My wife Leane and I have been married for many years our children are grown up and we are expecting our first grandchild this January 15Th. So when I have a chance to take my niece fishing I jump on the opportunity as quick as I can, you see Analese lives out in Ohio and we live in Minnesota on Big Sandy lake. Last year while visiting us Analese wanted to fish so I took her and my nephew down to the dock and we fished for hours and only caught a few little ones, little did I know that this day my niece got the fishing bug bad!! Analese has been asking for one year now to come back to uncle Rick's and aunt Leanes to go fishing and of course to visit :) This year when they arrived for a family reunion she started asking right away about going fishing with uncle Rick the weather was bad with rain and wind but it came down to the last day and we went rain or shine.
Analese is 6 years old in fact her birthday was just a few days prior to this day, she loves to fish and for the first hour we did not catch a thing. The cold windy day I could see was starting to get to her and yet Analese still wanted to catch a fish.
Analese finally caught a fish and then it was GAME ON she ended up catching about 30 or so we lost count she had such a good time and I was just in heaven I thought what a great day and what an Awesome experience for my niece and I to share these memories together forever. I am not sure if I thanked Analese for this day as she was so excited to be out on the dock or as she referred to it as the bridge.
This was by far the largest we caught this afternoon and we got a few at the 7-8.5" mark so it was a great day out.
Analese started finally getting cold enough were she wanted to go back up to the cabin as the sun was going down and the cold really started to get to her. I want to thank you Analese for the day you spent with me, I wish I could bottle up all the fun we had and open it whenever I wanted. I am not able to do that so I have you on my blog sweet heart. I love you Analese, Uncle Rick
As I loaded up my truck and had Analese buckled up in her seat this is the last thing I saw as I looked back at the dock on Big Sandy Lake.
Just last week before I was to go out with a bunch of friends shooting some trap in the morning and off to a golf tournament in the afternoon I was letting our dogs out for the morning duties and saw the making of a spectacular sunrise over Bell horn Bay where my wife Leane and I live. I was absolutely delighted at what took place this morning.
Over the next few minutes it just kept changing and it got better and better each moment I sat out on my beach watching this beautiful sunrise happen.
The sun has not even peaked over the horizon as of yet it was still far below the tree line across the bay but you could see it was really putting on a show. You are not able to see as of yet that the morning was a real foggy one as the water temperature is allot warmer than the outside temperature this morning thus creating a really cool fog.
Living in McGregor on Big Sandy Lake is awesome and I truly love my neighborhood, the one thing you cannot see is after taking this photo I heard a fishing boat and then I did not. He had stopped as I did to take a moment to catch this awesome event that I believe we all take for granted. The beginning of another day, a new chance to make a difference in this world, another day to take a child fishing. It's days like this that happen that we miss and will not ever get back, this is why I share this day with you so you have time to reflect on what is important to you Even though for just a moment, please do!!
Please take a momment and imagine the soulful call of a loon looking for it's mate or as I did this particlar morning a flock of Canada geese flew over the top of me and again you just have to appreciate all the natural beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis.
I went on this day to meet up for breakfast with my friends and during breakfast I asked them all if they had a chance to see the sunrise today?
Silly me, they all said who was up to see that any way. Now you know the rest of the story don't you?
I hope you all enjoy the sunrise today and all that you may encounter in the future! You just never know when the good lord calls.
One of my most favorite times of the year is fall and this year is no different, I made a promise to many of you that I would share my area photos with everyone and this past week has just been spectacular for the colors.
All of these photos have been taken from my neighborhhod and infact all from the same road 202nd place aka pondarosa point.
My wife Leane and I got home about the same time the other night and the sun was barely out and I said to her I was going out to grab a few shots down the road and I would be back in a little while. So I was off driving down the road at 25mph and then it started I did not even make it 3 houses down and saw this tree.
After taking many different angles of this tree I thought to myself, man if I do not even get another shot all year this one is awesome. I was pleased with this tree and the memories I will have for a long while to come.
So once again I was off and running, I was driving down the road taking in the sights and I noticed over the lake a rainbow was just starting to form, I parked the car and worked my way down between the yards and got down to the lake and saw this one. I wish the rain bow was a little more noticeable but if you look you should be able to see it in the center of the picture.
By now I am really excited about this trip I was on and thought how could it get any better. I looked down and right at my feet this natural display of beauty was looking up at me. You can see the rain drops still being held by one of the leaves from this day.
Silent reflections of my afternoon out around Big Sandy Lake ~ It reminds me of why we first bought a lake place so many years ago. During this photo as I was setting up a Loon was just 80 feet or so from me. I must share with you the soulful call of a Loon is incredible it gave me the chills.
Big Sandy Lake is watched during the summer months by the DNR and they do it from the fire tower. I am standing at the top of the fire tower for this shot and overlooking Big Sandy Lake. Big Sandy Lake and all of it's waterways is just over 10,000 acres of navigable waters. It has 23 Islands and the deepest part of the lake is just in front of you in this photo 84 feet deep.
Real Estate on Big Sandy lake goes from the low 200's to over 2 million for a 12 acre estate, we have new construction town homes on Big Sandy as well as new single family homes.
With the onset of fall in full swing I wanted to capture the colors for you all as I go to and from my appointments in the next 3 weeks! I hope to bring you some of what I believe to be what Big Sandy Lake and the McGregor Lakes area is all about.
One of my most favorate places to take pictures from is the firetower off of county road 14 or lake ave, it overlooks Bell Horn bay and Webster bay. I also love the road called Ponderosa point or 202nd place.
I am looking forward to today going out once again to capture some of the fall scenes and colors.
Breaking news from McGregor Minnesota ~ Big Sandy Lodge and Resort is closing it's doors October 5Th this comes with an aching heart for the owners and the employee's of this wonderful destination on Big Sandy Lake. Big Sandy Lodge and Resort has 18 rooms and 53 potential homes/town homes that are currently in foreclosure at this point. My wife works or did work as the assistant general manager at the Lodge so with these hard times in Real Estate around the country it is really hitting home for us directly even more than it has been. This closing brings about a serious potential for a new owner to come in and buy the Lodge and all of the Real Estate for potentially a good deal if anyone knows of any investors please contact me I can get you in touch with the right people. Rick@BigSandyLake.com
Big Sandy Lodge and Resort has town houses for sale many of the buildings are currently up in a shell form and are awaiting finishing touches on the insides.
Big Sandy Lodge is located on Davis bay of Big Sandy Lake in McGregor Minnesota, The fishing and the hunting are awesome as well as the sunsets.
I have a link for you to go to and see the Lodge www.BigSandyLodgeandResort.com The Lodge will be missed this Fall and Winter, many people gather here for food and spirits and good company, I will keep you posted on this situation. I want to thank all the staff personally for the many wonderful times I have had at the Lodge and to the owners for the many memories my family has had as well.
Imagine a place where you can rediscover the lazy afternoon. Where your to-do list includes fishing, golfing, and swimming in the pool or on the sandy beaches of Big Sandy Lodge and Resort. After a great afternoon of being out on the lake, come back home to the Lodge and enjoy a skillfully prepared meal out on the deck and watch the sunset. This has been my hangout for the last 4 years I will truly miss this place and all of the staff who have made it what it is today....
Wow what a great opportunity to have a 100 feet of Big Sandy Lake, this 4 bedroom 2 full bath home has all of the hard work done. It has new siding, a new roof, all new stone work, a brand new patio with awesome landscaping. This home is listed for $389,000.00 to see more information on this property go to: http://www.bigsandylake.com/listings.asp
This home has excellent fishing right off the dock and is located in a low traveled area of the lake just some pontoons every once in a while with a small island out front it gives a person a piece of mind when relaxing out on the patio.
Just imagine a place where you can rediscover a lazy afternoon. When your to do list consists of just hanging around having a campfire or fishing with a friend off the dock, maybe it is going over to Minnesota National Golf Course and playing 18 holes on a crisp fall morning.
The choice is yours....
For a free recorded description of this property call 1-888-249-1690 and enter property # 2001
Richard M. Borden ~ BigSandyLake.com Realty ~ McGregor Minnesota 55760 ~ Big Sandy Lake Cabin
What a great opportunity to have a great piece of Big Sandy Lake to call your own Listed for $310,000.00 in August of 2008. This home has .71 acres and it's own private pond on the property so you truly have the best of both worlds.
To hear a property description of this home 24 hours a day call 1-888-249-1690 and enter ext:2101 for a description.
For a private showing on this home call Rick Borden at 763-238-8668 or call 218-768-3544
Richard M. Borden ~ BigSandyLake.com Realty ~ McGregor Minnesota 55760
Hello today is the last day before my wife Leane and I celebrate 25 years of marriage. So Leane happy 1 day before our 25Th anniversary.
I want to let Leane know that I really love her very much and as a man I sometimes do not show it express, tell, say, I put my foot in my mouth allot. I love her, but do not be fooled the love I have for Leane is by far the most real thing I know in this world today.
In a world of so much much uncertainty that looks and faces us in the eyes every day, not knowing if we will wake up in the morning or make it back from work at night, or if a loved one will survive a terrible disease like Cancer or live another year because ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) has it's grips on them or you.
I can say that my Love for Leane is certain!!
I can say that when I wake up tomorrow with a smile on my face it's because she is laying next to me, my Love for Leane is certain!!
Leane and I were married at the age of 18 and 16 with a son that was 1 month old (Matthew JamesBorden) I went in the military at the age of 18 and joined the Army and jumped out of airplanes for the 82ND Airborne Division at Fort Bragg NC.
A couple of times we were shipped off onto C 130's flying around for more than 9 hours with live rounds and were issued body bags not knowing where we were going? You put on your game face you mentally get prepared for everything they have trained you for. You can taste the Adrenalin in the back of your throat. Looking at the faces of my fellow soldiers that I had trained with for so long, I wondered will we make it back?Will I see my children again? Will I have a chance to tell my wife I love her?Will my Parachute open? We were all thinking the same thing... But did they have true Love like I did? I hoped for them that they did. It kept me going strong.
But my Love for Leane was Certain and this is what gave me the inner strength, and courage to face whatever came to me and would allow me to lead my men into battle and get us home safe! That was 1983-1987. Today Leane still gives me the butterflies with her amazing strength and courage she has. Life does not always deal you a deck of cards you want to play. Leane is the one who Say's I'm all In!!
Today is the last day before we celebrate 25 years and I want to let you know that I am very excited about the next 25 years.
Leane you have been the rock of my life and may the sun shine on us forever. God Bless you Leane.
Big Sandy lake has many places on the lake you go to for food, fun, sunsets,nightlife and just a good old great time, one of my favorites is Hillcrest Resort located in Webster Bay on Big Sandy lake.
We first meet the owners of Hillcrest several years ago when they first bought the resort like many new owners they were making new changes to the place and were very excited about the new place. My wife Leane and I were out and about and thought we would stop in and see them and it was our 20th anniversary this day particular day. Mike and Katie prepared us a Awesome dinner and we bought a bottle of there finest champaign and toasted with all the locals who were in at the time!! It was a fun night.
It has many years now that we have been going to the Hillcrest Resort and I wanted to thank them for all there hospitality and let everyone know that this place is a great place to vacation and stop in for an Awesome dinner. I like the deck in the summer because it has incredible sunsets and I was in this week and took this one I hope you enjoy it and I will be posting more throughout the Summer. Here is a link to get in contact with them to schedule a vacation and come visit them. I highly recommend you call them at 218-426-3323 for a good old fashion vacation in northern Minnesota just 2 hours out of Minneapolis Mn.
Hillcrest is the last of its kind on Big Sandy lake they still have original rustic cabins for rent on the lake and it is a family destination if you are looking for a place to vacation I highly reccomend this resort on Big Sandy. The fishing is Awesome up in McGregor Minnesota.
2. Big Sandy Lake has one of the best Fireworks displays in the state of Minnesota
1. This house is Awesome and is priced to sell
Big Sandy Lake is an Awesome lake to own a cabin or lake home on so call Rick Borden today and see if this home is still available. Go to. http://www.bigsandylake.com/218thplace.asp
www.BigSandyLake.com Rick Borden 1-888-249-1690 or 1-763-238-8668 Life's Better at the Lake
Professionals Setting the Standard of Excellence in Real Estate on Big Sandy Lake for Sellers and Buyers of Real Estate in the McGregor Lakes Area. Rick Borden Real Estate Professional, Lakes area specialist in lakeshore property on Big Sandy Lake Northern Minnesota
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