Does Anybody Remember?

[MN Greenheads]

Hi, everyone. My Grandfather had a cabin on Rainy between Ranier and the Thunderbird during 1967 to 1974. It is where I was introduced to my life long love of the outdoors. The guy who lived next to us was named Ernie and was a Postman, I believe. He showed us some great spots and knew the lake well. I was wondering what happend to him and wanted to thank his kids for all the help he gave my grandfather. Thanks, those were great times.

[fishmeister_86]

HI MN.,

WOODY WOULD HAVE BEEN JUST A LITTLE TIKE THEN, BUT LIVED IN RANIER, SO HE MAY REMEMBER HIM.

SINCERELY,

FISHMEISTER

[WOODYWOODS]

Sorry Greenhead- I don't remember Earnie the Postman because we got our mail at the Ranier Post Office. I do remember Earnie Johnson stopping by our place all the time for coffee but I don't think he was a postman. Woody

[MN Greenheads]

I may be wrong on the postman part as I was young back then (4-10), I'll have to ask my dad. I do remember him being fairly old and having a dog named Pepper. I believe he lived in town and had the cabin east of Ranier. He helped my grandfather out and showed us some great spots. I just wonder if anyone remembers him and what happend to him.

[fishmeister_86]

HI MN.,

I TALKED TO A BUDDY OF MINE & HE SAID THERE IS STILL A ERNIE JOHNSON WHO COMES INTO THE LOONS NEST & IT MIGHT BE HIM, WHEN HE FINDS OUT MORE, I WILL TELL YOU.

SINCERELY,

FISHMEISTER

[MN Greenheads]

I talked with my dad and the guys name was Ernie Thiele he was about 65 back in 1970. He really helped my grandfather out on his cabin and was a heck of a fishermen. I remember limits of walleyes and long runs to Seine and Swell bays. It was a great time to fish back then before the dead sea 80's.Does any one have any good old time stories?