Greetings and welcome!
The word of the day is humid. We have had damp and humid weather since last weekend.
Last weekend turned out to be cool and overcast with air so humid that there was mist in the trees and fog after sunset Saturday. It misted a few times but didn’t rain.
The humid stuff continued into this week. Tuesday it was so humid that there was condensation on the shop floor cement. Today was a little better with a little better conditions, but it was still damp. A few showers hit here and there Monday and Tuesday’s rain registered a little over 1/2″.
We will get a break with some cooler and drier air behind yesterday’s cold front. It is expected to be sunny and 76 Thursday and a little warmer with a few more clouds for Friday.
The weekend looks like more warm and humid southern air will move over the area, along with a 40% chance of rain or storms. Highs in the low to mid-80s are expected, along with some clouds.
A lot like last weekend, the models are not showing any organized lines, more a scenario with occasional rain popping up, with a better chance Sunday.
We have a lot of events coming up. This weekend I have two good ones, and I have been working on my July 4th weekend events too.
This weekend we have Timberfest in Lakewood. I remember going to these in the past and they were great. They have a timber show with the log rolling and stuff like that, bluegrass music, the logging camp, and all kinds of stuff. Click the poster to make it bigger.
Also this weekend the Town of Niagara is having their centennial celebration. They have a carnival, a bunch of live bands that you have heard of ( 38 Special, Kentucky Headhunters..) , a parade Saturday, and fireworks Sunday night.
Here is my July 4th weekend list so far.
July 4th-
Townsend- Art/Craft Fair & Fireworks-
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/events/fairs-festivals/townsend-4th-of-july-festival-42796
Crivitz- Parade @ 11, fireworks @ 9:30 http://www.villageofcrivitz.com/areaevents.htm#July%204,%202014
5th of July celebrations
Breed-
Wausaukee-http://www.wausaukee.com/calendar.html
Crooked Lake Sportsman’s Club Picnic
The state is rebuilding the bridge on 141 in Wausaukee as part of the highway upgrades. They are starting on the southbound side and rebuilding it one lane at a time. Southbound traffic is detoured onto side rods just north of C. Once they finish the southbound lane, they will switch to the other side and rebuild it. Apparently it is a big project so expect that stretch to be under construction all summer. Here is a map.http://www.wausaukee.com/CalendarPDF/Traffic%20Reroute%20Bridge.jpg
The wet and humid weather has not been lost on the mosquitoes. They are definitely present, and in some places, really thick. Bring bug spray. I use Deep Woods off or Repel in the 40% stuff. Some of my favorite fishing spots where they get really heavy might merit a head net too. The time that I have spent outside the Repel has been good enough.
Not all bugs are bad ones. This colorful moth camped on a screen for a few days. It seems that they like that spot, it isn’t the first time. I have seen a few of the big bodied moths like this camp there in years past. I am not sure what it is , but it had a fat body and an upturned tail.
That is it for tonight. Have a good week and thank you for visiting.
RJB
it seems kosirs isn’t updating the bridge water levels on their website anymore, or they might do it once every 2 weeks, at best…. what does it take to walk 50 yards out to the bridge and post their findings?? i’m willing to bet many paddlers (rafters, canoes, kayaks) have come to rely on their regular updates. this year, it’s almost non existent….. what gives???? new management? new owners?