. slides/IMG_0969.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael, David, Joe, and Scott on the Couch at Michael's apartment in Minneapolis. We arrived the Friday afternoon, the 15th and immediately began drinking beer. Michael, David, Joe, and Scott on the Couch at Michael's apartment in Minneapolis. We arrived the Friday afternoon, the 15th and immediately began drinking beer. slides/IMG_0969.jpg slides/liam.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam's beard. In anticipation of this trip, all of the brothers grew beards. Liam's beard. In anticipation of this trip, all of the brothers grew beards. slides/liam.jpg slides/joseph.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Joe's beard. Joe's beard. slides/joseph.jpg slides/david.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 David's beard. David's beard. slides/david.jpg slides/michael.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael's beard and matching haircut. Michael's beard and matching haircut. slides/michael.jpg slides/IMG_2872.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael, Scott, David, and Liam Michael, Scott, David, and Liam slides/IMG_2872.jpg slides/IMG_2874.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 David and Liam. David and Liam. slides/IMG_2874.jpg slides/IMG_2876.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam, Joe, Michael, and David. Liam, Joe, Michael, and David. slides/IMG_2876.jpg slides/IMG_2883.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael and David Michael and David slides/IMG_2883.jpg slides/IMG_2886.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam and Joe Liam and Joe slides/IMG_2886.jpg slides/IMG_6459.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The next day we set-off for our Ice Fishing shed at Mille Lacs Lake in the middle of Minnesota. We were about a mile offshore, with a couple other sheds from Phil's Myr Mar Marina. The next day we set-off for our Ice Fishing shed at Mille Lacs Lake in the middle of Minnesota. We were about a mile offshore, with a couple other sheds from Phil's Myr Mar Marina. slides/IMG_6459.jpg slides/IMG_6435.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Moving into our ice fishing outpost. Moving into our ice fishing outpost. slides/IMG_6435.jpg slides/IMG_6438.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam in front of our ice fishing shack. Liam in front of our ice fishing shack. slides/IMG_6438.jpg slides/IMG_0980.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael, Scott, Liam, and David (in the foreground) moving into our ice fishing shack. Michael, Scott, Liam, and David (in the foreground) moving into our ice fishing shack. slides/IMG_0980.jpg slides/IMG_0984.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Joe adjusting the beer outside (which had to bring in at night to keep them from freezing). Joe adjusting the beer outside (which had to bring in at night to keep them from freezing). slides/IMG_0984.jpg slides/IMG_2914.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Above each of the holes in the shed floor, there are fishing "wheels" that you can use to lower your line into the water. The wheels are filled with nuts and bolts so that when a fish strikes you can hear as the wheel unrolls. The yellow tube is the float and you can see one of the bait-fish-heads on a hook. Above each of the holes in the shed floor, there are fishing "wheels" that you can use to lower your line into the water. The wheels are filled with nuts and bolts so that when a fish strikes you can hear as the wheel unrolls. The yellow tube is the float and you can see one of the bait-fish-heads on a hook. slides/IMG_2914.jpg slides/IMG_6444.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Here's what it looks like in action. The ice was about 3 feet thick under the shack. Here's what it looks like in action. The ice was about 3 feet thick under the shack. slides/IMG_6444.jpg slides/IMG_0994.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael and Scott with their wee fishing pole. Michael and Scott with their wee fishing pole. slides/IMG_0994.jpg slides/IMG_0995.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Scott caught the first of two fish caught over the weekend: a 5-inch walleye that was thrown back. Scott caught the first of two fish caught over the weekend: a 5-inch walleye that was thrown back. slides/IMG_0995.jpg slides/IMG_6447.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 David and Joe wearing hats and shirts provided for the weekend's festivities by brother Michael. David and Joe wearing hats and shirts provided for the weekend's festivities by brother Michael. slides/IMG_6447.jpg slides/IceHouse1.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael's car is parked in front of our ice fishing shack. On the left is one of our neighbors and the local outhouse is off to the right. Michael's car is parked in front of our ice fishing shack. On the left is one of our neighbors and the local outhouse is off to the right. slides/IceHouse1.jpg slides/IMG_1003.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 David taking a break from watching over his hole. David taking a break from watching over his hole. slides/IMG_1003.jpg slides/IMG_1010.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam had fish number two in his hands -- an ugly thing known as an eelpout -- but, it slipped out a moment after this picture was taken and made it back into the safety of the lake. Fish and Game Officials have yet to make a call on whether the fish actually counts as a "catch". Liam had fish number two in his hands -- an ugly thing known as an eelpout -- but, it slipped out a moment after this picture was taken and made it back into the safety of the lake. Fish and Game Officials have yet to make a call on whether the fish actually counts as a "catch". slides/IMG_1010.jpg slides/IMG_0990.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Joe relaxing next to his corner of the fishing shack. Joe relaxing next to his corner of the fishing shack. slides/IMG_0990.jpg slides/IMG_1013.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 When the fishing got slow, we went outside for a relaxing game of bocce on the ice. When the fishing got slow, we went outside for a relaxing game of bocce on the ice. slides/IMG_1013.jpg slides/IMG_1031.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam seated vigilantly next to the bait bucket, rod in hand. Liam seated vigilantly next to the bait bucket, rod in hand. slides/IMG_1031.jpg slides/IMG_6462.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael and Michael emerging from the shed to watch some fireworks from a distant casino. Liam and David can be seen in the window. Michael and Michael emerging from the shed to watch some fireworks from a distant casino. Liam and David can be seen in the window. slides/IMG_6462.jpg slides/IMG_6464.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Late night view of Ice Fishing Shack with Michael's car on the left. The lights from the Casino can be seen in the distance on the right. Late night view of Ice Fishing Shack with Michael's car on the left. The lights from the Casino can be seen in the distance on the right. slides/IMG_6464.jpg slides/IMG_6470.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 The family portrait: b, l-r: Scott, Michael, David; f, l-r: Joe, Liam, and Michael. The family portrait: b, l-r: Scott, Michael, David; f, l-r: Joe, Liam, and Michael. slides/IMG_6470.jpg slides/IMG_1038.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Joe giving Liam a good luck kiss. Joe giving Liam a good luck kiss. slides/IMG_1038.jpg slides/IMG_1046.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 David Liam and Joe before we headed off to dinner David Liam and Joe before we headed off to dinner slides/IMG_1046.jpg slides/IMG_2898.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Waiting to be seated for dinner in the Mille Lacs Indian Casino. David, Michael, Liam, and Joe. Waiting to be seated for dinner in the Mille Lacs Indian Casino. David, Michael, Liam, and Joe. slides/IMG_2898.jpg slides/IMG_2900.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Professor Michael at Dinner. Professor Michael at Dinner. slides/IMG_2900.jpg slides/IMG_2901.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Mountain Joe at Dinner. Mountain Joe at Dinner. slides/IMG_2901.jpg slides/IMG_2902.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Lucky Liam at Dinner. Lucky Liam at Dinner. slides/IMG_2902.jpg slides/IMG_2903.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Micheal "the Bear" at Dinner. Micheal "the Bear" at Dinner. slides/IMG_2903.jpg slides/IMG_2904.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Scott "I swear this is my first time fishing" at Dinner. Scott "I swear this is my first time fishing" at Dinner. slides/IMG_2904.jpg slides/IMG_2905.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 David wearing his best hunting shirt at dinner. David wearing his best hunting shirt at dinner. slides/IMG_2905.jpg slides/IMG_6473.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam and David, holding down the fort on the second day. This picture was actually taken in the Yukon Territory in 1897. Liam and David, holding down the fort on the second day. This picture was actually taken in the Yukon Territory in 1897. slides/IMG_6473.jpg slides/IMG_6477.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael, Liam, Joe, David, and Scott. Michael, Liam, Joe, David, and Scott. slides/IMG_6477.jpg slides/IMG_2921.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael, close-up. Michael, close-up. slides/IMG_2921.jpg slides/IMG_6494.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 After a weary day-and-a-half in the shack, we packed up the cars and headed back to Minneapolis. The statistical break-down: six people, 4 cases of beer, countless bags of junk food, 36 hours, 2 fish. After a weary day-and-a-half in the shack, we packed up the cars and headed back to Minneapolis. The statistical break-down: six people, 4 cases of beer, countless bags of junk food, 36 hours, 2 fish. slides/IMG_6494.jpg slides/IMG_2924.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Michael looking like he has a little too much squirrel in his diet. As a coda to the weekend's festivities, the brothers proceeded to shave novelty mustaches and photograph themselves for their mother. Michael looking like he has a little too much squirrel in his diet. As a coda to the weekend's festivities, the brothers proceeded to shave novelty mustaches and photograph themselves for their mother. slides/IMG_2924.jpg slides/GoodLookin.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 David has adopted the guise of his hero Pancho Villa. David has adopted the guise of his hero Pancho Villa. slides/GoodLookin.jpg slides/IMG_6496.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Joe has just been paroled. Joe has just been paroled. slides/IMG_6496.jpg slides/Liam.post-shave.shtml Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:23:48 -0700 Jalbum 8.0 Liam is the building 'super. Liam is the building 'super. slides/Liam.post-shave.jpg