This Is My Journey

I Will Share What I See And Do

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Drift Boat Updates

Well I thought I post some pictures of the work I have done to the drift boat this year. I added a graphite bottom as well as some casting braces.I look forward to getting it wet soon!!!





Thursday, January 12, 2012

Electronics Recycling Drive


Electronics Recycling Drive
Saturday, January 14th 2012
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
1660 East Shore Drive, Green Bay


Out with the Old, In with the New!
Wondering what to do with that old computer, fax, printer,
TV, other electronics or household appliance?
Friends of the Wildlife Sanctuary & Norsec Computer Recyclers are holding an Electronics Recycling
Drive at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 from 9:00 am to
1:00pm. Norsec Computer Recyclers LLC provides an environmentally responsible solution to
electronics disposal needs.
Drop off old TVs, computer equipment (monitors, CPUs, mice, keyboards, fax, printers, network
equipment & any standard office equipment), household electronics such as CD, DVD, & VHS
players, stereo equipment, vacuums, clocks, Satellite receivers, phone systems, cell phones, game
consoles, household appliances like microwaves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers & stoves.
We also recycle Lead acid, Nickel Cadmium and Lithium Ion batteries. Basically if it plugs into a wall,
we can recycle it. However, they do not accept dry cell batteries, or florescent light bulbs.
Computer monitors, televisions and appliances containing freon are subject to a $10.00 recycling fee per
unit. All other standard computer components and household appliances are recycled at no charge. You
can also bring your aluminum cans to contribute to the drive.
The drop off area will be in the lower parking lot of the
Nature Center at the Wildlife Sanctuary. A portion of
the recycling fees will go to support the
Friends of the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Thank you for helping the environment and
supporting the Friends of the Wildlife SanctuaryJ

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Calling Female Anglers


Next Meeting of the Green Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited is:
Thursday Jan 5th from 7-9pm

Rivers Bend Supper Club, Willow Room #2
792 Riverview Dr., Green Bay

41 to Velp, head west, Rt on Riverview Dr.

Peggy Farrell of UWSTP and the Becoming an Outdoors Woman program is the guest speaker.
 
Peggy is the International and Wisconsin director for BOW, Becoming an Outdoors Woman. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) means becoming more competent, more confident, and more aware. BOW is an outdoor skills program that offers women a chance to grow.
20,000+ women attend BOW events every year. In her 16 years with BOW, she has welcomed thousands of women to the outdoors by teaching them beginner-level outdoor skills that help them better enjoy nature and feel more confident. 
Farrell's outdoor writing has been published in magazines including Wisconsin Natural Resources, North American Hunter, and North American Fisherman and has been featured in a variety of newspapers and on-line publications. Her diverse background includes training in natural resources, journalism, public relations, advertising, editing and publishing, and hunter education. Farrell has a master's degree in environmental education from UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources.

This is a special program geared to women who fish, and for men to bring their wives.