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Calm before the storm.

Forgot to say how beautiful it was last weekend, will keep those thoughts in my memory bank until spring.

OUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED!!!

Fall is my favorite time of year, right behind spring and summer – it just doesn’t get any better here.  Because we need to get things put to bed before the snow and temps begin to fall – it is also our busiest time of year.  When the cr…

Dog Days of Summer, Grand Marais and Back to School

So much for summer – can’t believe it is back to school time already. No more sleeping in for you Cooper -and no more fun and games for Rylie and GeorgiaWe have had a Smith family reunion at Bald Eagle Lake, a Wilson family reunion in Grand Marais…

Polar Vortex returns!!!

After what turned out to be the second worst winter on record for Minnesota (thank goodness  we were not here) our summer has proven to be even more challenging. The month of June we received record amounts of rain causing major flooding; shutting…

The Gangs all here.

It is always sad to leave a neighborhood you get familiar with.  Gotta say pretty much perfect except WI-FI was not that good, we have learned to rely on our Verizon Hotspot- it seems the normal at marinas now.    Anyway – always love th…

We must bid Adieu – parting is such sweet sorrow.

Our time here has come to an end here – it has been fun to discover a new community of boaters, and friendly townspeople – but time has come for us to move on.  We have been busy trying to cram in the last few places we have wanted to eat at, and …

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

IT IS ADeb had a great trip to the Wrinkle Ranch AKA – Queen Valley, AZ to visit her parents and to watch what was supposed to be “Jan’s last Variety Show”.  I’ve been to at least 3 of Jan’s last shows but was fairly certain this one would be…

Izzy’s Playdate

Meet Barbara – Izzy’s new playdate.  She hangs out at the Marina waiting for Izzy to stroll the docks.  Actually she is waiting for anyone to wash their boat – they love drinking freshwater from a hose – they are fun to watch – enjoy.Good Mor…

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT!

I think we got the Disney experience out of our system – it wasn’t really on our bucket list, but turned out to be a lot of fun.  I had been there several times back in the 80’s, but Rick had never been.  We opted for the one day pass and add…

We’re going to Disney World!

Just a preview of things to comeDowntown Disney  before the big Disney World experience.Candied apples – oh my.The balloon ride with the moon in the background – awesome and the view is free.Everything here is larger than life and get your credit …