Woods and Water - Dick Herfindahl
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...
NICE CATCH - Shown here are some pictures of a trip Dick’s grandson Trevor, his Grandma Jean and Dick took to the cabin back in 2008. One of the pictures is of Trevor holding the northern after he netted it for his grandma. Another is a basket of crappie that they caught on a different lake. Star Eagle photos by Dick Herfindahl
I have seemed to have started my last few columns mentioning the weather and the only comment this time is “HOT.” Enough said!
As I may have mentioned before, I am not a hot weather guy. After spending over three years in southeast Asia, you would think I could handle the heat better. Air...
We have finally gotten a substantial amount of rain in our area. The old saying “when it rains, it pours” definitely has held true. Enough said about the weather.
As I look back over the years, I sometimes reflect on my time growing up north of town and of the many experiences growing up. I...
REELING THEM IN - Shown here is Dick’s brother-in-law, Lynn Johnson, with a nice stringer of walleye that he caught in the channel by Frank Hall Park.
We have finally gotten some rain this past weekend. I am not sure if it is enough to help, but it may make the yards a little greener. Our cool-down has once again been replaced by the summer heat.
My planned trip to the cabin took a slight detour. I had a problem with a leg that I injured...
The cool weather has been a welcome nicety. I don’t do well with hot and humid.
The fishing around the area has been pretty darned good if you ask my brother-in-law, Lynn. He has been catching fish all spring and summer. Walleye, northern, crappie. He has been doing a job. He should think...