Well it\u2019s official. The Dill\u2019s have decided to join the community of the elusive Sasquatch. What???? No we have not lost our minds. Although living in limbo can do that to a person. We hear the Northwood\u2019s is a great place to live! So as the old tune state \u201cwe’re loading up the truck and we moving to \u2026\u2026.Minong.\u201d Not Beverly Hills. Admit it, you were singing the Beverly Hillbillies song weren\u2019t you?
\nDoug has accepted a call at Calvary Luther Church in Minong, WI. I will be the first one to admit, I have never heard of this village. Minong has a population of 527 people; soon to be increased by the 4 of us. What does Sasquatch have to do with all this you ask, well let me tell you.
\nMinong is where Jack Link Jerky Corporation was born. The company employs many of the people in town. Their mascot is Sasquatch; there is a beautiful portrait of him hanging in the front office! Maybe I should call Animal Planet and advise them we have located the big guy, so they can end \u201cThe Hunt for Bigfoot\u201d.
\nYou may be thinking at this point, how the company ended up in this small town? Well several generations ago the Link family settled there. Over time the family started a business, in town which had its\u2019 ups and downs. Eventually Jack Link Jerky was born. Much like when a big bakery is baking bread on the production line, the scent that carries back to you makes your mouth water. Well the same is true, while they are processing the jerky. Even those who are not fond of jerky would enjoy the scent that lingers in the air.<\/p>\n
The best way for me to help you locate this area is to give you some bigger cities or towns you may know. Duluth MN is 1 hour north and Hayward WI is about 30 minutes east of Minong. This area is known for camping, fishing, hunting and winter activities. Anyone who knows me, knows, winter activities are not on my radar, unless we are talking about Christmas, or New Year\u2019s Eve. I am confidant however; that I will be honing my quilting skills, knitting, crochet skills, and may even begin some new domesticated hobbies. I\u2019m told canning is fun and fulfilling. So we will see how much I enjoy canning.
\nThe church is providing us a beautiful parsonage. It\u2019s on 10 acres of land with a private driveway. The church is across the street, yet far enough away that we still have our privacy. The house is a ranch house, with a full finished basement. As I have mentioned in the past, my work will allow me to take it with me and work from home. This new home will provide me an office of my own to close the door when the day is done. I\u2019m so looking forward to painting that room and using the natural lighting from the two windows. I also plan to paint that room in bright colors, I’m pretty pleased with the colors I picked. I do need to reflect my personality, without overkill of course.
\nI am still working on getting Houdini trained and certified as a therapy dog. This may take a little longer than planned. I am now seeking a new trainer who can handle all aspects of training and certifying him. No easy feat, when you are unsure of what to look for in a trainer. Our trainer in Dubuque has given us some leads, but I still have to do the research.
\nWe invite you to come see us in our new home. I hope to learn a lot about the area, so that we can keep you busy while you\u2019re here. Our official move in date is 09\/30\/2015.
\nPhilippians 4:13The Voice (VOICE)<\/p>\n
13 I can be content in any and every situation through the Anointed One who is my power and strength.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Well it\u2019s official. The Dill\u2019s have decided to join the community of the elusive Sasquatch. What???? No we have not lost our minds. Although living in limbo can do that to a person. We hear the Northwood\u2019s is a great … Continue reading