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Okoboji Online | Guestbook | Archive | November 2005

Archive November 2005

Boji Girl	This Weekend
Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 8:27 AM Is there anything going on this weekend at the Lakes? We're going up to rake and close up the cabin. (Sad, but we have to do it) But, we also want to have a little fun too! So, if there is anything going on please post it. Thanks.

Well alrighty then	:-)
Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 11:04 PM So, when are the lakes going to freeze over?

Jim Donughnut	rkerker2002@yahoo.com
Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 6:46 AM MARY NELSON WHERE HAVE YOU GONE, SUMMER OF 1983-84

Randy J Kerker

rkerker2002@yahoo.com

Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 6:58 AM
Anyone ever eat at Woody's Pizza? I have traveled practically throughout the whole state of Iowa, I have gone through just about every small town there is. That is alot of driving, Anyways, I gave Tony the owner of Woody's a call about a month ago to tell him , I thought his Pizza was in my top 3, yes top three places to eat a pizza in this state, Great Pizza at Woody's and the prices are great! I live in Des moines, and there is pizza place call Bordenaros good pizza too, and Giovannis in Newton, I know my Pizza!

Boji Girl	Pizza
Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 9:24 AM Yes I have eaten at Woody's and your right the pizza is great! I love the way they cut it into square pieces. I'm usually a 2 piece pizza person but the last time we ate there we ended up eating the whole thing!

Yup	Yummie
Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 9:49 AM Woodies is good pizza. But the best pizza ever is at Zeno's in Marshalltown. It is like woodies but better!! It is very expensive but well worth it!!! They also ship pizza's out. My cousin in Vegas has them sent to him. YUMMIEEEEEEEEEE!@!!!!!!!!!!

Love	Woody's!
Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 12:45 PM Yes, Woody's is awesome! My teenage daughter and I ate a whole extra large one by ourselves last summer. Also good is Rocky's Pizza in Iowa Falls. The one in the landscaping place (forgot the name of it) in Spirit Lake is good too for a more Italian style. They have awesome service too. The owner went out of his way to be good to us.

Rocky's	YES
Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 2:02 PM Your right, Rocky's is awesome, and this conversation is making my mouth water. Rio Pizzaria's (in landscape place) is the bomb too!

bigdog	xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 7:19 PM If you talking pizza now don't forget ElFredo's and Jerry's in Sioux City. also the orginal Godfathers in rockport plaza in Omaha

Steve	By request
Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 8:38 PM And while you're in Marshalltown, stop and have a Taylor's Maid-Rite and a chocolate shake.

Sharon London	slondon59@msn.com
Friday, November 4, 2005 at 5:26 AM Hey Boji Girl, O'Farrell Sisters is still open, come have Breakfast or Lunch with us. Great new evening menu also, Wed thru Sat. It is sad that so many are getting the cottages closed, especially with the great Indian Summer we're having.

SA	please
Friday, November 4, 2005 at 7:51 AM Sa, please go and clean up the classifieds page,,,now people are starting to post negatives on there..evidently someone doesn't like a local realtor. they are using it for thier own guestbook...thank you

shirley and Leo	closing for the summer
Friday, November 4, 2005 at 1:59 PM Well we are closing up for another great year at Okoboji.Wish it was Spring,Had a great summer.Check out The new Resuaraunt..The OUTRIGGER,They have great food there,nice place,great service.Have a godd winter and see ya next spring.

Camera	Stuck
Friday, November 4, 2005 at 2:32 PM Park's Marina's camera is stuck. I miss the updates on that side of the lake.

Just Playing	!!!
Friday, November 4, 2005 at 3:31 PM The boss is watching with me. Daydreaming of summer.

G. Thomas Call

tom@lakespestcontrol.com

Friday, November 4, 2005 at 5:30 PM
Excellent seasonal job opportunity! Apply ASAP! On the job training. Begin @ $12.00/hr. this spring (April) assisting one of the lakes area's best pest control companies. Primary wk. hrs. are 8-5, Mon-Fri, with occasional Sat's, as needed. Prior certification needs to be obtained and is required before April start date. Certification will be paid for by employer with a bonus at the end of the season being offered to deserving employees! Individuals must have a valid drivers license and must be capable of lifting approx. 50 pounds. Interested applicants call: (712) 338-9022, or Email: tom@lakespestcontrol.com

Lee Wallin	Lecar1@earthlink.net
Friday, November 4, 2005 at 10:16 PM Sharon London is a candidate for the Okoboji City Council. She is a hardworking, honest, successful business manager and is dedicated to Okoboji. Her O'Farrell family roots are deep in the history and traditions of Okoboji. Please give her your vote next Tuesday. She will provide excellent leadership in the future of this entire great area.

monkey	oh yeah beeatches...
Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 3:26 AM I don't have to say nothing to explain. Quality is everything and you are not.

Bored	none
Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:58 AM A Saturday in the park

wondering	okoboji.com
Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 12:13 PM I wonder if there will be a new manager at O'farrells this coming year? The way it was managed this year was a catastrophy.I quit going there,you could not tell what the food was going to be like.

Clean up

******

Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 12:32 PM
Any one can run for any office right? It is a hi paying position right? (HAHA) So the people that run must have a vision for what they believe in right? So let's be happy that we live in a country that we have choices. If you think that you can do better step up to the plate. Make sure YOUR vision is the perfect one and that you will make everyone in the lakes area happy. GOOD LUCK. We all want to be successful. Thank God that there are successful people that can show us the way and we can use them as mentors. We are so lucky to have so many successful men and women in the lakes area. All of these people did not sit around picking on people they learned from them good or bad. Life is full of learning lessons take from people and learn, good and bad. Stop bashing and start learning. Have a beautiful day.

It seems to me

okoboji.com

Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 12:34 PM
Back a few years ago, when a certain group tried to stop the hwy 71 project, they tried to load up the election with people that wanted to block it. The voters weren't fooled then, they won't be fooled this time either. I am tired of wearing this "I'm being picked on" routine. If anything he has brought it on himself.I hope that the courts finally see this for what it really is.

Vote	vote
Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 12:39 PM VOTE<VOTE<VOTE<VOTE<VOTE<VOTE<VOTE if you don't you have no room to complain or take credit for what happens. VOTE>VOTE

O'Farrells is

Great

Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 7:57 PM
To Sharon at O'Farrells, you do a great job in upholding the O'Farrell name at one of the oldest businesses in the lakes area. Unfortunately, some very ignorant people enjoy taking cheap shots when they have the opportunity. Don't let them get to you. Stand up for what you beleive in, and keep on running one of the best little joints in Okoboji, Iowa, and the United States of America...Which is by the way a FREE country! You will have my vote on Nov. 8th

The saying	goes
Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 5:55 AM So I guess if you can't buy them - sue them!!!

mallam	guyman@yahoo.com
Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 6:06 AM i deynhere oihooooooooooooooooooo

To: EXTRA EXTRA	xxx
Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 9:29 AM Get with it...the lawsuit has been dropped.

Wow	Lawsuit dropped?
Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 9:38 AM That's amazing since it was just filed on Friday 11/5.

DenverClone	Boji1
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 9:57 AM Where are all the Hawk lovers?? Maybe they can come to Lakes for the Holidays, as that will be there bowl destination.

CY'S TIME	CYCLONE STATE
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 2:21 PM ISU is bowl bound IOWA doubt it if WI & MN get there way. But it would of been nice if IOWA & ISU could meet in a bowl. and watch the CYCLONES STOMP THEM AGIAN. GO CYCLONES************************

CY'S TIME	re cyclone state
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 4:38 PM Maybe you should go back to Ames and learn to spell again. Its a-g-a-i-n. Try to do some proof-reading before you send your messages. Could care less if cylones ever play Iowa again cause I hate football no matter who is playing. Did they meet once before?

Year Rounder	Winter Time
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 8:05 PM After nine years of owning a 3-Season cabin, we just bought a year-around place in Okoboji. This will be our first winter to visit on the weekends. What is there to do in the winter time? Any special events? Thanks

CONCEARNED	TIME FOR A CHANGE
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 8:10 PM DONT FORGET TO GET OUT AND VOTE.ESPECIALLY FOR THE MAYOR POSTION,WE VISITED WITH JIM HENTGES AT THE OUTRIGGER FRIDAY NITE,WHAT A GOOD GUY.I THINK JIM IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS GOING ON HERE AND WANTS TO CHANGE THAT.HE IS A GOOD BUSINESS MAN AND HE CAN DO US SOME GOOD.SO IM ASKING PLEASE VOTE FOR JIM HE IS OUR MAN.DONT BE FOOLED BY ALL THE TALK,VOTE JIM.

Omaha	tan21176@yahoo.com
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 8:17 PM I was up in Okoboji a month ago and ran into someone that I would really like to get a hold of. His name is Scott (scooter). He was with a few friends of his, Travis and Terry. Can anyone help?

TED GUNDERSON

WATCHMAKER

Monday, November 7, 2005 at 8:20 PM
Well Alecia,Its that time of year again,Turn on your sun lamp as the days are growing shorter and time to say good bye to the summer,I hope you can look into your crystal ball and make it Summer again soon.I know winters are very hard on you,but you know what?Buy that darn house next door and move your butt up here.Thanks for all you did for me this fall,you truley are a good friend,and i question myself if i deserve it or not,but you are a good person and i think alot of you.Lets get together and have some downtown fun next summer and leave the Physco and ricketts at home.I miss those times.Hope you get your car wreck money so we can spend it all at RUBENS or WHISKEY DICKS OR THE OUTRIGGER.210 days till memeorial day weekend.Cant wait.See ya at The VFW in Dakota City.Hope to hear from ya soon,Stoney Moore

Annie Gunderson.....

Housewife/ cat owner

Monday, November 7, 2005 at 9:42 PM
I am absolutely looking forward to the summer of 2006. It can't get here fast enough. Let's not forget going to The Reagle Beagle on our nights out. Sometimes on Sunday nights there is a drunk man in there dancing barefoot alone! You have to see it to appreciate it! You can drive the boat, but we won't go for a swim, since you don't know how. As for me, I wish I could plug the sun lamp in, but we don't have any electricity. I am going to put the harnesses on the cats, and take them for a walk. See you in the summer old friend!

Learn to spell!	And vote on Tuesday!
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 9:48 PM No matter who you both vote for, you do have one thing in common... you can't spell. I am CONCERNED for you both. Jim Hentges is the best person for the job of Okoboji mayor. Good luck tomorrow Jim! Get out and vote everyone!

ted	gray house
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 10:13 PM PLUG INTO BOB AND EDNAS OR THE TAUTES HOUSE TO GET YOUR SUN LAMP ON.THAT GUY DOESENT DANCE ANYMORE AT THE BEAGLE

RESIDENT	VOTE
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 10:16 PM DONT VOTE FOR MARY OR YOU WILL HAVE BOOBER IN THE DRIVER SEAT AGAIN,WE NEED NEW BLOOD.NEW SLATE OF PEOPLE.GET THE OLD GONE

Another Resident	bluwtr@okoboji.com
Monday, November 7, 2005 at 10:40 PM Vote for Mary......Vote for Jim...... we are starting to sound like children. It's sad to see this turn into a one issue election, but we all knew it would. Look at the FACTS, use your HEADS, MARY VANDERWOUDE has the most EXPERIENCE to be the next Mayor of Okoboji! Goooo MARY!

Think	About it.
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 7:47 AM C H and S L. quit trying to control this website. Pushing your twisted views on people is just plain sick. Jim will win today because he is the BEST person for the job. The city of Okoboji needs to be run in the best interest of all the citizens, not just a select few. Jim will be fair...GO JIM!!!

Born and raised in Boji	& knows what's best
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 7:52 AM Is Mary from the right or the left? Hurry, time is running out!

Who is it?	???????
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 8:27 AM Who is C.H. and S.L.?

TO: Year Rounder--

Lots to enjoy-

Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 9:47 AM
I have been a year rounder for 40+ years; with the first 12 years the family only owned a 3 season cabin. We would visit on weekends and stay at the Old Holiday Inn that was great as a kid we would play in the snow and then swim in the heated indoor pool. There is a great park in Estherville for snow sports and there is one south of Milford. What about cross country skiing or just walking on the lakes; snowmobling and the winter games. We enjoy taking our portable fireplace out on the lake making a fire and just playing on the lake or just sitting out there enjoying on the lake around the fire. Clean off a space to ice skate. Winter, spring, summer or fall the lake areas are a beautiful; not fast lanes!!

To "VOTE"	valid question
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 2:51 PM Could you or somebody please tell me what political/Civic experience Jim Hentges has? I don't think standing outside his bar greeting patrons and checking ID's on weekend nights is enough experience to be Mayor of Okoboji. Mary's work with the planning and zoning board gives her a good background for mayor. My vote will be for Mary.

To "VOTE"	valid question
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 2:51 PM Could you or somebody please tell me what political/Civic experience Jim Hentges has? I don't think standing outside his bar greeting patrons and checking ID's on weekend nights is enough experience to be Mayor of Okoboji. Mary's work with the planning and zoning board gives her a good background for mayor. My vote will be for Mary.

vote	vote
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 3:06 PM ITS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT YOU DONT NEED TO BE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO BE MAYOR HERE IN OKOBOJI.LOOK AT THE TRACK RECORD THAT IS HERE.JIM IS JUST AS QUALIFIED AS BOOBER,PROBABLY BETTER HE AT LEAST HAS SOME PEOPLE SKILLS ABOUT HIM.NO MORE PUPPETS WE WANT A MAYOR AND THAT GUY IS JIM.GET OUT THERE AND VOTE

STOP

Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 5:36 PM
I don't think either Mary or Jim would appreciate ANY of your comments. I'm sure they're both perfectly nice people, but Mary's work does give her the edge. I doubt if either of them are puppets to anyone. It's time to lay off of Boober. Being Mayor of any town is a thankless job, and like it was said before, a City must make it's decisions based on law and current ordinances, not harrassment, discrimination, etc. So use your brains. You need someone who has good vision. Leave the past out of it and move onward.

OKOBOJI RESIDENT	VOTE@OKOBOJI
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 7:52 PM GOOD LUCK JIM! I HOPE YOU BECOME MAYOR, I THINK YOU ARE MORE THAN QUALIFIED FOR THE POSITION. I HOPE YOU WIN

Would someone let us know?	Post it.
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 8:21 PM Would one of the locals please put a post on here and let us know who won the Mayoral race for Okoboji? Thank - you!

Election Results!	okoboji.com
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 9:11 PM I guess the votes are in and it's Mary w/175 votes and Jim w/172. Jim Robinson, Sue Larson, and Char Eckhart were elected to the city council. CONGRATULATIONS MARY AND THE REST OF THE COUNCIL!

"Anyone can be mayor"???	:-)
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 9:29 PM Now that's the most assinine thing I'VE ever heard, pal. Prior experience comes from past or current jobs, or volunteering. Yes, common sense and people skills are good, but civic and/or political experience are the icing on the cake. Congrats, Mary!

Other results	Please?
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 9:51 PM Would someone please post the mayoral results from Spirit Lake? Also, congratulations to Mary VanderWoude. We know you won't allow yourself to be intimidated by ANYone. Best wishes ~

okoboji resident	vote@okoboji
Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 9:51 PM You did a good job jim, i wish you would have won. There is always next year to run and you will have my vote then also.

Did you	Know?
Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 6:14 AM There are 175 voters between the bridge and Ft. Dodge Point? Me either.......

Actual	total
Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 8:25 AM is 347. His 172 + her 175.

CHANGE OF	SUBJECT
Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 11:13 AM It's really looking like fall now. The lake looks so bear with the docks out and all the leaves down. Sure makes me long for spring.

To : Knock it off	Thanks
Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 1:48 PM Well said, thank you.

Milwaukee	Fall
Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 1:56 PM I agree with you on the change of subject. Its pretty depressing to see all of the docks and the Tiki bar dissapear. Only 7 months til we can start all over again.

Randy	rkerker2002@yahoo.com
Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 6:51 AM Whatever happened to Mary from Oldebolt, Ia, where are you Mary Nelson, class of 1983, I miss you. Randy

Jags12	shop@foxhunter.com
Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 4:21 PM OK, I have a question for you locals. I now have my 6 year old twins up with me. Is there anything worth doing other than a movie? I know in the summer there is lots of suff to do. How about the late fall??

To Jags:	--------
Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 11:46 PM Take the kids for a walk around the lake, they can still play in the sand if it's nice out. I take my kids for a walk down to the beach even in the Fall and Winter.

Help	NA
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 12:11 AM I may bring my family wih 5 kids up in Nov - Dec. Where should I stay and what should I do??? Help anyone..................thanks

Stay at West Oaks!	It's great!
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 2:00 AM West Oaks resort right by the emporium has condos that you can rent cheap in the off-season. They have a couple bedrooms, furnished kitchen, jacuzzi, fireplace, etc. Also a swimming pool in one of the buildings. It is a really good deal. We stay there when we come up in the winter.

Eric	poetfreak@hotmail.com
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 8:07 AM Hey does anyone out there know how I can get another copy of my Stil Gravy CD? I can't find anything anywhere on them.... poetfreak@hotmail.com if you have any info tell them all I said hi :D

monkey	dog
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 8:41 AM i think you can still get a copy at sam goody. if not, i know the guys, i'll see if i can get you a copy.

New Site	Shopping
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 8:52 AM www.okobojimall.com - nice new site

I miss Lyle! -	It's his birthday.
Saturday, November 12, 2005 at 5:25 PM Today would have been Lyle's birthday. I'm sure it's been a tough day for his family. Let's all take a minute to reflect on what a cool person he was, and wish him a happy birthday in Heaven!

Walgreens	coming
Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 6:23 PM Walgreens is coming to town. Breaking ground this spring. North of the stables.

you	you
Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 8:16 PM Yeah...its following target.

Not again!	???????
Sunday, November 13, 2005 at 8:40 PM Why are people obsessed with starting rumours that are unsubstantiated?

Randy J Kerker	rkerker2002@yahoo.com
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 11:33 AM I heard that they are building a HyVee Food Store in Milford, anyone heard this too? Watch out IGA,

Michael Brainard	michaelbrainard@imt.com
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 11:46 AM The Cartwright Brothers Rocked Fort Dodge two weekends ago! WERE YOU THERE?? They put on one hell of a show...can't wait to see them at the Winter Games!

Chic-ago-girl

Cyber world

Monday, November 14, 2005 at 12:29 PM
Do ya think they will hire Morten Buildings to build it? The entire area looks so cheap with all the TIN BUILDINGS. Very sad!! The lake is beautiful........but the people who live there seem to cheapin it by building so cheaply in the towns surrounding it. Go to other gorgeous lake spots around the country and you will see building codes that prevent PRE FAB construction!! Stop it already, you are the keepers of the area and you are destroying it.

You go girl!	I agree
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 1:27 PM With Menards nearby, you can build a much cheaper building than a Morton. The building codes need to be tighted up a bit but good luck! Look at the new Okoboji city "shed". A Morton with a couple of bricks. Maybe the new administration will influence the codes. Stay tuned......

Hy-Vee	in Spirit Lake.
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 2:15 PM I think that the Hy-Ve store in S.L. looks very "industrial" inside with the heating ducts and all that crap exposed at the ceiling. Looks very cheap,and "tin". I couldn't believe that they built a new store that way.

monkey	dog
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 3:48 PM mY Bestfriends neighbor is redoing there house in spirit lake. It looks SOOOO crappy. They have put tin all over there house!!! CrAzY people.

you are so right	@the lakes
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 6:49 PM This whole area is rundown and old and what they build new is built as cheaply as possible. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Such a depressing area! The winter is even worse with months of no sunshine. Gloomy.

Anywhere is depressing	In the winter.
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:29 PM It isn't only the lakes area that is ugly and depressing in the winter. Anywhere is depressing without sun.

Tony	tlibra@kc.rr.com
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 7:30 PM I live in Kansas City MO and never heard what happened to the kid who ran his boat into the back of another boat and then ran off. I heard there was a fatality, and heard someone was arrested. Is the guy in jail?

Monkey	dog
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 8:21 PM LoL. Yeah I guess. Must just be the lack of sun...to many fall colors for to long...very depressing. We need some bright snow to enlighten ourselves. (Don't get me wrong I love fall, but admit it...dead grass and "brown" leafs are not a chipper color)

can't wait	for this
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 8:29 PM You are right! We need some snow so we can slip and slide into each othe's vehicles. I love winter, car doors frozen shut, lost power, garage doors frozen shut, artic wind, icey sidewalks, high heat bills, flu and cold season, no sunshine, bleak skies, blizzarda, closed highways, being stuck in a house with your bored kids. What a fun time!!!

monkey	dog
Monday, November 14, 2005 at 8:33 PM Yeah guess your right. I guess I am just bored and am looking for a change for a day or two...it will melt right away, you know that right? Don't get so worked up man...maybe you can use that time you are "stuck" in your house with your "bored" kids to bond??

Beware

in Okoboji

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 12:02 AM
I was looking for a summer rental in the classified section of this site when I noticed a couple of houses that are for rent on there that are NOT insulated. The last renters had astronomical monthly utility bills ($500 just for electric) and that was before the latest increases in energy. They thought the rent was out of sight and then they got the utility bills for these places. Unfortunately for the renter, the landlord knew enough to get a signed lease. So be forewarned and check the last utility bills with the power companies here for any houses you are considering in this area. They are happy to give you this info. Some of these houses have NO insulation and it is impossible to heat them in the winter or cool them off in the summer.

Jim Donughnut	jim dougnut
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 6:51 AM I heard that a major company is going to build a new Amusement Park just outside of Milford, it will create thousands of jobs for the Lakes Area. New resturants, homes, I think Disneyland owns the company it is suppose to be as big as Adventureland, Yeah.

Aunty M

Kansas

Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 6:59 AM
I just got home from doing some fishing on the Lake. Went to West Okoboji, was fishing in a boat, Nice and calm on the lake today, looks like snow coming, anyways, a strong gust of wind came from the North, and almost blew my boat over, I stood up and held on to the stern tightly! After the wind calmed, I sat in the boat quietly, and heard a voice. A whisper, Go the distance, yes, I really did, go fishing and he will come, where was this voice coming from, then a man appeared, he was wearing a white robe, and walking on water, wow, what an experience.

To	Aunty M
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 1:27 PM Did you happen to spend any time at "Woodstock"? Do you believe that you might still be there? Could you smell anything burning while you were on this boat ride?

Your'e all crazy!	!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 2:19 PM Your'e all crazy and I love it! That's why I can't stand to not check in on this board at least once a day. Gives you something to laugh about! I think the first snowfall has affected us all, and to think, we have a few months of it left - this is just the beginning! Help!

Dorothy

Oneway@yellowbrickroad

Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 6:26 AM
I saw the man in the white robe, I did, I really did! Toto, where are you, Toto!! I was looking for my dog Toto this morning as I was walking through the woods, near Gull Point State Park. The wind was blowing out of the North very briskly, for a moment I thought I was at the North Pole! Oh my there Toto is, the man in the white robe took him. So I got into the boat with the man who was fishing, who saw the man in the white robe too. Anyways, he opened his talkle box, and something magical happened, He said close your eyes, so I did and we ended up going to ever never land, and it was not Arnold's Park!

back to the 70's	is where your mind is...
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 9:38 AM please share whatever you guys are doing...:)

Anty M	?????
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 9:52 AM Appears you may have ingested the wrong, or in your case, the right ???? kind of mushroom.

hey	go
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 9:54 AM Ask Alice, I think she'll know.

Hurricane	Be advised
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 12:02 PM A category 7 hurricane is going to tear through the Iowa Great Lakes deleting anyone who has posted nutty stuff on this "guestbook". I'm serious. Mark my words.

Stil Gravy	Just heard that...
Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 2:28 PM Stil Gravy will be getting together over Christmas break and playing at Murphy's Friday December 23. Rock on, pass it on!!!

Okie

None

Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 11:18 AM
I agree all the nutty stuff on this needs to stop, this is American land of the free, free speech for one thing, You stop the freedom of speech Boy or Girl, whatever or whoever you are, I would watch what you are saying for America was founded on freedom, the Freedom to do what is right, right for all of our freedoms, and one being, freedom of speech and creative writing, so put that in your Communists head, and get on your boat to the land where there is know freedom, and sail off because America was not founded on Dictators telling us what we Americans can write.

X-Mass Cruise	NA
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 11:18 AM I was holding out hope for a chance for a Christmas cruise this year. It was really mild until the last couple of days. Too bad, it would of made for a nice trip from Omaha.

Okay "Okie"	?
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 12:56 PM Your post is about as nutty as some of the others! Just what the heck did you say? Translate please.

To : Okie	???????
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 2:55 PM WHAT, WHAT, WHAT concept or philosophy are you attempting to convey ???? What are you talking about ?????

Jiggling Jello	Yes
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 3:16 PM Stil Gravy is at Murphys Dec 23rd. Jiggling Jello will be at Eaton's Bar and Grill in Fostoria on the 32nd. Uh huh, pass it on dudes.

Oklahoma	nernlinger@nova.com
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 3:20 PM Hey. You know what "oklahoma" means in translation to English? Huh? Oh, you do? Well I was going to tell you but since you know then I won't. But if someone doesn't know just ask. --Jearlean

Sophie	Fostoria
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 3:45 PM Fostoria has a bar and grill?? Where?

monkey	dinner sounds good
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 4:16 PM I'll take some mashed potatos with my stil gravy...thanks. See ya there! No, but really, who is Jigglin jello? What type of music are they?

Doug	mid225@aol.com
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 5:04 PM Did Mennards start a store in the Lakes area? If so what is the location?

Menards	Spencer
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 6:31 PM Menards is going in in Spencer

michael brainard	michaelbrainard@imt.com
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 8:48 PM IS ANYONE GOING TO BE AT THE WINTER GAMES??? BOJI BOAT WORKS??? COME ON!!!

monkey	dog
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 9:38 PM Most likely I will be at OBW just because its right on the lake and easy to walk into. I just hate how big it is...I feel like I am partying in a barn or something but with a bunch of people I don't know.

I think so	too.
Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 11:39 PM I have been to OBW too and the place is so big that I feel stupid in it. I don't know why, I just don't like to sit and drink beer in a huge place, with a very high ceiling.

he who laughs last

laughs last

Friday, November 18, 2005 at 12:36 AM
no way, i heard that walt disney himself was coming to the area with john kennedy on elvis' private plane. they plan to "save the park", and then "sustain the park". they're gonna clean the water, tear down all of the money makers (cough cough)i mean condo's and revert everyone back to pioneer days,and you will all live in the abby gardner cabin....completely furnished by wally world, of course! santa told me that this could all be hear say though.

What	happened?
Friday, November 18, 2005 at 12:42 PM What happened to this site? What a bunch of crap on here with senseless rambling. Anyway, how much snow did the lakes area get this week? This early snow will make winter seem like forever! 6 1/2 months until Memorial weekend!

murph's?	@
Friday, November 18, 2005 at 2:04 PM When is Murphey's going to be open again?

Murphy's	!!
Friday, November 18, 2005 at 3:32 PM Open Friday December 23, Stil Gravy live on stage.

MICHAEL

BRENDA

Friday, November 18, 2005 at 7:13 PM
Just told my boss today that I want Friday and Monday off for the winter games. This will give me time to travel north to the lakes and also an extra day before I have to get back to reality. We will be at OBW and will be dancing with the cartwright brothers!!! Do you know the dates for the games? We need to call for a motel room. The winter games are more fun then the 4th of July. WE plan to bring more friends this year so lets make it a good one!

Sharon London	slondon59@msn.com
Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 11:33 AM Winter Games are Jan 27-29,06. O'Farrell Sisters will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come on by! Looking forward to a great time at Winter Games.

target	a
Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 3:47 PM what town are target and walgreens going into

Winter Games	mid225@aol.com
Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 1:57 PM Anyone have any suggestions about where to get information about the Winter Games; things do do, what goes on, schedule of events, etc.

poor aliens....	they just want to fit in
Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 8:43 PM What does that mean? How the hell did they even do that in the first place? How do you make your font be alien like that? ----MONKEY

Yeah	Monkey
Sunday, November 20, 2005 at 10:21 PM Hey girl, how are you ? I think that's a foreign language if I'm not mistaken, lol, you have a good day.

Linda Sealey

sealey82@comcast.net

Monday, November 21, 2005 at 10:18 AM
I, too, am interested in getting some data on the Winter Games to share with friends who will be coming to their 1st Winter Games event. I'm bringing a couple of lady friends from Nashville to visit my home town of Okoboji. These are city gals, but have already told them we'd go ice skating and ice fishing, which they have never had the pleasure of doing!!! Be warned, they love their champagne so hope OBW has lots on hand! I'm looking forward to seeing many old classmates and friends (Class of '61)aka Linda Anderson). See ya'll soon!

winter games contact	info
Monday, November 21, 2005 at 5:17 PM Events Calendar Jan 27 2006 - Jan 29 2006 26th Annual University of Okoboji Winter Games Arnolds Park (Northwest Region) 712-332-2107 e-mail: info@vacationokoboji.com Broomball, softball, ice fishing, miniature golf on ice, snowmobile racing, chili feed, and fireworks over the frozen lake.

Michael Brainard	OBW
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 12:41 PM You don't like Boji Boat works? ??? We love it. Nice alterative to the small, smokey conjested bars....kicks the pants off of Whiskey Dicks. See ya there Monkey!

OBW	xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 4:47 PM Karaoke contest at Okoboji Boat Works this week-end, plus a special 30th b'day party n Friday night. Come on down!

Indoor Golf	route86music.com
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 5:05 PM Indoor Golf in Milford @ Treasure Village is now open! Choose from over 50 courses. Call 337-0105 for tee times. Also, What's up with Target(any other restraunts or stores) coming in? Is that true?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING	loveboji.com
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 7:12 AM Happy Thanksgiving to all reading this. Let's all be thankful for the many blessings God has given us and pass them on to others. May everyone be blessed this Thanksgiving season and keep the real meaning of Christmas in their hearts.

Peter Dragon	7-11
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 3:49 PM Definition of Oklahoma? I don't know, what?

kelsey	princess_angel_me01@hotmail.com
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 7:24 PM i'm only here in the summer..so what all is coming to the lakes area??? new stores?? and does anyone ever know what happened to kalsos??? thanx its much appreciated!!

love	!!!!!!!
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 11:33 PM Is Grandma Debbie turning 30????? Love ya your oldest daughter!!!!

BEV

WAGNER

Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 7:57 AM
ARE YOU PEOPLE THAT STUPID TO THINK TARGET AND HOME DEPOT ARE ACTUALLY COMING HERE,THOSE STORES HAVE A FORMULA FOR PICKING STORE SITES AND CUSTOMER COUNTS,THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL THEY WOULD EVER THINK ABOUT COMING HERE,THERE IS NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE,SURE THERE IS 3 MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR THIS IS JUST A ROOMER,I HEARD IT FROM THE MAYOR OF OKOBOJI THIS IS NOT GONNA HAPPEN,SO LET THE ROOMERS REST.

BEV AND WAGS	WAGNER
Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 8:01 AM I BETTER CORRECT MY SPELLING OR IM SURE TO GET TORN TO SHREDS,RUMOR ,,,,NOT ROOMER ,,,MY BAD SORRY NOW I HOPE I WONT GET TORN APART TO MUCH

Joyce and Kenny	j&kv@worldwideglobal.net
Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 8:08 AM Anybody else tried the Ribs at the Outrigger(Used to be RJs)They are terrific,Try them you wont be disappointed,Steaks(Prime Rib on Fri and Sat is awesome too)See ya all next spring,We love Our Okoboji.Happy Holidays to All.

To Bev and Wags!

From: Mardelle

Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 11:40 AM
You are right, I was just getting ready to jump on the "roomer" thing, but you redeemed yourself! What did you do, stay up all night? Kind of early for you to get the keyboard smoking like that! You are right about one thing, there is no way that Target, and the rest of these "superstores" are coming to this area. I don't know why people insist on starting this crap. And to whoever mentioned the Outrigger, it makes me mad that I'm not up there this weekend to come in for the prime rib. It is the best! Now, have a Happy Thanksgiving, and try to get along with your families!

monkey	boy
Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 4:20 PM My friend has the proposal layout for target. Proposal is the key word. So you are wrong...Target is "thinking" about coming here.

woman to woman

encouragement

Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 4:21 PM
Someone will always be smarter. Their house will be bigger. They will drive a better car. Their children will do better in school,and their partners will fix more things around the house. So let it go and love you and your cicumstances. Think about it. The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart,and the most highly favored women on your job maybe unable to have children. The richest woman you know-she's got the car,the house,the clothes-might be heartbreakingly lonely. So,love you. Love who you are right now. Tell yourself, I am too blessed to be stressed."Be blessed ladies and pass this on to encourage another woman."To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world." Send this to wonderful strong women you know. I DID!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING

betcha your

wrong

Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 8:15 PM
What other area is growing with future population to double within 10 years along with the Tourist season that FYI is not 3 months anymore...it starts in April and ends in March!!! You should see the Hunters here during the hunting season...I've never seen more out of state plates in October and November with guys in blaze orange! This area is a year round playground and resort area now! I think Target and others see this and are more optimistic than the "ROOMER Lady" within 2 years I bet you see a Target and other national stores...This is the last piece of the puzzle that the lakes area is missing...RETAIL...we have everything else..housing boom...population boom...cities growing...all we need is real RETAIL!!! Other than Wal-Mart

local

to wrong

Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 8:37 PM
You are right ,yes there is alot of traffic all year but Have you ever been in retail or owned your own business????Sounds like you have not.What has killed the retail here is The walmarts,The targets.The big Hyvee stores,This is all big business,and there is still not enough people around here in the winter to support those big new stores you see coming,and by the way they are not.If you really wanna play the business game in this area,i suggest you buy one and find out how really tough the winter season can be.You as a resident have no clue about the utilties , the insurance,the taxes,the employees,all those things still stay the same and actually this year are higher,the utility and insurance companies dont adjust thier biil to us ,,,according to the people in the area,So as fr as your pipe dreams of all the chain stores coming ,you are still crazy,take off the rose colored glasses

Friends have the "layout"?

What????

Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 9:58 PM
Why does everyone's "friends" have the proposed layouts and plans for the Target Store that is supposedly coming to the area, but no County or City Officials have them? I think that is kind of strange. I'm sure someone in county/city government would have some of these "plans" before everyone's friends would. And the "Roomer lady" is a man, just so you know.

scottie girl

magsmom@trvnet.net

Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 11:42 PM
Mad about a Target store - why? You have Wallmart/ condos all over - restaurants; bars; very few free beaches to go to - have to pay anywhere you go so get over it and you'll all go shopping there. Get real - what is selling out Okoboji are the people selling off their land for more condos - get real people - this lake was put there for everyone to enjoy - love it or leave it - if you've gone once you know you love it so quit whining and work on keeping it for everyone to enjoy!

glenda

johansens court

Friday, November 25, 2005 at 8:42 AM
Very well said Scottys Girl,Lets keep Okoboji a Fun Family place and stop making it A "Playground for The Rich" after all it was the families,generation after generation that built this place,Only You Can Make A Difference,So lets pull together and be proud of what we have,and say No to anymore Big Business,Lets support our local Businessman(or Women).And next time you pick up our local shopper(Which John does a great job with) browse the pages of the paper and just take a look at all the things the SMALL business man donates around here,such as,All the School Activities,The Scouting programs,The elderly Programs,and the list goes on and on.They donate that stuff after.....They meet thier mnthly bills and feed their own familes,and sometimes there isnt alot left ....But,you know what????THEY BELIEVE IN THE COMMUNITY,and strive to help make it a better place for you the citizens.Next time you have a wild hair to hop in your car and head out to Sioux Falls,ask yourself,Can I buy this Locally?????Remember we need you in order to keep up this aray of Stores ,Bars,,Restauraunts.Ok I have rattled on enough but I think you get my point.Have a good Thanksgiving weekend.

Won't

Happen

Friday, November 25, 2005 at 9:07 AM
People have had the last 20 years to save the Lakes from Condo's and Development, and it hasn't happened...In fact just in the last 3 to 5 years the opposite has happened...The growth and Sales have exploded. Spirit Lake now allows developers to re-do wetlands out by Kuoo in order to have land available for growth...Makes no sense to mess with the Natural wetlands and marshes...ubt when its for the almighty dollar man will do anything and thats why you have the current status of the Lakes area. I am like you I don't see positive in all the growth around here, but it is too late to stop it...That should have been done back in the early 90's. Enjoy your taxes, condo's and lake view!!!!

Re: Scottie Girl	@@@@@@@@@@
Friday, November 25, 2005 at 9:53 PM If you're referring to West Lake, it wasn't put there, it is a natural glacier lake which is also spring fed, & has been around for 100 years or more, ever since the indians settled in this area, you have a good day.

How do you think it	got there?
Friday, November 25, 2005 at 10:24 PM Someone had to put the lake there. God did. Duh!

azbud	dryinthedesert
Friday, November 25, 2005 at 11:52 PM Maybe, I put the lakes there.

target	h
Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 12:00 PM so is target going in i already hered people from spencer talking about it going into spirit lake

Stop the	insanity!
Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 12:53 PM Enough of the Target thing already! If they are going to build there, you will read about it in the newspaper. Have a good day!

Oh Goody	&-(
Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 3:10 PM You've all gone goofy again. Bye bye . . .

trailer trash	ladyjannie@yahoo.com
Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 7:29 PM what's the scoop on the new lake that is going to be buildt? we are sumner people and want to know what is going on --also anyone know anything about dregging upper/lower garr---you hear so much what is the truth and who knows it???????

Trailer Trash?

Hope your're kidding

Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 9:45 PM
Most, like probably 90% of the people living in Arnolds Park, Okoboji, that are living in "trailers" are not what the old term "trailer trash" meant...they are definately not! Those trailers are what "lake cottage" use to be. Just summer homes, cottages on the lake are long gone for the average (or above average person, I should say). If you have a lake home GREAT! But, if you can afford a second home, weather it be a trailer or cabin..GOOD FOR YOU! If you choose to live in a "trailer" for your life style, again "GOOD FOR YOU". P.S. I don't live in a trailer...but I have a lot of summer friends that do!

Old Age

DVD packages

Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 10:11 PM
WHATS UP WITH THIS? All I want to do is watch a movie, you need an AKA47 to open one! Bought it at Wally World...can't open it without a masheti...which I'm sure is spelled wrong..but you get the drift, right? WHAT?? Are they afraid people are going to open them in the store and watch them??? OKAY..I'm calm now, I got out the BIG knife and got the fricken DVD open. But, I'm way to stressed out and tired to watch it, from opening the dam* thing. Think I'll go to bed! Anyone else have a problem with this? Or is 55 to old (other then the speed limit) to open these kid proof things? Don't be embarrassed Monkey...bad mom...bad mom!

Yes.......	Me too.
Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 11:13 PM I have the same problem trying to open a new CD case, and I'm way younger than 55, so don't feel bad. My mother (who is 60) has a hell of a time doing anything like that! She usually breaks things trying.

Chuck	Menards home
Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 9:36 AM How's the new Menards store down there? Wait till they start building Menards condos, suburbs and golf courses like they did here. Happy Holidays.

love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	your grandson
Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 9:57 AM Go ahead, Debbie. Tell them all about trailer parks. You are the real expert. No one knows more than you. Thank you.

trailer trash	ladyjannie@yahoo.com
Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 11:24 AM Nothing was meant against anyone living in a trailer-- we have one up there and Love it --it's just our joke because we can't afford a house up there---we just wanted to know about the plans for the new lake or the dregging of lower/upper gar--if anyone knows let us know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cat rules	oin8ycf7trd
Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 7:59 PM I cant understand . NU GIVES Iowa st a gift and they choked big time what happened

To Barb & Carrie	BlockOutTheTwins@aol.com
Monday, November 28, 2005 at 8:39 AM Stop writing negative post on this website. Take your comments and your issues to a counselor. It's not wanted here...

monkey	dog
Monday, November 28, 2005 at 12:25 PM One positvie thing can come from Target. Jobs.

Who?	```````````````````````
Monday, November 28, 2005 at 2:32 PM Who's Barb and Carrie??? Please tell!

Something Positive	NA
Monday, November 28, 2005 at 4:10 PM How about talking about something positive. Looks like there is a good chance that Nebraska & Iowa will play in the Alamo Bowl. This should add to the holiday excitement.

Football wannabe	Iowa@hotmail.com
Monday, November 28, 2005 at 4:53 PM Iowa will play Oklahoma! Stoops and Chuck Long vs. Ferentz!!! Look for Nebraska to play TCU.

Weather	@@@@@@@@@@
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 6:09 AM oh, such lovely weather we're having, gosh how I love Iowa. Car doors frozen shut, can't even get in it to go to work, & oh, work runnin 2 hours late today, good thing i have neighbors that will take me, you all have a good day.

Always Something	...
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 9:09 AM Wow, someone even has to start complaining about the weather. Gee, you need to make sure you get a negative on here, I guess. Don't like the weather, move! I am loving it and my kids are loving it! What a great day to play and drink hot chocolate! Hope you all have a great day!

Always Something	...
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 9:09 AM Wow, someone even has to start complaining about the weather. Gee, you need to make sure you get a negative on here, I guess. Don't like the weather, move! I am loving it and my kids are loving it! What a great day to play and drink hot chocolate! Hope you all have a great day!

To: Football wannabe

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 10:11 AM
Oklohoma will be playing the Holiday bowl as the Big 12 #3 team. Nebraska will be playing the in Alamo Bowl as the Big 12 #4 team. Michigan is going to the Outback Bowl as the Big 10 #3 team which leaves Iowa Big 10 #4 to play in the Alamo bowl Vs Nebraska. Both Iowa and Nebraska won their final two games against rivals. While not a BCS game, this will be one of the better bowl games. I read the initial line would be -1/-1

ice fishing	a
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 12:53 PM Anybody ice fishing yet? How thick is the ice?

Go look at the	WebCams
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 1:16 PM There is no ice.

Spencer Business	Mic_218@hotmail.com
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 1:48 PM I need snow removal for a small business in Spencer. Any Reccomendations?

Re: Always somethin	@@@@@@@@@@
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 8:12 PM Yeah, but I bet your kids are playin inside since it's so cold, & that you're sittin in your easy chair drinkin that hot chocolate too, lol.

english	crappola.com
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 9:46 PM How does some of this crap get posted here anyway? What a waste of time and space. It's America...lets speak english at least.

Re: Always somethin	77777777777
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 9:52 PM Yeppers, you must be a true Iowan, lovin this crappy weather & cold, not me, as I still have the californian in me, you have a great day too.

Go Huskers	Go Hawkeyes
Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 11:05 PM Go Huskers...Go Hawkeyes...Go College Football

Any	Ice?
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 8:22 AM Is there any ice starting to take form on the lakes yet?

no ice because it's too	warm
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 9:58 AM According to the USGS site that samples lake height and water temp, West Lake is still at about 42 degrees. It has to drop 10 more before freezing.

Beware	Snowmobilers
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 1:08 PM Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought I saw a dock post sticking up about 20' off shore from the Dry Dock? Since the water temp has 10 more degrees before freezing, that should be plenty of time to have this removed. Oh yea, have a nice, smiley day!

Akila	dog
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 4:34 PM I can't wait for winter games! Today's weather makes it feel real close!

Winter Games

Awesome

Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 5:18 PM
I sure hope that Winter Games kick some butt this year, the past couple of years, it seems as if some thing has been missing....any one know what's goin on for entertainment around the area ? Would love to know where the happening place is to catch some live entertainment, not the Cartwright's either..I like them, but enough is enough...Are Captains, Murphys or Whiskey Dicks going to have any thing fun goin on ? I love goin to those bars, because you can park and then walk and not have to worry about driving...wish I could be back for Gravy's show at Murphys, that'd be awesome...Wonder if Whiskey Dicks will have their deck open that weekend ? Ha...

target	target
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 5:44 PM i think the people of spirit lake okoboji arnolds park and milford should get together and try to get a target in spirit lake instead of esterville esterville is to out of the way for anyone in spencer to go to along with jackson and spirit lake has a bigger population due to all the towns around it

cat rules	9iuggsg
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 6:07 PM the snowmobiles were missing the last two years at the winter games