Upper Peninsula, MI and beyond

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I was lucky to find an energetic odd-jobs guy, quite reasonable.  It kinda broke the bank ...    But ... watching him struggle with the overgrown grass, stubborn mower, and the hillside ... I just knew that it had to be.  I'd never have been able to get done what he did. MORE PHOTOS OF THE PROJECT BELOW.

      Wood ticks ... they're back!   It is bad enough to get settled comfy to rest ... and you get this creepy feeling ... what is really bad is when you are in a public place ... say the checkout counter at the store ... and you realize that you are not the only one inside your undies! 

      My way of getting even  with the ticks: I keep a baby food jar half full of baby oil.  Woodticks from me or the dog are put into it.  The ticks cannot climb out.  It is rather sadistic, but, I keep adding to the jar ... sorta like trophies.

	BIG NEWS! ... A "NEW" CAR!    My kids thought that I ought to have a 4-Wheel drive vehicle.  It is a 2002 Chev Tracker.      There is even a separate set of snow tires; I will be able to make it all the way up the driveway to the house next winter.  I'm getting used to the idea.
	My other car will have to be sold; I hope that I can get it sold for enough to pay the last tune-up/repair bill on it ($800).  It has high mileage ... but has lots of power & luxury features.    I advertised it on "Craigs List" ... got dozens of SCAM replies.  They tell you not to accept a cashiers or certified check.  How rotten....

 See ... I REALLY am a BLOGGER! 

   Here is an e-mail that I received; perhaps  some people would put in some comments?  THERE IS A DEADLINE OF JUNE 13 , BUT, YOU CAN PHONE, FAX, E-MAIL, OR SNAIL-MAIL YOUR COMMENTS.

Dear Concerned Citizen of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,
 
I am once again writing to ask for your help, by providing comments to the USDA Forest Service in support of our mineral exploration activities in the Ottawa National Forest. The comments which you previously submitted were extremely helpful. It is very important for the USDA Forest Service to know that, despite what the small but very vocal anti-development groups would have them believe, there are many people living and working in Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties who support our activities and are in favor of responsible resource development within the Ottawa National Forest. 
 
Trans Superior Resources, Inc. has applied for permits to access and explore its privately-owned mineral rights in the Ottawa National Forest. The USDA Forest Service and Trans Superior have agreed to implement Design Criteria and Stipulations which will protect the forest environment. The project is located approximately 7 miles north of Bergland in Ontonagon County. We are planning to conduct non-ground-disturbing geophysical surveys and follow-up core drilling.
 
The deadline for comments is Friday June 13, 2008.
 
Please address your comments to;
 
Darla Lenz
District Ranger
Bergland and Ontonagon Ranger Districts
1209 Rockland Road
Ontonagon, MI
49953
 
Comments may be provided by mail to the above listed office, or by telephone at (906) 884 2085. 
Alternatively, comments may be submitted by facsimile at (906) 884 4830
or by email at:

comments-eastern-ottawa-ontonagon@fs.fed.us

Copy this & paste/type in the SUBJECT LINE:

pleaseput
Comments on Private Mineral Exploration Project in the Forest Road 400 Area
in the subject line

Please forward this email to any of your friends who would also be interested in providing comments in favour of our mineral exploration programs in the UP.
 
Sincerely,
TRANS SUPERIOR RESOURCES, INC
 
Michael Carr
President.

The website at the Ottawa Forest:

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