I wanted to take a moment to tell all of you: "WHAT A WONDERFUL TIME WE HAD WITH YOU ALL AT CEDARPOINT." I really mean that. You know Rich and I have been coming up there for quite a while and it was Mike's second year, and EJ's first, and everything was great, once again. The highlight, of course, was Mike's 10 pound walleye. Fishing with us at Cedarpoint seems to be his good luck charm, considering the big walleye this year and the biggest in his life, 39 1/2 inch, 20 pound northern, last year. But the thing that most amazed me was the fact that we caught so many big fish this year. 25, 26, 27 inch walleyes, fish after fish. As I have told you in the past Pat, it really is a thrill to release thos big 'eyes. I think this demonstrates that our skills are improving with repetition, you and Wayne continue to share valuable information on the current Hot-spots, and I believe we are seeing the fruits of the Ministry's slot limit. It's great! The portage to Buzzard Lake ... (continued)

Now that we're all settled back home in Madison, I wanted to write and tell you how much we enjoyed the lodge. The accommodations were great and the two of you were wonderful hosts. When I show people the pictures, they can't believe just how picture perfect the cabins and grounds look. We'll never forget the ride through the culvert... what an unusual experience! thanks for taking us your wing a bit and pointing us in the right direction for the walleye. Glen you could probably catch fish in a puddle on Main Street! Tom is still talking about the great rhubarb pie, so I guess we'll have to come back again so he can have some more. I referred the lodge to a friend from work so she'll be checking into everything too. Take care and enjoy the rest of the season.