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Title: A nice weekend trip to the "deer shack"
Post by: JoeRau on September 02, 2013, 12:32:04 PM
My Labor Day weekend plans came together nicely.  My wife, son, daughter & I where going to join the wife's family up at the "Deer Shack".  The car was a bit crowded with 2 adults, 2 dogs, 2 kids, and all our stuff.  I also invited my friend Dave who just helped me re-build my deck as a thank you.  Dave & I decided to ride the bikes... even though he rides a chopped Sportster....

Friday Rochester, MN to NW WI
We had a nice ride up.  Weather was warm, and humid.  Had a little threat of a rain storm, but it passed with nothing.  The wife took the lead in her GMC Terrain... with a lead foot!  Dave & I took our time, had a nice ride, and pulled in just behind the wife because she had 2 stops for diaper changes on the little one. 
The deer shack.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dcso3009/rackshack_zpse7831cf0.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dcso3009/media/rackshack_zpse7831cf0.jpg.html)

Saturday we took a ride near Superior, WI to see my brother's new house/property.  First time home owner, he found a 40 acre property with a small house needing some work, and a few run down outbuildings for a great price.  From there to the Mouth of the Brule River.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dcso3009/Brule_zps56bf7d70.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dcso3009/media/Brule_zps56bf7d70.jpg.html) 
Then back to the "shack" 
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dcso3009/deckview_zpsf4534c6c.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dcso3009/media/deckview_zpsf4534c6c.jpg.html)


Sunday we spent some time with the family.  While Dave was out on the lake my Niece Taverie decided to be a model on Dave's Harley.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dcso3009/Tave_zps4039fefb.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dcso3009/media/Tave_zps4039fefb.jpg.html) 
I think her parents are going to have trouble with this one! 

We had a threat of rain again, and did see a few drops but that was all.  It was a late arrival back at home, but a nice ride for the weekend.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dcso3009/ODO_zps044432ec.jpg) (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/dcso3009/media/ODO_zps044432ec.jpg.html)

Title: Re: A nice weekend trip to the "deer shack"
Post by: pkpk on September 02, 2013, 03:24:27 PM
LOL, that ain't a "deer shack."  I would probably skip hunting deer if I was up there for a weekend.  :D
Title: Re: A nice weekend trip to the "deer shack"
Post by: JoeRau on September 02, 2013, 03:37:02 PM
LOL, that ain't a "deer shack."  I would probably skip hunting deer if I was up there for a weekend.  :D
We have it really rough... Hot tub feels really good when you come in from the cold stand in late November....
Title: Re: A nice weekend trip to the "deer shack"
Post by: tk on September 03, 2013, 11:01:33 AM
Wow! I didn't know those big Kawis could get such good mileage.
Title: Re: A nice weekend trip to the "deer shack"
Post by: JoeRau on September 03, 2013, 03:23:00 PM
Wow! I didn't know those big Kawis could get such good mileage.
Keep them under 80 and it is easy.  Even better on the '10 & up models with the ECO mode.  Some say MPG gets better in 5th than 6th gear keeping the revs higher.  I have not tried that for any distance.