note; there are two bars in Cushing
that serve food. They are small and service may be slow but if we are
patient I think we well all get fed.) PM, More of the Co. forest and
wildlife area.

Day four, 21 July. No tour planned. Dinner that evening at the Northwoods
Crossing, it is right across the street from the motel. 6:00 PM Social Hour,
7:00 PM Dinner.

The menu;
Prime Rib, $14.00
Ribeye Steak, $18.00
� Pressure Fried Chicken, $11.00
Deep Fried Walleye, $15.00

Children’s Menu;
Chicken Tenders with Fries, $5.00
Corn Dog with Macaroni & Cheese, $5.
I will need your selection by Wednesday eve.

Day five, 22 July. Head for Eau Claire. Lunch at Lucky’s in Clear Lake. They will have a private room set up for us.
Everyone is welcome at 4554 Eastland for some after tour refreshments.

See ye all in two weeks, Dan

Please note all plans are subject to change, with out notice, at the
discretion of the tour director (That’s Me)