Baller bananaron Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 As most of you know our winters here are long and cool.This yr started much earlier and our lakes froze over much sooner.I just purchased a sauna and hot tub to make winter easier and to feel better.To be honest it is working due to hydrotherapy is great for the old joints and the sauna is fantastic for putting you to sleep.By spring I will feel young again and ready to rip the lake up!! I feel younger everyday and hope to stay away from the orthopedic surgeon and keep on skiing......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 Naked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 Still shorts weather in MN, but eventually it will get cold so that I'm not sweating skiing. @bananaron - I've been trying to figure out a way to work a hot tub into the backyard and haven't yet. I'm jealous of your space. Our addition to the fall/winter yard usage this year was a new fire pit setup that was my fall project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibrain Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 Sweet set up @bananaron In only 9 days the days start getting longer! I transition to Nordic skiing - super convenient to have snow making, best grooming crew in the business and lighted trails early a.m. and late p.m. just 15 minutes from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DanE Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153149711017204&id=508502203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 No curlers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 @Zman i keep meaning to try it. We frequently watch it when consuming beers at the crooked pint which is part of the chaska curling center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BrennanKMN Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 I curled all through college and even had the national tournament at the Chaska curling club a few years back. If the Chaska club was closer I'd still curl. It is just to far away for an after work thing for me at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted December 12, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 @BrennanKMN thats quitter talk ? My after work activity is in Welch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted December 12, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 @oldjeep I like your patio would love to have one like it.Hot tub does not take up much space so you could add a small area or put it closer to the house.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted December 12, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted December 12, 2018 @skibrain We do some cross country skiing on the lake.Its a great workout and now I can come back and hit the hot tub and sauna..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted December 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 13, 2018 Going to Cozumel in 10 days...Minnesota and the cold can go screw off for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted December 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 13, 2018 Never got into it when I was back in Wisconsin, but I really wanted to get into fatbikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted December 13, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted December 13, 2018 If you fill your hot tub with brine, you’ll last longer. Probably well past death... Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted December 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 13, 2018 @bananaron, I had to go to Google translate to find that the sign above the sauna door just translates to "steam room". Nice setup- do you have a hole in the lake to jump into? :# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LOTW Posted December 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 13, 2018 I am 2 hrs. north of MN. Booked my March trip with Matt and will be sledding until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klindy Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 @thager do you mean you snowmobile naked?! Seems you could (would?) do that after enough beer or hot toddy's but I'm thinking the risk of frostbite is pretty high....not to mention pretty personal! Second thought, it may make an entertaining ER visit. Just be sure to bring a camera (for the ER visit)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted December 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 13, 2018 @klindy @Horton's idea. He lives out his fantasies through me! :# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted December 13, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted December 13, 2018 @Nando I do not have a hole in the ice.Probably too much work to get one and also to maintain.If we get some snow I can roll in...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted December 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 14, 2018 I like to sit in a small dark shack staring into a big hole in the water waiting to stab a northern. Otherwise I click clack (cross country ski) when the snow allows....though last year it led to a broken tibia. Otherwise winter free time is spent bringing firewood into the house, cutting and hauling in new fire wood....it never ever ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted December 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 14, 2018 @thager :# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted December 14, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 14, 2018 Send it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted December 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 15, 2018 How about watching the Vikings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted December 15, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted December 15, 2018 @xrated I too cut haul stack lots of firewood.It is a never ending process however we enjoy the warmth of a fire.@ALPJr I watch them however I don't think they will make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted December 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 15, 2018 @ALPJr. We watch them but I hate salt in my beer. Too much heart break! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted December 15, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted December 15, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted December 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 15, 2018 Outdoor urinal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller UWSkier Posted December 15, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 15, 2018 Dropping in anchors for the course the easy and accurate way. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted December 16, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted December 16, 2018 Walleyes on Ottertail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted December 16, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted December 16, 2018 @MS How do you get a walleye up that little hole?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted December 20, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 20, 2018 @bananaron I enjoy wood heat as well....mainly cause I'm of the strong back, weak mind and free time is worth nothing school. Looks like good ice @MS bet you could see bottom easily through that hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robmollysilverlake Posted December 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 28, 2018 @MS next time you come to Ottertail let me know, we're in Battle Lake! Ski in summer, ice fish or hockey in winter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted December 28, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted December 28, 2018 @robmollysilverlake We had a cabin on East Battle when I was a kid. Lots of skiers in your area. @MNshortliner is up there somewhere. If I come up for some spring fishing I will look you up. If you end up in SE minn stop by and ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robmollysilverlake Posted December 28, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 28, 2018 @MS Awesome, hope you make it back this spring! We're on Silver Lake and my wife's family is on West Battle. I do ski with @MNshortliner on his course, you'll have to come ski with us!! And if I ever get down by you I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted December 28, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted December 28, 2018 @robmollysilverlake Have you skied on 2nd Silver Lake? Looks like a nice lake for a course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller robmollysilverlake Posted December 31, 2018 Baller Share Posted December 31, 2018 @MS I've thought about that too, but haven't skied there, just kayaked. I don't know how easy it would be to get the boat in, but would be a great place for a course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller drew Posted January 1, 2019 Baller Share Posted January 1, 2019 @bananaron The sauna looks great--is it a kit? Where did you get it, and would you recommend that one again? Our spot in Muskoka Ontario could use one like that Thanks Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bananaron Posted January 1, 2019 Author Baller Share Posted January 1, 2019 @drew This one is made by Finneleo and I bought it from a dealer here in Minnesota.It is easy to put together and take apart.We do like it and would buy another one.Ck it out at Finneleo.com and also ck out Dundalkleisurecraft.com These are made in Canada and are well made.This company has many different models and sizes.Very interesting units.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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