Woods and Water - Dick Herfindahl
Shown here are some pictures of the flooding in Albert Lea in June of 2012. Shown is water going under the bridge, on Bridge Avenue, and the east entrance to Edgewater Park.
This week we have been experiencing fall weather along with more than a little rain. My heart goes out to the people of New Richland and to all who have been effected by the flood waters. We have experienced some flooding in and around Albert Lea over the years, but I can’t recall any of this...
Shown here is a picture of Dick’s son Brian at the campfire.
This past I was able to enjoy a few days with Brian and my grandson Trevor at Two Harbors. We fished on Lake Superior for two days and caught some lake trout. It was a great time spent with my son and grandson. On Tuesday Brian and I headed to the cabin while Trevor headed home.
Once we...
ON THE LINE - Shown here is a picture of Brian and Dick with their two trout that they caught at the same time.
This past weekend I was lucky enough to spend Labor Day weekend with my son, Brian, and his son, and my grandson, Trevor. Trevor had reserved a cabin for us on Lake Superior near Two Harbors.
The cabin was a small and unique cabin facing the lake. We arrived on Sunday, and before you knew...
Shown here is a picture of the first day of school. This is of Dick and his new neighbor Sandee Sorenson getting ready for school.
This past week I have been spending a lot of time thinking about my younger years. The days when I was a carefree kid enjoying my summers and anticipating the start of another school year.
When grade school first let out for the summer, the options were endless. We would spend hours down at...
THEN AND NOW - Shown here is a picture of my grandson helping Grandpa drive the boat in 2008 and another of him driving the boat in 2024.
This past week I was able to visit the cabin.
After visiting the cabin for most of a week, I realized that doing many of the things that I once did is no longer possible. I guess that it is what you call a reality check. I couldn’t do many of the things that were commonplace in my younger...
This picture is of a sunset from the deck down by the lake.
I am once again writing my column from the cabin. This time I am using a different format for my writing.
I arrived at the cabin Sunday morning and the weather was perfect. There was a northwest wind that gusted to 15 mph at times. It was sunny and very comfortable. I unloaded the truck in...
FISHING FUN - Shown here is a picture is of Dick and his fishing mentor, his mother.
The DNR has issued a concerning report about how the warmer temperatures in the northern part of the country have resulted in numerous fish kills in Minnesota. This is alarming to me because of the devastation it has caused for our environment.
I once had a boss when I was working at the...
Shown here is a picture of Bello Lake, which is located just a few miles east of Dick's cabin.
The temperatures have been more like I remember August being with warm sunny days and cooler nights. I have to say that these temperatures are something that I can handle.
On the first of August we celebrated our son, Brad’s, 50th Birthday. I can still see him walking into the kitchen and...
CATCHING GOOD - Shown here is a picture of a happy Grandpa thanks to his Grandson Trevor.
This past week my grandson, Trevor, took his grandpa fishing once again. This time it was Beaver Lake and we were not disappointed. We caught our share of bluegills and bass. The bluegills that we caught were mostly good size. Overall, it was a very fun experience for the old guy. I cannot say...
Shown here are some pictures of Grant, Dick’s grandson. One is of him rock climbing in Maine.
This past Sunday I was sitting at home when I was surprised by my youngest grandson Grant stopping by for a visit. I don’t see him very often because he lives in Bloomington and works in Northfield at St. Olaf College. I was sure glad to see him. His Grandma made lunch and asked him to stay. I...