I know many people get depressed in winter and think of it as a time to simply wish for summer. The long days of gray weather, cold and snow are wearing on many people. For some reason, I am the complete opposite! I thrive on downy flakes falling from the sky and cold temperatures.
Yesterday my husband Mike and I went ice fishing at Lake George in Spring Valley, WI. I had not gone ice fishing in many years until this winter, and I am so glad I have started it again. There's nothing like the camaraderie of sitting in your heated shack, watching the Vexilar, waiting for that fish to appear. We were toasty warm thanks to Mister Heater and it was fun to see Mike jump a mile when I shrieked "Tip up!!" and we found a nice 28 inch Northern on our line. We only caught 2 panfish and 2 Northern, but it was so much fun being out on the glittering lake with the fresh cold air.
Winter in this magical state is awesome. There is so much to do if people are just willing to leave their cozy couches and venture outside. And it's really not that cold if you bundle up! this winter we got to brave Lambeau in 20 degree weather. Now if I could only go snowmobiling I would be one content girl. Gotta get a sled first though...
About Me
- Sarah Matara Young
- Prescott, WI, United States
- I was born and raised in Wisconsin and love every second of living here. I am a loyal Packer fan, Brewers fan, Badgers fan and love anything to do with this state, even the frigid, snowy winters. My husband Mike and I bought our first house 6 months ago and live in Prescott. We enjoy hunting, fishing, travelling and going to Brewer and Packer games together. We have been married a little over three years now and are expecting our first baby in July. We are beyond excited to add to our family! We also have a large, needy tomcat named Bootsy, a Beagle named Reba and a Lab-Beagle mix named Ramona. I am an assistant manager at Philander's Grill & Bar and Mike is a foreman for Scott Construction.
