WISols - Dells 2008 - Sept 25-28

[DaveOC]

Originally Posted by Aspenrose You ain't just a whistlin' dixie there, I think this coming weekend I need to actually drive Kenny and head in that general direction. Mapping excursion for the run. Too bad they won't let us use the lake for Blind Auto-X

According to today's news, they've started work to fix the dam, and they expect to start refilling the lake in November.

Now I'm confused . . . the dam didn't fail . . . it's this big hole in hte side of the lake where 5 homes used to be . . . you know, where there is a new river ( OK, creek ) emptying into the Wisconsin River? Why are they working on the dam?

Is there any chance there is federal money involved with this?

[Aspenrose]

Originally Posted by SolWhat? According to today's news, they've started work to fix the dam, and they expect to start refilling the lake in November. Now I'm confused . . . the dam didn't fail . . . it's this big hole in hte side of the lake where 5 homes used to be . . . you know, where there is a new river ( OK, creek ) emptying into the Wisconsin River? Why are they working on the dam? Is there any chance there is federal money involved with this?

I think the news people just don't know what to call a big hole in the side of a lake. It's amazing I was reading on the MN Star? site an article posted yesterday, and the 'feedback' being posted just blows my mind.

[DaveOC]

Originally Posted by Aspenrose I think the news people just don't know what to call a big hole in the side of a lake. It's amazing I was reading on the MN Star? site an article posted yesterday, and the 'feedback' being posted just blows my mind.

Nope, They are definitely talking about the dam:

Originally Posted by JSONLINE.COM MONDAY, July 21, 2008, 8:53 a.m. By Sharif Durhams Crews start Lake Delton repairs Floodwaters that chewed through Lake Delton's shoreline next to a dam last month took all the lake's water, five homes and the lake's tourism economy downstream. Crews and engineers will start repairs to the lake's dam today designed to prevent a repeat of the natural disaster, businessman and village Trustee Tom Diehl said. Workers also are gearing up for repairs to Highway A, and the Village Board is working to get back into the National Flood Insurance Program. "Seeing work start is a real emotional boost as they can see progress being made," Diehl said this morning. "I always say you can crawl before you walk and walk before you can run. We're at the walking stage right now." Lake Delton village trustees voted last week to spend $1.5 million on improvements to the dam. The approaches to the dam's gates and a higher emergency release will be reshaped like funnels so they can handle more water. Crews also plan to build new emergency spillways to the left and the right of the dam. The improvements will make the dam capable of holding more than twice the amount of water as before, Diehl said. While the work is being done, water from Dell Creek is running through the breach into the Wisconsin River. Crews should be able to divert water back through the dam opening in about four weeks and should be able to start filling the lake in November. Village trustees were told last week that the federal government has offered compensation for the five houses that were destroyed by the breach.

Maybe we oughta add a walking day trip on Friday to tour the Lake Bottom. A treasure hunt, as it were!

[ihawk95]

Originally Posted by SolWhat? Woo Hoo!!!! You've caught up to where I am! Have you made a reservation at Baker's Sunset Bay Resort, located on semi-beautiful empty Lake Delton?

Yup. Made that about a month ago!!

[ihawk95]

Originally Posted by SolWhat? Nope, They are definitely talking about the dam: Maybe we oughta add a walking day trip on Friday to tour the Lake Bottom. A treasure hunt, as it were!

Watch out for fish hooks! Ouch!

[Aspenrose]

Originally Posted by SolWhat? Nope, They are definitely talking about the dam: Maybe we oughta add a walking day trip on Friday to tour the Lake Bottom. A treasure hunt, as it were!

Hmmm, sounds like an adventure, just remember to pack yer , could be messy if there's any rain right before

[DaveOC]

Originally Posted by Aspenrose Hmmm, sounds like an adventure, just remember to pack yer , could be messy if there's any rain right before

Now those have some possibilities, though I think

would look absolutely divine.

[DaveOC]

Oh! even better, you need to get some of these



so that D-2 doesn't feel left out while wearing his kilt.

[MomsSol]

You guys keep this up and we are ALL going to need these:

[Uptownmarie]

I'm ready

[Aspenrose]

DA-yum! Sure 'nuff!

[ihawk95]

Originally Posted by SolWhat? Oh! even better, you need to get some of these so that D-2 doesn't feel left out while wearing his kilt.

Oh now that's funny!!! Those go so well with the kilt!

[taxlaw]

I'd be more worried about body parts

[Aspenrose]

As we approach the AUGUST 15th registration deadline.....


one of the prizes for some lucky attendee....


Solstice or SKY PAL interface

(And you may be able to wheel and deal to get it installed on the spot by our own Jerry Valley!)

[Devoking]

Originally Posted by Aspenrose As we approach the AUGUST 15th registration deadline..... one of the prizes for some lucky attendee.... Solstice PAL interface (And you may be able to wheel and deal to get it installed on the spot by our own Jerry Valley!)

How much money will we have to give Ann for the casino, to get Jerry to install it?