Jim, Liz and Jordan

My latest venture UP NORTH ARCHERY!

2008-08-20T20:21:00.000-07:00

For all those who are not yet up to speed of what I have been doing, I am attempting to follow a hobby and dream of mine. To open an archery shop. I do not know where this comes from being that we did not grow up doing this. I remember the day I asked to borrow a bow from my boss so I could hunt and I have never looked back. Currently this has only been a business that is operated on the internet and out of our garage. I hope to expand to opening a real store somewhere with a indoor outdoor 3d archery shooting range. This picture by the way is the first newspaper ad to be ran this weekend.

The other family members

2008-08-20T20:11:00.000-07:00

Here are a few of our other family members, Mr Buns, Princess, Max T and Speedy all of them get along very well.

Summer of 2008 pictures

2008-08-20T20:02:00.000-07:00

Well just a few shots of some summer fun. It is absolutely beautiful living on a lake. However it isnt the same without family closeby to enjoy it with!

My 2008 Bio Logic food plot

2008-08-20T19:53:00.000-07:00

So this year I decided to take about an acre on our back lot and till it up put down some lime to get the ph levels correct add some fertilizer and grow a food plot for the deer to eat! It consists of oats Rape grass clover and Perenials. I water it every night with the nitrogen rich lake water and after some time it grew well. This is one of my first diners a six point buck!

The fishing machine

2008-08-20T19:39:00.000-07:00

So here is my completed project of a boat plenty of room for 4 or 5 people to fish out of. It is powerd by a 100hp Johnson and a 10 Hp mercury for trolling. It is a good deep water boat and handles well in rough water, I hope to get it to the St louis one of these years to do some good walleye fishing.

Fun in the sun 2008

2008-08-20T19:30:00.000-07:00

Here are the girls taking a ride in the tube, I have never been tubing but they say its fun. Normal speed in the tube is about 20mph but as you corner at 20mph the tube goes 30Mph I hear it hurts when you fall off. Liz cant take the jumps in the big waves however Jordan really likes it/

Another update

2008-05-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

Well after some time I was able to cut the boards after I treated them with water seal I poured new foam in the floor and carpeted the new boards with marine carpet. I am not putting in a dual console like the original configuration. I have also ordered a new smoked windshield

and leather seats.

Update of the boat project

2008-05-17T10:09:00.000-07:00

So Anyway here is my project so far. I put 3 coats of black paint and 2 coats of clear. I also ordered the 2008 graphics package for this boat right from the factory, now all I have left is the hardest part....the inside.

More of my boat project!

2008-05-15T15:20:00.000-07:00

So Here is a closer look at the gutted boat project, I am going to put in all new floors and carpet and hopefully it will be like new, I never thought I would go this far to make this boat the way I wanted it lets hope I can get it back together.

My boat updated!

2008-05-15T15:12:00.001-07:00

Ok so here is my update of my boat project, I dont know what the heck got into me but I gotta make this work out, I started by pulling everything out of the boat,this is gonna get rough!

My Boat Project!

2008-05-15T15:05:00.001-07:00

Ok so I asked a friend of mine to see if he could find me a boat at least 18.5 foot long and this is what he found me. I was privledged to use Mikes boat last year but had to return it so he could fish this year, I am going to have a heck of a time to make this the boat I want. Keep in mind I paid $2000 for this gem.

Happy Birthday Dad

2008-02-21T11:48:00.000-08:00

A small tribute to my dad on his birthday. I often think of dad and frequently dream of him. I guess I really never knew how much of an impact he had in my life. Many stories I tell of dad are of the the worst times because looking back they are quite funny or maybe its my way of dealing. Truth be known dad has taught me how to be a better person and how to be disciplined and help other people. I often find myself in some of the same ordeals as dad was and I try to think of what advice hes has given me and try to make the best decision. I think dad in his heart always had the best intentions but somethings just didnt turn out right and I think that I see that in me to this day, I mean well but sometimes I dont make the best decisions, anyway enough for now but I leave on this note, I am on my way to go fishing I wish I could call dad and say hey buddy come on out to the icehouse and go walleye fishing with me for a while.. I miss you dad and I wish you were here, Happy Birthday dad.

Mother Tinsley comes to Brainerd

2007-12-08T08:27:00.000-08:00

It was very nice to be able to have mom up for Thanksgiving this year (2007) I believe she had an enjoyable stay. We took a long ride in the pilsbury state forest and although the weather was cold Mom Liz and Jordan spent the majority the day shopping in Nissawa at the small shops. Her she is in the picture getting her hair done and a couple of pictures from the winter wonderland.

Just a few more pictures of this years deer 2007

2007-12-08T04:33:00.000-08:00

Jordan thought she would like to get into the picture she also asked as she does every year "dad can I have the tail"? The ten pointer will take about a year to get back but I cant wait!

My Hunting season 2007

2007-12-07T18:24:00.000-08:00

Well another deer hunting season has come and finally has ended with being able to shoot a big body 4 pointer and just the other day a 10 point buck that is on its way to the butcher and the taxidermist to be mounted. This was the biggest deer I have ever shot in my life. It had just stopped snowing and I saw this deer come out in the open, I took a shot with the Bow and must have missed. I went back after I found out that I had missed and got the muzzle loader rifle and waited he re appeared and I took the shot. Well here is the fruits of my labor. This was shot in the woods in our backyard. Liz helped look for it with me and helped drag it to the garage where we cleaned it and hung it. So I guess its time to put away the bow and guns and get out the ice house and auger and start ice fishing.

A little more of the good life

2007-09-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

Sorry to keep wanting to post but here are a few more pictures. One is of the first corvette I have ever gotten to come close to owning its like owning because I get to drive what I want. Second is the entry of the our driveway man I gotta get a plow. Third is of my lawn mower, I also have a JD Tractor. Liz and Jordan are also doing great!

2007-09-13T13:40:00.000-07:00

So here is the first view of the new Tinsley estate, a picture that might look familiar to Mike ol tippy the boat, just joking its been a great blessing to use it thanks Mike. Well thats it for now Take care

Its all Good in Brainerd

2007-09-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

Hello from Brainerd MN I will try to be on the blog more as time goes on. We have pretty much settled in for now getting ready for the hunting season, here are a few generic pictures some of the storm we had and one view is off the deck of the house. See ya later

My Second biggest crappie

2007-06-07T04:40:00.000-07:00

Due to the size of this Crappie, I am withholding the name of the lake it was caught out of, earlier this year I caught one just an inch Bigger, one fish measured 15 inches and one of them measured 16 inches. Both were caught on leeches during an attempt to fish for walleyes. I am having them mounted together.

Liz runs the 4 miler race

2007-05-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Liz ran the Jim Macintire 4 Mile race, It took alot to do what she did, I know I would not want to ever run a race for the sake of doing it. It started out as a warm calm morning, but toward the end it was cold and windy. I was very proud of her it would have killed me to run around the block let alone 4 miles. She came in unwinded at all. Congradulations Lizzy Pooh.

2007 Fishing Opener

2007-05-21T11:52:00.001-07:00

Well another opener of fishing passes by us and here are just a couple of results. The fish have been biting good and the weather has held up pretty fair. The biggest fish I have caught actually was a 12 lb sturgeon. The biggest walleye I have caught this year has been 25.5 inches about 7 lbs. Come on Mike where are you?

A good Catch

2007-04-26T06:23:00.000-07:00

This was a good day at Bars Lake, over 100 crappies were caught that day, I think it was the last time this year that I went out icefishing.

More Mexico

2007-04-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

I wanted to continue my post on the mexico trip, If you would care to see more pictures I can email them to you, Anyway we had a great time and met some fun people, If you get a chance go and I think the next time we go we will try to go with Mike to Cancun!! Enjoy the pictures

Our Mexico Trip

2007-04-21T08:36:00.000-07:00

14-18t h Apr.
We took a small vacation to Mexico, Last year we went to Cabo San Lucas and this year we went to Plya Del Carmen. I spent the majority of the trip with a stomach ache. The Hotel we stayed in was a top of the line hotel in which was all inclusive, 24 hour room service 5 Resurants clubs and night shows were just a few of the things that were included. Playa was a short walk from the hotel in which had nice shopping and it was nice to be noticed as Shaqueal Oneal, Big brother, Daunte Cullpepper, Cheeseburger eddie just to name a few. I enjoyed daily hand rolled cuban cigars and Mojito drinks daily. We took a ferry ride to Cozemel and rented a Jeep wrangler and Drove the Island and shopped, driving in Mexico is a real treat, just remember to act like you are the only driver on the road and you will be just fine. The weather was just right most of the time, I have burnt skin and a burnt scalp, Liz was also burnt. I have to say this was the far best trip yet!

A night to remember

2007-01-07T19:13:00.000-08:00

Before Christmas we wen to Bentlyville and Although it was alittle brisk outside I had alot of fun with the family, it takes quite a person with christmas spirit to decorate like they do. Anyway I had fun.

The latest hunter in the family

2007-01-07T19:04:00.000-08:00

Jordan really wanted a bow for christmas this year as she wants to be able to hunt as soon as she is old enough. I hope she finds out that she likes it. I will buy her her own rifle when she is old enough or when she feels she is ready, I hope that I can pass on this sport to her.

Fun times with my family

2007-01-03T17:26:00.000-08:00

Just sittig back thinking of how much fun it was for the family to time the time to get together and just hang out and do something fun, maybe this is what normal families do but it means a whole lot to me because we did not do this sort of stuff when we were growing up! Thank you to all that made this weekend possible, I hope we can maybe all get together in the future possibly spring or summer! How about a big family camping trip?

More of my latest hobby

2007-01-03T17:13:00.000-08:00

Today I bought a new vexilar fishfinder wasnt cheap but I am sure that it will payoff in the long run, I cant believe that I have not taken advantage of this sport in the years past. If you ever get the chance get out and enjoy.

My New Sport

2007-01-02T04:54:00.000-08:00

Its been sometime since I hit the blog, I apoligize for that, I was blessed by my wonderful wife to get ice fishing gear for christmas. Now keep in mind I vowed that I said I would never do this sport, never say never. I went out on new Years eve and New years day I did pretty good al things considered. I am trying to get Mike out there I is about a foot thick on Rice lake.

The Final countdown 2...1...0

2006-09-14T16:58:00.000-07:00

Well,
Here it is Thursday the 13th of September, Only 2 Days left before the hunting season officially opens, This year really caught up to me with all of the excitement of the prehunt scout with over 1100 pictures of the outdoors within 30 days or so, I bought Liz a new jacket and gloves to match her hunting outfit and paid for our permits yesterday. I think I am all set, I dont know how well the pictures are to see clearly but if all goes as plans the 2 bucks in the photo will go home with us on Saturday.

Count down to the hunting season

2006-09-10T11:16:00.000-07:00

Well today is Sunday the 10th of September, 6 more days until the start of the bow hunting season, Myself and Liz went out this morning and did some live fire shots from our stands we did quite well. I have identified this big bodied Buck as my shooter for this year, we also have found a three pointer that we will harvest as he is not the smartest and probably wont see another year anyway. I have heard talk of people saying that they were interested in taking up archery, If you have any interest let me know as it is alot of fun. I anyone wants some meat let me know.

More creatures

2006-09-07T15:29:00.000-07:00

I have a few more pictures to put on the blog I caught a glimpse of a big furry man like creature roaming in the early morning light. I hope to get a shot at this big buck this year.

More Pictures As the season wears on

2006-09-06T10:16:00.000-07:00

In the past week or so I have been out checking for scrapes and signs of the big bucks, the below picture is the buck that I would love to get. I have never been one to trophy hunt but I would love to shoot this guy. Last week I put on my camo and sat in my stand and just observed the beautiful outdoor view and the fresh air. I am excited as we only have ten days left before myself and Liz start this years Deer hunting season. More to come

Scouting for this years harvest!!

2006-08-22T16:18:00.000-07:00

For my Birthday I got a trail cam to help scout this years harvest, to my surprise we set out some scents and left it up and this was the results. These are just a few of the pictures of what was taken, I found that amongst the deer you see here there were also a six pointer a eight a ten and a big spike several does and many fawns, also to my amazement a rather large bear. I just finished putting out the stands yesterday and I will have more pictures here soon. P.S If you need some venison dont be afraid to ask.

Newest pro angler on the circut

2006-06-16T10:45:00.000-07:00

Here is the newest professional angler on the Duluth circut. seriously I think that it is so nice to see Mike getting Kadence out to try to fish, I know as mad as dad got at me when he was trying to take me out to fish I am still glad it is something he pased down to me!! Keep up the good work Mike!! Good luck to you Kadence, you are my new competition!!!

Going to grab the Horns!!!!!

2006-06-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

One Day out of the blue I get this call with a familiar number, I answer it and it is the owner of Duluth Dodge. He is requesting that we meet, well after the meeting I declined his offer and went back to my present job at Kia. Honestly after going back to work I felt I had made the wrong choice oh well. About a month later I get another call stating that I was being heavily recruited by Duluth dodge againand that they really needed me to get the store back on track from where I left it, I figured If I was that valuable why not go all out. With nothing to lose and all to gain I countered their offer and negotiated a great deal, I am currently starting back there on Monday 19 June 06, I guess it was a small taste of what sports professionals go through when being recruited. I hope I do well as the have worked hard to get me to move. Wish me Luck!!

My 1137 XX Super Black Bird

2006-06-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

On Thursday July 4th, Honda assembled the European motorcycling press in Frankfurt, Germany, and announced the arrival of the highly anticipated CBR1100XX Super Blackbird. Applying lessons learned during the development of their other two best-selling sporting machines, the CBR900RR and CBR600F3, Honda set out to develop an open-class motorcycle whose emphasis is not just on delivering the highest power output or fastest top speed at the expense of other factors, but to combine several high-performance features with a level of riding comfort never before realized in the big-bore sport class. Honda wants the Blackbird -- their first new liter-plus sportbike in several years -- to be identified as The World's Greatest Super Sport.

This Is the bike I have always wanted and finally Liz gave into me getting it I drive this bike as much as I can I feel I have been neglecting my truck lately but it is soo much fun to ride. The powerband on this bike arrives around 6500 Rpms and the front end lifts up like it is going to take off, so you have to shift prior to that. The name really fits this bike. I also had the tribal graphics made to match my helmet in which I always wear.

Back From Mexico!!

2006-06-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

Well my Job decided that it would be a nice perk to send me and Liz to an all expense paid trip to a 5 star resort in Mexico. They paid for 5 wonderful nights at this resort, they paid for our airfair and even gave us some money to spend while we were there to go shopping with, along with other outstanding events we went four wheeling, and took a catamaran ride to go snorkeling with the fish. This was by far the best trip I have ever been on. Today I am going to give my notice to Kia that I have been recruited to go and work at Duluth Dodge, Mitsubishi,and suzuki. Thanks Kia for the trip.

Better late than never!!!!

2006-05-20T06:04:00.000-07:00

You asked for it so here it is, finally after years of beggeing Liz to let me have a bike she finally broke down and said yes, she went from "NO" to letting me Buy one of the fastest production bikes ever made and boy is it a rocket!! It is a Honda Cbr 1100 XX Super Blackbird 173 Hp bike has been clocked at 205 Mph of course I would never try this. Liz and I went to Michigan to pick it up. We drove none stop to Mackinaw city after work and got there at 3am we picked up the bike at 7am and drove back. I cant wait to ride with mike oh woops he sold his oh well. I will try to start writing more on this thing as I had fell off for a while.

Greetings from speedy

2006-03-14T17:16:00.000-08:00

I was just sitting here the other day and I noticed how this cat named Speedy (adopted from Mike) has made himself right at home. He has a couple of favorite spots in the house, one is in front of the wood stove the other is on the top of the couch. He definetly has become part of our family and he wants to put a shout out to Mike Ann and Cadence.

Our latest storm

2006-03-07T17:37:00.000-08:00

So I go out on Sunday and blow the snow out of the back and I had to move my sled. I was out fooling around and jumping snow banks. Liz was trying take pictures of me jumping but wasnt quick enough to catch me in mid air. This year I didnt put on a lot of miles maybe 250 tops but I did have fun. I think next year I will try to buy another sled because this one is made for quick take offs jumping and alot of tricks, It has a big bore kit, pipes, over 10 studs, modified clutch. performance carbs and neon. I will try to buy a touring sled next year and a new trailer. I wish I could get my brothers out of the house more to ride with me. I had to do some work around the house this afternoon, we cleaned the stove and chimeny what a mess. It was starting to snow tonight when I started working on the Blog.

I Miss my Dad

2006-03-07T17:19:00.000-08:00

Just a short note to get some feelings out of my mind, as I was going through my pictures I found this picture of dad and myself and just was thinking how much time I spend avoiding my thinking about ol buddy being gone, I was able to show him my guns for hunting and My bows on this day, I had dad and mom over for dinner we had a few beers and tried our best to chat and although I never wanted to see him suffer I wish he was still here so I could see the looks on his face that he would give and hold his hand while he would try his best to squeeze mine the hardest. As a new fishing season comes upon us I will spend alot of time reflecting about dad and being glad he was able to teach me a sport I love so much. I miss you dad.

Hello everyone

2006-03-01T15:53:00.000-08:00

Just dropping a little entry here to say hi to the family, didnt do alot today it was the end of the month yesterday at work and that is always the busy times. I have to say as long as I have been in the car business the rumor that the end of the month is the best time to buy a car is true. We work extra hard to make our quota and I do whatever it takes to get it, so if you are going to buy a car do it at the end of the month, the very last day is always best. I have not spoke with anyone lately except Mike called today we didnt have a whole lot to talk about but as always it is good to talk to him, I will check his blog to see if he has made an entry lately. Talk to you guys later

Greetings from me.

2006-02-22T16:47:00.000-08:00

Just Dropped by to say hi, I am glad that you guys have been visiting my blog. Kurt maybe you can back up my blog like Mike was telling me about, I would like to not lose my little diary. I was talking to Mike the other night and I was thinking about a get together of some sort, I know it would be kinda difficult but it sure would be nice, I would even be willing to cook whatever you guys want, anyway think about it and if you have any good ideas lets talk. I hope everyone is doing ok, just an entry here but we have been tossing around the idea of opening a resurant here in town any ideas? Take care for now

Thank you from Jordan.

2006-02-21T19:33:00.000-08:00

Jordan wanted to send a thanks to Linda and her family for the puppy kit, she had help from Liz and she wanted to show it off on the blog. Jordan has never made any stuffed animals before, I think that it is important to be able to do things like this. Here is a picture of the finished product Thanks again to Linda and her family.

Remember when......

2006-02-19T19:55:00.000-08:00

I remeber this night well, it was Christmas Eve at Mikes house. Mike had a great little party with all kinds of good finger foods and the most excellent swiss cheese for the sandwiches. The thing I remember most is when Santa knocked at the door and came in wearing tennis shoes and sat down an proceded to attempt to open his bag, after about five minutes and tons of side comments from Mike he got it open. He then asked if there was someone named Cadanc which had me near tears. I wish it could have lasted longer. I am glad Mike tok the time to decorate his house so well. It will go down as one of the better Christmas Eve's

Just a thought

2006-02-18T07:49:00.000-08:00

Good morning, I am sitting here at work and I decieded that this blog will also make a great place to vent. I woke up early this morning and turned on the TV and caught part of the womens snowboard cross and in the finals was one of the americans, well if you followed the event you would know that we had a great shot at the gold. We were in the lead by a long shot and so our representitive decieded "showboat and wiped out, well after she got up she got the silver, Clearly it bothered her. After the race they interviewed her and she proudly lied I was out of controll and grabbed my board. What a lie, she clearly was showing off and fell it cost us the gold. Now dont get me wrong these people are great atheletes and I could never do this but they have to understand they represent the U.S. Any way thanks for listening and by the way Mike can you get Mom a link on my site??

Kurt Sandy and kids

2006-02-16T13:14:00.000-08:00

Here is my brother in law Kurt and My sister Sandy and their family, this picture was taken at Mikes House in the summer of 05, . This day was like a family reunion, alot of ties were mended and issues resolved. P.S Kurt have you been working out?? Beautiful family guys.

A day at Ron's house

2006-02-16T12:34:00.000-08:00

After a long day ad a hot one at that we decieded to go over to Ron and Callies House for some good food. Cadence wanted me to join him in the sandbox and we had a great time. Ron made a awsome turkey.

Jordans 9th Birthday party

2006-02-15T20:37:00.000-08:00

Happy 9th Birthday to Jordan, Thank you for all of those who attended and Jordan thanks you all for the wonderful gifts, Jordan was sad that Kurt and Sandy could not attend due to Sandy's Back all would have liked to have seen the kids, As for Linda and Nicks family we wished you could have came but it would be quite the journey. Jordan has been working on the Bear that she got from Linda and family, she is alost done and we will post pictures upon completion. Once again thanks for coming.

My second favorite pastime

2006-02-14T12:03:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Mike I can post my pictures of the last hunting season, although we were not raised to hunt somehow I got the itch to try, I figured that I would take up what is considered the hardest way to hunt, Bow Hunting and if I mastered it I would follow up with rifle, I Bow hunt with a Mathews classic 60 lb compound bow, last year I purchased a Kimber 30 06 I took a total of 4 deer 1 with rifle opening day and 3 with my bow. Liz also decided to try her hand at rifle and we did not get her one last season but hopefully next year, for christmas she asked for and got a new compound bow and is patiently wating for opening bow season.

Happy Valentines day

2006-02-14T10:57:00.000-08:00

Hello all, I just wanted to drop a line to say Happy Valentines day from our family, we recieved a package from Linda Saturday and I was just sitting here munching on some homemade cookies that she and her family made, very delicious Linda and family our family thanks you! If I can get off this couch I will have some homemade hot chocolate. If anyone has been reading this blog you could see that I really like putting our pictures on it and jotting down little notes. I hope all of you have a very nice Valentines Day. If any of you guys or gals did anything romantic for each other leave a comment or two take care for now.
Love Jim and family

Memories of my family

2006-02-14T07:13:00.000-08:00

Although under the circumstance I look back at this day and I remember it quite well, I wish we had more of these times but not only when we have too, I hope that someday soon we can do this again.

More of our "what have we bought"?

2006-02-13T18:17:00.000-08:00

Well here is a little more of the work on our humble abode, early this season I installed a wood burning stove in the living room(yes Mike I did take after Dad on this) I cut and split and stacked soo much wood when I was younger I guess It became second nature, Thanks Dad!!

An update of our house after a little work

2006-02-13T17:55:00.000-08:00

Ok its not complete but it works for now, we did some remodling and we are still working to make a home of it.

Yard work in our new house

2006-02-13T17:49:00.000-08:00

Here is Liz doing some yard work, we had alot of junk to get off of the awn before we could mow the grass.

More of our "what have we bought"

2006-02-13T17:42:00.000-08:00

Here are some more pictures of the before product, It will be alot of work!

Our fixer upper

2006-02-12T16:49:00.000-08:00

For most of you this is your first glimsp of our new home, this was taken when we first bought it. We decided to move to Proctor.

First Test Run.

2006-02-12T08:06:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Mike we have finnally arrived on this Blog Thanks Mike.